Kendall News
November 9th, 2026
Kendall Chorus Concert Thursday
Our 26-27 Kendall Chorus will be performing in our gym this Thursday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. All Kendall Families are welcome to come enjoy the show. It should be a wonderful evening of music!
Kendall School Acheives EXEMPLARY Status
The state of Illinois released the annual school report cards, and we are very proud to share that Kendall School has achieved Exemplary status, the highest ranking a school can receive. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication our students and staff have put in to achieve this incredible goal. We are also incredibly thankful for the partnerships we have built with parents and families which continue to help our school community thrive. Congratulations Kendall Patriots! You can click on the graphic below to visit the state report in its entirety.
Veterans Day Recognition
Kendall would like to honor all of the veterans in our school community during our Kendall Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 12th. If your child has a loved one, family or friend, who served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces, please share with us so that we can recognize them in our Veterans Day Slide Show. Use the link below to share. If you sent a submission last year, we will use the same one unless you have a new picture or person you'd like to share.
No School November 23rd - November 27th
All IPSD 204 school are closed the week of November 23rd through November 27th for Thanksgiving Break.
26-27 Yearbooks are Now On Sale
Join the Kendall Birthday Book Club!
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PTA POINTS
GENERAL PTA MEETING THIS WEEK
Join us for our monthly PTA meeting this Friday, November 13th at 9:30 am in Room 107. All are welcome! Can’t be there in person? Watch the meeting online and use this link to join.
DONUTS WITH DUDES SIGN UP
🍩Donuts with Dudes is coming!🍩
Kendall kiddos, bring a special male guest of your choosing for a morning of donuts and time together!
Wednesday, November 18 | 8:30-9:00am | Last names A-L
Thursday, November 19 | 8:20-8:50am | Last names M-Z
Registration closes Nov 14, so sign up today!
https://kendall.givebacks.com/shop/items/c7f748cfa2
We can’t do our events without volunteers! While you're signing up for Donuts with Dudes, consider volunteering to help with the event. Just 40 minutes of your time to help make this event a success! Sign up today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A8AF2AA6FAC52-67382653-donuts
FAMILY PAINT NIGHT
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm in the Kendall Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a night of festive family fun! Color Me Mine is bringing the pottery painting to Kendall. Paint a mug, ornament, plate, or bowl while sipping hot chocolate. All Kendall students and their families are welcome, and Kendall PTA members get discounted pricing.
Orders are due by Monday, 11/16. See prices and register here: https://kendall.givebacks.com/shop
Calling All Kendall Stars!
The Kendall Variety Show is back! Whether your student sings, dances, plays an instrument, tells jokes, or has another special talent, we'd love to see them audition!
AUDITION DATES
Grades K–2: December 1
Grades 3–5: December 3
Master of Ceremonies (4th and 5th grade only): May audition either day!
Kendall Gym – Enter through Door 2
Sign-in: 5:00–7:00 PM
No pre-registration required!
MANDATORY REHEARSALS: DECEMBER 8 OR 10
Rehearsals begin at 5:00 PM and run until complete.
Each performer will be assigned a rehearsal date based on their placement in the show.
Rehearsal attendance is mandatory for all selected performers. Families must be available for their assigned date.
SHOW NIGHT: DECEMBER 11
The show begins at 7:00 PM. All performers must arrive by 5:30 PM.
PLEASE READ BEFORE AUDITIONING
We're excited to see all the amazing talents our Kendall Stars have to share! While we wish we could include everyone, the number of acts selected for the show will be limited by the time available.
All important dates, audition requirements, rules, and additional information are available on our website. Please review everything carefully before attending auditions.
ALL questions MUST be submitted through the question form on the website. Questions submitted through other channels will NOT receive a response.
https://www.myfairytale.life/variety_show/index.html
We can't wait to see our Kendall Stars shine!
NEW FUNDRAISER: SAVE THE DATE!
