April 2023

Kaneland CUSD 302 Inquiry Circles 

Kaneland CUSD 302 is hosting Inquiry Circles on Monday, April 17th at the Kaneland Meredith Academic Center (KMAC) from 6:00-7:00 p.m.  Inquiry circles allows the community to come together and reflect on the progress of our crucial Kaneland Connects Strategic Plan.  All community members (parents and students) are invited.  We hope to see you on April 17th! 

Fighting for Frankie

On Saturday, April 8th from 1:00-4:00 p.m., there is a Be the Match Screening and Versiti Blood Donation Event for our student, Frankie.  Frankie was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and he will need a stem cell transplant.  There is a 1:20,000 chance of finding a donor.  Anyone between the ages of 18-40 are invited to come out to see if you could be a potential donor.  

Ream's hot dogs will be available (while supplies last) and there will be a drawing to take home gift baskets.  The band Wind and Steel will be playing, shirts and yard signs from SignFx can be picked up, a card making station for Frankie will be available, and a picture/video area will be set up to send Frankie a well wish.  Please see the flyer below.    

i-Ready Testing

All students will take the i-Ready math and reading assessments the week of April 17th.  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 17-21.  
• 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.  

  

PTO Happenings

Our next No Cook Night is Thursday, April 20th at Open Range (1 Golf View Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554).  Proceeds will be donated to the KHMS PTO whether you are dining in or ordering carry-out.  Click here to access Open Range's website.  

You can access all things KHMS PTO through their website: khmspto.org 

Awesomeness Around Harter

Student Showcase 

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

Student Showcase

NCJS Art Fair

KHMS PTO No Cook Knight

KHMS PTO No Cook Knight

PTO Game Day

PTO Gameday

PTO Game Day

PTO Game Day

Student Appreciation Week

Door Decorating Contest

Door Decorating Contest

Door Decorating Contest

Dribble Knockout Winners

Cool PE Activity

Cool Science Experiment

Homeroom Team Building

Important Dates

April 7 - SIP Day No School for Students

April 12 - PTO Meeting  5:30 p.m. (virtual link here)

April 17-21 - i-Ready Testing

April 17 - District-led Inquiry Circles @ KMAC  6:00-7:00 p.m.

April 28 - Spring Musical (KHMS Cafeteria)  7:00 p.m.

April 29 - Spring Musical (KHMS Cafeteria)  7:00 p.m.

April 30 - Spring Musical (KHMS Cafeteria)  2:00 p.m.

Proud to be a Knight!!!

March 2023

Student Showcase

Our Student Showcase is set for Tuesday, March 7th from 5:00-7:30 p.m.  Our students and staff are ready to show off all of the amazing learning that has taken place this school year.  You will be able to enjoy the following:

• Core Team Activities 
• PE/Exploratory Activities
• The Student Art Show
• The Book Fair in the library

We have recommended times to accommodate parking and overcrowding.  Please come whenever you can, but if you can make it during the recommended time, that would be appreciated.  

5:00-5:45 p.m. - Last Names A-Ha

5:45-6:30 p.m. - Last Names He-Ph

6:30-7:15 p.m. - Last Names Pi-Z

We hope to see you on March 7th!

End of 3rd Term

The end of the 3rd Term is Friday, March 10th.  Report Cards will be emailed on Friday, March 17th.  

IAR Testing 

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness assessments will be given March 14-16.  The following are key points regarding our testing days:

• We will have special schedules on the above testing dates.  Please try to avoid taking your child out of school on these days.  If a student misses school, make-up sessions will be scheduled.  

• All students need earbuds/headphones for the tests.  The headphones need to be wired since chromebook bluetooth capability may not be reliable on these days.      

• Students need to make sure they come to school each day with their chromebook fully charged.  

• Students will need a book to read after they complete each test.     

• Please ensure your child gets a good night sleep and eats a nutritious breakfast on these days.  Research shows that these are two important factors that assist students in doing their best.  

Student Appreciation Week

Our annual Student Appreciation Week will be March 20-24. There will be a theme each day (spirit week basketball theme) along with some fun activities to celebrate our awesome students. Students will be emailed the themes and activities each day.

We are putting together an order for Student Appreciation Week t-shirts. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt for your child, please click here. Orders are due no later than Sunday, March 5th. This a quick turnaround so don't delay in ordering. T-shirts will be delivered to Harter and given to students at school.

KHMS PTO Happenings

You can find all things KHMS PTO on their website.  

Below are the PTO events for the month of March:

• March 8 - PTO Meeting (Google Meet link)  5:30 p.m.
• March 13 - No Cook Knight at Culver's in Sugar Grove - sign up to volunteer 
• March 17 - St. Patty's Game Day (Harter gym 2:45-4:15 p.m.) - sign up to volunteer 

Awesomeness Around Harter

February Artists of the Month

6 Crimson Math Donation Drive

Homeroom Team Building

National Honor Choir in Ohio

Important March Dates

March 3 - No School Teacher Institute Day

March 7 - Student Showcase Night  5:00-7:30 p.m.

March 10 - End of 3rd Term

March 13-17 - IAR Testing 

March 17 - Report Cards Emailed 

March 17 - PTO Game Day (gym) 2:45-4:15 p.m.

March 27-31 - Spring Break No School 

Proud to be a Knight!!!

February 2023

Registration

Students are currently registering for their exploratory classes next year.  If you haven't done so already, please complete this process by February 10th.  Below are the quick links that were sent in an email.  Please note that the core classes you see in Tyler may not be correct.  They will be corrected once we begin the actual scheduling process.  For now, we need the exploratory choices.      

Current 6th Grade Students Going Into 7th Grade

Course descriptions and information for current 6th grade students (going into 7th grade)

“How To” register for courses 

Current 7th Grade Students Going Into 8th Grade

Course descriptions and information for current 7th grade students (going into 8th grade)

“How To” register for courses 

Kaneland Foundation Trivia Knight 

It's back!!!  The Kaneland Foundation Trivia Knight will take place on Saturday, February 18th at the Elburn Lions Club in Elburn. Click here to sign up or to learn more about the trivia night.  

Registration Flyer

Trivia Knight Rules Flyer

Sponsors Trivia Knight Flyer

KHMS School Showcase Night (March 7th)  

Mark your calendars.  Our annual KHMS School Showcase is set for Tuesday, March 7th 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 7th!  

 

PTO News

The next No Cook Knight is Thursday, February 16th (Genoa Pizza) from 4:00-10:00 p.m.  Make sure to say KHMS PTO when you order.  

You can find all of the dates for No Cook Knights and other information on the PTO website: khmspto.org 

Main Office Notes

From time to time, we receive questions regarding absences, signing in or signing out a student, and other office related questions.  We created a doc (click here) to hopefully answer these questions.  

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/  

Awesomeness Around Harter

Student Recognition Assembly

Homeroom Team Building

Lion King Trip

Medical Detectives in Math Class

Katherine Marsh Author Visit

Katherine Marsh Author Visit

2nd Term Incentive Assembly

2nd Term Incentive Assembly

2nd Term Incentive Assembly

Important February Dates

February 15 - 6th Grade Band Winter Concert (KHMS Cafeteria)  6:00 p.m.

February 20 - No School Presidents' Day

February 21 - 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert 

February 28 - 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Choir Concert 

Proud to be a Knight!!!