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A Note from Ms. Palmer, KJHS Principal
Dear Kingsley families,
It's hard to believe that November is here! As we enter into what is often a very busy time in both the school year and the lives of families, I want to take a moment to say how very grateful we are for all of your support for our learning community. The guiding and growing of young people is not always a smooth process and we are glad for the school/family partnership that is integral to molding our KJHS students. From fulfilling Amazon wish list requests to problem-solving around student behavior incidents, the KJHS families have been incredibly supportive of our work with your students and we, the KJHS staff, are grateful and appreciative of all that you do.
Ms. Palmer
KJHS Updates
KJHS Updates
Moe's Fundraiser - November 10
The KJHS PTO is sponsoring a dine out fundraiser on Thursday, November 10th. Dine at Moe's in north Normal (by Schnuck's) anytime between 11 am and 9 pm. If you present this flyer, the KJHS PTO will receive 20% of the sale. Thank you in advance for your support!
KJHS PTO Spirit Wear Sale - Closes 11/4!
The Kingsley PTO has a new online Spirit Store open now through November 4th! Check out this LINK to see what is available and place your order.
All items purchased will be delivered to the school and will be available for pick up by December 1st. If you select the GIFT option during checkout, your items will be set aside for an adult to pick up in the office for those who want to surprise their children for the holidays. All proceeds from these orders will be used by PTO to support the students and programs at KJHS. Happy shopping!
PBIS Updates
PBIS Updates
Our November PBIS Cougar P.R.I.D.E theme is Determination! We are focusing this month on how we Cougars can use determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
We are starting a new PBIS incentive period on November 9th. In order to earn the Quarter 2 reward, students have to less than 2 office or team detentions combined as well no in school or out of school suspensions.
Team Kingsley Resume
Our Kingsley staff has a wealth of experience and expertise. Recently, we created a Team Kingsley resume so our Kingsley families can see who is working with our students on a daily basis.
Accessing and Understanding Grades in Infinite Campus
Accessing and Understanding Grades in Infinite Campus
The district has provided a guide for parents in accessing and understanding grades in Infinite Campus.
School Designation
School Designation
The State of Illinois recently released the 2022 school designation results. Kingsley Junior High School earned the designation of Commendable. For more information about the different school designations, please see the Illinois Report Card School Improvement and Accountability guide.
Book Fair: 10/31 - 11/7
The Scholastic Book Fair will kick off Monday, Oct. 31st and will run through Family/Teacher conference day on Nov. 7th.
Veteran's Day
KJHS is preparing a slide show featuring KJHS-associated veterans to run in the cafeteria during the lunch hours on Veterans Day. If you have a veteran in your family that you would like featured in this slide show, please send their name, branch of the armed forces, rank, years served, and a photo to Ms. Palmer (palmere@unit5.org) by Tuesday, October 8th. Thank you to all of you who have sent in submissions already,
Freshman Orientation - November 30
Freshman Orientation is being held at both Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School on November 30th for eighth grade families. Details can be found in the links below. If you are not sure which high school your student is districted for, please see the guidelines in the linked flyers or call the KJHS guidance office at (309) 557-4899.
6th Grade Activity Night - November 11
The sixth grade activity night is Friday, November 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased from the sixth grade teachers. Students should bring their student ID. We are in need of volunteers for this evening so if you are available, we would love to have you assist us with facilitating student fun! Volunteers do need to go through a background check. Please call the KJHS Main Office at (309) 557 - 4407 if you need to do the volunteer background check. Just a reminder - this night is only for KJHS 6th graders.
Family-Teacher Conferences : November 7
Family-Teacher Conference Day is Monday, November 7th. KJHS is offering both in person and virtual conference options. For more information, see the Kingsley Family - Teacher Conference Information Sheet.
Team Theme Dress Up Day Results
KJHS students did a great job dressing up for our Team Theme day! The winning team was Team 6-2, which had a 75% participation rate. They will get an award during their next advisory period.
Who Do I Contact?
Knowing who to contact at KJHS about certain issues can be challenging. We hope this mini-guide helps as to who to contact first when you are needing assistance.
Absences (partial or full day): KJHS Attendance line (309-557-4456)
Classroom level issues (grades, behavior, etc.): Your student's teacher(s)
General questions about KJHS: KJHS Main Office line (309 - 557-4407)
Student information/registration updates: KJHS Guidance office (557-4849)
Sports related questions: Mrs. Ambrose (557-4862 or ambrosev@unit5.org) or Mr. Davis
Student behavior issues: Student's AP
Last name A-K: Mr. Larson (557-4858 or larsond@unit5.org)
Last name L-Z: Mr. Davis (557 - 4962 or davissy@unit5.org)
Student schedules: KJHS Guidance office (557-4849)
Student support services: KJHS Guidance office (557-4849)
Referendum Information
To put Unit 5 on more stable financial footing and ensure our students continue to have access to the quality education they deserve, Unit 5 will have a referendum on the ballot in the upcoming November 8 election.
