Dear McAuliffe Families,

February is here, and the cold winter weather remains. Let’s continue working together in making sure that all of our students are dressed warmly.

This month we will not only focus on staying warm but showing warmth in our hearts through the theme of kindness (making a difference, giving compliments, being grateful, and modeling positivity). McAuliffe students and staff are invited to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness by participating in our Spirit Week February 13 - 17!

We are continuing to see dangerous situations in the front of the building. Please remember:

• Do not park in the bus lane, in front of fire hydrants, or where the curb is painted yellow when picking up or dropping off your child. These are restricted areas. You can get ticketed!
• Do not let your child use the crosswalk unless you are walking with them.
• When pulling into the front of the school please drive slowly and carefully.

As always, thank you for your continued dedication to keeping our students happy, healthy, and safe so that we can focus on their academic goals and daily success. Keep being awesome, Go Challengers, and stay warm!

Sincerely,

Dr. Szczasny

Ms. Folliard

• Monday, February 13: Kindness is a Superpower!
  Dress like a superhero, or wear the color Green!
  Challenge: Thank an adult in your life, and tell them why you appreciate them so much!
  Book link

• Tuesday, February 14: Valen-KINDS Day!
  Wear hearts or the color red or pink!
  Challenge: Include a classmate that you normally don’t play with in a game at recess.
  Book link

• Wednesday, February 15: Spread Kindness to all - starting with yourself!
  Wear your coziest pair of sweats and a hoodie!
  Challenge: Listen to calming music, take 2 minutes to deep breathe and think of a happy thought, or follow a mindfulness video!
  Book link

• Thursday, February 16: Be KIND with your time!
  Decade Day - Dress up like a past (or future) decade, or wear the color blue!
  Challenge: Share a happy memory with friends and family. Maybe you even have a picture from that special day!
  Book link

• Friday, February 17: Show Kindness day and night!
  Wear a cozy pair of pajamas or the color yellow!
  Challenge: Spread kindness to as many people as you can today and this weekend!
  Book link

ParentSquare Messaging

KSD 140 is now using ParentSquare for email, text, and voice messaging! All District and principal communications will be sent via ParentSquare.

This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourages greater engagement and connection with D140. It provides an efficient way for District administrators and school principals to:

• Send District and school information via email, text, and app notification

• Share pictures, files, and calendar items

• Send attendance notifications

• and much more . . . all in one centralized place!

In addition to several enhanced messaging features, this new platform will allow us to communicate in multiple languages. If you wish to change the language of the notifications you are receiving from District 140, please contact your school office or fill out the form located at ksd140.org/contact-us

For even greater convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). This app centralizes District and school communications pertaining to your student(s) and allows parents/guardians to customize their notification settings.