Key Communicators Network (KCN) –October 28, 2009

Key Communicators Network (KCN) –October 28, 2009
“Wednesday’s Words”
Welcome to our new subscribers to the Kaneland KCN. As a member of the KCN, you will
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Kaneland School District. We welcome any feedback that you may have regarding the KCN.
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Board of Education News
The Board of Education recently recognized students who achieved perfect and high scores on
the 2009 ISAT and PSAE standardized tests.
Three 3rd- 8th grade students attained perfect scores on portions of the 2009 ISAT. Thirty-two
Kaneland High School students attained perfect scores on the WorkKeys Applied Math (Day 2)
portion of the PSAE, and 13 KHS students attained perfect scores on the WorkKeys Reading for
Information (Day 2) portion of the PSAE. In addition to these perfect scores, many students
achieved very high scores demonstrating their dedication to excellence.
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievements!
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Highest scoring students on the ISAT
Reading:
Highest scoring students on the
ISAT Math:
Katelyn Dray, 8th grade, HMS
David Farrell, 4th grade, KSS
Sophia Ottoson, 3rd grade, KBK
Emily Laudont, 7th grade, HMS
Laurie Tate, 7th grade, HMS
Ashley Taylor, 7th grade, HMS
Jonathan Turyna, 5th grade, KSS
Kyra Trynoski, 6th grade, HMS
Ethan Witt, 7th grade, HMS
Samantha Burgin, 5th grade, KST
Katelyn Dray, 8th grade, HMS
Demi Graham, 4th grade, KST – perfect score!
Allison Kadampelil, 6th grade, HMS – perfect
score!
Sophia Ottoson, 3rd grade, KBK
Alec Pope, 7th grade, HMS
Jin Tanizaki, 7th grade, HMS
Ethan Witt, 7th grade, HMS
Highest scoring students on the ISAT
Science:
Highest scoring students on the ISAT Writing:
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Joshua Cline, 4 grade, KBK
Noah Berger, 4th grade, KME
Erica Witt, 4th grade, KSS
Hannah James, 7th grade, HMS
Connor Madziarczyk, 7th grade, HMS
Dominick Manzo, 7th grade, HMS
Sophia Ottoson, 3rd grade, KBK – perfect score!
Katelyn Blaszynski, 5th grade, KST
Savannah Gray, 6th grade, HMS
Kristin Gabrielson, 8th grade, HMS
Perfect Score on the WorkKeys Reading:
Jenna Bartel
Eric Dratnol
Dylan Good
Tara Groen
Katlin Howard
Kevin Krasinski
Haley Johnson
Thomas Orr
Justin Phillips
Kelly Shaw
Cody Stults
Abigayle VanDerHeyden
Elizabeth Webb
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Perfect Score on the WorkKeys Applied Math:
Vincent Micek
Joss Nicholson
Zachary Nolte
Tara Olson
Kasey Ostarello
Kylen Pattermann
Justin Philips
Lisa Roberson
Erin Rodway
Danielle Rose
Patrick Ruffolo
Lauren Schoenberger
Kelly Shaw
Nikki Smith
Cody Stults
Benjamin Tennant
Dennis Brettman
Derek Bus
Kristyn Chapman
Justin Choate
Eric Dratnol
David Dudzinski
Olivia Emmanouil
Jeffrey Gillett
Tara Groen
Joseph Herzer
Angela Humphrey
Haley Johnson
Samantha Johnson
Shelby Koester
Kelsey Lenhardt
Logan Markuson
2009 ACT Composite Scores – 30 +
Jenna Bartel
Kristyn Chapman
Eric Dratnol
Tara Groen
Haley Johnson
Samantha Johnson
Logan Markuson
Melanie Mazuc
Alexandra Morefield
Joss Nicholson
Zachary Nolte
Justin Phillips
Kelly Shaw
Nikki Smith
Elizabeth Webb
High Score English - 35
High Score Reading - 35
High Score English - 35
High Score English - 35
High Score Math 34
High Score English - 35
High Score English - 35
High Scores Science - 35 / Math - 34
High Scores Reading - 35 / Writing - 10
Additional Highest Scores in ACT Writing – Score 10
Alyssa Novy
Erin Rocha
Paige Schueler
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District News
It is important that we continue to take H1N1 seriously and do what we can to stop its spread.
