The Final Edition of the 2023-2024 School Year
Today we wrap up an incredible school year! I couldn't be more proud to be a part of the May Watts community. As principal, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride reflecting on the journey we've shared together over the course of the 2023-2024 school year. It's certainly been a year of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories.
First and foremost, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our remarkable May Watts students. Their curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm have truly been the heartbeat of our school community. They are the reason we do what we do, and it has been an honor to watch them grow.
To our dedicated staff, thank you for your tireless commitment to our students' success. Your creativity, compassion, and collaboration have created a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported. Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for all that you do.
Of course, none of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our PTA and families. Your partnership and involvement have been instrumental in creating a vibrant, inclusive school community where every child can reach their full potential. Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education and for being our valued partners in their learning journey.
As we look ahead to the summer months and beyond, I encourage you to continue fostering a love of learning in your children. Whether it's exploring new books, embarking on exciting adventures, or simply spending quality time together as a family, there are countless opportunities to inspire curiosity and growth outside the classroom.
For those who will not be returning to May Watts next school year, we will miss you and wish you the very best in the journey ahead. If you know your child will not be returning, please email Mrs. Binderup at christine_binderup@ipsd.org so we can update our records.
As you may know, our building will be undergoing renovations this summer installing all new flooring and fresh paint throughout the school. Due to this extensive work, the school building will be closed to all employees and visitors until the work is completed. If you need to get a hold of me or Mrs. Binderup, please call and leave a voice message or email us at:
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Mrs. Kempski: katie_kempski@ipsd.org (630) 428-6710
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Mrs. Binderup: (630) 428-6700 mailto:christine_binderup@ipsd.org
Wishing you all a safe, happy, and enjoyable summer break. May it be filled with laughter, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones.
-Mrs. Kempski
Best of Luck May Watts 5th Graders!
Important School Information
Yearbooks
Yearbooks were distributed to students who had ordered one during school picture ordering in the fall. We do not have any extra yearbooks available at school for purchase. If you would like to order a yearbook for your child, please reach out directly to HR Imaging at: (815) 433-1766. Please note there will be a shipping fee to ship the book directly to your house.
4th Quarter Report Cards
4th quarter report cards will be live and available for review in ParentVUE beginning at 12:00 PM next Friday, June 6th.
Spring iReady Family Reports
This spring, Indian Prairie School District 204 administered the i-Ready assessments to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Your child’s score reports will be available within ParentVUE starting today, Friday, May 31, 2024. To access the reports, click on the “Documents” section in ParentVUE then look for iReady Score Report.
23-24 iReady Follow Up Letter - Spring.pdf
Online Registration
Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open in ParentVUE! Please be sure to register your child(ren) as soon as possible. Staffing assignments, classroom sections and plans for next school year rely on accurate enrollment numbers. You can help by completing registration today!
Supply Kit Information
Order your school supply kit from EPI School Supplies to have the kit delivered to school and ready for the first day! Online ordering closes on Sunday, June 2nd.
Summer Food Service EBT Benefits
Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. SUN Bucks 2024 will provide a $120 annual benefit to eligible children via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) issuance by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) later this summer. More basic information on the new federal program is available on the USDA website at www.fns.usda.gov/sebt/household and also at https://www.ipsd.org/Page/186
Upcoming Events and Information
Save the Date
Please be sure to save the date for these upcoming events:
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Monday, August 19th - Teacher Meet & Greet - Time TBD
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Thursday, August 22nd - 1st Day of School for ALL students K-5!
District 204 Summer Music Camp
Calling all students entering 4th, 5th and 6th grades! Summer music camp is just around the corner! Come join us for a week long day camp while we sing songs, participate in folk dances from around the world, and play a wide variety of instruments like xylophones, ukuleles, and drums. Students will end the week with a short performance for families and friends. We will showcase all the musical skills we worked on throughout the week. There will be a music summer camp offered at each high school. Please pick the date and/or location that works best for you. Please follow this link to find out more information: https://www.summermusic204.org/ Camps fill up quickly, please do not wait to reserve your spot!
Kid LITAPALOOZA
KidLITapalooza: a mini-book festival for all school-aged kids in grades 1-8 and their grownups July 25th-27th at Neuqua Valley High School
Bring your favorite notebook that you love to write or draw in and join us for an afternoon of book joy and creation! All kids will work with a beloved creator of children's literature and meet their favorite authors at a book signing! (*All attending kids must be accompanied by a supervising adult.)
Registration is $10/kid and $5/per adult.
The ticketing link is here: https://KidLITapalooza2024.eventcombo.com
SummerSTEMCamp
Indian Prairie is excited to partner with the National Inventor's Hall of Fame to offer Camp Invention and Invention Project, award-winning national programs for K-8 students. These fun, hands-on two (2) week STEM experiences will engage K-5 students in activities including: Let's Glow and Operation HydroDrop and grades 6-8 students with E-Birds and Road Ralley. Camp Invention has taken place for more than 30 years and will be offered in more than 1,000 schools across the country this summer.
STEM Camp will be taught by Indian Prairie certified teachers. Camp hours are 8:30 - 11:30 am and will be held at Granger Middle School, 2721 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora. The cost is $175 per student for these two (2) week camps. Indian Prairie is pleased to offer the registration fee for $95 less than the national average for Camp Invention!
Grades K-2 Camp
Week 1: June 4-6 and Week 2: June 10-13 (no camp on June 3rd)
Grades 3-5 Camp
Week 1: June 17-20 and Week 2: June 24-27 (no camp on June 19th)
Grades 6-8 (same weeks as grades 3-5)
Week 1: June 17-20 and Week 2: June 24-27 (no camp on June 19th)
Attached is the STEM Camp Flyer. Please see below for video links about the STEM Camp activities:
Let's Glow: https://youtu.be/TKo2dwDPcoI
Operation HydroDrop: https://youtu.be/yDG6bHoQZDE
Invention Project: https://youtu.be/nfFSjJYMjqg?si=JSToT2X6DehG_1-O
To register, please login to the PushCoin webstore at: https://store.ipsd.org and click on the 2024 Summer STEM Camp drop-down.
