Thursday, December 1, 2022

December Newsletter

Important December Dates
1 PTN Night Out - MOD Pizza (St. Charles)
9 1st Grade Holiday Concert 9:30am
9 Movie Night / Food Truck / Stuff Animals Filling Party
12-16 Holiday Shop
14 Fun Lunch - Culvers
15 Evening Holiday Shop 4-7pm  (DATE CHANGE)
20 One-Hour Early Dismissal (2:25/2:30)
21 Holiday Party (Kinder 10:40-11:20 / 1st-5th 1:35-2:20)
21 One-Hour Early Dismissal (2:25/2:30)
Dec 22 - Jan 8 Winter Break


Important January Dates
9 Students Return to School
12 Four Schools, One Book Assembly and Book Reveal
12 PTN Dine Out - Noodles & Company (Geneva Commons)
16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
31 PTN Mtg 6-7pm


UPCOMING TESTING at KST
Grades 1-5 will be participating in their second iReady Diagnostic test the week of 12/5-12/9. Your child's teacher will have more specific testing date information. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast on testing days! Thank you!



SPIRIT WEEK
Mark your calendars for Holiday Spirt Days!!!

PTN MOVIE NIGHT
PTN will be hosting another movie night on Friday, December 9th. There will be a double feature of Prep and Landing and The Grinch (2018). The Pasta Box Food Truck will be present!! There will be kid-friendly options such as buttered noodles and mac n' cheese. If you pre-ordered a festive Furry Friend, you will pick them up that evening. If you are unable to attend movie night, your child will receive it at school on 12/12. We still have a few Furry Friends that could be purchased, click HERE to purchase for $20.

In order to continue to have these movie nights, we need all attendees to abide by the following expectations:
- All students sit with or near their parents/guardians
- No running in the gym, halls, or lunchroom
- Voices are at a whisper or silent during the movie
- Phones and devices are silenced
- Food meals and open pop/soda cans are consumed in the lunchroom
- Everyone is respectful and responsible

Schedule:

Doors, Food Truck, and Concessions will open at 5:00 pm 

Fluff your Plushie 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Prep and Landing Showing at 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Intermission Between Movies 6:00 - 6:15 pm

The Grinch Begins Showing at 6:15 pm

The Food Truck & Concessions Close at 7:00 pm (Food and concessions will be available while supplies last)


           

HOLIDAY SHOP at KST
We are having Penguin Patch/ Holiday Shoppe during the week of Dec. 12 - 16th during school hours. Click HERE to preview possible gift options (some styles and options may vary). If you would like your child to participate, please send them cash in the envelope that will be sent home with your child on Monday. There will be special evening hours on Thursday, December 15th from 4-7pm. This is a great opportunity for students to shop for their family members!!


TEACHERS FAVORITE THINGS
I wanted to reshare this list as you begin your holiday shopping, you might be thinking of what you could get for your child's teacher. Here is a list of a Few of Their Favorite Things!


SECOND STEP CURRICULUM - SEL
Did you know that we utilize the Second Step Curriculum K-5 for our SEL support? This tool provides a great foundation for our students in supporting their social-emotional needs. Feel free to visit the Second Step website for more information.


FOUR SCHOOLS, ONE BOOK - MASKED READER
We are so excited to introduce our next book for four schools, one book. But before we do that, can you and your family guess who the masked reader is and what book we will all read together.  Visit kst.Kaneland.org   and click on the link found on the banner.   
The new masked readers will be released on these days:
November 30 - Masked Reader #1
December 5 - Masked Reader #2
December 7 - Masked Reader #3
December 12 - Masked Reader #4
December 19 - Masked Reader #5


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...