May Newsletter

May

1 Fun Lunch - Culvers
1 School Principal Appreciation Day
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
15 PTN Dine Out Night - Chipotle
17 5th Grade Outdoor Ed & 5th-Grade vs Teacher Basketball Game
21 Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
24 Field Day
24 1 Hr Early Release
28 1 Hr Early Release - Last Day of School - 5th Grade Clap Out @ 1:45pm

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher appreciation week is approaching and it is a great time of year to show our educators how much we appreciate them. To help you know what each staff member likes, here is a document of Their Favorite Things 

Thank you in advance for all your support in showing them how much they are appreciated! 

Monday - Muffin Monday - Breakfast foods will be provided in the lounge for teachers

Tuesday - Sweet Treat Tuesday - teachers will be on the lookout for sweet treats

Wednesday - Catered Lunch for Teachers

Thursday - Thirsty Thursday - an assortment of drinks will be stocked in the teacher's lounge

Friday - Favorite Things Friday - teachers will get to pick a favorite thing off their teacher list

Third Grade Concert 

Here is the link to the 3rd-grade concert from Open House night.

From Our Behavior Facilitators

As we head into the end of the year, you may see an increase in students engaging in power struggles for several reasons.  Consider using these strategies to help kids meet their power needs.  Make sure to check out the, “6 Points to Remember” as well. 

School Nurse Appreciation Day - Friday, May 10th

We are always so grateful for our nurses, especially Ms. Scott, our school nurse who works hard to take care of all of our students on a daily!! Please consider celebrating Ms. Scott on this day! 

5th Grade Clap Out - 2024 Guidelines

It is that time again to host our annual tradition of the 5th-Grade Clap Out! Many students and families look forward to this tradition and we are excited to be able to celebrate our fifth-grade students as they move on to middle school! 

The clap-out will be on Tuesday, May 28th at 1:45 pm.

• The clap-out will take place outside (weather permitting) around the walking path on the West side of the school.
• A map of the clap-out route can be found below. Parents, please arrive by 1:35 to find a spot on the inside of the walking path.
• We ask that you do not stop your child to take a picture during the Clap Out.
• Pictures can be taken after school in front of the 5th-grade Graduate banner that will be hung on one of the baseball backstops.
• Following the conclusion of the Clap Out, you may take your child home by signing them out on one of the sign-out sheets located at the baseball field.
• In the event of inclement weather, the clap-out will be held indoors and parents will be in the gym

KST CLAP OUT MAP

Field Day - Friday, May 24th

Please have your child wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring water/water bottle. Feel free to pack a change of clothing for the water games they will play during the day. A Free Hot Dog lunch will also be provided by the PTN if you signed up. If not, please pack a lunch for your student. Free Hot Dog Lunch Sign-Up

5th Grade Signs

We will have 5th-grade graduate yard signs available for $15!
Order your sign by May 12th!

Signs are single-sided 18" x 24" with stakes 5th Grade Sign Order Form

Spring Weather Reminder

With the beautiful springtime weather, there come some unwanted pests to the community! We have had a few reports of TICKS being found on students. Tick season is considered to occur between April and September in the United States. They usually hide in low brush areas, waiting to find a host. If left undetected, several types of ticks may cause disease. We suggest that you check your student thoroughly at home after a day of playing out of doors.

If a tick is found, do not burn it or cover it with petroleum jelly. Do not use your bare hands to try to remove it either. Their mouths are like a tiny barb and may remain embedded, and that can lead to infection if not removed properly.

The best way to remove a tick is to grasp it with tweezers as close to the skin as possible and gently, but firmly, pull it straight out. Do not twist or jerk the tick as it may then break off. If the mouth parts do break off, consult your physician about removing them. If you want the tick identified, you may want to consider placing it in a container and contacting the health department.

If your student should develop a rash or any unexplained illness accompanied by fever following a tick bite, you should consult their physician immediately and explain that they were bitten by a tick. Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick – but NOT all ticks carry the bacteria and a bite does not always result in the development of Lyme disease. A rash may begin to appear in anywhere from 3 to 32 days following a bite. It is often accompanied by fatigue, chills, fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and joint and muscle pain.

Applying insect repellent and wearing light-colored clothing and hats may be helpful in avoiding contact with ticks. Tucking pant legs into socks and wearing protective gloves while gathering wood or gardening is also recommended. Check student’s skin; including the scalp to be sure they stay free from any potential harm from ticks. More information can be found on the website of the Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) ~ Kaneland Nursing Team