It is hard to believe that the end of the 2020-2021 school year is just a few short days away! Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for making this school year a success despite many challenges. I have been impressed with the creativity and perseverance that has been on display throughout the school year that has led to many outstanding learning experiences for our students.
Congratulations to our 5th graders that will be moving on to Kenston Middle School in August! They have been wonderful examples this school year for our 4th graders and have created lasting memories of their time at KIS. The entire staff wishes the 5th graders all the best as they begin middle school.
Please take a few minutes to review the important end of the year information that is presented below. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful summer!
All the best,
Matt Watts
Principal
MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 31st, in honor of Memorial Day.
END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, June 1 & Wednesday, June 2
Tuesday, June 1
Grade 4 End of the Year Class Parties – 4th grade students will celebrate the end of the year with snacks and activities provided by the PTO.
Wednesday, June 2
KIS Virtual Talent Show – students will watch the virtual talent show in their classrooms. A link will be provided to parents to view the KIS Virtual Talent Show on Tuesday, June 2.
Grade 5 End of the Year Activities – 5th graders will participate in PTO sponsored activities in the main gym and outside from 1:15pm-2:45pm. Each homeroom will rotate through 8 activity stations while supervised by their teacher.
Grade 5 Clap Out – KIS 5th graders will be recognized by our 4th graders and staff with a Clap Out Ceremony at dismissal starting at 3:05pm. The Clap Out Ceremony will take place inside KIS. A link to a live stream of the Clap Out Ceremony is located below. This link can be used to view the Clap Out live starting at 3pm or at a later time. Students will be dismissed to the Car Rider line and buses immediately following the Clap Out Ceremony. Parents that plan to pick up their child should use the normal Car Rider line for dismissal.
Current Grade 5 students will keep their Chromebook and charger over the summer and will be using them at KMS next school year.
Any student not returning to Kenston next school year should turn their Chromebook into their homeroom teacher on Wednesday, June 2.
Current Grade 4 students will turn in their Chromebook and charger to their homeroom teacher on Tuesday, June 1 or Wednesday, June 2. They will receive a Chromebook and charger when they return in August for the 2021-2022 school year.
MEDICATION PICK UP
A parent must pick up any medications kept in the KIS clinic by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 2. Please contact Mrs. Terry DiMarco, School Nurse, with any questions.
SUMMER READING – FISH IN A TREE
Current Grade 4 students were given a copy of the KIS summer reading book Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mallaly Hunt along with a letter from the KIS staff explaining the summer reading selection. We hope that your child and your family enjoy this book over the summer. Below are links to the letter and the author’s webpage with audio and video resources to go along with Fish In A Tree.
