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Congratulations to our first group of Pawsitive Panther winners!
Students can earn opportunities to be entered into the weekly raffle for prizes as they are recognized as Pawsitive Panthers throughout the week.
Teachers and staff will hand out cards to students when they notice students are representing The Joseph Sears School's four cornerstones of Responsibility, Kindness, Honesty, and Respect.
Good job Panthers!
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SAVE THE DATE! Virtual Curriculum Night |
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Save the date next week for Virtual Curriculum Night!
Full Schedule with Zoom links will be available on Friday, August 20, 2021.
K-5 Curriculum Night, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m. - 6:25 p.m., Presentation from the Administrative Team
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Teacher Presentation
- 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Repeated Teacher Presentation
6-8 Curriculum Night, Thursday, August 26, 2021, 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m. - 6:25 p.m., Presentation from the Administrative Team
- 6:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m., Teacher Presentation
- 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m., Repeated Teacher Presentation
Teachers will repeat their presentations to accommodate families who need to visit more than one classroom.
Junior Kindergarten Curriculum Night will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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2021-2022 School Handbook |
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Please take some time to thoroughly read through the Parent/Student Handbook for 2021-2022 and complete the form to acknowledge that you received and read the handbook. |
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UPDATED: COVID-19 Updated Health Protocols
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Return to School COVID-19 Testing options have changed - Due to the increasing community transmission levels of COVID-19 in Cook County, we are now required to have a RT-PCR-Laboratory test for return to school clearance. We will not be able to accept rapid tests or antigen tests of any kind, for any reason, including a return to school after being symptomatic, after travel, or after close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding as we adjust to the updated guidelines.
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UPDATED: Travel Quarantine |
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Please know that the District is not monitoring individual student or family travel and does not provide guidance to individuals regarding their travel or their quarantine. We ask that all families make their decisions about returning to school using the following guidelines. If your return from travel will involve quarantine, please contact your child’s teacher/advisor and attendance@kenilworth38.org.
Based on direct conversations with representatives from the Cook County Department of Public Health, families should adhere to the following post-travel quarantine and testing recommendations:
Vaccinated individuals are not recommended for quarantine.
For unvaccinated individuals, after you travel:
- Get tested with a RT-PCR-Laboratory test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
- Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
- If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
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Fall Universal Assessments |
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Over the next two weeks, all students in grades 2-8 will participate in the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment, and K-2 students will participate in the aimswebPlus assessment. These measures help teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Testing will take place during the school day.
How can I help my child prepare for assessments?
- Make sure that your child is well-rested on school days, especially the day of the test. Children who are tired are less able to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of a test.
- Give your child a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind.
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We had our first in-person lunch this week in over a year and are so happy to have students in the school for a full day. We are in need of several parent volunteers to help us during lunch. If you have time, even one day a week, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. please let us know. We would love to have your assistance. |
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2021-2022 Technology Update |
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We hope you had a wonderful Summer break. Kenilworth School District 38 believes that technology can add significant value in supporting a well-rounded, 21st-century education. ALL students will continue bringing their school-issued iPad home during the 2021-22 school year. Remember, the iPad is a learning tool. We teach our students, just like Spider-Man said, “with great power comes great responsibility.” Technology is a powerful learning tool at our schoolhouse and the world beyond. Below are some of the expectations for the iPad:
Daily Use
- The iPad is intended for use during school and all things education.
- The iPad is intended for use at school every day.
- Students are responsible for bringing it to school every day, fully charged.
Maintenance
- Keep the iPad in good and working condition.
- Use only a clean, soft cloth to clean the iPad’s screen (no cleansers).
- Insert and remove cords and cables carefully to prevent damage to connectors.
- Do not write or draw on the iPad or apply any stickers or labels.
- Handle the iPad carefully and ensure others do the same.
- Make sure the iPad is in a safe place when it is out of your sight.
- Use a protective carrying case with the device at ALL times.
- Do not leave the iPad in places of extreme temperature, humidity, or limited ventilation (e.g., in a car) for an extended time.
Students will begin bringing their iPads home Wednesday, August 18, 2021. We are excited about our 1:1 take-home program and the endless teaching and learning possibilities in a connected world. We have gathered helpful family technology tips around digital citizenship and internet safety; they are found HERE.
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Outdoor Classroom Open House |
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Please join us for
The Joseph Sears School
Outdoor Classroom Open House
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate our garden, outdoor classroom, and summer harvest. Take time to explore the butterfly garden, the native prairie garden, grapevines, rain barrels & more. Enjoy nature-themed activities along with wonderful garden-inspired items grown and harvested from the garden.
The Outdoor Classroom and Garden Open House is sponsored by the JSSPVA and The Joseph Sears School.
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Preschool Developmental Screenings |
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Kenilworth District 38 is committed to providing supportive educational services to meet the needs of our youngest learners. District 38 offers free preschool screenings for children ages 3-5 who may demonstrate one or more of the following developmental patterns:
- Speech is difficult to understand or does not talk like other children his/her age;
- Has difficulty following directions or expressing themselves with words;
- Has difficulty engaging in play or getting along with other children;
- Has difficulty with coordination or motor skills;
- Has difficulty problem solving or coping with ordinary daily routines & expectations
- Has a significant medical history that may impact development and participation in a preschool program
The preschool screening is conducted in a play-based format by an Early Childhood Teacher and Speech/Language Pathologist and takes approximately 30 minutes. Parents also complete a developmental questionnaire to provide information about observations of their child's strengths and any potential areas of concern.
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Upcoming preschool screening dates are scheduled for the following mornings:
September 14, 2021
October 19, 2021
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2021-2022 Back to School Information |
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Need to review the Back to School 2021-2022 plans?
As COVID-19 infection rates across the state continue to increase, Governor Pritzker announced on August 4, 2021, an Executive Order including a mask mandate, requiring that masks be worn indoors by all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to JK-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.
Masks Required on Campus for all visitors
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Booster Club Flat Panther Contest |
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Who let the Panther Out? Who, who, who, who!
After a very different year, the Joseph Sears Panther is ready to get out and have some fun.
Download your very own "Flat Panther" and show us where he goes this summer! We will select a winner in each of these categories to receive a DQ gift card and a future photo-op visit at their home from our life-size Panther mascot!
- Farthest away (either traveled with you or sent to a friend/family member)
- Most iconic setting
- Most unique spot in Kenilworth
- Best beach photo
- Most humorous
Submit Your Flat Panther Photo Here and look for updates on our school Website over the summer. Winners will be announced after September 1, 2021, and all photos will be put together in a montage for all to see and enjoy.
Get snapping!
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Village Tree Event
Passport to the Parks:
A Family Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, August 22
2:00-4:00pm
Celebrate Kenilworth's 125th Anniversaryvisiting our neighborhood parks searching for trees and historical landmarks.
Let’s get started on a local adventure, stamps for your destination at each park await!
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The Joseph Sears School
542 Abbotsford Road, Kenilworth, IL, 60043
School Nurse: 847-853-3893
School Office: 847-256-5006
Fax: 847-256-4418
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