Welcome Back to School John Stewart Families!!

 

August Important Dates:

• August 2nd - Class placements go live
• August 8th - Kindergarten Curriculum Night and Supply Drop-Off 4:00-6:00 pm
• August 12th - 1st-5th Grade Curriculum Night and Supply Drop-Off 4:00-6:00 pm
• August 14th - First Day of School!                                                                              (8:45am - 3:30pm FULL DAY) (Half-Day Kinder 8:45-11:30)

School Supply Lists
Click below to review the 24-25 Kaneland school supply lists:
Kindergarten
1st-5th Grade (English)
1st-5th Grade (Spanish)

School Hours

• First Bell 8:45
• Tardy Bell 8:50 - If your child is Tardy, you must walk them into the front office
• AM Kindergarten Dismissal 11:30
• Walker/Car Rider Dismissal 3:25
• Busser Dismissal 3:30

Main Office Hours 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
*Students cannot be dropped off any earlier than 8:40 am as there is no supervision

Prepaid Milk
It is time to order prepaid milk for the 2024-2025 school year. Prepaid milk may be purchased for the entire school year or by semester. Milk may be purchased online through your parent portal on Infinite Campus.

Costs: 

Full year (Aug 2024 – May 2025) $84 per student
1st semester only (August 14th -December 20th) $42 per student (You will have an opportunity to purchase milk for 2nd semester at a later date)

All orders are due on or before Friday, August 16, 2024. No later orders will be accepted. Milk service will begin on the first day of school. As always, milk is available for purchase on a daily basis for 50 cents.

Teacher Assignments Released - Friday, August 2nd
For all students, teacher assignments will be available on your child's Infinite Campus portal by the end of the day on Friday, August 2nd.
If you have yet to receive communication outlining the steps to creating and accessing your child's Infinite Campus portal, please get in touch with the main office at 630-365-8170

*NEW* Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications for the 2024/2025 school year are now available at www.kaneland.org/free-and-reduced-lunch-applications to those students who qualify based on their Income, SNAP, TANF, or Income Eligible Medicaid Status.

If you qualified for one of these during the 2023/2024 school year, your lunch benefits will carry over for 30 school days.

Help Wanted!

We have an immediate opening for a Lunch Monitor

If you are interested or would like to gain more information, please get in touch with Mr. Tankersley 92967@kaneland.org. 

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

Kaneland Employment Online Application

Drop off and Pick Up Procedures

1. Cell phone use in a school zone, including the parking lots, is prohibited by law
2. Be sure to note the signage at the entrance to the main parking lot
3. Cars should refrain from entering/exiting the main parking lot when buses are present, including from approximately 8:35-8:50 am and 3:15-3:35 pm. All drop-offs/pickups should occur in the west lot.
4. Students are not allowed to walk through the front parking lot when buses are present
5. They should cross the crosswalk with the crossing guard.
6. When heading west on Prairie Valley Street, cars are prohibited from turning left into either parking lot during student arrival and dismissal. 

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up

• Use the West lot
• Follow the route in the picture BELOW
• Pull all the way forward before allowing your child to exit or enter the car
• Children should enter/exit on the curbside only
• Remain in your car if using the drop-off/pick-up lane
• If you would like to walk your child up, park in a designated spot and use the marked crosswalk
• Refrain from pulling around cars that are unloading children
• Model respectful, patient, and positive interactions for students
• Allow extra time to get to your destination when using the crowded lot

                                     

Parent Zone For Waving

To maintain the safety of our students and staff, we are asking parents not to walk up to the entrance doors with their children. Please stop at the sidewalk where the sign "Students Only Beyond This Point" is located and say your goodbyes there. Think of it like the “kiss and ride or fly zones” you would see at train stations and airports. This minimizes unknown adults from being around children or entering the building. It gives staff and students a clear path to their entrance destination 

First Day of School
On the first day of school WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14th, all of our students meet in front of the school at their assigned door. 

