One of the favorite parts of my job is watching our students shine in so many different ways! Whether it is in a concert, during a game, on the stage or helping others, our students at Kenyon Woods have so many opportunities to show off their awesomeness!   These last two weeks have been no exception. 

Last week our students raised over $900 for the Greater Food Bank of Elgin.  I am proud to say that the lunch period that I sponsored raised the most money therefore, we were the “biggest losers”!  I took a pie in the face to celebrate that event. 

Over the weekend our bands performed at the Middle School Music Festival.  It was a day of learning and playing.  What a great opportunity to show off our students’ hard work and dedication to playing their instruments.

Then we get to last night!  Wow!  I was blown away by our students’ performance in the school play “Murder at Aunt Agatha’s”.  I loved seeing our students come alive on stage.  The play was funny and witty and our students’ acting was spot on.  They truly shined under the spotlight.

These are just a few of the opportunities our students have to show off their skills and get involved.  A huge thank you goes out to all the teachers who spend countless hours working with our students and providing them with these awesome experiences. 

As always,

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also DREAM; not only plan, but also BELIEVE!

~ Anatole France

DREAM BIG KENYON WOODS!

Lisa Olsem ~ Principal

SHOUT OUT ~ Congratulations to all of our March Students of the Month

Melanie Zarate                                  Kylie Lotz                                            Tarani Kalagara

Dariya Asenova                                Emma Blondin                                   Isabella Florio

Juan Jose Garcia                               Aubrey Murray                                 Thomas Roath

Brady Melvin                                     Cheyenne Ward                                Caiden Diaz

PTO NEWS ~

Save the dates!  We have a couple of fantastic No Cook Nights coming your way before the end of the year.  Plan on letting someone else do the cooking for you on these nights while you help to support Kenyon Woods! Both restaurants will be donating 20% of sales back to Kenyon Woods!  The proceeds from these two events will go towards the end of year 8^th grade dance.

March 18^th 11:00am -8:00pm: Portillo’s (Randall Rd location)... flyer attached

April 28^th 5:00pm -9:00pm: Chipotle (Randall Rd location)....What a fabulous way to enjoy Taco Tuesday!

Please feel free to check the Kenyon Woods Middle School Facebook page for additional information or if you need a quick link to any of our No Cook Night flyers. 

Our No Cook Nights have been quite a success this year.  Thank you for your continued support!

The 8^th grade dance committee needs you!

Please watch for a link coming soon on how you can help support this end of year celebration!

YEARBOOK REMINDERS ~ Yearbooks can be purchased at www.jostens.com. Order now before the price goes up! There will be over 1000 pictures in this yearbook, you will not want to miss it! 

AVID PARENT NIGHT ~ AVID College & Career Gallery Walk is Tuesday, March 10th from 5-7 pm in the commons. All parents are welcome.  This is a chance for students to show off their research and work around future career aspirations. 

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ~ Photography Club is back on! Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 10th after school.  Check your email or Photography Club Google classroom for the new dates. Please dress for the weather because as long as it’s not raining, we will be outside. Don’t forget your charged camera battery and SD Card! See you there!

MATHLETES IS BACK ~ Geometry and Algebra students: If you are interested in joining the Math Team, see your math teacher for a permission slip and practice schedule. Our first practice will be Tuesday, March 17th from 8:00-8:50 am in room A108. (Mrs. Young’s room). We can take 30 students, so get those permission slips in ASAP

INTERESTED IN CHEERLEADING ~ For those of you 8th graders interested in South Elgin cheerleading there is an open gym from 6:00 to 8:30 Monday in the athletic wing. You can work out with the team and start preparing for tryouts in May. If you have any questions, see Library Lady.

EARLY REGISTRATION DATE ~ The early registration portal opens on April 1^st.  Everyone is encouraged to log in to the Infinite Campus portal and register their student(s) on line.  If you need help or do not have access to a computer, we will be offering a drop-in session at school on April 22^nd from 4-7 pm.  More information to come.

ATTENTION 8^th GRADE PARENTS ~ Save the dates – More information to follow.

May 8^th – 8^th Grade Dance – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

May 21^st – 8^th Grade Recognition – 7:00 pm

May 22^nd – 8^th Grade Fieldtrip – Main Event

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGfKF7-SJAyV156MSX7YfRA

FaceBook:   @KenyonWoodsMS

Kenyon Woods Website:  https://il01804616.schoolwires.net/Page/97#

IMPORTANT DATES:

3/10                       Tuesday               AVID Gallery Walk – 5 – 7 pm

3/12/20                Thursday             7^th & 8^th Orchestra Concert @ SEHS  7pm

3/14/20                Saturday              Solo/Ensemble Band & Orchestra Festival @ SHS

3/16/20                Monday               U-46 MS Choral Festival @ Canton

3/17/20                Tuesday               Band Concert @ SEHS

3/23 – 3/27         SPRING BREAK

4/1                         Wednesday        On Line registration begins

4/22                       Wednesday        Early Registration assistance at KWMS– 4-7 pm

Follow Kenyon Woods on social media!

TWITTER ~  @KenyonWoodsMS

FACEBOOK ~ @KenyonWoodsMS

File attachments:
Kenyon Woods Middle School PTO 3.18.20.pdf