The Raise Craze Kindness Fundraiser will kickoff at Kendall on Monday, November 16th. More details will be coming soon; we can’t wait to watch kindness take over our school!
What is Raise Craze? It's an online platform enabling students to set up secure, custom websites where they request donations via email, text, or social. During the fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing Acts of Kindness for others.
Why are we doing Raise Craze for our annual school fundraiser? We want to continue to make our school a better place by providing helpful and enriching benefits to our students and families, but that takes money! We’ve chosen Raise Craze to help with these needs because it keeps kindness and inclusivity at the center, while allowing our school to keep 90%+ of funds raised...woo-hoo!
SHOW YOUR PATRIOT PRIDE!
New 5" car magnets are now available for purchase! Show off your school pride for just $5 each. Order through Givebacks by EOD November 20th. All items will be sent home with students after Thanksgiving break!
Help Keep Trunk or Treat and Monster Mash Alive!
Did your family love Trunk or Treat and Monster Mash? We hope so, because next year’s events need a team!
Our Monster Mash lead is moving on to middle school, and without a new lead, this Kendall tradition may have to be canceled. The lead plans the dance and decorates, with support from the PTA and High School volunteers. We also need parent helpers for both events, and even a little time makes a big difference.
t’s a great way to meet other Kendall families and make a memory for our kids.
Interested, or just curious what’s involved? Email us at Kendallpta1998@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
RESTAURANT NIGHT
PIZZA NIGHT FOR A PURPOSE AT MOD PIZZA!
Take a night off from cooking and support Kendall Elementary PTA! Join us on Sunday, November 15, at MOD Pizza in Naperville, where 20% of your purchase will go back to Kendall PTA!
Every pizza helps support the fun events, activities, and programs that make our school community special!
Where: MOD Pizza – 2835 Showplace Dr., Naperville
When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
How: Mention Kendall when ordering in person, or use code MODGIVES20 when ordering online or through the MOD app.
Let's make it a pizza night for a great cause!
Giftmart Toy Drive 11/9-12/4
This holiday season, we’re supporting Giftmart, a special event that allows invited parents and guardians from under-resourced families to shop for brand-new toys at just $2.00 each. Every dollar raised from these sales is donated directly back to participating schools to help fund much-needed classroom resources. You can help make this special event possible by donating a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 6–12. (Please, no stuffed animals or board games.)
Our Giftmart toy donation box will be available from November 9 – December 4 in the secure vestibule, inside of Door #1. Prefer to shop online? You can send a gift directly through one of the Giftmart wish lists below or donate to https://www.giftmartfamilycharities.org/donate.
Target https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/holiday/2026giftmartsn
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/5b3d0d89-e8cb-4f54-a31e-0a527aeb8cb5
Your donation helps make the holidays brighter for families who need it most and supports our schools and community at the same time. Thank you for sharing the spirit of giving!
JOIN THE PTA & SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
PTA memberships for 2026–2027 are open!
Your membership dues directly fund the programs, events, and resources that make Kendall special: family events, student enrichment, staff appreciation, and more. Volunteering is always welcome but never required — membership alone makes a real difference.
Members also get:
Perks and discounts at select PTA events
Access to the PTA Directory
The opportunity to work classroom parties
Not sure if you've joined yet? Check our current member list here and join today on Givebacks if you haven't already!
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!
Tuesday, November 10th: 1st Grade Field Trip
Thursday, November 12th: Kendall Chorus Concert 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 15th: PTA MOD Pizza Night
Monday, November 16th: PTA Fundraiser Raise Craze Kick-off
Wednesday, November 18th: Donuts with Grown-ups (Last Name A-L)
Thursday, November 19th: Donuts with Grown-ups (Last Name M-Z)
Friday, November 20th: Fall Parties 2:00-3:00
Monday, November 23rd - Friday, November 27th: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Monday, November 30th: School Resumes
Friday, December 4th: PTA Raise Craze Celebrations
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