Kingsley Connection
A weekly newsletter from the Kingsley Administrative Team...
January 30, 2022
Dear Kingsley Families,
We cannot believe we have already reached the end of January and are moving into February this week! National Random Acts of Kindness week is celebrated February 14 - February 20th. Please talk to your child(ren) about ways they can participate in this in and out of school.
We look forward to seeing all of our families for Parent-Teacher Conferences this week! Thank you for arriving at your scheduled time and wearing a mask while in the building.
Don't forget tomorrow is the end of the month. Submit your February Fun Lunch orders by tomorrow, January 31st. More information in the PTA section below.
Have a great weekend,
Mel Hackett and Eleni Gajewski
6th graders enjoyed hands-on science experiments this week...

Kingsley's Art Club is making great progress on our school mural. We are so proud of our students for taking ownership and leadership with making enhancements to our hallways! | We love reading groups at Kingsley! | Another fun day in music class with Ms. Sheldon! |

Thank You, Kingsley Playground Committee Members!

Save the Dates...
Feb. 1 Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00pm-8:00pm (registration closed - please call office)
Feb. 3 Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00pm-8:00pm (registration closed - please call office)
February 7 100th Day of School- Dress Like You’re 100 Years Old
Feb. 11 Fun Lunch & Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
Feb. 14 Valentine's Day (Class parties on Feb. 11)
Feb. 14 Board of Education Meeting 7pm - Village Hall

Fun Lunch Orders: NOW OPEN
Upcoming Pizza Fun Lunches -- PLEASE PLACE ORDERS BY END OF MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH!
2/11/2022 (Order Deadline 1/31/2022) – Aurelio's, pizza only
3/18/2022 (Order Deadline 2/28/2022) – Al's/Skuddlebutt's, pizza only
4/22/2022 (Order Deadline 3/31/2022) - Zazzo's, pizza only
5/20/2022 (Order Deadline 4/30/2022) - Aurelio's, pizza only
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO ORDER NOW: https://kingsley.h1.hotlunchonline.net
ORDERS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE BY END OF MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH! Other future months will continue to be open for ordering.
New To Kingsley Fun Lunch?
Go to the link https://kingsley.h1.hotlunchonline.net
Click on the "Create an Account" and follow the prompts
Only ONE account per family is needed, click "Add a Student" to add each of your children
Further detailed instructions will be in the "News" section in the most recent posting
If you have any questions, please e-mail kingsleyfunlunch@gmail.com
Repeat Information
Kingsley Playground Committee: Help Wanted!
The Kingsley Playground Committee is preparing to take next steps with the planning phase on January 27th. The committee will meet with a representative from Wight & Company to identify areas to reduce costs. January 27th will also be an opportunity for committee members to brainstorm action plans for sub-committee work. This is where we looking for more hands! The more families involved, the quicker we can get this project rolling. We are looking for families (or friends of families) who want to become members of a sub-committees in the following areas: grant writing, fundraising, and public relations and branding.
Want to get involved? It's not too late! Email Mel Hackett (mhackett@dg58.org) and Eleni Gajewski (egajewski@dg58.org) to RSVP for our 1/27 Playground Committee Meeting at Kingsley School from 5:00pm-7:00pm.


Northshore Testing Update
If you wish to withdraw permissions for your child(ren) due to this or any other reason, please use this form to indicate your intent. Families who previously provided consent who no longer wish to have their child(ren) participate will want to submit this form prior to Monday, January 24th, the first day Northshore will exclusively use a nasal swab for all screening and testing.
Form responses will be shared directly with your building nurse team as well as with Northshore so information can be pulled from the system. Please fill out one form per child.
If you should have any questions at all regarding the nasal swab or wish to further discuss the program, please contact your school nurse, building principal, or Jessica Stewart, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services.

