Good Afternoon Country Meadows Families,
We kicked this week off with an amazing music performance by our 2nd grade students. Thank you, Mrs. Murray for organizing!
Thank you to the incredible community for the love, support, and food this week to celebrate our staff. Our PTO and volunteers are out of this world! It is truly hard to believe we are only 3 weeks away from summer break.
We’re ready to end the year strong!
Kindly,
Aska Lempke
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
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Monday, May 13 - WL/CM Fire Drill
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Tuesday, May 21 - Early Release Day
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Friday, May 24 - Half Day for Students
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Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
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Friday, May 31 - Last Day of School (Half Day)
NEW *Fire Drill at CM/WL*
On Monday, May 13, Country Meadows and Woodlawn will be conducting a Fire Drill. Students will be evacuating the building during the drill. If the weather does not cooperate, we will reschedule the drill and communicate the rescheduled drill date.
NEW *Kildeer Countryside School District 96 iPad Collection Notice for End of School Year 2023-24*
As the 2023-24 school year draws to a close, we need to inform all students and families about the iPad collection process. Unlike previous years, where students retained iPads over the summer, this year, we require their return to update and refresh our equipment for the 2024-25 academic year.
Collection Schedule:
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8th Grade: May 22
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Kindergarten: May 29
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1st - 7th Grade: May 30
Items to be Returned:
Each student is required to return the following items:
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iPad
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iPad case
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Charging cable
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Charger
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Logitech crayon
Damage and Missing Items Policy:
If any items are damaged or missing, please refer to the iPad handbook signed at registration. Remember:
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Students have coverage for two incidents of damage to the iPad and two to accessories (charging cable, brick, case, pencil).
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Beyond these incidents, costs for repair or replacement fall to the students and their families.
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Intentional damages are not covered by the district.
Summer Programming Exception:
Students enrolled in summer programming will retain their iPads and accessories through the summer session, returning them by June 27, 2024. This ensures that all students participating in educational activities have the necessary resources.
We appreciate your cooperation in returning the iPads and accessories promptly and in good condition. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality educational support for our students.
Thank you for your attention and continued support of Kildeer Countryside School District 96.
NEW *REFUND OF 8th GRADERS’ POSITIVE MEAL ACCOUNT BALANCES*
Positive meal account balances for graduating 8th graders of $5 or more will automatically be refunded at the conclusion of the school year. Parents wishing to transfer remaining balances to siblings still in D96 on the K12PaymentCenter.com should do so by Friday, May 31st. Refund checks will be mailed by District Business Office staff Wednesday, June 19th to the home address on record.
NEW *Read Upcoming D96 Band/Orchestra Boosters News*
Families of Band and Orchestra students: Please check the D96 Band Boosters Blog for the latest news on an upcoming Boosters’ meeting, Beginning Band andBeginning Orchestra info nights and polo shirt orders: https://www.kcsd96.org/music/blog/1633374/may-10-2024
NEW *MAP Reports
Please expect MAP reports to be sent home to families early next week.
NEW *Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Night*
Current 3rd grade families are invited to attend our Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Night on Tuesday, May 21st at 7pm in the Twin Groves Large Gym. At the info night, families have the opportunity to learn more about our orchestra program at Country Meadows, which begins in 4th grade. There is no cost for the lessons; parents need to rent an instrument, purchase the necessary books as well as a concert polo shirt. The orchestra program continues all the way through 8th grade, and our students go on to participate in high school and beyond.
Due to schedule conflicts, Country Meadows students will not have the opportunity to try instruments before this information night. This means that your student might be interested in joining orchestra but will not yet know what instrument they would like to play. Families are invited to come to our information night to learn about our class and wait to sign their student up until after they have a chance to try the instruments. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
*REPEAT* Health Forms
To comply with Illinois State guidelines, a physical examination – including current immunization records – is required for all children entering an Illinois school for the first time, for children enrolling in kindergarten (even if they previously were enrolled in a District 96 Early Childhood program), and for students entering Grade 6.
REMINDER - Health Forms: Provide required HEALTH FORMS as soon as possible. A physical and immunizations record needs to be on file in the nurse's office by October 15th or the student will be excluded from school. STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM. This form must be completed and signed by the pediatrician. Parents must also complete the fields for their child’s name and address, birth date, etc., at the top of the form on pages 1 and 2 in addition to the parent section on page 2, including a parent signature and date.
Other health forms required include VISION, due before Oct. 15, 2024 (Kindergarten and new students) and DENTAL due before May 15, 2024 (2nd and 6th graders).
REPEAT *2024-25 School Supply Kits Sales Are Live*
Families can now order the 2024-25 School Supply Kit from Educational Products Inc. (EPI) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ (enter code KCS096).
Order by July 9 for home delivery before the start of school in August.
For questions about your order, contact Educational Products at 800-365-5345.
The School Supply Kits are a fundraiser for the PTOs. Parents can buy the grade-level materials on their own; access the School Supply Lists at https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.
REPEAT *Opening March 1: Registration for 2024-25 School Year*
Registration for the 2024-25 school year opens on Friday, March 1. Parents and guardians of new Kindergarten students and returning District 96 students will be emailed a link to register their child for the 2024-25 school year.
Complete registration by April 15 to receive a $20 Early-Bird discount. Families with returning students who register after April 15 will pay the standard registration fee. Registering early helps us to plan for the upcoming school year.
Registration fees paid by April 15 for the 2024-25 school year are:
Early Childhood Blended Tuition: $2,870 (or $335.07 monthly)
Kindergarten: $90
Grades 1-4: $110
Grade 5: $120
Grades 6-8: $135
*2nd Grade Performance*
*1st Grade Lunch Fun*
First grade students went on a field trip and when they returned, they enjoyed lunch with friends in the sun!
