Thursday, September 29, 2022

October Newsletter



IgKnight Academy/Kaneland Connects Information

This month the district has been hard at work on the IgKnight Personalized Learning Academy opening. The Academy opens on August 2023 with early registration opening on October 3, 2022. The next IgKnight Personalized Learning Academy Parent Nights will be held on October 20th and November 17th. Please be sure to send any inquiries to KIPLA@kaneland.org

The district also has been working on collecting evidence to show the progression of the five commitments in each of the schools. We are excited to see the progress of the commitments within each school and hearing from students on progress. Our Fall SIP data indicated students self-rating themselves at the understanding and application levels at the following percentages per commitment: MTSS 76.9%, 1:1 Learning 72.4%, PBP 76.9%, SBG 79% and SEL 78.5%. The district looks forward to the beginning of the commitment team meetings this month! 

If you are interested in serving on a commitment team, please contact Dr. Todd Leden at 11613@kaneland.org. Be sure to check out the Todd Talks posted on our Kaneland website to learn even more about our Graduate Profile and Five Commitments!

~ Kaneland Administration ~


Important October Dates

3 Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Orders Due

5 Fun Lunch - Paisano’s Pasta

7 PTN Movie Night/Food Truck Event

10 NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People Day

12 Walk to School Day  

13 PTN Night Out - Rosati's Elburn Fundraiser

19 Fun Lunch - Taco Bell

27 PTN Night Out - Portillo's Fundraiser

31 Halloween Party (see information below)



Bus Notes - Riding a Different Bus Home
Please know that we are not allowing students to ride home from school with other students on a different bus this year.  With the shortage of bus drivers, our bus routes have been combined and many of the routes don’t have space for extra students.  We want to be sure that all students that are regularly scheduled to ride the bus are able to have a seat allowing them to get home from school.  Thank you for your understanding.  



Substitutes Needed in Kaneland

Have you ever wanted to substitute in your school district? 

Subbing is a flexible, convenient, and rewarding opportunity that many can take advantage of. 

Getting a substitute certificate can be simple, and once done, there is a significant need for substitute teachers here in Kaneland. 

Please follow this link for additional information.

There are two pathways to becoming a substitute teacher

  1. If you hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university, you may obtain a full substitute license.

  2. If you have an Associates Degree OR sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college/university, you may obtain a short-term sublicense. 

  3. The short-term substitute license has various limitations and would only be valid until June 30, 2023.

If you are interested in subbing and qualify under either of the pathways above, simply click on this link to the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) and start an account.  Follow the prompts to apply for a Substitute License.  The State will provide you with an email to send official college transcripts to so that you can finalize the process.  Once you have a license issued from the State, please contact the building principal for a screening interview.  

If you have any questions or need any additional information or help, please contact Dr. Chris Adkins, Director of Human Resources at 630-365-4114 or via email at 75522@kaneland.org



Halloween Parties
Halloween parties will take place on Monday, October 31stSpecific information regarding the Halloween Party and Parade can be found here: Halloween Party/Parade Guidelines.  There can be two-parent/guardian volunteers per classroom for this party. All volunteers must be pre-signed up through the PTN before the event. *AM Kindergarten students are welcome to come back for the parade at 3pm, please drop them off in the office a few minutes before so they can line up with their class.    



Yoga for Kids

Yoga for kids helps promote flexibility, balance, and strength. Beyond the many physical benefits, yoga can help promote patience, focus, and mental clarity in children. Yoga practice can help a child to learn to take a moment to themselves to breathe and find their calm while building individuals' self-esteem and self-respect. Rather than focusing on perfect poses, we place emphasis on children's individual selves, their minds and bodies, and what feels comfortable to them.”



Important November Dates

2 Parent/Teacher Conferences Dinner 4pm-8pm

3 Parent/Teacher Conference 10am-8pm

4 No School - No Student or Staff Attendance

8 No School - Election Day - No Student or Staff Attendance

9 Fun Lunch - Doughbrother's Pizza

9 PTN Night Out - Chipotle 
21 - 25 No School - Thanksgiving Break
30 Fun Lunch - Corner Grind

March Newsletter

March 1 No School - Kane County Institute Day for Teachers 6 Fun Lunch - Buona Beef 7  Fifth Grade District Concert (7:00 pm @ Harter Middle...