Kaneland Harter Middle School Newsletter : April 2024

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

May 2024

From the Desk of the Principal

It's hard to believe this will be the last newsletter of the school year. I say this every year and I'm going to say it again, time flies! As the year comes to a close, I want to thank you for partnering with us. While there are always ups and downs in a school year, especially in a middle school, I'm appreciative that we've continued to work together to provide our students with an enriching education that is focused on whole-child development (academic, social, emotional). I'm constantly reminded of how amazing our Kaneland family is and how lucky I am to call myself the principal of this fine building.

If I don't see you at one of our numerous May events, have a great summer. For our 8th grade students and families that are moving on, I wish you the best.

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10

May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please take a minute to send a positive note to your child's teachers. We are lucky to have an awesome staff at Harter and they make our building an amazing place to learn and grow. #ThankaTeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek2024

New Superintendent Welcome Reception

Please see the below invite for Dr. Rohlwing's Welcome Reception.

KORT Hours

For students completing KORT hours, please know they need to be submitted by May 10th.

Kaneland Connects Information

Last Day of School & 4th Term Report Cards

The last day of school is Tuesday, May 28th. Please note that Friday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 28th are early release days. School ends an hour earlier on these days (1:40 p.m.).

4th Term Report Cards will be available for viewing on Tuesday, May 28th around 3:00 p.m.

Awesomeness Around Harter

Solar Eclipse

5th Grade Tours

Our Awesome Bowlers

8th Gr Washington D.C. Trip

Laying of the Wreath in D.C.

Washington D.C.

Rep Foster Visit

Musical Anastasia

6 Crimson Incentive

Important May Dates

May 2 - 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert (KHS Auditorium) 7:00 p.m.

May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7 - 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Choir Concert (KHS Auditorium) 6:30 p.m.

May 7 - Dr. Rohlwing (New Superintendent) Reception @ Harter 5:00-7:00 p.m.

May 8 - PTO Meeting (virtual link) 7:00 p.m.

May 14 - 6th Grade Band Concert (Harter Cafeteria) 6:30 p.m.

May 16 - Spring Jazz Concert (Harter Cafeteria) 6:30 p.m.

May 23 - 8th Grade Promotion (gymnasium) 6:30 p.m.

May 23 - 8th Grade Dance (cafeteria) 7:30 p.m.

May 24 - Early Release Day - School Dismisses at 1:40 p.m.

May 27 - No School Memorial Day

May 28 - Early Release Day - School Dismisses at 1:40 p.m.

May 28 - Last Day of School/End of 4th Term/Report Cards Available to View

Proud to be a Knight!!!

Monday, April 1, 2024

April 2024

Promotion & 8th Grade Dance Information

8th Grade Promotion and the 8th Grade Dance will be held on May 23rd. Promotion will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. The 8th Grade Dance will follow the ceremony and be held in the cafeteria from 7:30-9:00 p.m. More information will be shared with 8th grade families through email.

PTO Happenings

The April No Cook Knight will be held on April 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Culver's in Sugar Grove. When you dine at Culver's, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our PTO. Don't forget to mention the KHMS PTO when ordering. Thanks for your support!

i-Ready Testing

All students will take the i-Ready math and reading assessments the week of April 15th. We have a special schedule that we will follow, but our students will still attend all of their classes each day. Please take note of the important information below.

Testing will take place from 7:25-8:25 a.m. each day from April 15-19.
Students should make sure their chromebook is charged the night before each day of testing.
Students should eat a good breakfast before coming to school.
Students need earbuds for the assessments.
These assessments, along with other criteria, help us place students into appropriate classes (i.e., Accelerated Math, Challenge ELA, etc.). These tests should be taken seriously.

Student Appreciation Week 2024

We had an amazing Student Appreciation Week! The students participated in themed spirit days along with a basketball dribble knockout competition. We held an all-school assembly the day before Spring Break where the basketball dribble knockout championships were held, along with homeroom banner walks, and a basketball musical chairs game. Thank you to all that purchased a Student Appreciation Week t-shirt!!!

Student Appreciation Week Video

Helping the Sugar Grove Library

Mr. Livorsi and two students answered the call for help from the Sugar Grove Library. Part of the circulation desk at the library was cracked and needed repair. Students Parker and Paxton, along with Mr. Livorsi, re-built a section to help stabilize the desk and a successful installation recently took place.