Kendall News
November 20th, 2023
Please read this newsletter thoroughly for information regarding:
- Thank you Kendall Community
- No School Nov 20-24
- Attendance Matters
- Save the Dates
- PTA POINT: PTC Lunch
- PTA POINT: Multicultural Bulletin Board
- PTA POINT: National PTA Grant
- PTA POINT: Spirit Wear
- PTA POINT: Variety Show Open Auditions
- PTA POINT: Winter Wishes
- PTA POINT: Gift Mart
- PTA POINT: Artsonia is Back
- PTA POINT: Membership
- PTA POINT: Stay Connected
- PTA POINT: PTA Calendar
Kendall Thanksgiving
As we are all able to pause and reflect this Thanksgiving Season, we want to take a moment to share our true appreciation for our Kendall Families. The high importance you place on education, as well as your unwavering support undeniably enhance our school community. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to fostering a positive educational environment here at Kendall.
Thank you for sharing your children with us and your genuine appreciation for education. Your support greatly enriches the fabric of our school and we are truly grateful for your dedication. We are sincerely thankful for your commitment to enhancing the educational experience for all students, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in creating a positive and enriching environment for learning.
Additionally, thank you to our amazing PTA for the delicious lunch and snacks provided for our team during conferences. You make us feel appreciated!
No School
Monday, November 20th - Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 21st - Friday, November 24th - Thanksgiving Break
School resumes on Monday, November 27th.
Attendance Matters - Every Student - Every Day
Last school year, 17.3% of Kendall Students were considered Chronically Absent according to the state of Illinois. This means that almost 100 Kendall students were absent for more that 18 days. Missing this much school can have a significant impact on academic growth and development.
As we approach winter break, please remember there is no substitute for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning, right up until vacation starts and will resume on the first day back. Missed days can add up quickly and hinder your child's progress.
You can review your child's attendance record for this school year in ParentVue under the attendance tab. Scroll down to "Days of Attendance" and turn the Details to "On" for a complete list.
Save the Dates!
- Monday, November 20th - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-8:00pm
- Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th - No School
- Monday, November 27th - School resumes
- Tuesday, December 12th - RISE Family Night
- Thursday, December 14th - PTA Variety Show
- Friday, December 22nd - Last Day before Winter Break
PTA POINTS
Thank you
Thank you Rafiya Quadri and Imane Salame for organizing this amazing spread for the Parent Teacher Conferences! PTA was delighted to host mouthwatering hot lunch from Caputos and Boba tea from Everest in Naperville for teachers on Monday! We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Monthly Bulletin Board Celebrations
Look at the lovely board showcasing Diwali in the school hallway decorated by our very own parents for this festive season!
Thank you Dwija Aloori, Chitra Iyer and Rupali Pingle!
The kids and staff love seeing monthly decor and info regarding holidays and celebrations! Please sign up to decorate the hallway PTA Bulletin Board here: https://bit.ly/KendallBoarddecoratorsignups
National PTA Grant 2023-24
Kendall Elementary school is proud to have won a National PTA Grant worth $1250 by AT&T- Ready, Tech and Go! Program. The PTA plans to use it to raise awareness on screen readiness, digital safety and how kids can learn to be good digital citizens!
Spirit Wear
The Kendall Spirit Wear online store is now open! Place your order by Friday, December 1st and items will be delivered to Kendall and sent home before winter break. Items ordered after December 1st will be sent directly to you and shipping costs will be added to your total at checkout. www.gymazingfinds.com/kendallschool
Variety Show Open Auditions
Does your student dream of shining on stage? Does he or she have a special talent to showcase? The PTA is excited to sponsor the first annual Kendall Variety Show on Thursday, December 14th! Auditions will be held in the gym after school on Wednesday, November 29th and are open to ALL students in grades K-5! Both group and individual acts are welcome! Register at bit.ly/KendallVarietyShow2023. (If your student is registering with a group, only ONE person in the group should register.)
Winter Wishes
The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council (IPPC) is, once again, partnering with District 204 to host the Winter Wishes Program. This program directly supports under-resourced families through collecting donations of gift cards to help families enjoy the holiday season. Community members who would like to participate can visit
https://ippccouncil.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
to purchase gift cards or make a donation for the purchase of the most needed gift cards that will be used to serve the greatest needs of our District 204 families this holiday season.
Giftmart
Giftmart 2023 needs your help! Please consider donating a toy to assist under resourced families in District 204.
By invitation, parents and/or guardians are invited to the Giftmart Toyshop where they can purchase new toys for only $2.00 per toy. 100% of the proceeds made from the sale of each toy will be donated back to each invited school to fund much needed resources.
Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy that is safe for children ages 6-12. No stuffed animals or board games, please. There will be a Giftmart toy box located near the main office at Kendall from November 13th – December 4th. There also has been a Target gift registry created at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/giftmart204wishlist Thank you for your generosity and participation!
Artsonia is back at Kendall!
Artsonia is the largest student art museum in the world!
In the next week(s) your student will be coming home with the information
slip that will help you scan and connect with your student’s unique Artsonia
account directly. Please use this to access your student’s account and enjoy
their artwork. We have already started uploading the first set of artwork for
this academic and it is very exciting to appreciate the amazing creativity of
the young minds.
By activating your online account, you will be able to...
● Receive notification of new artwork published for your child
● Approve comments left by family & friends
● Add “fan club” members for the artist
● Purchase memorabilia of your child’s artwork
● Support the Art Program at Kendall
If your student already has an account from Kendall you do not need to re-
enroll for this year.
If your student already has a previous account from a different school within
District 204 or a different School District, please reach out over email with
your student’s name and the name of the previous school/school district and
we will be able to transfer them over to Kendall.
For Artsonia questions please reach out to
Click on this link
(https://www.artsonia.com/connect/5PH9F5P8)
to get your student set up with an account
PTA Membership
We want you... and NEED you!
Your donation to the PTA supports the many activities and events you and your students enjoy each year at Kendall! We already have over 300 members! Visit https://kendall.memberhub.com/store to join! See the flyer for further info about what your donation covers!
Can't remember if you're a member? Check this link:
(current as of 10/3/23)
Stay Connected
Did you know...
….. that you can now SUBSCRIBE to our PTA Google calendar of events? You can set notifications and reminders for dates and deadlines and receive automatic updates when changes occur!
1. Open Google Calendar on a desktop device.
2. On the left, next to “Other calendars,” click “+,” then “Subscribe to calendar.”
3. In the box under “Add calendar,” type the Kendall email address: kendallpta1998@gmail.com and press Enter.Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Website: http://kendall.ipsd.org/
Location: 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-7100
Kendall Elementary School Principal