4th/5th Grade - Door 12

Kinder/3rd Grade - Door 1

1st/2nd Grade - Door 2

We have adults who will help your child find your teacher. All students walk in together. The PTN will have a Card My Yard Sign that you could use to get a picture of your child’s first day. We ask that parents remain in the parent waiting area and not wait at the front of the building.

While You Wait Podcast
We are live! The Kaneland 302 Seconds Podcast is out there! New episodes starting in August! Release the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each week at 2:50 for 6-12 and 3:00 for EC-5.

Each podcast ends with a secret phrase to send if you listened to this email for a raffle:

302seconds@kaneland.org Podcast site: https://rss.com/podcasts/302seconds/

                                                  

2024-2025 School Calendar

Please click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Kaneland School Calendar.
Access the links below to subscribe to our district calendars that include all events throughout the school year.

John Stewart Calendar

District Wide Calendar

Ways to Stay Connected

• Facebook - Please like and follow for exciting news, pictures, and videos
• Stewart Scoop Newsletter - Please bookmark this blog - these are bi-monthly newsletters
• PTN Emails - email stewartptn@gmail.com to get on that list
• Kaneland Website

Kaneland Cares Closet
The Care Closet is still available this year for any family who is struggling with basic necessities. 

See the link below for more information: Cares Closet

Here is the Amazon link if you'd rather have items directly sent

💖 Mrs. Aversa & Mr. Tankersley 

Special Edition - Welcome Kindergarten Families 2024

Dear Kindergarten Parent(s) and Guardians,

Welcome to Kaneland John Stewart Elementary!  What an exciting time for you and your child!  The staff and I look forward to working with you throughout this school year to ensure that your child has a positive and rewarding school experience.

Front Office Staff
Mrs. Samantha Aversa - Principal 
Mr. Keith Tankersley - Assistant Principal at John Stewart and Blackberry Creek
Ms. Ashley Jeager - Principal Secretary 
Mrs. Jessica Bottorff - Attendance Secretary 

For the upcoming school year, Kaneland John Stewart will run three extended-day kindergarten classrooms, with half-day students throughout all three classrooms. Mrs. Lori Doll, Mrs. Lisa Druwe, and Mrs. Alicia Hardy are our fabulous kindergarten teachers this year.  The core and half-day classes will run in the AM from 8:45 - 11:30 am.  Extension and enrichment activities for extended-day students will take place in the afternoon. 

Specific classroom assignments are made based on the desire to keep classroom characteristics equitable, current enrollment information, specific needs of individual students, and registration in extended-day programming.  You can find out who your child's teacher is on August 2nd in the Infinite Campus App

Infinite Campus

If you have not downloaded the Infinite Campus app, please do but you can also access the IC system at www.Kaneland.org. This is an extremely important tool for parents to see all of their child’s school information, payments, fees, emergency contact information, etc.  

Kindergarten Orientation/Supply Drop Off 

Kindergarten orientation/supply drop off for you and your child will take place on Thursday, August 8th from 4-6pm at John Stewart Elementary.  Please enter the main doors - door 1 

4:00-4:30 pm Principal chat in MPR with guardians to review important information regarding starting school.  Kindergarten students play outside on the playground with teacher support

4:30-5:00 pm Supply drop-off in the classroom with guardians and kindergarteners. Teachers will share the curriculum for families to review on their own time.

5:00-5:30 pm Self-guided school tour/scavenger hunt (Optional for families to complete)

*Please do NOT bring other siblings. We want to make this a special event for our kindergarten students

Kindergarten Supply List 

At orientation, you will receive an identification tag for your child to wear on his or her backpack to school for the first few weeks.  The color and information on the tag will enable staff to guide your child to the appropriate destinations throughout the school, including which bus to board at the end of the day.  Transportation information can be found on the Infinate Campus App in early August. If the transportation information is incorrect or needs to be changed please let your teacher or the front office know.  If your child takes a bus, ALL Kindergarten bus stops require an adult when be present at drop-off to release the student.  In the event that you will not be able to attend orientation, please contact the school office to arrange the pick up of your child's identification tag. 

