Kaneland Harter Middle School Newsletter

February 2024

Yearbook Final Call

Due to the number of last minute orders for the yearbook, we are keeping the website open for a few more days. Yearbook orders will be taken through February 7th. This is the last chance to order a yearbook, so please don't delay. At the end of the year, there may not be extra yearbooks to purchase. Don't take the chance of missing out and order today.

Click on the following link: yearbookordercenter.com
Harter's order number after clicking on the link is: 14512

What is MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is designed to provide interventions for students who require additional support and acceleration of standards for those who comprehend faster than their peers.

Students will receive their typical instruction from their teachers and then participate in a formative assessment or check-in to ensure their understanding of the subject. Suppose it is determined that a student needs additional support. In that case, MTSS provides an intervention ranging from one day to a few weeks in addition to regular teaching, remedying any shortcomings in their learning.

Response to Intervention (RTI) was limited to students for mediation, but MTSS also allows students to receive intervention for acceleration. Intervention provides students the opportunity to excel beyond their current grade level.

MTSS is for academic and social-emotional support, and the length of intervention is personalized to students based on their needs. Interventions happen in the classroom so that they can be closely aligned with the curriculum. In most cases, a shift has been made to in-class co-teaching rather than RTI by removing the student from the class at the K-8 grade spans.

For K-8 grade spans, the first level of intervention would be for an interventionist to go into the classroom and support the student throughout their given lesson. In those same grade spans, students are temporarily pulled from the class for more intensive interventions to participate in small groups or one-on-one for more personalized intervention.

MTSS will give our students the support they need to succeed academically and socially. Please visit Kaneland Connects for more details about the Kaneland CUSD #302 strategic plan.

PTO

The next PTO meeting is Tuesday, February 15th. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and it is a virtual meeting. Click here for the meeting link. We hope to see you there.

To learn more and see all the amazing things the KHMS PTO is doing, please visit their website.

5Essentials Survey

All students and staff will take the 5Essentials Survey in the month of February. Parents can also take the survey (see link below). The 5 Essentials Survey asks students about their typical experiences in school, providing us with helpful information for school improvement plans. Students will take the survey in February during homeroom.

Parents are also encouraged to take the 5Essnetials Survey. Click here to learn more about the 5Essentials Survey.

Link to parent survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

KHMS School Showcase Night (March 13th)

Mark your calendars. Our annual KHMS School Showcase is set for Wednesday, March 13th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Our School Showcase is an event for the entire family and will definitely be a fun time!!! Our students and staff have been working hard this school year and the Showcase will highlight all of their awesome work. Parents and students can engage in activities throughout the building in their child's various classes.

More specific information will be sent just before the event. We hope to see you on March 13th!

Awesomeness Around Harter