Kendall News
May 24, 2021
In Your Kendall News...
- Register for 21-22 Now
- 21-22 Distance Learning Applications
- 5th Grade End of Year Events
- Materials Return
- In-Person Attendance
- End of the Year Spirit Days
- ACE Time
- Important Dates
- Chromebook Support
- Parent Connect Program
- Sno Problems Shaved Ice - June 4th
- Supply Kits for 21-22
- 5th Grade Pictures Needed ASAP!
- Info for 5th Grade Families
Register for 21-22 Now!
MOVING? Please email Gina Swanson to let her know if your child will not be attending Kendall in the Fall.
Registration for all students, including incoming Kindergarteners, began May 3rd. Please be sure to share this information with family and friends whose first child will be attending IPSD 204 next year. Please follow this link to register. Additional information for parents about our kindergarten program can be found here. We look forward to partnering with you in the 2021-2022 school year!
New to 204 and need help with the online registration? View the how-to-video.
2021-22 Distance Learning Application
In accordance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) guidance, District 204 will provide distance learning for students who have a medical condition or live with a person with a medical condition that is compromised due to COVID19.
A student may qualify for distance learning under the following circumstances:
- Student has a medical condition that places him/her at increased risk of serious illness.
- Student has special healthcare needs.
- Student lives with person/people at increased risk of serious illness.
To assist in our planning for next year, we are asking parents/guardians requesting distance learning for their student(s) to complete the form below by June 4, 2021. Forms should be returned to 204distancelearning@ipsd.org.
End of Year Material Returns
Classroom teachers will be sharing a list of materials that need to be returned to school in the coming weeks. Please review this list for learning supplies that need to be returned.
Remote students will return their learning materials, including chromebooks and cords, on Monday, June 7th during the morning. This drop off will be by grade level so that students will have the opportunity to see their classroom teachers. Please reserve the following times:
Kindergarten 8:15-8:35
1st Grade 8:35-8:55
2nd Grade 8:55-9:15
3rd Grade 9:15-9:35
4th Grade 9:35-9:55
5th Grade 9:55-10:15
Students and one parent will be asked to park their car in the lot or circle drive and enter the gym through Door #5. Once inside the gym, students can find their teacher to return classroom materials as well as the LMC table to return chromebooks, cords, and library books.
All students and parents must be masked and maintain physical distancing as none of our Kendall students are vaccinated.
In-Person Attendance
While it may seem easy for students to switch back and forth between remote and in-person it does diminish the learning experience for all students because time is spent ensuring students have the right materials in the right format, regrouping students, etc. To provide greater consistency for students and staff we will be following these guidelines:
For families who wish to keep their child home for other reasons other than illness or quarantine (vacation, tournament, positivity rates, appointment), our schools have been deemed safe and are open. We expect students to attend school. If your child is not able to come in-person, they also should not attend via Zoom (with the exception of quarantine or illness). You may switch them to remote but they must remain remote for the remainder of the year.
Our goal is to provide the best learning experience possible for every student. Consistency of in-person attendance is an important piece of student growth. We are grateful for your commitment to providing this consistency.
Kendall End of Year Spirit Days
Classes are excited to celebrate these days by dressing up and hosting a fun activity with their class (roomers and zoomers). Have fun with it!
Friday 5/28 – SPORTS DAY – Wear your favorite team’s gear or a jersey from one of your own teams (This is “Field Week” in PE)
Friday 6/4 – Farewell 5th Graders – Wear your Kendall Gear!
ACE (Ask, Connect, Engage) Time
As shared at our Board of Education, we are pleased to announce that our students who will be learning via Zoom from April 13 until June 4, have access to IPSD 204 teacher support. It is starting Tuesday, April 13. It be available from 4-7pm Mondays through Thursdays until June. If your child has a question or needs some assistance with school work our staff are here to support you on Zoom. You do not need to register or sign up. Your child can stay on as long or as short as they’d like.
If your child is in kindergarten through second grade please use this link:
Primary Team
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ipsd.zoom.us/j/99662928984
Meeting ID: 996 6292 8984
If your child is in third through fifth grade please use this link:
Intermediate Team
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ipsd.zoom.us/j/97640197457
Meeting ID: 976 4019 7457
Important Dates
Monday, May 24th - Friday, May 28th: Kendall Field Day/Week (during PE classes)
Wednesday, May 26th: Patriot Spirit Day
Friday, May 28th: SPORTS Day!
Monday, May 31st: No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1st: 5th Grade Wheel of Wisdom Assembly (during school)
Friday, June 4th: 5th Grade Celebration Ceremony and Clap-Off
Friday, June 4th: Kendall Spirit Day!
Friday, June 4th: Last Day of School
Friday, June 4th: Sno Problems Shaved Ice Trailer
Monday, June 7th: Remote Student Materials Return
Sunday, June 13th: Supply Kit Orders Due
Chromebook Support
Kendall PTA Points
Parent Connect Program
Being a new family to a new school can be overwhelming! With so much information to learn, whether it’s the drop off/pick-up car line or navigating through extra-curricular activities, sometimes it helps to have another parent to connect with.
Please let us know if you are available to connect with a new family joining the Kendall Community. Please also consider if you are fluent in another language so that we can partner you with a family who speaks that language. You will have access to a handbook containing items to review with the family.
Sno Problems Shaved Ice Trailer
Let’s celebrate the last day of school with some shaved ice! The truck will be located in the Hunt Club cul-de-sac of Whispering Lakes subdivision on Friday, June 4th, from 3-5 p.m. Please RSVP on our Facebook page (Kendall Elementary PTA) to give them a general idea of how many people will attend. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Supply Kits
School supply kits for 2021-22 are now available to order! Conveniently get everything your Patriot needs for school next year! Visit www.carlsonschoolkits.com to order now. Under city click “Naperville” and select “Kendall Elementary.” Ordering closes on 6/13.
Pictures for 5th Grade Slideshow
We are still in need of many pictures for the 5th grade end-of-year slideshow! We don’t want any student to be left out! PLEASE send a kindergarten and a fifth grade picture of your child to ojkelementary@gmail.com. Use the subject line of “Individual Pictures- student last name, student first name.” We will be following up with any families who have not submitted pictures. Direct any questions about photo submissions to Chrissy Laughlin at cglaughlin@comcast.net.
Other Information for 5th Grade Families
1. How to get important information about next year at Crone:
What's App Group: http://bit.ly/croneptsawhatsapp
Joining this group gives you an opportunity to connect with other incoming 6th grade families!
Facebook: Search Crone PTSA
Instagram: croneptsa
Twitter: @CronePTSA
Website: http://www.croneptsa.org
2. Donate to the Crone PTSA and become a member:
Today, the PTA’s role is more important than ever in connecting parents, teachers and administrators, and supporting critical school needs. We want every family in our schools to join PTA, because we can do more together than apart. Please consider donating $25 to the Crone PTSA. https://croneptsa.memberhub.store
3. Supply Kit Orders
Order now and your student (s) will have all of their supplies waiting for them at Crone in August! https://www.carlsonschoolkits.com/
Click on Naperville and find Crone MS.
Order online through June 6th.
4. Would you like to volunteer?
There are many opportunities for parents to help. Whether it’s at home or directly at school, help is always needed. http://bit.ly/cronevolunteer
Nominate a Staff Member for the A+ Award
So many educators are going above and beyond supporting students during this time of uncertainty! If you would like to recognize your child's teacher please see the information below.
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Website: http://kendall.ipsd.org/
Location: 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-7100