Dear Country Meadows Families,
As we transition into the fall season, we're already witnessing the beautiful transformation of leaves, and we're equally thrilled by the vibrant learning happening within our school. As I visit classrooms, I've noticed that our students are settling in wonderfully and approaching their learning with enthusiasm. We’re excited to share we've already achieved our September Golden Paw Goal! It's heartwarming to see our students so excited to share this achievement with us. This week we had our first Special Lunch, thank you to our wonderful PTO.
Kindly,
Aska Lempke
Important September Dates
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Tuesday, September 19 - Early Release Day
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Monday, September 25 - No School - District Holiday
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Friday, September 29 - Cub Crawl at Country Meadows
NEW *3rd and 4th Grade Sports Club*
Come join After School Sports to develop your skills and game play in a variety of team and individual sports! This club will start on Monday, October 2nd, and run until February 12th, every Monday. The first 40 students will be accepted into after school sports. Once registration has closed, you will receive an email confirming your child has been enrolled in after school sports. Sports club will end promptly at 4:00 PM. Parents/guardians will need to pick their child up at that time. The club is facilitated by Mr. Carley, Ms. Cannistra, and Ms. Almdale.
3rd and 4th Grade Sports Club Sign-Up Form - Click Here
NEW *5th Grade Sports Club*
Come join After School Sports to develop your skills and game play in a variety of team and individual sports! This club will start on Wednesday, October 4th, and run until February 7th, every Wednesday. The first 30 students will be accepted into after school sports. Once registration has closed, you will receive an email confirming your child has been enrolled in after school sports. Sports club will end promptly at 4:00 PM. Parents/guardians will need to pick their child up at that time. The club is facilitated by Mr. Carley, Ms. Cannistra, and Ms. Almdale.
5th Grade Sports Club Sign-Up Form - Click Here
NEW *3rd - 5th Grade Board Game Club*
Come join the Board Games Club where you can play a variety of different games with your classmates to develop teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship! This club will start on Thursday, October 12th, and run until May 9th, every Thursday. The first 30 students will be accepted into after school sports. Once registration has closed, you will receive an email confirming your child has been enrolled in after school sports. The club is facilitated by Mr. Carley, Ms. Cannistra, and Ms. Almdale.
3rd - 5th Grade Board Game Club Sign-Up Form - Click Here
NEW *3-5th Grade Art Club*
Students will further enhance their love of art through creating various forms of artwork. Children will also have opportunities to work in small groups to enhance inspiration and self-expression.
Meets Thursdays when school is in session beginning Thursday, October 12th
Maximum enrollment: 28 students
Club Sponsors: Liv Grossman ([email protected]) and Megan Abad ([email protected])
3rd-5th Grade Art Club Sign-Up Form - Click Here
NEW *1 & 2nd Grade Art Club*
Coming in February! Stay tuned for more information.
REPEAT *Student iPads*
Students use their iPads each day at school. Please ensure that your child is charging their iPad each night so they are prepared for the learning activities they will be engaging in the following day. Thank you for your help and support at home.
REPEAT *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].