Kendall News
February 8th, 2021
In Your Kendall News...
- Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
- Preschool Registration for 21-22
- Scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Parent University: Covid-19 Vaccines
- Important Dates
- Chromebook Support
- PTA Meeting this Thursday
- Kendall Around the World Event
- PDAC Meeting - Equity
- Kendall PTA Membership
- Gift Card Program
Bundle Up!
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
Two reminders for our in-person families:
- Take caution not to block the crosswalks when entering the circle drive. Oncoming traffic cannot see our crossing guard and students when a car is blocking the crosswalk.
- No students (with or without a parent) should cross Meadow Lake or Pradel except with a crossing guard. Please model this expectation for all of our students.
Preschool Registration for 2021-22
Now Open
District 204's Prairie Children Preschool program offers early childhood education for children ages three and four and is open to all District 204 residents, with the main classrooms located on the first floor of the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Preschool classes are 2.5 hours each day, Monday through Thursday. Tuition is $245 a month. Applications for the 2021-22 school year are now being accepted. Visit the preschool’s website for more information.
Scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences for elementary, middle and high school will take place on February 25. Due to COVID-19, parent/teacher conferences will take place via Zoom.
Beginning February 9th, Kendall teachers will begin contacting parents/guardians of students who require a parent/teacher conference based on current academic and social/emotional functioning. Not all students will have a winter conference. Please see communication from your child's classroom teacher beginning next week.
TEAM IPEF 2021 SIGN-UP
Challenge yourself to be part of something big in 2021! Consider signing up for Team IPEF and participat in the Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon or 5K. This will be Team IPEF’s eighth year to offer the unique opportunity to be involved for a cause that makes a difference for your school. such as Robotics, Teacher Grants, the Fine Arts Festival and Young Heart for Life.
Team members commit to raise a minimum of $150 with 50% of all funds raised coming back to each school. Remaining funds are used to support district programs such as Fine Arts, Young Hearts for Life, Teacher Innovation Grants and Robotics. Set a goal, get fit and proudly represent your school in the half marathon or 5K on Sunday, October 17, 2021 Visit https://ipef204.org/teamipef/ to learn more or sign-up. Virtual race option also available.
Parent University: COVID-19 Vaccines
February 11
As COVID-19 vaccines become available, many questions arise regarding their safety, when children can expect to receive them, and their effectiveness. Superintendent Dr. Adrian Talley will discuss COVID-19 vaccines with two local medical experts, Dr. Adam Schriedel and Dr. Jonathan Pinsky, at our next “Parent University: COVID-19 Vaccines” at 7 pm on Thursday, February 11, streamed live on the district’s YouTube channel. Community members can submit questions to be addressed during the webinar here.
Important Dates
Thursday, February 11th: PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Friday, February 12th: Kendall Friendship Parties 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 15th: In-Person CogAT Testing for select 5th Grade Students - More Info Soon
Wednesday, February 24th: Patriot Spirit Day
Thursday, February 25th: Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00
Friday, February 26th: No School - Institute Day
Monday, March 1st: Materials Distribution - Remote Learning Students Only
Chromebook Support
Kendall PTA Points
General Meeting this Thursday
https://ipsd.zoom.us/j/94419909424?pwd=NkpaZlZCUlYxTWcvRS80b0Qzb2laZz09
Meeting ID: 944 1990 9424
Passcode: d9F+LS
Spirit Wear
PDAC Meeting
Join PDAC (Parent Diversity Advisory Council) for a VIRTUAL presentation by BOE member Susan Taylor-Demming and Jen Rowe about the focus on Equity in District 204. This presentation will be followed by small group discussions in Zoom breakout rooms.
When: Thursday, February 18, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Click this link to register and RSVP:
Kendall PTA Membership
The PTA is working hard to find ways to support our Kendall Students and Staff during this time at home. As always, we encourage families to join the PTA and support our efforts. Our membership is currently at about 15% and our goal is 100%. Help us get to 100%...your membership can make a difference! With the new 2020 online school registration, even lifelong members/supporters of the PTA have forgotten or not realized whether they have joined. Not sure if you are a member yet? Click here to check.
We Need Your Support! Purchase your membership at: https://kendall.new.memberhub.store
Gift Card Program
Enrollment code: 214FDB581L692
Download the Raise Right App, register, then enter the enrollment code provided to benefit Kendall PTA. Purchase or send eGift cards, reload gift cards, ship physical gift cards directly to you...all from your Raise Right App! The holidays may be over, but you can still purchase for other occasions (or personal use) throughout the year!
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