Both the H1N1 and seasonal flu can spread easily from person to
person. We want to assure you that the Health Department and the
schools are taking steps each and every day to reduce the spread of
the flu and provide a safe and healthy environment for your
child(ren) including monitoring absenteeism, supporting good
hygiene and making flu vaccine available to all school children in
Kane County .
We ask you to continue to do your part. To keep yourself and family from getting sick, you can
follow “The Three Cs”:
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Clean your Hands: Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water
or hand sanitizer. You can set a good example by doing this yourself.
Cover your Cough: Teach your children to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissues,
or by using an elbow, arm or sleeve when one isn’t handy. Teach them not to share
personal items like drinks, food or unwashed utensils.
Contain Illness: Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after they no longer
have fever or do not have signs of fever, without using fever-reducing drugs (Tylenol,
Advil, Motrin). Keeping children at home will help them get better faster, and at the
same time help stop the spread of the virus. Please do not send children to school if they
are sick.
Finally, we recommend that children get the flu vaccine. There will be two types of H1N1 flu
vaccine---nasal spray and traditional ‘shot’--- available through clinics at community locations
during the next few weeks. See the attached flyer for detailed information.
At this time there is a limited supply of vaccine, but we have been assured by the Centers for
Disease Control that the supply will increase over the coming weeks. As more vaccine becomes
available, the Health Department, our community hospitals, pharmacies and doctors offices will
be working together to make sure that everyone who wants a flu shot can get one. So, please
continue to look for more information and updates at www.kanehealth.com
If you have any questions regarding the H1N1 flu or the flu vaccine, be sure and talk to your
doctor or the Kane County Health Department. Again, more information about the flu, flu
vaccine and the community flu vaccine clinics is available now at www.kanehealth.com .
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School News
John Shields Students Enjoy An Event Filled October - Second graders at Kaneland John
Shields recently enjoyed a Fire Safety Assembly with the Sugar Grove firemen as part of Fire
Prevention Week.
Students and parents alike also recently got
their “”boo on” at the Boo Bash event
sponsored by the John Shields PTO!
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John Shields Students Focus on Literacy - Students in 3rd – 5th grades at Kaneland John
Shields are working on finding important facts in the text as part of the literacy curriculum.
They are learning how to take this information and turn it into new knowledge by using their
reading strategies.
Students work together in multiple settings (whole group, small group and independently) as
they master this skill.
Meanwhile, kindergarteners have been
learning the meaning of metacognition and
practice sharing their thinking while they
read in class.
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Kaneland High School to Host Santa’s CraftShop on November 7 - The arts and crafts show
will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will feature original artists and crafters
displaying their handmade products. Proceeds will benefit the Peer Leadership student
organization.
Peer Leadership is a group of students who help other
students feel connected to Kaneland High School. It is
an active group of students who are involved with many
different sports and activities throughout the high
school. Peer Leaders work on team building and
leadership skills while having fun! Some activities
include: Camp, Organizing the Mr. Kaneland Pageant
to raise money for The Delnor Center for Breast Health,
Freshman Orientation Day and Freshman Fridays.
For crafters wishing to receive information on the show, please contact Kadie O’Connor at
[email protected] for an application.
Educational Lingo
So often, educators are caught using phrases or acronyms that have little to no meaning to the
non-educator. Therefore, this section of the newsletter is used to define and describe
educational lingo.
Metacognition refers to learners' automatic awareness of their own knowledge and their ability to
understand, control, and manipulate their own cognitive processes.
Metacognitive skills are important not only in school, but throughout life. For example, an
effective manager is a person who has learned to learn. Someone who knows the stages in the
process of learning and understands his or her own preferred approaches to it - a person who can
identify and overcome blocks to learning and can bring learning from off-the-job learning to onthe-job situations.
Did You Know?
Many of the communities within Kaneland have set times for trick-or-treating this Halloween.
On Saturday, October 31 the set hours for trick or treating are:
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Aurora 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Elburn: 4 - 8 p.m.
Maple Park: 3-7 p.m.
Montgomery 4 - 8 p.m.
Sugar Grove: 3 - 7 p.m.
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Attachments
Flu Vaccine Clinic Flyer
Halloween Fest 2009
Friends of the Sugar Grove Library – Holiday Invite
School Abbreviations
KHS – Kaneland High School
HMS – Kaneland Harter Middle School
KBK – Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
KME – Kaneland McDole Elementary School
KSS – Kaneland John Shields Elementary School
KST – Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School
FVCC – Fox Valley Career Center
And in Closing….