If you have forms to turn in, this is a great night to drop any forms to the office.

The opportunity to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences for the upcoming school year will also be available during your visit, so please make sure to bring your calendar.

Our classroom teachers will also be joined by a few other teachers who support our children. Your kindergartener might also talk about Ms. Gecek and Mrs. Ford who provide interventions and special education supports with our kindergarten team in addition to a few other teachers in the building.

Exploratory Classes
Each day your kindergartener will go to an exploratory class and your teacher will have a schedule for your information at orientation:

Music - Mrs. Kunstman
Art - Mrs. Gregg
PE - Mr. Biddle & Mr. Mansour
Critical Thinking - Ms. Maz (Mazurkiewicz)
Computer - Ms. Svihlik
Library - Mrs. Steers

I found that asking your child about what exploratory class they went to was a great way to begin talking about their day.


Records
Please have dental, vision, and physical forms turned in by the first day of school. If you have specific questions, you can reach out to our nurse, Ms. Barb Scott at 30555@kaneland.org OR Barbara.Scott@kaneland.org.


School Hours
First Bell 8:45
Tardy Bell 8:50 - If your child is Tardy, you must walk them into the front office
AM Kindergarten Dismissal 11:30
Walker/Car Rider Dismissal 3:25
Busser Dismissal 3:50

Main Office Hours 7:45 am - 4:00 pm

*Students cannot be dropped off any earlier than 8:40 am as there is no supervision


Before and After School Child Care Options
We have the CARE program that is run through the Sugar Grove Park District. You can register through their website: https://www.sgparks.org/

This is offered to any student who attends full-day school and for half-day kindergarteners before school starts. SGPD also offers some day off activities during times when there is no school.


Lunch & Milk
If your child is enrolled in Extended Day Kindergarten, they will eat lunch at school. Parents will need to pack a lunch for their child each day. We are a cold lunch school. Milk is available for purchase and can be done by the semester or for the full year. Please go to Infinite Campus to make that purchase.


Drop off and Pick Up Procedures

• Cell phone use in a school zone, including the parking lots, is prohibited by law
• Be sure to note the signage at the entrance to the main parking lot
• Cars should refrain from entering/exiting the main parking lot when buses are present, including from approximately 8:30-8:50 am and 3:15-3:35 pm. All drop-offs/pickups should occur in the west lot.

Students are not allowed to walk through the front parking lot when buses are present. They should cross the crosswalk with the crossing guard.                           

When heading west on Prairie Valley Street, cars are prohibited from turning left into either parking lot during student arrival and dismissal. *This sign has been a bit obscured by an overgrown tree. The Village of Elburn is aware and ensures the trees are trimmed back   

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up

• Use the West lot
• Follow the route in the picture BELOW
• Pull all the way forward before allowing your child to exit or enter the car
• Children should enter/exit on the curbside only
• Remain in your car if using the drop-off/pick-up lane
• If you would like to walk your child up, park in a designated spot and use the marked crosswalk
• Refrain from pulling around cars that are unloading children
• Model respectful, patient, and positive interactions for students
• Allow extra time to get to your destination when using the crowded lot

Parent Zone For Waving

In the past, parents would walk their students to the main entrance of the building to send them off for the day. To maintain the safety of our students and staff, we are asking parents not to walk up to the entrance with their children. Please stop at the sidewalk and say your goodbyes there. Think of it like the “kiss and ride or fly zones” you would see at train stations and airports.

First Day of School
On the first day of school WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14th, all of our students meet in front of the school (Door 1) with their teacher. We have adults who will help your child find your teacher. All students walk in together. The PTN will have a Card My Yard Sign that you could use to get a picture of your child’s first day. We ask that parents remain in the parent waiting area and not wait at the front of the building.


