May 2022

Kingsley Connection


Spirit Wear

Order until May 27

Everyone loves new spirit wear to begin the school year! Order spirit wear here until May 27.


22-23

Start of school

details

  • Where are supply lists?

  • 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?

        • Yes! Early August dates will be shared via email when student schedules & locker assignments are sent. Want the dates sooner? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, &/or Twitter.

  • 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!

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.

The State of Illinois requires incoming 6th graders to meet specific requirements prior to beginning school. Please click here today for those details & so your child is ready to begin school with us in August.

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.

22-23

before school supervision

  • Kingsley hosts a fee-based, before school supervision program from 7:20-8:20 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.

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

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 8:25a.m. Therefore, students may not be on school property until 8:25a.m. as there is no adult supervision available.

22-23 Unit 5 Calendar

Daily Announcements are shown each lunch period, daily & posted on the main page of the KJHS website.