Kendall News
March 16, 2020
Newsletter Highlights:
- No School - Tuesday 3/17 - Election Day
- E-Learning - Wednesday 3/18 - 3/27
- No School - 3/30 - 4/3 - Spring Break
- Superintendent's Message re: COVID-19
- Quarter 3 Report Cards
- Indian Prairie Preschool Information
- PTA Points
- Save the Dates!
5th Grade Field Trip!
No School Reminder
There is no school for students Monday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd for Spring Break.
E-Learning
Superintendent Message regarding COVID-19 (3/16/20)
Dear District 204 Community,
First, let me thank you for your support following Friday’s announcement to move to e-learning. As we have seen, this is a rapidly evolving situation with new information and guidelines being released, sometimes multiple times a day. Please expect to be receiving a lot of digital communication in the coming days. Please take time to read each of the messages that comes your way. We are also posting all of our updates on our website.
Here are today's updates:
MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: We will still be providing breakfast and lunch for families who participate in our meal assistance program. Families that require a meal can pick up a grab and go bag with breakfast and lunch each morning at the elementary school in their neighborhood starting Wednesday, March 18. We are using First Student buses to assist with delivery to our elementary schools. You can pick up your meals near door 1 between 11 am and 1 pm each day. For planning purposes, please let us know how many days you will be picking up a meal by completing this form.
E-LEARNING: Our teachers used Monday’s scheduled School Improvement Day to work remotely in planning for Wednesday’s start of e-learning for our students. The state is no longer requiring schools to take attendance from now until March 30, so student daily attendance will not be taken at this time.
INTERNET ACCESS FOR E-LEARNING: Many companies have provided information about free or greatly reduced internet connectivity resources for families. You can find information here.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: We are seeing new directives from state leadership and the CDC regarding social distancing to slow the spread of the virus. We ask that you partner with us in “flattening the curve” and helping to stop the outbreak.
For it to be effective, we ask that you follow the recent CDC recommendations:
- Avoid gathering in public places, especially in close proximity to others.
- Avoid close contact with those that are sick.
- Try to keep 6-10 feet between yourself and others, give yourself space.
- Be at home as much as possible.
- Try to limit who you and your children interact with to the same people you typically are around.
Kids and families should not:
- Be gathering in large groups. This is a time to be close with those that are closest to you.
- Be visiting each other’s homes or having sleepovers.
- Sharing food or drink.
- Competing in team sporting activities. Use this time to train individually or with someone in the home.
Kids and families should:
- Avoid excessive media coverage of COVID-19
- Take care of their body. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Try to do some other activities you enjoy to return to your normal life.
- Spend time outside. Fresh air and exercise is one of the best things you can do over the next few weeks.
- Connect with others. Share your concerns and how you are feeling with friends or family members. Maintain healthy relationships.
- Use your technology and social media for good purposes. Support one another and show that you care for one another.
- Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking.
- Keep following the practice of washing your hands regularly and covering your cough or sneeze.
Lastly, please know we are confident we will get through this challenging time, and we will do it by supporting our students and our community. I will update you again tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Karen Sullivan
Superintendent
Kendall Specific COVID-19 Update
As a parent, you can expect communication from your child's classroom teacher each morning. This communication will include how best to reach out for support from the classroom teacher. Please follow their guidance on how to receive support.
If you need additional support you may contact the school office at (630)428-7100 and we will forward your question as appropriate.
This is a new experiences for all of us so please be patient as we support each other. We will adjust and improve day by day under the guidance of district leadership as well as reflection on the process.
Quarter 3 Report Cards
Kendall PTA Points
Mentors Needed for New Kendall Families
We have so many unique and wonderful programs at Kendall Elementary and so much information for new parents to learn, and we want to make it easier and less overwhelming for them.
Please let us know if you are available to serve as a mentor parent for a new family joining the Kendall Community (whether they are enrolling in Kindergarten or any of the grade levels). 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.
Amazon Smiles
Making Amazon purchases during your time at home? Did you know that Amazon will give .5% of eligible purchases to Kendall PTA? All you have to do is log on and shop through http://smile.amazon.com and select Kendall PTA as your charity of choice.
Morning Muffins - Tentative Pending IPSD #204 Guidance
Join us for Morning Muffins on Wednesday, April 15th, and Thursday, April 16th! Kendall students are encouraged to attend with a special woman in their life: mom, step-mom, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, etc. Please note that registration and payment are required no later than Friday, April 10th. We will NOT be allowed to accept registration or payment onsite at the event. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2020MorningMuffins
Science Fair - Tentative Pending IPSD #204 Guidance
Science Fair Deadline Approaching
The Science Fair is almost here! We have very few students registered. The registration deadline is March 20th, 2020. If we don’t add participants, we will unfortunately have to consider canceling the event. If you are interested, please use the following link to sign up to participate as soon as possible: http://bit.ly/kendallsciencefair2020
Kendall PTA After School Enrichment - Session 2 - Tentative Pending IPSD #204 Guidance
Kendall Elementary PTA is offering its students an after school enrichment program beginning April 13, 2020 and will run until May 15, 2020. We are offering 9 Classes, held before or after school. These programs are developed and supervised by staff members and are tuition based. Teachers have worked to develop fun, meaningful activities that will be held right here at school.
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Upcoming Events - Tentative Pending IPSD #204 Guidance
Wednesday, March 18th- Skate Night CANCELLED
Friday, March 20th- Science Fair registration deadline
Friday, April 10th- Muffins with Mom registration deadline
Wednesday, April 15th- Morning Muffins (Last names A-L; 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the MPR)
Thursday, April 16th- Morning Muffins (Last names M-Z; 8:20-8:50 a.m. in the MPR)
Monday, April 20th- Science Fair
Tuesday, April 21st- Sharko’s Restaurant Night (11 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Nominate a Staff Member for the A+ Award
Save the Dates!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...
No School - Election Day
Tuesday, March 17th
Quarter 3 Report Cards Live in HAC
Friday, March 20th 4:00 p.m.
No School - Spring Break
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd
School Resumes
Monday, April 6th
No School - Local Holiday
Friday, April 10th
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Website: http://kendall.ipsd.org/
Location: 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-7100