February Newsletter

February Important DatesFriday, February 6th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Naper Settlement 

Saturday, February 7th - New Kindergarten Registration (8:30-12:00)
Wednesday, February 11th - Fun Lunch
Thursday, February 12th - 5th Grade Instrument Fitting 
Friday, February 13th - Kindergarten Music Concert (9:30) 
Friday, February 13th - Valentines Parties 
Monday, February 16th - No School Presidents Day
Friday, February 20th - 5th Grade Scheduling for Middle School
Friday, February 20th - 2nd Trimester Report Cards Go Live (4:00)
Wednesday, February 25th - Fun Lunch
Friday, February 27th - No School Teacher Institute Day

March Important Date

Monday, March 9th - Tornado Drill (2:00)

Wednesday, March 11th - Fun Lunch Buona Beef

Thursday, March 12th - KST Open House (5:00-7:00)

Thursday, March 12th - 3rd Grade Music Concert (5:15-5:45)

Thursday, March 19th - Lockdown drill (2:00)

Wednesday, March 25th - Fun Lunch Culver's

SPRING BREAK March 28-April 5

Monday, April 6th - No School /School Improvement Day

💌 Valentine’s Day Party- Friday, Feb 13th 

Kindergarten: 10:40-11:20

First - Fifth Grade: 2:30-3:20

All students are welcome to bring Valentine’s cards. If cards are brought, please be sure your child brings one for each student in the class. No food items should be attached to Valentine's. Small non-food trinkets are acceptable. Individual teachers will be in contact with their class if a Valentine's box needs to be created at home or if one will be made at school.

Fifth Grade Transition Information

February 6, 2026

• Teachers will provide students with the Registration Form to bring home. Students should bring back their form with selected courses no later than February 19

• Parents will receive an overview at the parent night on course registration from Mr. Faulkner

Week of February 9, 2026 

Instrument Placement Schedule (times are 1:30-3:15 for each school)

• Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 - John Stewart

February 11, 2026

Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night (KHMS Cafe) 6:30 p.m.

• Registration Form will be discussed & shared (also emailed) by Mr. Faulkner

February 20, 2026

Incoming 6th Grade Registration. Counselors from the middle school will come over and meet with the 5th-grade students individually.

• 9:00-9:45 a.m. - KST

Week of April 20th, 2026

5th Grade Tours (9:30-11:20 a.m.). Teachers will take their class on a "field trip" to Harter.

• Tuesday, April 21 - KST

April 28, 2026

Step-Up Knight (Harter Gymnasium) 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Week of August 3, 2026

Jump Start - registration will be on Infinite Campus and will come out closer to the end of the year.

World Read Aloud Day

We are excited to celebrate World Read Aloud Day on February 4th with a very special gift for every child at John Stewart Elementary. To honor this day and our shared commitment to literacy, each student will receive a FREE copy of Andy’s Space Friends by Jennifer Hayes to take home and enjoy with their families. The book is yours to keep FOREVER!

We encourage you to take time to read together at home, whether it’s Andy’s Space Friends or another favorite book. Just a few minutes of shared reading each day can spark meaningful conversations and nurture a deep love of books that lasts a lifetime.

Upcoming Author VisitKindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades will get to meet Ron Keres on February 10th!Please turn in book order forms by Friday, February 6th.

BOOK ORDER FORM

Parking Lot Reminders

We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation during drop-off and pick-up, especially during these cold winter mornings. Our parking lot gets very busy, and safety is always our top priority. Mrs. Fair, our wonderful crossing guard, works hard in all kinds of weather to keep traffic moving and everyone safe, so please be sure to follow her signals.

When in the drop-off line, remember to pull all the way forward to help traffic flow smoothly. A little patience, awareness, and teamwork go a long way in keeping our arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for everyone. We truly appreciate your support and kindness toward our staff who are out there each day helping keep students safe! Thank you! 

Mark Your Calendars, Open House is Coming Soon!

We invite you to our Open House on Thursday, March 12th, from 5:00–7:00 PM for a fun and engaging evening with your family. Doors open at 5 PM.

Come explore your child’s classroom, visit their exploratory classes, and celebrate their hard work on display. While you’re here, don’t miss the Scholastic Book Fair, our Silent Auction baskets and items, and the chance to grab some Spiritwear! Third Grade Families can also enjoy their child's music concert in the gym from 5:15-5:45 PM. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers, staff, and other families while enjoying a night of school spirit and fun. We can’t wait to see you there!