September 2022
A Note from Ms. Palmer, KJHS Principal
Dear Kingsley families,
While these first few weeks have not been without their challenges, we are so glad to have our Kingsley students back in the building. We appreciate your continued support as we help students adjust to being back in school. We continue to emphasize our Kingsley values of growth, community, and innovation as we navigate the school year and you can be assured that every KJHS staff member is committed to your student's growth and learning. As challenges arise this school year, which they always do, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I have enjoyed the many conversations I have already had with KJHS families and look forward to meeting more of you as the school year progresses. In the meantime, thank you for all you have done to help us have a great start to the school year. We couldn't do it without you!
Ms. Palmer
KJHS Updates
Early Release - September 13th
Unit 5 has an early release on Tuesday, September 13th. KJHS students will be released from school at 11:45 am. Sack lunches will be provided free of charge for those students wanting one. We will take orders for those at school on Wednesday, September 8.
Cougar P.R.I.D.E.
Our PBIS theme for this year is PRIDE. Each letter stands for a characteristic or action we believe every Cougar should exhibit and we will be emphasizing one characteristic each month.
P: Participate
R: Respect
I: Integrity
D: Determination
E: Excellence
K Cash
Student can earn K Cash by exhibiting proper behaviors at KJHS. This K Cash can be used to get into school events, enter school drawings, purchase items from the school K Cart and much more! Want to know some of the behaviors we expect of our Cougars? Check our the Classroom Expectations poster, which is posted in every one of our classrooms.
Infraction Tracker
As teachers notice unwanted student behavior here at school, they will begin to note them on what we call our "Infraction Tracker". This helps us monitor student behavior and identify students who need more support in making good choices. After 3 infractions, a family will be notified of the issues that staff is witnessing. These infractions also determine whether or not students qualify for team and school-wide rewards. Students are being introduced to the Infraction Tracker in late August/early September so they are clear on what the expectations for behavior and reward are here at KJHS.
PBIS Reward Sign Up Genius
Looking to make donation that will positively impact students? Our PBIS Team is asking for donations to reward students for positive behaviors exhibited here at school. Interested? Check out the PBIS Incentive and Reward Donations sign up.
R is for Respect
September is Respect month! We are focusing on we Cougars can show respect for ourselves, others, and our building.
KJHS News
The KJHS News Team debuts a new, all student-produced news show every Monday. Check out the first Kingsley News of 2022!
KJHS Visitor Policy
We want Kingsley to be a welcoming place for all but we must also keep safety in mind. Visitors to our building should enter and exit through the main entrance (Door A, east side of the building off of Kingsley Street). While we understand this is inconvenient for parking, it is paramount to safety. When you visit our building, please remember to sign in and out in the main office when you leave. Please do not ask a student or staff member to let you in any door other than Door A.
Z Passes
Students riding a school bus for any reason (transport to and from school, sports, field trips, etc.) must swipe their school ID to get on and off the bus. This enables us to know which students are on which bus. Please remind your child that they must have their ID with them when using Unit 5 buses.
ISU Tutoring Services
ISU is offering free tutoring services in reading and math for students. Please see the information below if you are interested in tutoring services for your child.
ARAC Tutoring services (English) ARAC Tutoring Services (Spanish)
Volunteer Process
We would love to have you volunteer at KJHS! Unit 5 volunteers do need to complete a screening process, including a background check. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call the KJHS office at (309) 557-4407 for further information.
Drop Off Time is 8:25 am
This is a reminder that our school doors do not open until 8:25. Please do not drop your child off at KJHS prior to 8:25am. We do not have staff to supervise them and we cannot have students unsupervised on our school property.
8th Grade is Heading to Boston!
8th grade is heading to Boston! If any student is interested in traveling to Boston, MA, May 26-29, 2023 over Memorial Day Weekend, we are having an informational meeting September 13 at 6pm in the KJHS cafeteria. Parents and students are welcome to attend. Can't make the meeting? Contact Mr. Lanning at lanninta@unit5.org.
Parent/Administration Round Table Invitation
Greetings, my name is Mr. Sylvester Davis and it is my honor to serve you and your student(s) as the KJHS Associate Principal/Athletic Director. On behalf of the Kingsley Administrative Team, I would like to extend an invitation for you to join Ms. Palmer (the building Principal) and me for the 1st ever Parent/Admin Roundtable Discussion. The meetings will be held at 6:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month beginning on September 15th. These meetings will allow parents and administrators to exchange ideas and collaborate on ways to improve our students' learning environment and overall school functioning. We value our parents’ voices because we know that both the parents and the school admin are working towards the same goal: preparing our students for a bright and successful future. Together we can achieve that! Please feel comfortable reaching out to me if you have any additional questions.
Here are the dates and times:
Thursday, September 15th - 6:00 -7:00 pm
Thursday, October 20th - 6:00 -7:00 pm
Thursday, November 17th - 6:00 -7:00 pm
Sylvester Davis
Payment System Updates
Unit 5 is now using My School Bucks to pay all school related fees except for lunch fees. Lunch fees can be paid through Infinite Campus (click on the "Food Service" link). Families can set up a My School Bucks account by visiting MySchoolBucks.com. Select "Sign Up for Free" and follow the prompts to create an account. Be sure to select a state and school district so you can then find your student.
Standard Response Protocol Drill
KJHS will be conducting a Standard Response Protocol (SRP) drill on Wednesday, September 21st. Students and staff will walk through the process of evacuating the building, loading onto buses, being bused to our evacuation site, and then unloading for reunification. We will then reverse the process and bus students back to the KJHS building.
High School Football Games
From the NCHS & NCWHS Principals:
High school football games are great events for junior high and elementary students to attend to start seeing what high school life is like. Junior high and elementary students coming to a football game at either NCHS or West must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older). Junior high or elementary students without an adult will not be allowed to enter the stadium. We also ask that students not bring bags, footballs, or toys to the game.
Dave Johnson, Principal of Normal West
Adam Zbrozek, Principal of Normal Community
Athletics & Clubs
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
Next Meeting
The next PTO meeting is Monday, October 24th 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.
Want more information on the KJHS PTO? Visit the KJHS PTO Web Site
Dates to Note
September
5 - Labor Day (No School)
9 - Fire Drill
13 - Early Release (11:45 am)
21 - Standard Response Protocol Drill (am)
30 - Teacher Institute Day (No School)
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
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