may '22
A Final Note from
Ms. France, principal
What a school year it has been! In August 2021 & for months after, we balanced extensive & elaborate Covid protocols while celebrating in-person learning with our Middles. How far we have come since August 2021!
The past few years have taught us that without students, school buildings feel empty & purposeless. But with students, schools become alive with:
the joys & challenges of academic growth,
confidence-building opportunities, &
real-world socialization moments.
From all this, our Middles, families, & staff have grown wiser & hopefully more grateful for the simple things life offers.
Over my 25 years of working with middle school students, people have asked "why work with middle schoolers?" After that question, people usually talk about the awkward phase of life we all experience during 6th, 7th & 8th grade. To this question I consistently say....."Middles are my favorite humans!"
Why are Middles my favorite? Every. single. child. is born perfect, a true gift. Fast forward 11 years & that same, perfect child is a middle schooler who needs families, teachers, & administrators who lean in & love them through this strange, beautiful phase of life. It is an honor to care for others when they need us the most.
Thank you for supporting the Kingsley staff and I this school year! Your words of encouragement, prayers, & appreciation helped us serve our Middles & finish strong.
21-22
yearbook distrubution
Wednesday, May 25, is yearbook delivery day! Did you order a yearbook? If you are unsure, we posted pre-order lists in classrooms. Ask your child to check the preorder lists posted in their 8th hour classroom.
Still want a yearbook? We only have 100 left & the cost is $35. Ask your child to stop by Mr. Tanner's room, room 26 in the main hallway. We accept cash or check made out to Kingsley Junior High School.
21-22
device & charger collection
Thursday, May 26
If your child is not attending school on May 26, they need to turn their device into a team teacher on their last day of in-person attendance. Teachers will be announcing details & have information posted in classrooms.
What happens if my child does not turn in a device &/or charger?
Chargers: A $45 fee will be issued to students who who do not turn in a charger. The charger must be the Dell charger issued with the device.
Devices: A $275 fee will be issued to students who who do not turn in a device.
Lost & Found to Charity
Kingsley's lost & found items will be given to charity on Tuesday, May 31.
If your child does not bring something home that you think may have been left at Kingsley, you are welcome to come in and look through the lost and found. We will be open on May 27 from 9a.m.-12p.m and 1-3p.m. for you to do so.
Summer Hours
Contact us at 309.557.4407 between 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. and 1-3p.m. on week days.
Due to administrator transitions & deep cleaning of the main office area, we will be closed from June 18-July 1.
After July 1, the new Kingsley principal & Mr. Davis, the new Associate Principal, will be on site at Kingsley.
2022-2023 School Year preparation
Yes, we're all focused on finishing this year strong & summer fun so.....file this away for late July/early August when you are ready to think about school again!
22-23
Start of school
details
Where are supply lists?
2022-2023 Kingsley supply lists are in the section above (yep, scroll up just a tad) & in the "Cougar News" area on the main page of the Kingsley website.
When will your child's 2022-2023 class schedule, team placement, & locker assignments be shared?
This information will be viewable in Infinite Campus before August 8 at 4p.m. You will receive an email reminder of in August.
Can we come into Kingsley to drop off school supplies, practice walking schedule, etc?
When will your child's bus number be shared?
Bus numbers will be viewable in Infinite Campus before August 16.
How early is morning drop off in 2022-2023?
Our school day begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. & all students are released to their lockers at 8:35 a.m.
Students may be on school property as early as 8:25 a.m.
Staff begins work at 8:25 a.m. so there is no adult supervision prior to 8:25 a.m. unless your child is involved in a before school club, sports practice, or is enrolled in before school care.
When is Kingsley's Back to School Bash?
August 15 from 5:30-7:30
The schedule allows you to come and go as your family obligations allow. Team teachers will share with families for 30 minutes. You are welcome to come prior or stay afterwards to meet other teachers, drop off school supplies in the locker, etc. The building will be busy!
22-23
before school supervision
Kingsley hosts a fee-based, before school supervision program from 7:25-8:25 a.m. In early August, when schedules are emailed we will send a sign up for all interested families.
We do not host after school care.
my child is growing & we're going school shopping! What is the 2022-2023 dress code?
The U5 Middle School handbook that was shared during online registration provides more details, but big picture descriptors follow.
Clothing may not promote or advertise alcohol, drugs, lewd language, or violence. #keepitclassykingsley
Pants & shirts are to meet the waist when standing or sitting. #participation
House slippers & shoes with wheels are not allowed during the school day. #safety #protectyourfeet
Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn during the school day. #classroomsarenotsunny
If you have questions prior to June 18, please contact Ms. France at 309.557.4407 or francesm@unit5.org.
KJHS PTO
22-23 pto Election Meeting
Help us help our students! The Kingsley PTO will host an in-person meeting to elect the 22-23 PTO Board & select committee chairs. Many hands make light work; come join us!
Meeting: May 23rd at 6:30pm in the Kingsley IMC, Park in the north parking lot near the corner of College Ave. & Kingsley. The north doors will be the only doors unlocked
Athletics & Clubs
22-23 Athletics
For those of you who are planning ahead, an overview of 22-23 Kingsley Athletics is ready for you! Summer tryouts for softball, baseball, & cross country are included.
For updates, check out our Athletics page on the Kingsley website.
What clubs does Kingsley have?
Incoming students & families often ask how can my child get involved & participate in the Kingsley community. Great question!
Off of the main page of the Kingsley website, there is an "extracurriculars" page with our 21-22 information that can begin to inform you. For students, we post club information in the daily announcements & on "What's Kickin' at Kingsley?" bulletin boards throughout the school
Dates to Note
May
23 - PTO Elections for 22-23 @6:30 in the Kingsley IMC, park in the north lot
25 - Yearbook distribution
25 - Last full day of school
26 - Device & charger collection
26 - Students attend 1/2 day from 8:45-11:45 a.m., lunch not served
31 - Lost & Found Items taken to Charity, If you want to come in and look through lost and found, we'll be open on May 27 from 9a.m.-12p.m and 1-3p.m. for you to do so.
August
4, 4:30-5:30p.m. - Walk in registration only for families who cannot register online & need assistance to register online
By 8 at 4p.m., - Student schedules & locker numbers will viewable in Infinite Campus for families.
15, 5:30-7:30 - Back to School Bash at Kingsley
By 16 - Bus route information posted in Infinite Campus
17 - 1st Day of School :-)
Staff goes on duty at 8:20a.m. Therefore, students may not be on school property until 8:20a.m. as there is no adult supervision available.
Daily Announcements are shown each lunch period, daily & posted on the main page of the KJHS website.
#KingsleyCARES