Saturday, August 31, 2024

September Newsletter

                                   

Important Dates:

Monday, September 2 - Labor Day - No School

Wednesday, September 4 - Fun Lunch Paisano's Pizza

Wednesday, September 11-27 - PTN Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

Friday, September 13 - Fall Picture Day

Wednesday, September 18 - Fun Lunch Reams Hot Dogs

Thursday, September 19 - Barnes & Nobles Bookfair and Knight Out 4-7:30pm

Tuesday, September 24 - Kaneland Connects Commitment Team Mtg 5-7pm

Thursday, September 26 - 5th Grade Outdoor Ed

Thursday, September 26 - Parent Coffee Talk at KST about KIPLA 8:45-9:30am


Parking Lot Reminders:

  • Please use the crosswalk when going from your parked vehicle to the school and back. 
  • Use the crossing guard to cross the street.  
  • Do not walk between the buses, use the sidewalk
  • No cell phones
  • Use Turn Signals
THANK YOU!! 
  

2025-2026 IgKnight Academy Enrollment Window:

September 3, 2024- November 26, 2024

We are seeking to expand IgKnight Academy (KIPLA) to include 9th and 10th grades in the 2025-2026 school year. The expansion is dependent on several factors, including the minimum enrollment of 25 interested high school students. The first step in determining the feasibility of expansion is to determine interest levels. We are also continuing to plan staffing levels at IgKnight for grades 3-8. Therefore, we will be opening enrollment early for any student who will enter grades 3-11 in the 2025-2026 at IgKnight Academy. If you have an interest in attending IgKnight Academy in the 2025-2026 school year, please complete enrollment in the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus between 9/3/24-11/26/24.


~Opportunities to Learn More About IgKnight Academy and 

Personalized Learning Across Kaneland~


  1. Visit us! Would you like to see the personalized learning structure at KIPLA in action? Join us this fall on a guided tour of the school! Sign up HERE to reserve your tour date.


  1. Log in to a Virtual Presentation! Please join us on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 pm, for a virtual presentation regarding the planned expansion of IgKnight Academy, to include 9th and 10th graders in the 2025-2026 school year. The expansion is pending the minimum required enrollment of 25 high school students. District administration will share details about future high school programming at IgKnight Academy, and answer questions submitted by stakeholders. To join the Google Meet, click HERE, or dial: ‪(US) +1 216-816-0840‬ PIN: ‪712 737 935‬#  If you have a question you would like to have addressed in the virtual session, please submit it HERE


  1. Join us for coffee! Informational “Parent Coffee” sessions will be held in the multi-purpose room at each of our elementary buildings from 8:45-9:30 am. We will be at John Stewart on 9/26/24, Blackberry Creek on 9/27/24, John Shields on 9/30/24, and McDole on 10/2/24. Stop in after dropping your child off for school to learn more about personalized learning in Kaneland. Informational Flyer           


For additional information on personalized learning, contact Laura Garland at 10166@kaneland.org or 630-365-5111 x71127.



      

ELA Proficiency Tables:

Click HERE for the K-5 ELA (English Language Arts) Proficiency Tables. What is a Proficiency Table? A proficiency table, or proficiency scale, is a tool that helps teachers and students measure a student's progress and achievement. It can be used to evaluate a student's understanding of a specific skill or knowledge.


Kaneland CUSD 302 Information:

Stay in the loop with all the latest news and updates in the Kaneland School District!  The weekly district newsletter will now be sent on Thursday evening to allow more time for reviewing and planning for the upcoming week's news and events.

Click here for this week's Knightly News


KHS Football Games

Kaneland High School will not have a middle school section this year.  Any student not of Kaneland High School must be accompanied by an adult and sit with that adult at the games.  Students who arrive unaccompanied will not be allowed in the gate.  Students found attending without an adult will be required to call parents to be picked up.  Students will not be allowed to play football in or outside the stadium at any point and will be asked to sit in the bleachers.  Your cooperation is appreciated. 


Community Connections: 










Thursday, August 15, 2024

Mid-August Newsletter


Dear KST Families, 

We had a wonderful first day of school that was full of smiles, meeting new peers and teachers, and creating many new memories!  We are really looking forward to a successful school year! 

Mrs. Aversa and Mr. Tanskerley 

August Dates:
Friday, August 16, 2024 - Elburn Days Parade

Monday - Friday, August 19-23, 2024 - iReady Testing 1st - 5th Grade

Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:00-7:00pm - PTN Meeting

Friday, August 23, 2024 - Kaneland Chromebook Insurance Deadline

Monday, August 26, 2024 - Fun Lunch Orders Due - No Late Orders Accepted

Friday, August 23, 2024 5:00-8:00 pm - Knights Under the Lights at KHS

Saturday, August 31st, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm - Maple Park Day's Parade

Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labor Day - No School




Helpful Links/Resources:

Knightly News - The District's New Newsletter 

KST Google Calendar - Subscribe to the KST Google Calendar and Link it to Yours


School Start Time:
As a reminder, the first bell is at 8:45 am.  Please do not allow your child to go to their assigned door until 8:40 when supervision is present.  The tardy bell is at 8:50am.  If you arrive after 8:50, please walk your child to the front door to sign them in. 

Thank you!


Transportation:
We kindly ask that you DO NOT change your child's transportation the same day any time later than 2:30 p.m. unless it is an EMERGENCY.  Please call the main office to make a change. (630) 365-8170. Thank you! 

We also ask that you review your child's afterschool transportation changes the morning of the change so they know. Send a note to the school to notify the office and classroom teacher. 

If it is a consistent change to their transportation schedule, please complete the alternative transportation form


Substitute Lunch/Recess Monitors Needed:
We have an immediate opening for a few Lunch/Recess Substitute Monitors
If you are available occasionally and would like to get involved with the school or would like to gain more information, please get in touch with Mr. Tankersley at 92967@kaneland.org.  Monitor start/end times 10:30am - 1:15pm

You can also complete an online application via the link below.


Kaneland School Abbreviations:
KST - Kaneland John Stewart Elementary
KBK - Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary (Elburn)
KSS - Kaneland John Shields Elementary (Sugar Grove)
KME - Kaneland McDole Elementary (Montgomery)
KIPLA - Kaneland IgKnight Personalized Learning Academy (Maple Park)
KHMS - Kaneland Harter Middle School (Sugar Grove)
KHS - Kaneland High School (Maple Park) 




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