Kendall News
January 13, 2020
Newsletter Highlights:
- No School Monday, January 20th
- Open House
- 5Essentials Survey
- Special Survivor Games
- Third-Party Educational Programs
- PTA Points
- Save the Dates!
Kendall's Red, White and Brew Crew!
Reminder: No School January 20th
Open House
You are invited to
Kendall Elementary School's
Open House
Thursday, February 6, 2020
6:30-7:30 PM
Open House allows students the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for their school with parents and siblings. Students become "tour guides" as the proudly lead their families through the building. They enjoy introducing their families to many of the special people in their school lives. It is a positive event for all. Please join us!
The Book Fair will be open in the LMC during open house.
We Need Your Feedback - Our current response rate is 21%
Kendall currently has a 21% response rate from our parents. Please consider completing the survey as we value your input!
Parents across Illinois once again have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of your child’s school as it relates to the important elements of school effectiveness.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by the University of Chicago. All survey responses will be kept confidential. The state will provide survey results for individual schools only if a school has at least 20 percent of parents take the survey. If you have children attending more than one school, we ask that you complete the survey for each school.
To take this short survey:
1. Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that can lead to important student outcomes, including test score gains. Research has shown that schools strong on these indicators are ten times more likely to improve student learning. The five indicators that effect school success are effective leaders, collaborative teachers, involved families, supportive environments, and ambitious instruction.
Thank you for your feedback.
Special Survivor Games 2020
District 204 Elementary & Middle School Students with Special Needs are invited to participate in Special Survivor Games on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Peterson Elementary School in Naperville. Peterson’s PTA is hosting this great event for all to enjoy. Peer buddies will be available to every participant, and cheerleaders will be encouraging the friendly competition. The events will be held in relay style fashion and each will be adapted so every child can join in and build self esteem, while enjoying the company of their friends.
Third-Party Educational Programs
The following companies have rented space in our schools to offer an after-school educational program for students. The distribution of this material is in no way an endorsement of programs, services, activities or products by District 204. For more information about the programs listed below, visit:
Kendall PTA Points
Valentine’s Day Party Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer to help with your child’s Valentine’s Day class party (grades K-4) or Jump Rope for Heart event (grade 5)? Classrooms in grades K through 4 will need 5 volunteers to implement a pre-selected community service project for their grade level and plan games and activities in which students will participate when the project is complete. 5th grade classrooms will need 2-3 volunteers to assist Mr. Popovich with the activities he has planned and help serve ice cream in the MPR after the event. Click on the following link if you are interested: http://bit.ly/2020ValentinePartySignUp
Please complete ONE FORM FOR EACH CHILD in whose classroom you would like to be considered as a volunteer. Parents of RISE students should sign up to help in their child’s general education classroom.
ASE is Back!
The flier for all of our After School Enrichment classes is below. Please use the following link to sign up for the class(es) in which you are interested: http://bit.ly/2020ASE1
Please send in ONE check payment for all the classes for which your family has registered.
International Family Night
We need your TALENTS, interests, and traditions! Our 3rd Annual INTERNATIONAL Family Night is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th from 5:30-8:30. You have the opportunity to share a talent onstage, share your favorite dish, teach us something about yourself, or lead a demonstration or craft! We need families to participate in this event to make it successful! Check out the flier, and then sign up using this link: http://bit.ly/kendallinternational
Nominate a Staff Member for the A+ Award
Save the Dates!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...
School Resumes
Tuesday, January 7th
Middle School Encore Presentations to 5th Grade Students
Wednesday, January 8th (during school day for students only)
PTA Executive Board Meeting
Friday, January 10th @ 1:00 p.m.
Quarter 2 Report Cards live in Home Access Center
Friday, January 10th
5th Grade Prelude to Music Registration
Tuesday, January 14th @ Crone Middle School 7:00 p.m.
PTA Yogurt Beach Fundraiser
Wednesday, January 15th 12:00-9:00
Crone Elective Information Night
Thursday, January 16th @ Crone Middle School 6:30-7:30
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20th
Patriot Pride Spirit Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue
Wednesday, January 29th
Open House
Thursday, February 6th 6:30-7:30
PTA Skate Night
Wednesday, February 12
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Website: http://kendall.ipsd.org/
Location: 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-7100