Dear John Stewart Families~
I hope you are all continuing to stay well as our "stay-at-home" order continues. I can't begin to describe the disappointment felt by our entire staff when we learned we would not be returning to our school home this year. We greatly miss every one of our students and are doing our absolute best to continue to support their learning. Your patience, respectfully posed questions and commitment to do the best you can with Remote Learning is recognized and appreciated. This May news is coming to you a bit early, as I'm certain you have many questions regarding the typical end of the year activities. I wanted to share with you what I currently know and assure you that I will reach back out as decisions are finalized.
I hope you are all continuing to stay well as our "stay-at-home" order continues. I can't begin to describe the disappointment felt by our entire staff when we learned we would not be returning to our school home this year. We greatly miss every one of our students and are doing our absolute best to continue to support their learning. Your patience, respectfully posed questions and commitment to do the best you can with Remote Learning is recognized and appreciated. This May news is coming to you a bit early, as I'm certain you have many questions regarding the typical end of the year activities. I wanted to share with you what I currently know and assure you that I will reach back out as decisions are finalized.
Laura Garland
Principal
End of the Year Information
Please know that the district is currently working on a plan to address 3rd-trimester grading, as well as student material pick-up. Once the plan is complete, we will share out with all families.
Celebrating our 5th Graders
With the announcement of Sheltering in Place for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, I'm sure there are many of you who have questions about how to honor and celebrate the milestone in our student's lives of moving from the elementary school to middle school. All elementary schools will be creating a virtual clap out for our students. This will come out on May 20th, our last day of student attendance. We also have ordered a large sign which will be placed in front of the school for 5th graders to come and get their picture taken using social distancing practices. The sign will be in front of the school for several weeks to allow access to all who want to come and get their photo taken. We'll let you know when the sign arrives.
Retirees
We have 3 staff members who are ending long-term educational careers at the end of this school year. While we are all disappointed with the current restrictions on in-person learning, these staff members are particularly sad knowing this is their last year with students. Please consider sending a message to our retirees letting them know how much their efforts have been appreciated over the years.
Julie Kolzow- Special Education Teacher- 10261@kaneland.org
Karen Weigt- 1st Grade Teacher- 10522@kaneland.org
Linda Zulkowski- RtI Reading Interventionist - 10570@kaneland.org
New KST Principal
As I shared with you all previously, I have accepted the position of Personalized Learning Coordinator for Kaneland Schools, beginning on July 1st. The extensive interview process for identifying the next principal for Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School has just concluded. Please watch your email over the next few days regarding the incoming principal.
Summer School
The deadline for summer school registration has been extended through May 1, 2020.We have 3 staff members who are ending long-term educational careers at the end of this school year. While we are all disappointed with the current restrictions on in-person learning, these staff members are particularly sad knowing this is their last year with students. Please consider sending a message to our retirees letting them know how much their efforts have been appreciated over the years.
Julie Kolzow- Special Education Teacher- 10261@kaneland.org
Karen Weigt- 1st Grade Teacher- 10522@kaneland.org
Linda Zulkowski- RtI Reading Interventionist - 10570@kaneland.org
New KST Principal
As I shared with you all previously, I have accepted the position of Personalized Learning Coordinator for Kaneland Schools, beginning on July 1st. The extensive interview process for identifying the next principal for Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School has just concluded. Please watch your email over the next few days regarding the incoming principal.
Summer School
At this point, we are hoping to still be able to offer the traditional Summer School format and are proceeding with the registration process with the intention of doing so. We are also making plans for alternative options should that become necessary. We will keep families posted as we learn what constraints we may or may not be facing in June. At this time, you may register for summer school through the Kaneland Web Store, accessible through our website, kaneland.org.
Summer School courses will run Monday- Thursday from June 1st - June 25th. The time will depend upon which session/sessions your child will be attending. The registration deadline is now May 1st.
PAY IT FORWARD
We know there are so many First Responders in our communities that are risking their lives and family's health to continue to service and protect all community members. We would like to show our support and appreciation to those working to keep the Kaneland community safe. If your students would like to create a drawing, a thank you card, and or a small sign that encourages them on their hard work, please create the card or drawing and either drop it off in the plastic bin in front of our school while out on a walk or taking a ride OR mail directly to the local department. Let's shower our First Responders in Kaneland with love and appreciation! 💛
Mail to any one of the following departments:
Elburn Police Department: 301 E North St, Elburn, IL 60119
Elburn Fire Department: 200 IL-38, Elburn, IL 60119
Kaneville Fire Department: 46W536 Lovell St, Kaneville, IL 60144
We know there are so many First Responders in our communities that are risking their lives and family's health to continue to service and protect all community members. We would like to show our support and appreciation to those working to keep the Kaneland community safe. If your students would like to create a drawing, a thank you card, and or a small sign that encourages them on their hard work, please create the card or drawing and either drop it off in the plastic bin in front of our school while out on a walk or taking a ride OR mail directly to the local department. Let's shower our First Responders in Kaneland with love and appreciation! 💛
Mail to any one of the following departments:
Elburn Police Department: 301 E North St, Elburn, IL 60119
Elburn Fire Department: 200 IL-38, Elburn, IL 60119
Kaneville Fire Department: 46W536 Lovell St, Kaneville, IL 60144
Kane County Sheriff: 37W755 IL-38 suite a, St. Charles, IL 60175
Maple Park Fire Department: 305 S County Line Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151
Maple Park Police Department: 306 Willow St, Maple Park, IL 60151
Maple Park Police Department: 306 Willow St, Maple Park, IL 60151
Montgomery Police Department: 10 Civic Center Dr, Montgomery, IL 60538
Montgomery Fire Department: 198 S Railroad St, Montgomery, IL 60538
Sugar Grove Police Department: 10 Municipal Dr # A, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Sugar Grove Fire Department: 25 Municipal Dr, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Technology Support
Beginning on April 6th we will have technical support and repair available for student Chromebooks on-site in the Harter Middle School Community Room, just inside Door 20 (student entrance). You will want to park in the rear of the building. Support will be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am- 11:00 am. If you just have a question and need tech support, please use this link, http://www.kaneland.org/r/student-helpdesk/, which will connect you with a tech that can give you support to problem solve.
Class Placement
Class Placement
Despite the suspension of in-person learning, we are beginning conversations related to classes for next year. While we do not accept requests for specific teachers, we do try to accommodate requests for instructional and classroom styles that are best for a particular learner. If you have information regarding your child as a learner, that we are not already aware of, please send me an email with the relevant information. We will consider this information when determining the 2020-2021 class placements. Please note that final class placements come out at the end of summer.
Remote Learning
We need your help. Please log on to this link for Daily Attendance on days when we should be at school. Be sure to contact your child's teacher if you need any support throughout Remote Learning.
