Custodian Appreciation Day
A huge thank you to our wonderful custodial staff - Del, Mr. B, Ms. B, and Jackie - for their continued hard work and dedication to the students, staff, and families of Kingsley. From arriving at 5:00am daily to staying late when we have events, they are truly the backbone of our community and we are so grateful to have them. National Custodian Appreciation Day was Sunday, October 2nd but we are going to celebrate them all week.
If you see Del, Mr. B, or Ms. Jackie this week, please show your appreciation and encourage your students to do the same. While we are saddened to report that Ms. B has taken a new position at ETHS, we are happy for her and her new opportunity.
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Key Dates
Wednesday, 10/5: No school (Yom Kippur)
Wednesday, 10/12: No school (School Improvement Day)
Thursday, 10/13: PTA Meeting - 7:00pm @ Kingsley
Tuesday, 10/18 and Wednesday, 10/19: Parent/Teacher conferences
Friday, 10/21: No school
Tuesday, 10/25: Picture day
Friday, 10/28: Fall Fest - 5:00pm - 7:00pm @ Kingsley
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PTA Announcements
Football Parking Volunteers Needed - THIS SATURDAY
We badly need volunteers for the next Northwestern football home game! Join us Saturday, October 8th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at the Kingsley parking lot. NU is playing Wisconsin and it's Homecoming weekend.
If we have enough volunteers, we can make $3,000
in 2 hours!
Responsibilities are easy - show up at the Kingsley parking lot 2 hours before kick-off, collect money, and direct cars to parking spots in the lot. That's it! There is no need to return after the game, so once the lot is full or the game starts you are done. Sign up to help here.
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Kingsley Directory
It is time to log in and update your AtoZ Connect account information and Kingsley directory publishing preferences for the 2022/23 school year! Once you have updated your information, you will have access to the updated Kingsley directory.
Here's what you need to do:
- Go to https://kingsleypta-d65.membershiptoolkit.com/.
- Click on the Register/Login button and log in using the same email and password previously created. If you have forgotten your password you can click on "I forgot my password" to reset it.
- Click on the Parent/Family and Student Information form and update as needed.
- Complete the Directory/Publish Preferences.
Kindergarten families: We are inputting your information manually and the parent/guardian will receive an email from AtoZ Connect asking them to finish registration/create an account. Please check your spam folder.
New families? If you know of families new to Kingsley who are NOT part of the directory, please encourage them to email us their name and preferred email address and we will send them a link to create their account with AtoZ Connect. For registration or assistance, email stephanie.bogdan82@gmail.com.
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We need your help for Kingsley Fall Fest 2022!
We are so excited to bring Fall Fest back and need your help making it a success!
Please sign up for one or more of the roles listed at the link below or scroll to the bottom to sign up to be a floater and just be assigned as we get closer to the date.
If you have older kids (Haven/ETHS) who are interested in participating and/or obtaining volunteer hours, get them involved too!
Click here to sign up and help make Kingsley Fall Fest 2022 a complete blast!
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Key PTA Roles Remain Unfilled
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Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help so far. The PTA still has a few critical roles that still need to be filled for this year. For a complete list and to sign-up, see here. If you have any questions or want more information contact erinwade.pta@gmail.com or sarah.weidaw.pta@gmail.com
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Community Service Coordinator(s)
As we build our community within our Kingsley families, we also want to give back to the greater Evanston community. We have opportunities and interested participants but need one or more volunteers to coordinate details. Plan one event or more - whatever your schedule allows. We estimate 3-5 hours to plan each event.
Fundraising Chair(s)
The fundraising chair(s) oversees all of the PTA's fundraising activities such as our annual appeal, NU football parking and retail cashback programs. The time commitment is 3-5 hours per month and is another role with a big impact.
Co-Treasurer
The Co-Treasurers are an integral part of the PTA! Duties include expense reimbursements, reconciling bank statements and providing budget updates at PTA meetings. You'll be working with Michelle Dahl, former 3-year PTA President, and responsibilities can be divided to fit your schedule and time availability.
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PTA Membership
The Kingsley PTA welcomes and invites all new and returning members (membership is only good for one year) to join us in supporting our students, teachers, staff and administration by joining the PTA. Individual membership is $5 and you can fill out the form and pay online here. There is an option for free membership by completing this form.
There is no requirement to be a PTA member to attend any meetings or volunteer your time. Membership is required to vote on items such as our slate of officers, budget, and by-laws.
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Kingsley PTA on Facebook
| If you aren't already connected to the Kingsley PTA on social media, let's make this FB official! Follow Kingsley Elementary School PTA on Facebook and you'll stay up to date on all school and district-related news, upcoming events, and important dates for our Comet community. Click here to connect. |
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Lunch Help Needed
| Join us at the Kingsley Comet Cafe to help children open food items, encourage them to eat, help them clean up afterward (including recycling and composting waste), and be on hand during recess (if you want). Volunteering for lunch duty is a great way to meet the other children in your Comet's grade as well as other parents volunteering with you. Sign up in advance, or stop by when you can (lunch and recess times listed in the link). Just be sure to register with the front office upon your arrival. |
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Rooting For Reid Garden
Reid garden was created with our students, their families and our community in mind. Be involved, give back and enjoy nature at Kingsley’s very own school garden.
 Ways to Volunteer: (No Experience Needed)
- Weekly Wednesday Workdays from 4:00PM- 5:30PM (NO RSVP Needed)
- Weekend Family Days on the 2nd Saturday & 4th Sunday of each month. RSVP here.
- Become a Farmer Friday Leader for your child’s class
Tasks include watering, weeding, planting, harvesting, and recreational activities.
