Dear Kingsley Families,
It's been a busy and productive week here at Kingsley! Thank you to those who were able to make it to our PTA meeting this week. They have many great events scheduled for this year, and are looking to boost membership. If you are interested in joining the PTA, please see their information further below in the PTA section.
Chuck Brewster (Principal) & Eleni Gajewski (Assistant Principal/District Curriculum Coordinator)
Kingsley Staff Shout Outs
We would like to invite you to recognize our Kingsley staff members with a shoutout. If you have a postitive comment to share with any of our staff members, please complete this FORM. Shoutouts will be shared with staff members in their weekly newsletter.
Attendance Letters
Regular school attendance is crucial for your child’s academic and social development. We appreciate your partnership in helping them arrive at school on time each day.
District 58 is focused on improving student attendance, and as a part of this effort, I will be sending an attendance awareness letter home to each student’s family. This letter will be sent home on Friday, October 4, and it will include the number of days your child has been in attendance. Please reach out to me should you have any questions about your child’s attendance or this letter.
SAFETY PREPAREDNESS
Last year, District 58 began utilizing the ALICE safety training model for responding to Active Threat situations. ALICE is an options based response that allows you to make decisions based on the information provided during an active threat incident. Below is a parent video that explains ALICE safety training model. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Brewster or Mrs. Gajewski.
Save the Date for Reading Games
Our favorite reading competition is coming on Saturday, February 22, 2025! The Reading Games is a free and fun reading competition for students in grades 3-8. The mission of the Reading Games is to encourage reading in Grades 3-8, expose kids to different genres, series, authors, and topics, as well as to foster teamwork and responsibility. All this occurs as teams of 5 - 8 students, led by a parent or other volunteer community member prepare for a fun competitive day of book trivia!
Students form teams and collaborate to read nine books from one of two book lists.
List 1 is geared for readers in third and fourth grade.
List 2 is geared for readers in fifth and sixth grade.
Students in seventh and eighth grade who want to participate should read from List 2.
Like prior years, The Reading Games hopes to accommodate every team that wants to participate and register during the registration period. Each team will need an adult team leader to register the team for the event, act as a point person for all communications, and help their team prepare for The Games competition day.
In addition, each team will be asked to send a volunteer (aged 16 years or older) to The Games to help run the day.
To see the book lists, get more information about the games, and to register (starting in mid-October), go to the Reading Games Website.
For questions, please contact Becky Bettinger at beckybettinger13@gmail.com.
Upcoming Fun Lunch Info
Fun Lunch Ordering Now Open
Order Deadline: 10/4/2024 for all lunches below:
10/11/2024 Cozzi Corner – Hot Dog, GF hot dog, Italian Beef, Buttered Noodles
All meals served with chips and a cookie
10/25/2024 McDonald’s – Cheeseburger, Hamburger, 6pc chicken nugget, option for extra cheeseburger, hamburger or 6pc chicken nugget
All meals served with French Fries and a cookie
11/8/2024 Culver’s – Cheeseburger (GF option), Hamburger (GF Option), 3pc Chicken Tender, Grilled Cheese
All meals served with chips, cookie and a free Culver’s custard!
11/22/2024 Cozzi Corner - Hot Dog, GF Hot Dog, 6pc chicken nugget, mac & cheese. All meals served with chips and a cookie
12/6/2024 Aurelio’s Pizza – Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, GF cheese and sausage
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
Health/Physical Examination & Immunization Record due October 15th
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.
Health Services Update
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.
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Attendance Reporting Procedures
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.
