Kingsley Connection

Dear Kingsley Families,

This week we saw many examples of our Kingsley students being safe, responsible, respectful, and kind. We are very proud of their kindness and work ethic. We look forward to having everyone back on Tuesday, September 3rd. As a reminder, District 58 schools are closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

As a friendly reminder, the playground equipment should not be used during drop-off and pick-up times, as noted in the General Arrival and Dismissal Procedures section in our previous newsletters. We appreciate your cooperation with this.

Have a safe weekend,

Chuck Brewster (Principal) & Eleni Gajewski (Assistant Principal)

As the year begins, we’ve noticed an increase in students visiting our health offices for insect bites, particularly on the neck, face, and arms. These bites are often red and itchy, and while we can provide Calamine lotion or an ice pack to ease discomfort, other over-the-counter treatments like Benadryl cream or Hydrocortisone require a completed Medication Authorization Form.

Please ensure that these medications are not sent to school with your child unless proper authorization is in place. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact your school’s health office.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and healthy.

For those who want to know more about cicada mites , here's a bit more background. Thanks, everyone!

As required by law, all new students, as well as students entering grades K, 2, and 6, must receive health examinations and immunizations and submit completed health forms by October 15th. To learn more check out the Health Services page on the District 58 website.

Thank you to many of the families who have already completed and submitted these forms. In accordance with Illinois law, failure to comply with these requirements by Oct 15 of the current school year, or 30 days following registration for first-time registrants, will result in the student's exclusion from school until such requirements have been met. All sections of the child examination form must be completed including the health history, which must be filled out by the parent.

District 58 communicates frequently regarding these requirements as it is our hope to avoid school exclusion for all of our students. If you are in need of additional assistance, our school nurse, Olivia Kuster at okuster@dg58.org or 630-719-5850, would be happy to assist you in answering questions or connecting you with resources to complete this requirement.

If your student will be absent, please use this Attendance form to report the absence or contact the main office at 630-719-5850. You can also leave a voice message at anytime.

Fun Lunch Ordering Now Open

Upcoming Fun Lunches:

9/13/2024 (Order Deadline: 9/6/2024)

Aurelio’s Pizza: Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Gluten Free Option

**Please be sure to update your student’s grade/teacher in the system before placing your order!

TO ORDER: visit www.KingsleyPTA.org, scroll down and select Fun Lunch, then click Order Now

New To Kingsley Fun Lunch?

1. Go to the link https://kingsley.h1.hotlunchonline.net

2. Click on the "Create an Account" and follow the prompts

3. Only ONE account per family is needed, click "Add a Student" to add each of your children

4. Choose your menu items for each child/children listed on the calendar date for the lunch

5. Submit payment online

6. Further detailed instructions will be in the “News” section on the Fun Lunch Home page

If you have any questions, please e-mail kingsleyfunlunch@gmail.com

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING ON FUN LUNCH DAY?

E-mail Kerry Petrozza for details: kerrypetrozza@gmail.com

The District 58 Instrumental Music teachers are excited to launch a new school year in BAND and ORCHESTRA and begin making music together again soon! We look forward to seeing returning students and also are thrilled to continue our work with the over 300 beginner instrumentalists who started their musical journey during our summer jumpstart program!

In-school lessons will be starting at each elementary school the week of Sep. 3rd. Once we have established this routine, students will also participate in weekly after-school rehearsals to prepare for their concerts! Please watch for an email from your student’s orchestra or band teacher with details about lesson and rehearsal schedules. Click here to meet your band and orchestra teachers - we look forward to seeing you soon!

September 2 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY

September 13 & 14 - Dg58 Foundation Oktoberfest; Always needs volunteers! Chuck and Eleni are on the first shift. We hope to see you there!

September 19 - Picture Day

The annual Kingsley PTA Mum Sale is up and running. You can purchase mums using this Order Form.

Elementary milk is available at an annual fee of $53 ($0.30 per day). The $53 milk fee will be posted to the student's PushCoin account in early September. Elementary Milk Order Form

Elementary families can also place orders through MyMealOrder for a paid meal. Delivered meals will begin the week of August 26, 2024. Meals will need to be ordered by 11:59pm on August 22 to make the delivery starting Monday, August 26. Going forward, Thursday is the cut off for meals ordered for the following week. Advance orders can be placed in MyMealOrder.

Information on MyMealOrder can be found here.

Please take a moment to review the District Handbook with your child. The handbook can be found on the district website, or by clicking HERE.