Kendall News
August 18th, 2026
What a Great Start!
Reminders for Visiting School During the Day
Just a few reminders for parents when you may need to stop by school during the day. We ask that you do not visit the office during arrival or dismissal in order to ensure the safety of all of our students. You are welcome any time between 9:15 and 3:15.
Late Start Wednesdays
Morning Schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:
8:50 a.m. Doors open
9:05 a.m. School Starts
Morning Schedule for Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. Doors open
9:15 a.m. School Starts
The late start schedule does NOT change dismissal time. Students are dismissed at 3:35 everyday.
Kendall Spirit Day - Friday, September 28th
Help us celebrate our school with a Kendall Sprirt Day on Friday, September 28th! We'd love to see all of our students in their Red, White, and Blue to show their school spirit!
Changes to Dismissal Plans
Families should notify their child's teacher at least one day in advance of any changes to their child's dismissal plan. Changes made the day of might be missed if sent via email. If you have an emergency that requires a change in dismissal, please call the main office.
MyStop Bus Tracking App
To increase the safety of our students and improve communication about their location while riding district-provided transportation, District 204 has technology called MyStop. The My Stop app is available to all District 204 families at no cost and allows parents and guardians to see an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the bus arriving at their child’s specific bus stop.
MyStop:
Allows parents/guardians and students to view the bus stop time, location, and projected arrival time. This feature is available during scheduled route times only.
Updates approximately every 5 seconds and adjusts the scheduled arrival time as the bus is traveling along its route.
Will show if the bus has already passed the assigned stop.
To learn how to access and use the MyStop Mobile App, view the My Stop User Guide.
Before and After School Care
Just a reminder that our school will have on site before and after school childcare for the 26-27 school year provided by Right at School. This is a private company that rents space in our building. For details and registration please go to https://www.rightatschool.com/. If you are looking for employment opportunities go to https://www.rightatschool.com/careers/RAS.news/careers. Additionally, there are childcare centers in our community who offer transportation to and from school. We do not recommend any specific childcare and leave that decision to parents.
2026-2027 Calendar
Health Forms
The School Health Services Department reminds parents that the required State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination/Immunization form, Illinois Dental form, and Illinois Eye exam form can be found online at Health Services. Information about grade-level requirements was included in this year's registration packet. Students' immunization status and physicals will be reviewed by registered nurses and school nurses. Parents will be notified of any deficiencies. Per state law, if requirements are not met for the school year, students will be excluded from school starting on Thursday, October 15, 2026. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our building nurse, Jana Richardson at jana_richardson@ipsd.org.
PTA POINTS
COFFEE IN THE PARK
Boo Hoo / Yahoo Coffee – Join Us Friday!
School is officially in session, and we hope all our students and families had a wonderful first day! Whether you were wiping away a happy tear or a sad one as you dropped your little Patriot off, we've got just the thing to help.
Join us Friday, August 21st at 9 AM at Pradel Park for Coffee in the Park — coffee and donuts provided! It's the perfect chance to relax, swap first-day-of-school stories, and get to know other Patriot Parents as we kick off the new school year together.
Hope to see you there!
If you’re looking to join one of our grade‑level WhatsApp groups, please complete the WhatsApp Request Form. Approval through the form is required for everyone.
https://bit.ly/whatsapp-request-form
Once your form is submitted and approved, you’ll receive a text message with a link to the WhatsApp group you requested. After you click the link and request to join, we’ll match the phone number on your request with the number you provided on the form. If they match, you’ll be approved.
If the phone number requesting to join does not match a completed form, the request will be declined. This helps us keep the groups safe, organized, and limited to our school community.
SHOE DRIVE
Back to school is almost here! Drop off your outgrown gently used shoes to the addresses on the flyer. Help the PTA fundraise and clean out your house at the same time!
JOIN THE PTA & SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
PTA memberships for the upcoming school year are now available! Your membership dues help fund the programs, events, activities, and resources that make Kendall such a special place for our students and staff. From family events and student enrichment opportunities to staff appreciation and school support, your membership helps make it all possible. And while volunteers are always appreciated, volunteering is completely optional and never required to join the PTA.
As an added bonus, PTA members enjoy special perks and discounts at select PTA events throughout the year and access to our PTA Directory. Whether you volunteer your time or simply support through membership, every Kendall PTA member makes a difference. Join today on Givebacks and send any questions to KendallPTA1998@gmail.com.
STOCK THE LOUNGE
Help us give our teachers and staff a strong start to the school year by stocking the teachers' lounge with snacks and beverages. We are taking donations for the rest of the week!
Please consider adding an extra item or two to your next shopping trip. See the flyer below for donation ideas, drop-off locations, and collection dates. You can also drop off donations at the front office now. Would you rather donate money and let us do the shopping? Visit https://kendall.givebacks.com/shop/items/8842edc5bf and make a donation of your choice!
SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE
HIn case you missed our spirit wear sale at Meet & Greet, our online spirit wear store is now open! Please visit our site to check out fall items. Orders placed by Sunday, August 30th will be delivered to Curriculum Night on September 2nd. Online ordering will be available throughout the entire year with new items offered in the spring. Any questions about sizing or orders, please reach out directly to the vendor: support@gymazingapparel.com.
CONNECT WITH THE PTA & SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
Visit our PTA website (https://bit.ly/kendallpta) for announcements, event signups, volunteer resources and more. You can find instructions on how to subscribe to the PTA calendar and connect with the PTA and other Kendall parents by joining our Facebook and WhatsApp groups. If you ever have specific questions, please reach out to us at KendallPTA1998@gmail.com.
Quick Reminder: Joining the PTA doesn’t mean you’re committing to volunteer or attend meetings. Your membership alone goes a long way in helping our school thrive!
Not sure if you’ve joined yet? Check out our current member list. Have questions? Reach out anytime at KendallPTA1998@gmail.com—we’re happy to help.
New to Kendall? We’d love to have you join us! Membership is a simple but powerful way to get involved.
Trying to join on WhatsApp? Please use this form to join or invite others to our grade-level WhatsApp groups. Approval through this form is required: https://bit.ly/whatsapp-request-form.
Save the Dates!
Save the Dates!
Friday, August 28th: Kendall Spirit Day
Monday, August 31st - Friday, September 4th: Kendall Safety Week
Monday, August 31st: Fall Benchmark Assessments Begin
Tuesday, September 1st: Fire Drill
Wednesday, September 2nd: Lockdown Drill
Wednesday, September 2nd: Curriculum Night - Grades 1-5 and RISE Kindergarteners
Thursday, September 3rd: Weather Drill
Friday, September 4th: Bus Evacuation Drill
Monday, Sepetmber 7th: No School - Labor Day
Friday, September 11th: PTA Meeting 9:30
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Website: http://kendall.ipsd.org/
Location: 2408 Meadow Lake Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-7100
Kendall Elementary School Principal