Here is a link to a presentation by Superintendent Weikle explaining some factual information regarding the referendum.
If successful, Unit 5 will be able to:
Responsibly Solve Unit 5's Financial Challenges
Avoid Having to Increase Class Sizes, Decrease Staff, or Cut Programs
Provide Safer and Improved Learning Environments for All Students
To learn more about the proposed plans, Unit 5 is hosting information sessions:
Tuesday, October 11, 6 p.m. - Normal Community High School
Tuesday, October 25, 6 p.m. - Virtual (information on signup will come closer to the date)
For more information, please see the Unit 5 Referendum Information site.
Please call (309)557-4000 district@unit5.org if you have questions.
e-Learning Days
e-Learning Days
Winter is coming and so is the possibility of inclement weather. Please click here to view the plan for e-Learning/Snow Days/Inclement Weather Days.
Family/Administration Round Table: November 17th
Family/Administration Round Table: November 17th
We will be hosting a family round table on Thursday, November 17 at 6:00 pm in the KJHS IMC. This is an opportunity for families to share their insights about the happenings in the Kingsley community with KJHS administration. We look forward to meeting with you!
Lost & Found
We have several items in our Lost & Found, including several coats and water bottles. If your child has lost one of these items, please tell them to check the lost and found by November 11th. Anything left in the lost and found on November 11 will be donated to charity.
Athletics & Clubs
Athletics & Clubs
Kingsley Clubs and Activities
Kingsley Clubs and Activities
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 club and activity information. For students, we post club information in the daily announcements & on "What's Kickin' at Kingsley?" bulletin boards throughout the school. Here is a list of our current clubs:
Black Student Union (BSU) Jazz Band Speech/Debate Team
Board Game Club Kingsley Bible Club Spirit Club
Drama Club Kingsley Stream Team Strategy Card Games Club
FCCLA Kingsley Student Council Tech Club
Fellowship of Student Athletes (FCA) KJHS Book Club Wyld Life
Harry Potter Club Not In Our School (NIOS) Yearbook
KJHS PTO
KJHS PTO
Next Meeting
Next Meeting
The next PTO meeting is Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm in the KJHS IMC. You can also join us virtually via the Zoom link on the KJHS PTO Web Site
The KJHS PTO needs your financial help in order to keep supporting the activities we provide KJHS students and staff! For more information, check out the "No Hassle Fundraiser" flyer.
Spirit Wear Sale
The Kingsley PTO has a new online Spirit Store open now through November 4th! Check out this LINK to see what is available and place your order. All items purchased will be delivered to the school and will be available for pick up by December 1st. If you select the GIFT option during checkout, your items will be set aside for an adult to pick up in the office for those who want to surprise their children for the holidays. All proceeds from these orders will be used by PTO to support the students and programs at KJHS. Happy shopping!
Want more information on the KJHS PTO? Visit the KJHS PTO Web Site
Dates to Note
Dates to Note
November
4: Last day to order Spirit Wear
7: Family/Teacher Conferences (No School)/Last day of Scholastic Book Fair
8: Election Day (No School)
10: PTO Moe's Fundraiser
11: Veterans Day (School in Session)/6th Grade Activity Night
17: Family/Administration Round Table Discussion (6:00 pm KJHS IMC)
23 - 27: Thanksgiving Break
Stay Up to Date!
Stay Up to Date!
Be sure to mark school holidays, teacher institute days, and early release days on your calendar!
Daily Announcements are shown each lunch period, daily & posted on the main page of the KJHS website.
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
To stay connected to our Kingsley community, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, &/or Twitter.
You can also visit our school website for additional information. Please be patient as changes are being made to the website to ensure the most updated information is provided.
At any time you can also reach out by email to palmere@unit5.org
#KingsleyCARES
Stream Team Support
The Kingsley Stream Team does the live streaming for many of our sporting events. They would like to purchase new cameras in order to help improve the viewing experience on the Kingsley Activities YouTube page for sporting and music events. Donations and advertising dollars will help them reach their goal. If you are interested in advertising on their channel, check out their 2022-23 advertising pricing guide. Interested in making a donation? Contact us. Please note that State Farm employees often can have their donations matched.
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