Paying It Forward Highlight

Huge shout out to Blackberry Creek School for paying it forward in a thank you basket to the mail carriers for the school.  What a great way to show your appreciation this holiday season, but leaving the delivery folks a great treat.  Please consider paying it forward to those service professionals that frequent your home too!  KUDOS Blackberry Creek School!

Update on Pages 143-164 with Dr. Adkins

We hope you are all enjoying our community read.  Here are some thoughtful discussion topics from Dr. Adkins.  Enjoy and happy reading.

Reflections from Pages 131-142 with Mrs. Eggleston

Please take a moment to reflect on pages 131-142 with these thought provoking questions provided by Mrs. Eggleston.  We hope you are enjoying the Pay It Forward Community read!

LAST Trivia Time with Mrs. McCoy

This month we are highlighting the great work of Paisano's in Elburn and Sugar Grove.  When you order a pizza the last chance to play trivia to win great prizes will be attached to the top of the box.  We hope you support our local pizza spot and play trivia to win.  Be sure to drip off your completed trivia slip at any one of the schools this month!  Good luck and keep reading. 

For more details check out this great video from Mrs. McCoy from KBK.  

Reflection on Pages 121-130 with Mr. Aaron Lawler- Board of Education Member

Please take a moment to reflect and share on pages with 121-130.  We hope you are following along in the discussion.  A HUGE thank you to Mr. Lawler for preparing the video reflection on behalf of the Board of Education.  Remember to stop out on November 21st to the WCC basketball game for a chance to win and enter our trivia!  Keep paying it forward Kaneland!  

TRIVIA with Mr. Faulkner and WCC Athletics

Stop by Waubonsee Community College  games on the 14th or 21st and answer this trivia question to have a chance to win!

TRIVIA:  Which character said:  “But it’s not so much that they don’t ask, but why they don’t ask and as if I’m an unspeakable tragedy…”

Update with Mr. Raleigh Pages 108-120

Have you been reading along?  Here are some great thoughts and discussion questions from Mr. Raleigh.  Enjoy and happy reading.  Trivia is coming VERY soon!

Blackberry Creek Students Pay it Forward with a SWEET Twist

This past week students at Blackberry Creek School were paying it forward by collecting their Halloween Candy to send to our Military Troops.  Kudos to all students who took part in the Candy drive to support our military.  What a great way to Pay It Forward and show kindness! 

Pages 92-107 with KHS Administration

Welcome to this week's Pay It Forward update.  We hope you are enjoying the community read.  Check out this great update video from the KHS Administration.  We hope you are sharing in the discussion and be sure to share how you are paying it forward.  

Paying It Forward at McDole School

The third graders at McDole Elementary are Paying it Forward with kindness rocks.  This activity was inspired by the Kaneland Community Read Pay it Forward by Catherine Hyde. Students painted rocks and wrote caring and inspirational messages on them.  This week they are delivering the rocks to others to spread kindness and caring!

Pay It Forward is Catching On

A great story from Blackberry Creek School this week.  A sweet treat arrived at Blackberry Creek this week to share with all staff.  The treat came along with some super support from McDole Staff.  It is the small things that matter in life.  Thank to McDole Staff for paying it forward and sending some love to your friends across the district!  Share your pay it forward stories by sending them into Dr. Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org

Pages 83-91 with Dr. Sarah Mumm

Welcome to this week's update.  We hope you are all enjoying your family read and discussions.  This week listen and share ideas with Dr. Sarah Mumm.
Please remember to take part in trivia at Sign FX for a chance to win Kaneland Gear!  Keep sharing your community stories of how you pay it forward by sending them to Dr. Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org.

TRIVIA TIME....Enter to Win Kaneland Gear!

We are excited to highlight another great community partner, Sign FX.  Check out this awesome video with Mr. Faulkner and Emma Ebert to hear the story and stop by Sign FX in Sugar Grove to enter trivia on our book and win great Kaneland Gear!  Good luck and keep reading!

Pages 63 to 82 with Mrs. Bakalis

We hope you are enjoying our community read.  Check out this update and discussion questions from Mrs. Bakalis at Harter Middle School.  Happy reading!

Blackberry Creek Kindness Squad

Blackberry Creek has developed a kindness squad through our Curiosity Squad process.  This week they created a wonderful video for all of us to review and reflect.  Check out their amazing work:  https://animoto.com/play/VpqYDH5K8TR90vyUhQrKAg

Pages 48-62 with Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs

Check out the new reflection and post by Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs.  We are excited to see our community sharing and reading.  Keep up the great discussion.  Be sure to share your celebrations with us on how you are paying it forward by emailing Dr. Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org.  Happy Reading! 

Community Examples of Paying It Forward

Since we began this community read adventure of Pay It Forward, we have been contacted by a few community members sharing their journey and how they are paying it forward to others.  If you have a story and celebration, please send your video, story, or just a quick note to Dr. Sarah Mumm at 10358@kaneland.org.  We will feature your celebration in an upcoming blog too.   Please also take time to tweet and share it using the hashtag developed by KBK Service Project Curiosity Squad:  #KnightsPayIt Forward

Please check out how one Kaneland family is paying it forward:

Our family went to the park last weekend and before the kids started playing, they noticed lots of garbage was left around the playground.  They decided to clean up the mess before they played.  They said they wanted the playground to be clean and safe for all children.   #KnightsPayItForward

TRIVIA TIME! You can WIN Kaneland Spirit Gear!

Check out our community spotlight on Hills Purple Store and stop by and try your hand at trivia.  You can enter the trivia contest through the Purple Store and be part of a raffle for a prize basket with Kaneland Gear!  Please stop by the Purple Store and complete the slips of trivia paper.  The question is:  What assignment did Rueben give his students?  Good luck!

Page 27-47 Video Update with Mrs. Hueber

This week Mrs. Hueber will be reviewing and discussing her journey and sharing some key questions from pages 27-47.  We hope you are following along with our community read!

Welcome to Pay It Forward the Knights' Way!

This blog is dedicated to a multi community-wide sharing of the book Pay It Forward.  Throughout the school year, Kaneland Staff will be posting videos and update on this blog sharing thoughts, ideas, and to connect to the community.  We encourage families to also post comments and videos  sharing the impact of the book and how you have chosen to Pay It Forward.  We look forward to sharing and growing a a Kaneland Knights Community.  To begin your family journey on how to Pay It Forward, come to the Taste of Kaneland to pick up your FREE copy of the book.  We look forward to seeing you at the High School on August 25th!

Let's Get Started! Sharing Pages 1-26

Welcome to Kaneland Pays It Forward

This blog is dedicated to a multi community-wide sharing of the book Pay It Forward.  Throughout the school year, Kaneland Staff will be posting videos and update on this blog sharing thoughts, ideas, and to connect to the community.  We encourage families to also post comments and videos  sharing the impact of the book and how you have chosen to Pay It Forward.  We look forward to sharing and growing a a Kaneland Knights Community.  To begin your family journey on how to Pay It Forward, come to the Taste of Kaneland to pick up your FREE copy of the book.  We look forward to seeing you at the High School on August 25th!