Country Meadow Families,
Mrs. Shaver and I enjoyed meeting a lot of you at Curriculum Night yesterday. I hope you enjoyed hearing about the incredible teaching and learning that your child will experience this year. If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s teacher to obtain a digital version of their presentation.
This week students completed NWEA MAP Reading and Math testing. Students who were absent will have an opportunity to complete it next week. Thank you for ensuring your child was well-rested for the testing session.
Each year the Country Meadows yearbook cover is designed by a student. Cover designs are due to the main office by September 22nd. Your child’s teacher will be sharing more information with the class in the upcoming days!
Next week, we have Monday, September 4th off in honor of Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the time off with your child!
Kindly,
Aska Lempke
Important September Dates
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Monday, September 4 - No School - District Holiday
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Tuesday, September 19 - Early Release Day
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Monday, September 25 - No School - District Holiday
NEW - *Erin’s Law
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go to www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
This developmentally appropriate and interactive program focuses on teaching children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to Country Meadows students will be during the school day on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected].
REPEAT *Simultaneous Student Pick-Up from Willow Grove & Elementary Schools
Please know that we understand that some families may have concerns related to picking students up from Willow Grove and an elementary school building. Please know that all principals are aware of this concern, and no child will ever be left unattended. We know you may be going to more than one school with the same dismissal time. We appreciate your best effort in picking your children up in a timely manner, and we appreciate you adhering to our dismissal times. If when you arrive at a building your child is not waiting outside with an adult, please park and come to the front office. If you will be after 3:15 to a specific location, please call and inform the office of your ETA.
REPEAT *Changes to Dismissal Plans*
Please contact the school office by noon in the event that your dismissal plans change. Your child will be at the designated dismissal location unless the school is notified in accordance with the above. Please notify the office in writing in accordance with the district handbook. Please see Section 9.4 in the Parent/Student Handbook regarding permission for students to ride other buses, as in most cases, this is not allowed.