Ways to Stay Connected
Facebook - Please like and follow for exciting news, pictures, and videos
Stewart Scoop Newsletter - Please bookmark this blog - these are bi-monthly newsletters
PTN Emails - email stewartptn@gmail.com to get on that list

More information will be shared at the Kindergarten Orientation night but wanted to give you a little bit now. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday, August 8th at 4pm

Sincerely,

Samantha Aversa

Principal

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School

Summer Scoop Newsletter

Important Dates:

June 3 - Summer Office Hours Begin

July 8 - August 1 - Summer School @ Blackberry Creek (KBK)

August 8 - Kindergarten Orientation & Supply Drop Off 4:00 - 6:00 pm

August 12 - 1st - 5th Grade Curriculum Night & Supply Drop off 4:00 - 6:00 pm

August 14 - First Day of School

Welcome Mr. Tankersley as the new Assistant Principal!

As we know, Mrs. Salto is the new principal at John Shields in Sugar Grove and Mr. Tankersley will be joining us next year. Here is a quick note from him!

Dear John Stewart Families,

I want to introduce myself as the Assistant Principal of John Stewart and BlackBerry Creek for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Last year I was the Assistant Principal at Blackberry Creek and McDole Elementary schools. I am excited about the opportunity to get to know, learn from, and support staff, students, families, and the John Stewart community this year.

Thank you,  Mr. T

Tips for preventing 'summer slide'

Since our School Improvement Goal was focused on writing this year and will be part of next year's goal too, here is how to continue to Support Writing at Home
In a small notebook, have your child(ren) write just one or two sentences each day during the summer, in their own “One Line a Day” summer journal.

Habits are built through consistency, starting small and gradually building up. A little bit of writing is better than no writing, and a little bit of writing every day adds up to a whole lot of writing by the end of the summer. Plus, as students build their daily writing habits, they might decide to use two (or more) pages some days if they have something especially meaningful to write about.You can also teach students how to write a letter to family members, address an envelope, and mail it!

Here are some ideas to help students retain those skills they worked so hard to learn.

At the grocery store, have your student:

• Write down the grocery list
• Read signs throughout the store
• Weigh produce
• Use a calculator to add up the grocery bill as you go
• Compare multiple items/sizes/quantities to determine the best deal
• Count the number of items in the cart

In the kitchen, use cooking and baking for your kids to practice numbers and math:

• Measure the size of the pan needed
• Add items together or subtract what you are going to use
• Read recipes out loud
• Measure both dry and liquid ingredients
• Count the number of ingredients
• Cut fruits and vegetables into specific sizes, such as 1/2 of an apple or 1/4 of a banana
• Read about healthy eating at sites like MyPlate
• Calculate nutrient intake such as calories or protein
• Divide foods into portions at meals

In the car, whether it's a short or long trip, have your kids:

• Practice spelling by doing a spelling bee
• Run through math facts like counting by twos or multiplication tables
• Spot objects that begin with each letter of the alphabet
• Read road signs and billboards out loud
• Practice directions like turn left or turn south
• Turn off the verbal prompts on a map app and read directions out loud
• Listen to kid-oriented podcasts on topics like science, space or mysteries

At the park, participate in the park's built-in learning to:

• Look for and identify different leaves, trees, rocks, insects, clouds, wildflowers and weeds.
• Sign up for other free programs that capture their interest.
• Research the name of the park and where it came from.

At the community library, kids can explore these free resources:

• Check out the various clubs, programs and reading options offered
• Choose something new like comic books, magazines, cookbooks or music recordings
• Visit the library's exhibits and special events
• Sign up for summer reading challenges
• Do an in-depth study of a person, place or event in history

On a trip or vacation, whether for a weekend or week, open up a world of new experiences and learning by:

• Researching where you're going, what there is to do, the history of the place, how you'll get there and more
• Letting them plot your travels on a paper map that you download and print
• Having them keep track of the miles, fuel use and costs
• Creating a photo album of experiences and findings big and small
• Writing and sending postcards

At home, try some of these activities to spark learning:

