Good Afternoon Country Meadows Families,
What an incredible week we've had! We kicked off with a fantastic assembly sponsored by our wonderful PTO. On Wednesday, our 5th-grade students had an exciting visit to Woodlawn and ended their day with a fun-filled party.
It was wonderful to see so many of you at the PTO end-of-year party last night. Ms. Shaver and I have truly enjoyed all the events this year that have brought our community together.
As we look ahead to next week, we have even more celebrations planned as we wind down the final week of school.
Have a great long weekend!
Aska Lempke
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
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Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
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Thursday, May 30 - Student iPad Collection (in school)
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Friday, May 31 - Last Day of School (Half Day)
NEW *Lost and Found*
Our lost and found accumulates items very quickly. Items that remain when school goes into a break ~ such as winter, spring, and summer breaks ~ are donated to local charities. To avoid the loss of items please label everything with your child’s name. Labeled items are returned to students. Thank you for your help!
*NEW* 5th Grade Band Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2024-2025 5th Grade Band is now open! Band is scheduled entirely during the school day, and all 5th graders are eligible. No experience required. Information about the band program is on the band website at https://sites.google.com/a/kcsd96.org/cmk-band-recruit/home. You can sign up for band on the website or by clicking this link:
https://forms.gle/F8RZirakRbxvVj7c6
*NEW* 4th Grade Orchestra Information for Current 3rd Grade Students
Hello 3rd Grade Families!
Your students had the opportunity to both learn about and try the instruments of the orchestra this week. We start our orchestra program in 4th grade at Country Meadows and we would love to have your students in our class! Please click the link below to register for our class next year.
Beginning Orchestra Registration Form
In orchestra, students will have to rent an instrument for the school year. Information will be sent upon after registration regarding how to rent an instrument. Students have orchestra during the school day and will not need any additional transportation to participate in our classes. We will have three evening concerts next year and those dates will be shared at the beginning of the school year.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions about our orchestra program next year!
Eileen Wronkiewicz [email protected]
REPEAT *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.
REPEAT *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.
REPEAT *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 and Beginning Orchestra info nights and polo shirt orders: https://www.kcsd96.org/music/blog/1633374/may-10-2024
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
H collected PAWS to be featured in the Principal's Message
5th Grade Transition Day
PTO End of the Year Party
