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Your Weekly Kingsley Update | March 10th
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We have many "thanks" to share this week, starting with Ms. Chisolm and Ms. Nicholson for organizing another successful Kingsley Science Fair! We are so proud of the hard work our Comets put into their creative projects. Thank you as well to Kingsley parent, Jay Ryan, for designing the t-shirts this year. They were a hit!
We'd also like to thank our Parent/Caregiver events team Fallon Stefani and Mary Young for setting up the Kingsley family outing to the Chicago Wolves game this weekend. If you missed it, there is another chance to join Kingsley families for a fun FREE morning together this Saturday at Fleetwood-Jourdan Community Center.
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Key Dates
| Date | Time | Event | | 3/14 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Open Gym at Fleetwood-Jourdain | | 3/16 | 12:05 PM |
MONDAY Early Dismissal
| | 3/26 | 6:30 PM | PTA Meeting (guest speaker will be Haven Principal Kathy Roberson for 5th grade transition) | | 4/6-4/10 | All Day | No School - Spring Break |
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Open Gym at Fleetwood-Jourdain This Saturday: Volunteers Needed!
Join your Kingsley friends for some family fun at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center this Saturday on March 14th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. There will be gym games, crafts, snacks for the kids, and coffee for parents. This event is FREE and siblings are welcome!
Parent volunteers needed! We need help to run the event. If you can lend a hand, please sign-up here. Questions? Email pamlagger@gmail.com.
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PTA Nominating Committee Call for Volunteers!
Believe it or not, the time has come to begin looking for PTA volunteers to serve in officer positions for the 2020-21 school year. Click here for a letter from our nominating committee, which includes Amanda Lofgreen (chair), Vashti Araia and Katie Kopp. If you are interested in learning more about a leadership role with the PTA, please reach out to Amanda ( alofgreen@hotmail.com) or current Presidents Michelle Dahl ( michelle.dahl.pta@gmail.com) and Vanessa Dillingham ( vanessa.dillingham@gmail.com) .
The PTA is also seeking volunteers for other roles as well, such as green team, book closet, teacher appreciation committee and more! No matter how much (or little) time you have to give, or in your personal schedule, there is an opportunity to support Kingsley and share your voice and talents with the PTA. Click here to volunteer. If you know what you'd like to do, add it to the comments. If you aren't sure, just add your name and someone will reach out to you to help you find the right fit. ALL are encouraged and very welcomed to join us in our work at Kingsley!
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Sign-up FUNdraising Parties!
Looking for a way to spend time with other Kingsley caregivers and families? Check out several fun ways here. We can build community while also supporting our school! There are still spots available for several parties. To sign-up for a party, register here.
If you're able, please consider making an optional donation for the parties you sign up for here.
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The Student Service Council is organizing a March Madness Toy Drive. We will be collecting toys for children at the NorthShore Evanston Hospital. For the sake of allergies, please make sure all donations are latex free, unwrapped, brand new, and unopened. Also, stored in a pet free and smoke free environment. T oys can be dropped off before and after school in the Kingsley lobby. Look for boxes labeled 'Toy Drive'. For larger and more expensive items, please drop them off in the office. The NorthShore Child Life wish list is attached here.
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Volunteer Tutors Needed March 16th-27th
Books & Breakfast (B&B) is a before school program offering a healthy morning meal and homework help to District 65 students who need additional support. As an independent nonprofit since 2013, B&B has an amazing team of parent & community volunteers and Northwestern students who serve as tutors.
From March 16-27, our regular Northwestern student tutors will be on spring break and we could use some extra help! Would you consider joining B&B once or twice during this time? No experience necessary - we can train you on the spot! Here's what you need to know:
WHO: Parents who can give an hour before school this month
WHAT: Be a reading or homework buddy for B&B students
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, March 16-27 (you choose the day)
WHERE: Kingsley Multi-Purpose Room
Please contact Tasha Triplett at tashat@booksbreakfast.org to sign up.
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Collecting Yearbook Pictures
The yearbook committee needs your photos! Please submit photos of your Comet and their classmates and Kingsley friends (please no siblings, unless they attend Kingsley) around the school, performing in the talent show, singing or playing in a school concert, showing off their science fair projects, etc. You get the drift!
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Student Voices Needed for Green Team Efforts
Looking for some outspoken students! The D65 Green Team is planning to attend the School Board Meeting on Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM at JEH and are hoping to find some brave students to make the case for district wide environmental education and action. We're looking for 1-2 representatives from each school to share their experiences with sustainability experiences (in school lessons, composting, etc.). We'd love to hear why they think these are vital for ALL students. Please contact Lynne Hayes at lynnerhayes@yahoo.com if your student is interested.
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Chess Wizards Tournament
Chess Wizards is organizing a tournament on March 21st from 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM at Niles West Academy. All kids are welcome to register - no need to be Chess Wizards students. Kids will be divided based on the chess knowledge level and age. Click here for more details.
Spring Chess Wizards
Join Chess Wizards this Spring for fun, friendships and some serious chess skills. All experience levels welcome! If you're brand-new to chess, we'll teach you the basics and get you playing in no time. If you're a seasoned checkmate artist, we'll show you new ways to let your creativity loose on the board. Click here for more information!
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How to be an Antiracist in Evanston
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming sessions:
March 25: Learn Session 3 at Chute Middle School
March 31: Act Session 3 for Haven Feeder Schools at Willard Elementary School
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Traffic Around Kingsley & Haven
A committee is forming to address concerns around traffic safety at Kingsley & Haven. If you would like to get involved, please email Sarah Neikrug at SarahNeikrug@gmail.com.
The City is also planning a major improvement project to Green Bay Road and is seeking public comments. You can share your concerns and feedback here (scroll down to find the comments submission).
Also a reminder that Prairie Ave. is ONE WAY facing NORTH during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
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Green Team Community Events
Earth Month Planning Meeting
THIS Friday, March 13th, 9:10-10:15 AM in teacher's Lounge. All are welcome to learn and share ideas to help with April Earth month at Kingsley!
10 Second Film Festival
The 10 second Film Festival is back and ready to celebrate Earth Week's 50th Anniversary on Friday, April 24 at 6:30 PM at the Washington Elementary Auditorium (914 Ashland Ave.). 10 Second Film Festival Students are invited to submit 10-15 second videos on any topic related to sustainability and then come watch them on the big screen with their families. More information in English and en
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This event is co-hosted by the Evanston Environmental Association and the City of Evanston and features an incredible lineup of environmental films to enjoy with the family. Join us on Friday March 13th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at One Rotary Building.
Organized by D65 Green Teams, this family-friendly event takes place Sunday, March 22nd 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Main Branch of the Evanston Public Library. The screening aims to teach about food waste and its relationship to global warming. Click here for more information. Best for upper elementary and older students and their families.
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Right At School Elective Classes
Electives classes are additional enrichment classes led by companies that Right At School (RAS) partners with. The classes are typically one hour once per week, with a new schedule offered three times per school year. These classes are open to any students in the school, including anyone enrolled in Right Club, for an additional cost.
Spring electives classes run from March 9 to May 22. Click here for more information. Registration is open now through March 22nd.
**FLASH SALE: Register by March 13th and receive 50% off the registration fee.**
RAS also has a 25% Free-Reduced Lunch discount, 25% D65 Employee Discount and other scholarships available for those in need.
Questions? Reach out to the RAS Customer Service team at 1-855-287-2466.
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Everyday Shopping Supports Kingsley
Amazon Smile
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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Calendar
Please click here to view/download the latest version of Kingsley's annual at-a-glance calendar (updated 02-17-20).
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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