We are now accepting tutor applications and student referrals for GAP Attack. Please complete these by 10/30 so we can get the program started in November. 

We have ISU athletes available to meet with students at lunch in November & December. We would like to set this up as an informal mentoring time. If you know of a student that would benefit from such an interaction, please let Elisa know. 

We are working on changing some of the structure of the KCart. The hope is to have it up and running again by 10/27. We will update you as to our progress. 

The KJHS PTO is generously supplying grab and go lunches from Jason's Deli during Family-Teacher Conferences on 11/3. Please place your lunch order by 10/23 if you have not done so already. 

As we did last year, we are asking KJHS grade level teams to choose dress up themes for Tuesday, October 31st, in lieu of individual student costumes . Staff members not on a grade level team can either choose a theme with their staff team or use the theme of the grade level team with whom they teach advisory. If your team does not want to choose a dress up theme, feel free to wear your favorite fall flannel and encourage students to do the same. School dress code guidelines are expected to be followed as usual. We will send a message out to KJHS families this week regarding Halloween dress. 

The focus of October's PBIS lesson is on integrity and the top two infractions- disruptions and disengagement. Core teachers, if you did not do so last week,  please find time this week to teach the lesson. While PBIS created these slides for the whole school, please always feel free to tailor them to fit your team's style and needs. 

KJHS will be converting over to using Alpha Controls for climate control of the building. Administration will provide updates as the system is implemented. 

In keeping with out "Celebration" Theme this year, we encourage you to acknowledge your fellow KJHS educators through a "Kingsley Kudos". Each week we will acknowledge those staff members who receive a Kudos and all recipients will be entered into a monthly drawing. Ready to give a Kingsley team mate a Kudos? Complete the Kingsley Kudos form. 

Just a reminder that 10/13 was the end of the 1st quarter and, as such, we are resetting tardy counts. Please start tardy counts over on Monday, October 16. 

Center for Human Services counseling services at KJHS will be temporarily on hold after 10/16 as Sierra Rush is leaving the agency. We will let you know when that position gets filled. 

Here are the Instructional Technology Tips for October.

Chess Coach: KJHS is in need of a chess coach. Please notify Elisa if you are interested. 

1. The PTO is selling Papa Murphy coupon cards for $5. If you are interested in purchasing one, please let Elisa know. 

2.  The Gobena Coffee Fundraiser is an ongoing one and an excellent opportunity to try some new, local coffee. 

3. Want to request PTO funding for a classroom project? Use this form please. 

4. KJHS PTO is doing a concessions fundraiser at the IHSA state volleyball tournament on 11/11/23. Want to help? Sign up here. 

We have several staff teams to serve on. Please check out the 23-24 KJHS Committee descriptions. Please note that you can be on the Wellness Team or 20th Birthday Team without joining the Building Leadership Team. 

1. Please remember when entering absences in AESOP, you mark half or full day but you need to put actual school times (i.e. 8:45 - 3:45) in the notes so a sub knows when they need to be at school. 

2. Please be conscientious about running copies or coming into the main office to ask questions prior to 8:00 am. We are usually busy preparing for the day and are happy to meet your needs after 8:00 am. 

Struggling to understand the changes in Infinite Campus? Amber O'Day has created a video to assist you with navigating the update. 

We are excited to report that office referrals in September 23 (122) were down 30% in comparison to office referrals in September 22 (175). In addition, out of school suspensions were down 62% in comparison to last year. In school suspensions did increase 71% from September 22 (14) to September 23 (24). We'll look more into these behavior statistics during our SIP time on October 18th. 

Jenny Snyder is available as an instructional coach at the middle school level. Check out her newsletter to see what's happening at the middle schools and reach out to her if you want some help in upping your instructional game! 

Here is the October Kingsley Family Connection which was sent out to Kingsley families earlier this week.