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<description><![CDATA[All Kaneland News from across Community Unit School District 302]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:58:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Supplies and Clothes</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1449</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Kaneland Parents:

Senate Bill 3658 creates a sales tax holiday starting Aug. 6 and running through Aug. 15 to help Illinois families pay for back-to-school essentials, such as new shoes and school supplies.  The 5 percent state portion of sales taxes collected at retail registers will be waived; while local government sales taxes will continue to be collected.

Please note that the sales tax holiday will not apply to some items such as computers (including peripherals and supplies such as ink, flash drives and cables), and items needed for after school activities.]]></description>
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<title>Kindergarten Cirriculum / Supply Drop Off</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1448</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, August 21st from 9:30 am to 10:15  am for AM class /10:30- 11:15 am for PM class McDole will be holding a Kindergarten Orientation for parents and students entering Kindergarten for the 2010-11 school year. During this time your child will have the opportunity to meet his/her teacher, see the building, board a school bus and drop off supplies.]]></description>
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<title>New Parent / Student Orientation for students in 1st through 5th grades</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1447</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For new parents and students to McDole there will be an orientation on Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Please join Mrs. McCoy for a brief question and answer session.]]></description>
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<title>NO After-School Practice or Activity Bus for 2010-2011</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1446</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reminder to MS/HS Parents:  There will not be an after-school practice or activity bus this year due to budget reductions.  Parents will need to make transportation arrangements for their middle school and high school students to be picked up after athletic practices, after-school activities and after-school detentions.]]></description>
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<title>NO After-School Practice or Activity Bus for 2010-2011</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1445</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reminder to MS/HS Parents:  There will not be an after-school practice or activity bus this year due to budget reductions.  Parents will need to make transportation arrangements for their middle school and high school students to be picked up after athletic practices, after-school activities and after-school detentions.]]></description>
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<title>NO After-School Practice or Activity Bus for 2010-2011</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1444</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reminder to MS/HS Parents:  There will not be an after-school practice or activity bus this year due to budget reductions.  Parents will need to make transportation arrangements for their middle school and high school students to be picked up after athletic practices, after-school activities and after-school detentions.]]></description>
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<title>Mr. Boltzs Wilderness Classroom</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1443</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Yukon River Expedition
Program Description

The John G. Shedd Aquarium and Wilderness Classroom Organization are pleased to announce the launch of the Yukon River Expedition, a new program that connects people online to remote, wild environments via satellite technology.  
Starting July 26, a teacher and three college students from Glenview, DeKalb and Champaign, IL as well as Buchanan, MI, will embark on the learning adventure of a lifetime to promote environmental awareness. The 200 mile Yukon River Expedition is just one leg of the Wilderness Classroom’s North American Odyssey – an 11,700 mile journey by kayak, canoe, and dogsled to gain support and protection for North America’s waterways, while promoting “green and simple” living.  The team will be paddling and camping for 10 days from Whitehorse along the Yukon River to Carmacks, Yukon Territory in Canada.  

The selected participants for this program include one local middle school teacher, Kevin Boltz and three local college students, Kelsey Dykstra, Maureen Hanzel and Konrad Taube, all who have been actively involved in Shedd Education programs in the past. These individuals will act as ambassadors for Shedd Aquarium and the natural world, connecting online followers to the flora and fauna of the great Pacific Northwest and empowering others to take personal action in conserving these amazing wild spaces. 