• Play board and card games, do jigsaw puzzles, do word puzzles like crosswords and sudoku.
• Buy an inexpensive outdoor thermometer and rain gauge to keep track of weather events and compare findings with professional meteorologists
• Learn a new skill like cursive writing, coding or knitting via the internet or books
• Become a pen pal with a family member or friend, and write and send paper letters or practice typing skills by sending email messages
• Plan a backyard scavenger hunt; older kids can do this on their own
• Start a book club or book swap in your neighborhood
• Create a scrapbook of the summer with photos, writing and found items

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/tips-for-preventing-summer-slide

Summer Office Hours

The office will be open over the summer Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm. The office is closed on Fridays starting June 7th. If these times do not work for you, please call the office to make a personalized appointment with Ms. Jaeger. Ms. Jaeger, Principal Secretary works all summer. I, Mrs. Aversa do not work during the month of July. If you need assistance from us, please feel free to call or email. (630) 365-8170



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• Get quality items from brands you trust 
• Pre-packaged in the exact quantities students need
• Supplies guaranteed all school year
• No shoddy folders or dead pens — if it doesn't last, we'll replace it
• Ordering takes about 5 minutes

Summer's fleeting — spend it somewhere other than the checkout line. Packed from your school's list. Start the first day with just what their teachers requested — no guesswork required

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2024-2025 Supply List

Kindergarten Supply List

First - Fifth Grade Supply List


Student Chromebooks

Over the summer months, students in 2nd - 5th grade keep their Chromebooks and chargers at home. Students are able to access educational programs until late July when the systems switch over. Please keep them safe and charged, ready to be used next school year.


Summer School Board Meetings
June 24, July 29, August 12, August 26 (7 pm @ KHMS)

New Teacher Information
Your child's new teacher information will be released the first week of August in Infinite Campus...more information to come.  

Have a wonderful and safe summer!

💗 Mrs. Aversa

Summer Image Designed by Freepik

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

Mid-April Newsletter

April

17 Fun Lunch - McAllisters
18 PTN Dine Out - MOD Pizza
18 OPEN HOUSE & 3rd Grade Concert! 5-7pm
21 Annual Kaneland Fine Arts Festival (11-5 @KHS)
24 Administrative Assistant's Day
27 Special Needs PTA Craft & Resource Fair 9-4pm

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

Open House
Open House will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. We are extremely excited about this opportunity to welcome families into the building to celebrate all of the learning that has taken place over the year. We highly encourage ALL families to attend, even if it is only for a few minutes!

3rd Grade Music Concert - Third-grade students will also have their music performance that night in the GYM  beginning at 5:15pm. Doors open at 5:00pm. 

Bring your $$$ - During Open House, the PTN will have its annual fundraising event with Silent Auction Baskets for you to bid on. There will be A LOT of great baskets to bid on and all proceeds go to the PTN to host family fun events and support the teachers and students.  Please come on out and support the PTN!!

Book Fair - Please also make sure to stop by the Library and support the Book Fair that will be open from 5-7pm. Presale opportunities for students will be available during school hours that week.  

Registration for Summer Camps

Please click the following link to register for Summer Camps

News from the Behavior Facilitators

We are excited to share with you a collection of videos aimed at supporting your child's social-emotional learning and development. These videos cover essential topics such as anxiety, setting boundaries, executive functioning skills, and managing emotions.

By watching these videos together, you can gain valuable insights and practical strategies to help your child navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive both academically and emotionally.

We encourage you to explore these resources as a family and open up discussions on these important subjects. Together, we can create a supportive environment for your child to grow and succeed.
Kaneland Family Resources

5th Grade Clap Out Information

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. 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 clapout. 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 with their homeroom teacher.

In the event of inclement weather, the clap-out will be held indoors and parents will be in the gym.

6th Grade Step Up Knight

Our next 6th-grade transition event is our Step-Up Knight, which will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Harter gymnasium. This is a family night and we encourage parents and children to attend. Please park in the back parking lot and enter through doors 16 or 20. The evening begins in the gym where I will say a few words. After that, our school is open for self-guided tours and we will also have informational tables set up in the gym. We do ask that students and families sit together in the gym and stay together for the self-guided tours.