Q. What's it called when a vampire has trouble with his house?
A. A grave problem.
Q. Why doesn't anybody like Dracula?
A. He has a bat temper.
Q. Why did Dracula go to the dentist?
A. He had a fang-ache.
Q. Why are vampires like false teeth?
A. They all come out at night.
Q. Who does Dracula get letters from?
A. His fang club.
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VISION
Building Foundations
Pursuing Excellence
Learning for a Lifetime
Kaneland
MISSION
The mission of Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 is to
guide and challenge all students to acquire the knowledge, skills
and values that will enable them to contribute to and successfully
participate in a diverse, democratic society. Our mission will be
accomplished through a continued partnership of students, district
personnel, parents and other community members.
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October 28, 2009
Preventing the flu starts with you,
and the best way to prevent the flu this season by getting your flu shots.
Kane County residents who fall into one or more of the
following priority groups will be eligible to receive H1N1 vaccines
at one of the Health Department’s free clinics:
• Pregnant Women
• Persons who live with or provide care for infants
under 6 months
• Health care and EMS personnel
• Children age 6 months - 24 years
• Persons age 25 - 64 who have medical conditions that
put them at higher risk for flu-related complications.
Kane County H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine Clinic Locations:
Monday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
East Aurora High School,
500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora
St. Charles North High School,
255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles
Larkin High School,
1475 Larkin Ave., Elgin
Hampshire High School,
1600 Big Timber Road, Hampshire
Mooseheart,
Route 31, between North Aurora and Batavia
Elgin Location TBD
Monday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Dundee Crown High School,
1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville
Central High School,
44W625 Plato Road, Burlington
Illinois Math and Science Academy,
1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora
Saturday Nov. 21, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
TBD
Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
TBD
The Health Department vaccine clinics are free and no appointment is necessary.
For more information on
H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine locations,
please visit: kanehealth.com or call 630-208-3315
HALLOWEEN FEST
Thursday October 29 thru
Sunday November 1
At The
SUGAR GROVE SPORTS CENTER
689 Heartland Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
630-466-5466
www.sg-sports.com
THURS: 6-9 pm
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FRI: 6-10 pm
SAT: 11-5 pm
SUN: 1-5 pm
Unlimited Activities Including:
9 HOLE MINI GOLF
COSTUME CONTEST
KIDS MAZE
PUMPKIN CONTEST
COLORING CONTEST
SCARE CROW BUILDING
Please see our website for contest details (www.sg-sports.com)
All activities are inside. Plenty of parking, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
FREE CANDY FOR EVERYONE ….
Who plays our games - Free Throw Challenge, Football Toss, Cornhole and more!
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ADMISSION: $6 (kids 10 and under)
$8 (adults/kids over 10)
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
SCHOOL SPEND AND SHARE COUPON
Bring in this flyer to earn a donation for your school. Flyer must be present at time of
admission. Your school must be registered with the Sugar Grove Sports Center to qualify.
Kaneland Schools
KHS
HMS
KBK
KME
KSS
KST
Tickets Available at www.sglibraryevent.com, Sugar Grove Public Library’s
Used Book Store or by calling 630-466-3905
Ticket Prices $15 each or $20 per couple.
Admission by ticket only. You will have first pick
of the display items while enjoying live music and a wine
and cheese tasting sponsored by Fox Valley Winery.
Friday, November 13, 4 pm - 8 pm
Join Us for the Preview Gala
Experience beauty and spirit of the winter holidays
The Sugar Grove Library Friends
by
Sugar Grove Public Library
125 S. Municipal Drive
Sugar Grove, Illinois
presented at
Holiday Designer Showcase
November 13-14
Stunning holiday florals, ornaments,
gift wrap, accessories, raffles and more.
Available for viewing and purchase at the
Sugar Grove Public Library
125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove
www.sglibraryevent.com
Preview Gala
Friday, November 13, 4 pm - 8 pm
Admission by ticket only. Complimentary music, wine tasting by Fox
Valley Winery and The Catering Gourmets’ dessert table.
Ticket Prices $15 each or $20 per couple.
Holiday Designer Showcase
Saturday, November 14, 9 am - 3 pm
No ticket necessary. Vignettes by designers, Lynn Brandys, Barb Hollmier
and Rose Giliberto. Two complimentary demonstrations:
11 am (Holiday Gift Wrapping) by Swoozie’s
1 pm (Holiday Floral Containers) by Barb Hollmier.
All proceeds benefit reading materials and programs for the
Sugar Grove Public Library.