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Jane Stenson Roar: Kindergarten Edition

Posted Date: 08/07/26 (11:23 AM)


Logo for Jane Stenson Elementary School featuring a friendly lion mascot.

The Stenson Roar

Kindergarten Edition

August 7, 2026

Principal's Message

Welcome to Jane Stenson!

We are excited to meet our incoming Kindergarten students and families!

This Kindergarten Edition will highlight important information to help you be prepared to start the school year.

More information for all Stenson families will be sent next Wednesday.

If you have any questions, please email me at rhuemmer@skokie68.org.

Warm Regards,
Dr. Huemmer
 

Kindergarten Orientation Presentation

Our Kindergarten Orientation was held at the end of May. If you were not able to join us, please review this presentation. The presentation does include video links to give you a sense of what Kindergarten looks like at Stenson.
 

Kindergarten Kick Off Information

All Kindergarten students will be given an initial placement, either the Happy Hoppers or the Cuddly Cubs classrooms. Families will be notified of their child's initial placement on Friday, August 14th at the end of the day.

From August 24th-August 27th students will participate in many learning activities as we get to know them. Students will participate in activities with each Kindergarten teacher.

After getting to know all of our Kindergarten students during the first 4 days of school, we will create permanent class lists. Families will receive a communication on August 27th at the end of the day with your child's permanent classroom placement, with either Ms. Laniewski or Ms. Phillippose.

On Friday, August 28th, students will start in their permanent classroom.
 

Set For Success Event: Friday, August 21st

All Stenson families are invited to our annual Set For Success Event on Friday, August 21st from 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Kindergarten families will enter our Kindergarten Door (Door #2 just to the left of our main entrance) at 2:00 p.m. Families will get to visit their child's classroom and meet our Kindergarten teachers.

Beginning at 2:30 p.m. our PTA is hosting a Welcome Back Event outside by the park.
 

Upcoming Events:

  • Friday, August 14th: Initial Kindergarten class placements shared with families
  • Friday, August 21st, 2:30-3:00pm: Set for Success
  • Monday, August 24th: First Day of School!