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Your Weekly Kingsley Update | December 17th
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Key Dates
| Date | Time | Event | | 12/23 - 1/3 | All Day | No School - Winter Recess | | 1/6 | All Day | School Resumes | | 1/15 | 12:05 PM | Early Dismissal | | 1/20 | All Day | No School - MLK Day |
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Our Annual Appeal
We are half way to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has already donated; your generosity is appreciated. If you'd like a receipt for taxes, email KingsleyAnnualAppeal@gmail.com.
You can track our fundraising progress with the balloon display in the lobby. As we get closer to our goal, the balloons turn from white to red and blue.
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Student Service Council's Season of Peace
Student Service Council has started a "Season of Peace." They will be meeting frequently to create positive posts that will be left on all students lockers throughout December and January. Yesterday, we kicked off the Spirit Week related to kindness with a "Say Good Morning" day. Here's the rest of the week's schedule.
Spirit Week Schedule
Tuesday, Dec 17th
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Give a Compliment Day
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| Wednesday, Dec 18th
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Wear Your Favorite Color Day
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| Thursday, Dec 19th
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Thank you Day
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Say "Thank You" to those at Kingsley for whom you are thankful.
| Friday, Dec 20th
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Pajama Day
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Winter Basketball Leagues
***SIGN UP BY FRIDAY 12/20 AT THE LATEST!***
Join Fellow Comets on a Kingsley Basketball Team January 11 - February 20.
4th & 5th Grade: Practices running this week!
It's not too late to join fellow classmates on a basketball team! Fee is $35 per player and scholarships are available through Kingsley social worker, Clarissa Johnson (johnsonc@district65.net). All the details including registration info (through the City of Evanston) and practice times can be found here. Registration info and forms can also be found in the lobby and with teachers. Contact Bridget Nelson at bridget76@gmail.com with questions.
1st - 3rd Grade: COACHES NEEDED!
Games are Sundays and practices are typically held only for 3rd grade teams. We have coaches for the 3rd grade team but need coaches for 1st/2nd grade team. If your student is interested in joining a team, or you are interested in coaching, please contact Emily Milman at emily.milman@gmail.com for the 3rd grade team and Matt Kopp at kopp.matthew@gmail.com for the1st/2nd grade team.
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Talent Show - Sign Up by December 20th!
The 2020 Kingsley Talent Show is coming up on Thursday, January 30th and Friday, January 31st at 6:30 PM! We can't wait to see the amazing talent this year's show will bring!
The Talent Show is open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who want to perform in a group or solo act. Any 4th or 5th grade non-performers can participate as crew or emcees. Detailed information and permission forms can be found here. Permission forms are due back by this Friday, December 20th.
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Everyday Shopping Supports Kingsley
Amazon Smile
Still working on your holiday list? Don't forget to copy and paste the link below to establish Kingsley as your beneficiary. Doing this is an easy way to to help a percentage of your Amazon purchases to go towards the Kingsley PTA.
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Chess Tournaments Through Evanston Scholastic Chess
Kingsley is again participating in chess tournaments organized by Evanston Scholastic Chess. If your Comet knows how to correctly move all the chess pieces, can play an entire (possibly hour-long) game, can checkmate an opponent, and can display good sportsmanship, this could be a great opportunity to put his/her chess skills to work. The tournaments typically start at 9:00 AM (a first or second round bye is possible) and generally last until about 4:00 PM. A parent/guardian has to stay at the tournament to supervise your child (or you have to arrange for another parent to do so). The cost per tournament is $4. Financial assistance is available.
The tournament schedule is:
- January 11, 2020 - Girls' Tournament at Chiaravalle Montessori School
- January 25, 2020 - King Arts
- February 8, 2020 - Oakton Elementary School
- March 2020 - Chute Middle School (exact date TBA)
If you have questions or would like information about upcoming tournaments, please email Jen Peltz at cometchess@gmail.com.
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The Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge has begun!
Help keep plastic waste out of landfills! Kingsley is competing in the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Bring in your clean, dry plastic film-grocery bags, bread bags, case overwrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ziplock bags and produce bags-and Trex will recycle them into decking and other outdoor products. The school that recycles the most plastic film wins a composite bench for the playground.
Trex donation bins are located at the end of the gym hallway (near the teacher's lounge). All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue. The challenge runs through April 15th. Questions? Email pamlagger@gmail.com.
Green Team Tips of the Week
Did you know you can recycle non-functioning holiday lights?
Drop off broken holiday lights for recycling at Evanston Ecology Center, Evanston Public Library Main, or Levy Senior Center now through January 31st.
Did you know foil or glitter-decorated gift wrap and cards cannot be recycled? Reduce waste by reusing gift bags, tissue paper and wrapping paper. Click here to read about ideas for wrapping alternatives.
If you receive block styrofoam from packaging or styrofoam food containers (rinsed), you can recycle it at the Winnetka Village Works, 1390 Willow Road, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4pm in the entrance foyer. There are also recycling bins for old holiday lights, used athletic shoes and smaller electronics ( list here). ABT in Glenview also accepts Styrofoam but only white, block-style (i.e., no food containers). Packaging peanuts are not accepted at either location.
Kingsley Party Kits
Did you know Kingsley has sets of reusable cups, plates and utensils that can be checked out for classroom parties, family breakfasts and other classroom gatherings? Please contact Lisa Drefus at ldrefus@gmail.com to reserve a party kit in advance of your classroom's special event. Thank you for helping Kingsley Comets reduce their waste!
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Register for Girls Play Sports
Girls Play Sports (GPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering leadership skills and confidence in girls through participation in a wide variety of sports. The program engages girls, grades 3-8, in multiple sports without a long-term or expensive commitment. GPS engages girls in meaningful conversations about current topics that affect young women today.
- 4th -8th grade GPS Basketball Tournament (December 23rd): Meets at ETHS from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Led by ETHS female athletes. Skills segment and tournament play provided. En espaƱol.
Financial aid is available. Select 'YES' for a 100% scholarship on the registration form.
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Right At School - Register by December 22nd!
Registration for Right At School Winter Electives is still open. Click here to see the Winter session offerings. Visit the Kingsley Right At School webpage to register your Comet for a before or after school enrichment class. Classes are running now through March 6, 2020.
Have questions? Contact the Right at School Customer Service team at 855-287-2466.
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Calendar
Please click here to view/download the latest version of Kingsley's annual at-a-glance calendar (updated 10-14-19).
We encourage all families to click here to sign up for D65's weekly Fast 5 email blast. It includes important events relevant to all district parents. You can find the D65 calendar and dates here.
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District 65 Digital Backpack
Looking for information about activities and events for D65 students and families from District 65 and the City of Evanston? Check out the Digital Backpack (formerly Friday Folder), which is created each week by District 65.
Click here to stay informed.
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