Hello GK Parents. As a followup to our previous May 15th and 16th training days, and in an effort to ease recent concerns regarding Powerschool and the online registration process we will be providing Powerschool registration help on Mondays throughout the summer. Starting July 8th - August 5th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm training is available in the Genoa-Kingston... READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: Review all 42 sounds Tricky word of the week: how April word family: -ate Important notes: The last day of school will be Monday, June 3rd.KES Field Day will be held in the afternoon on Monday, June 3rd.There will be hot lunch available on Field Day. There was an error in the original Field Day note.Report cards will be distributed... READ MORE >

KES continues the ABC Countdown. Monday, May 20 is Queen Day. The girls will be treated like Queens. Tuesday, May 21 is Read In Day. The students will get to read around the room. Find a comfy spot and curl up with a good book.Wednesday, May 22 is Sunglass Day. Wear your sunglasses all day.Thursday, May 23 is Thank You Day. Write thank you notes to classroom... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the KES April Students of the Month for the character trait of Citizenship. These students are selected by their classroom teacher and recognized by having their picture posted on the bulletin board outside of the office. They receive a certificate and $20 COGS bucks. READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: AR ar Tricky word of the week: why May word family: -ate Thank you to the families who thought of us during Teacher Appreciation Week. You really made us feel special! PLEASE NOTE and Important Dates: The last day for Book Check will be Monday, May 20th.Please return all books that were checked out from the classroom on Tuesday,... READ MORE >

It is that time of year already!!! KES celebrates the end of the year by doing an end of the year ABC countdown. The calendar of events was sent home with your child but it is also posted here and on the facebook page. Each day is something different. We always have a fun time with it!!! READ MORE >

Genoa-Kingston gave out the 2nd annual Nikki Gudall Volunteer awards last night! A special shout out to the KES and GES award winner, Mrs. Jen Creadon. She is always available to help out in a pinch - she creates beautiful bulletin boards, makes copies, helps students, works the COGS store, and so much more!!! KES also wants to extend a big Congratulations to the... READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: QU qu and OU ou Tricky word of the week: when April word family: -ill Dates to remember: April 26 - COGS store, all school read aloud, and BINGOMay 3rd - Teacher Institute Day/Alternative Learning Day #2. Please complete your child's packet and return back to your child's teacher. PLEASE NOTE: On Thursday, April 25th, the... READ MORE >

The 2nd grade classes had an awesome time visiting the Kishwaukee Heritage Museum in Genoa, IL. They were able to look at items that define our community. The volunteers from the museum were on hand to share and talk about the different items. This field trip is part of a unit containing 5 lessons about looking at items in history and deciding on their... READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: TH th and QU qu Tricky word of the week: what April word family: -ill Dates to remember: April 19 - No SchoolApril 22 - No School - Alternative Learning Day. Please complete your child's packet and return back to your classroom teacher.April 26 - COGS store, all school read aloud, and BINGO PLEASE NOTE: Closed-toe shoes are... READ MORE >

What a great way to spend the evening!! The kindergartners did an amazing job! A special shout out to Mrs. Johnson, the music teacher, and Mrs. Hale, the PE teacher, for putting together the show. Thank you to the teachers for their support. Another shout out goes to Mrs. Napiorkowski, Mrs. Whittenhall and Mrs. Flewelling for coming to help out! It was a full... READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: CH ch, SH sh, and TH thTricky word of the week: littleApril word family: -illDates to remember:April 8 & 9 - Vision and Hearing screeningApril 11 - Kindergarten Concert at the G-K high school. Doors open at 6:30. Concert begins at 7:00. All classes will be riding the bus to the high school on the day of the concert to practice. We... READ MORE >

Sounds of the week: Xx and CH chTricky word of the week: downApril word family: -illDates to remember: April 3rd - Bus Evacuation DrillApril 11th - Kindergarten Concert at the G-K High School. Doors open at 6:30. Concert begins at 7:00. All classes will be riding a bus to the High School on the day of the concert to practice.Math - Topic 11 We will work... READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: Vv ooTricky word of the week: putMarch word family: -enImportant dates:March 15th - End of 3rd QuarterMarch 18th - Kindergarten field trip Remember to return permission slips and moneyPlease have your child at school by 8:10Bus departure for the field trip is 8:30March 21st - Report cards go homeMarch 25th - 29th - Spring BreakMath -... READ MORE >

Sounds we are learning: Ww ng Vv Tricky word of the week: here March word family: - en Important dates: March 9 - G-K Education Foundation Fundraiser: Mouse Races at the VFW (adults only) $5 coverMarch 15 - End of 3rd quarter (adjusted due to snow days)March 18 - Kindergarten Field TripRemember to return permission slips and money.Please have your child... READ MORE >

Sounds of the week: ee/or z w Tricky word of the week: there/where February word family: -ing Important dates: February 28 - Spring PicturesMarch 9 - G-K Education Foundation Fundraiser: Mouse Races at the VFW (Adults only) $5 coverMarch 14 - End of 3rd QuarterMarch 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip March 21 - 3rd Quarter Report CardsMarch 25 - 29 - Spring... READ MORE >

Kindergarten Registration begins March 12th. Parents of incoming Kindergartners, (children must by 5 on or before September 1, 2019) can register on-line at home or at school. On March 12, 13, and 14, parents can bring in the required paperwork that includes an original, certified copy of their child's birth certificate and three (3) proofs of residency. On... READ MORE >

The 1st grade was finally able to perform on Wednesday, 2/20/19, after cancelling the concert on 2/7/19, due to inclement weather. The concert was based on the story The Day the Crayons Quit. The students sang songs about colors. They did a great job and worked so hard. Thank you to Mrs. Johnson, the music teacher, and to the classroom teachers for all of their... READ MORE >