You can become involved in the journey by visiting the Wilderness Classroom Organization’s (WCO) website at <a class="word-wrap" href="http://www.wildernessclassroom.com/blog/">http://www.wildernessclassroom.com/blog/</a> and learn from their experiences. You can discover how people have used the Yukon River throughout history, explore the wildlife found along its banks and below the water’s surface, and uncover your connections to the river and how you can make a positive impact. This unique opportunity will allow you, your friends and family to share the natural world ambassador experience from home or in a classroom.]]></description>
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<title>Fall sports information</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1442</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[KANELAND HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. You must have a current physical on file in order to tryout or practice. There will be no exceptions! Physicals are good for one calendar year.
2. A participation fee of $100.00 per sport, $100.00 per season for cheerleaders (please indicate season on check), and $100.00 for pompons per season.
3. The Kaneland High School Athletic Department will host a mandatory pre-season meeting on Wednesday, August 18 in the east gym beginning at 7:00PM for fall athletes. One or both parents are required to attend the meeting with their athlete(s) in order to meet Kaneland High School’s eligibility requirements. Parents and students will meet with their fall coaches. The mandatory part of the meeting will be available on the Kaneland website as a podcast that fall parents and students must listen to by August 27th.
4. FOOTBALL – EQUIPMENT HANDED-OUT – Monday August 9 – 5:00PM – 6:00PM
FOOTBALL INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR
OR PARENTS MAY SIGN A WAIVER AND USE
THEIR OWN MEDICAL INSURANCE
PRACTICE BEGINS - Wednesday, August 11 –
ALL LEVELS – Meet in the East Gym @7:30AM
PRACTICE will be from 8:00AM – 10:30AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM (Lower Levels) – Bring your lunch. PRACTICE for Varsity 8-10:30AM and 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Meetings will take place at 2:15PM.
VOLLEYBALL - TRYOUTS – August 11 and 12th – All Levels 8AM-11:30AM – First Practice August 13th 8:00AM – 11:30AM – Location East High School Gym
TENNIS - TRYOUTS BEGIN – Wednesday, August 11
ALL LEVELS – 9:00AM – 11:00AM
LOCATION – Tennis courts behind the high school
GOLF - MEETING – Monday August 9 – 8:00AM
LOCATION – Room C114– you will not be playing at this time but will turn in Physicals, receive practice schedules, and go over team expectations
TRYOUTS – Wednesday, August 11 and Thursday, August 12 at 6:00AM at Hughes Creek.
SOCCER - TRYOUTS BEGIN – Wednesday, August 11
V/JV/Frosh– 9:00AM – 11:00AM and 3:00PM – 5:00PM.
LOCATION – Soccer Fields
All players must purchase from the school a spirit pack for $30.00
Bring Cleats, shin guards, water, and gym shoes (in case of inclement weather.)
CROSS
COUNTRY - PRACTICE BEGINS – Wednesday, August 11
BOYS’ 7:00AM
LOCATION – Meet in the high school cafeteria.
The team will embark on an overnight camping trip on August 12th-13th. Parents with questions please feel free to email the head coach, Chad Clarey theclarey5@yahoo.com
CROSS
COUNTRY - PRACTICE BEGINS – Wednesday, August 11
GIRLS’ 6:30AM – Meet in room C117
POMS - MANDATORY PRACTICE BEGINS – Wednesday, August 11th from 8:00-11:00AM. Meet in the High school commons.
CHEERS - Mandatory practices begin Thursday, August 12th from 7:30-9:30AM – Meet in the east gym balcony.
Mandatory fall sports meeting – Wednesday, August 18, 7PM
Knights Under The Lights – Thursday, August 19, 6-8PM.]]></description>
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<title>8th Grade Parents Football Meeting  August 10th</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1441</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 8th Grade football coaches would like to invite the parents and athletes on this fall's 8th Grade Football team to a preseason meeting on Tuesday, August 10th @ 6pm in the cafeteria.  All 8th grade players and their parents expected to attend.  Equipment not received in camp can be handed out.  The purpose of the meeting is to allow parents to meet the coaches and for the coaches to discuss the upcoming season including practices, team rules, etc.  The first practice will be at Harter on August 11th at 8am.  Parents are reminded that all practices, and games will be held on the new field at Harter Middle School.]]></description>
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<title>Final Week of Summer League</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1440</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Click on the file to access the schedule for the semi's and final's of our 1st Annual F/S Summer League at Harter Middle School.  Good Luck to all the teams!!!]]></description>
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<title>Preschool Screening To Be Held</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1439</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There will be a preschool screening for Kaneland children who may qualify for special education services on September 3, 2010.  Please see the flyer for complete details.

Children ages 3-5 that are suspected of having any delays in developmental milestones are encouraged to attend.  These milestones will be checked which includes speech, hearing, and vision.]]></description>
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<title>2010-2011 School Year Forms</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1437</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The below link will take you to 2010-2011 Harter Middle School registration forms for current students.  These forms include supply lists, fee information and more.]]></description>
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<title>Kaneland Board adopts 2010-2011 Tentative Budget</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1434</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At the June 28, 2010 Board meeting, the Kaneland Board of Education approved the 2010-2011 Tentative Budget.  Both the tentative budget and the tentative budget presentation are available at <a class="word-wrap" href="http://www.kaneland.org/d302/about/?sect=9">http://www.kaneland.org/d302/about/?sect=9</a>.  With a significant amount of unknown revenues from the State, the operating budget is showing a projected deficit of $2.4 million.  As more information becomes available throughout the summer, the budget will be updated.  The final budget is scheduled to be approved at the Sepetember 13, 2010 Board meeting.

The Kaneland Board of Education also adopted the 2010-2011 Tentative Budget for the Fox Valley Career Center, which is also available at <a class="word-wrap" href="http://www.kaneland.org/d302/about/?sect=9">http://www.kaneland.org/d302/about/?sect=9</a>.]]></description>
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<title>KHS Summer Newsletter 2010</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1430</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Summer High School Newsletter is available and full of important information for both parents and students.]]></description>
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<title>F/S Summer League Waiver Form</title>
<link>http://www.kaneland.org/d302/news/?id=1429</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Waiver Form for Summer League]]></description>
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