Special thank you to all of our summer volunteers, givers, and guests - you are appreciated! To become a Farmer Friday Leader or join the Garden Committee, email Katrina Wilcox at tried.true.treed@gmail.com.
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Books & Breakfast
Books & Breakfast is a before school program that offers a healthy meal and homework support to Evanston District 65 students. B&B is an independent non-profit offering programming at multiple D65 school sites. Last school year, we made an amazing return to in-person programming, with 180 students across our 6 school sites!
At Kingsley, the program will begin on Tuesday, September 27. We will meet each morning, Monday-Friday from 8-9am in the Multipurpose Room (next to the library). Our mission is to help students start their day prepared for learning - physically, emotionally and academically!
Volunteering with B&B
Are you interested in being a B&B tutor? Tutors typically commit to one morning a week and receive training to provide reading or math support. We also need substitute tutors to join us 3-4 times over the year!
Want more information? If you'd like to know more about Books & Breakfast or would like to volunteer, please reach out to Tasha Triplett, Kingsley Site Director, tashat@booksbreakfast.org or visit our websites, www.booksbreakfast.org/volunteer to sign up!
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Extracurricular Activities
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Ecology Center After School Enrichment Program
The Evanston Ecology Center is planning to run an Ecology After School Enrichment program from 3-6pm every day that D65 schools are in session (September 2022- May 2023) and from 12-6pm on each school improvement day.
Nature activities, animal visits, outdoor exploration, games, and arts & crafts will be provided each day, as well as homework help and snacks. Bussing will also be provided each day and families can sign up on a month-by-month basis.
For more information and to sign up, click here.
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ESCCA Pumpkin Patch
Looking for a fun Fall activity? Join us on Saturday, October 15th between 9:00 and 2:00 at Independence Park (2000 Central Street) for the 31st Annual Coldwell Banker Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser! All proceeds to go ESCCA, an organization that provides clothing and shoes to children in D65 schools.
For more information, click here. En español aqui.
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Halloween Pop-Up Shop
The 3rd Annual Halloween Pop-Up Shop is happening Sunday, October 16th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Fleetwood Jourdain. Stop by to find your perfect FREE Halloween Costume. Have costumes to donate? There's a drop box in the Kingsley lobby (under the PTA mailbox) from now until Friday, October 7th.
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D65 Caregiver Council for Disability Inclusion
The D65 Caregiver Council for Disability Inclusion (CCDI, formerly known as SEPAC) is a caregiver-run group for families of children with disabilities in District 65 focused on facilitating a sense of belonging for these students in all aspects of school life. To join CCDI and keep up with what we are doing, please sign up for the email list at this link: CCDI Email List Sign-up. Voting members of the group are required to have a child with a disability (IEP/504/undiagnosed) in the district, but all others are welcome to stay informed and encouraged to attend our public meetings.
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Kingsley ESCCA
Evanston School Children's Clothing Association (ESCCA) is an all-volunteer organization that provides FREE clothing and shoes to over 600 children from Evanston/Skokie School District 65 each school year. Some items are new and others are gently used. We are located at the District 65 Building at 1500 McDaniel Avenue in Evanston, and offering in person services as well as contactless services. Clothes are provided for ALL who request, and every child receives a full wardrobe of clothing. For more information about the program and what clothing items are provided, see flyer here. En español aqui.
A parent or guardian may request ESCCA services for a District 65 child by contacting our school health clerk: Juanita Barrett (barrettj2@district65.net or 847-859-8402), social worker: Clarissa Rosenberg (rosenbergc@district65.net or 847-859-8408) or school principal: David Davis (davisda@district65.net or 847-859-8401).
For more information about clothing donations and how to get involved visit www.escca.org or contact Fallon Stefani at fallon.stefani@gmail.com.
For more information on what types of clothing are accepted, click here. There is a donation bin at Kingsley in the hallway by the gymnasium - please bring in your donations!
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My65 is Back!
Join us on Thursday, October 6 from 7-10pm for a celebration with great food, drink, and fun at Palmhouse on Howard.
Individual tickets $120
Sponsorship starting at $365
Tickets include an open beer and wine bar, delicious food from Evanston Soul & Smoke, and music by Dance Is My Everything (DIME) owner Marcus Brown.
Foundation 65 empowers educators to build innovative programs and build their own skills to create a more equitable and inclusive experience for students. Your support of Foundation 65 directly benefits our educators who work tirelessly for our children.
We can't wait to see you. Space is limited!
Visit www.foundation65.org to register or become a sponsor.
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District 65's Digital Backpack
The backpack is a free site screened and maintained by District 65 to share our community's youth and family events and programs. The more the community uses the site, the more organizations will regularly take advantage of this resource for the benefit of us all.
To visit the Digital Backpack, click here.
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Everyday Shopping Supports Kingsley
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Amazon Smile
Please don't forget to add the Kingsley PTA as your Amazon Smile charity. You can turn on Amazon Smile in the settings on your Amazon app (learn how here). This is an easy way to earn money for the PTA!
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Box Tops
Box Tops are going virtual! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. Learn more here.
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Calendar
Please click here to view/download the latest version of Kingsley's annual at-a-glance calendar.
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 for 2022-23 and 2023-24 here.
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Questions?
If you have questions, ideas or would like to get involved at Kingsley, contact Co-Presidents Erin Wade (she/her) at erinwade.pta@gmail.com and Sarah Weidaw (she/her) at sarah.weidaw.pta@gmail.com.
If someone you know would like to sign up to receive the Kingsley Elementary PTA weekly newsletter, please have them fill out the form here.
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