Dear Country Meadows Families,
Welcome back to Country Meadows for the 2024-2025 school year! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable summer break. The entire Country Meadows staff and I are thrilled to welcome our students back to school. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are excited to embark on this new academic journey together.
At Country Meadows, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for amazing year. We will continue to strive to inspire and challenge our students to reach their full potential.
As we begin this school year, I encourage all students to embrace new opportunities, build lasting friendships, and strive for excellence in all they do. Families, we deeply value your partnership and support. Together, we can create a thriving community where every child can succeed.
Please take a moment to review the “Important August Dates” section below for upcoming events and activities. We look forward to seeing you at these events and throughout the school year.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Let’s make this year a fantastic one filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences.
Welcome back to Country Meadows!
Kind regards,
Aska Lempke
Principal
NEW *Important August Dates*
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Friday, August 9th from 2:00 pm - 2:45 p.m. - New Family Tour at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie
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Friday, August 9th after 3:00 p.m. - Class Placement and Bus Information available to families
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Wednesday, August 14th from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Meet the Teacher at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie
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Wednesday, August 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Meet the Teacher at Willow Grove
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Thursday, August 15th - First day of school. This is a half-day. School starts at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 11:45 a.m. Students may arrive at school at 8:10 a.m., when adult supervision starts. Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:10 a.m. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
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Friday, August 16th - Full day of school. 8:25 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
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Monday, August 19th Curriculum Night at Willow Grove
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6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 21st Curriculum Night at Ivy Hall
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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Thursday, August 22nd Curriculum Night at Kildeer & Prairie
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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Thursday, August 29th Curriculum Night at Country Meadows
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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Tuesday, August 27th - Early Release at 2:05 p.m. at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
NEW *August 15 ~ First Day of School*
The first day of school is Thursday, August 15th. It is a half-day, from 8:25 a.m -11:45 p.m. On the first day of school, we will have extra staff at all entrances and outside the building to support student arrival and dismissal.
NEW *Class Placement Information & Bus Information*
Your child’s class placement and bus information, if applicable, will come to you electronically on Friday, August 9th. This information is delivered in two separate emails, coming after 3:00 PM. A team of staff members worked diligently to make sure each child was placed in the classroom in which he or she will find continued success. We know you appreciate the fact that, with such careful thought and consideration put into these decisions, including your input, no changes will be made and we thank you for your support. This year’s class lists were developed with the following teaching teams in place to ensure student success.
1st: Paige Alt, Lisa Zimmerman, Amanda Dziadus, Grace Vogt, Iryna Bugay
2nd: Jen Morales, Megan Croke, Julie Adkins, Becca Levy, Sara Niemiec
3rd: Kim Pablo, Victoria Alper, Erica Charpentier, Lexi Cannistra, Allison Meucci
4th: Lauren Rogers-Rivera, Karina Mora, Meg Larson, Stella Kempinski, Allison Robinson
5th: Kay Boswell, Bella Petrella, Zack Carley, Megan Abad, Lindsey Wooster, TBD
If you do not receive a notification, please email our administrative assistant, Mrs. Berenis Guzman, at [email protected], or give us a call in the office at 847.353.8600.
NEW *Approved Snack List*
The 2024-2025 school year approved snack list can be found here in English and here in Spanish. It is also accessible on the Student Services page of the district website linked here in both English and Spanish. All items on the approved snack list are free of the Top 9 Allergens (Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Soy, Sesame and Wheat) and Gluten.
All items MUST be pre-packaged and individually wrapped, excluding fruits and vegetables. This helps teachers easily identify the snacks and ensure they comply with our approved snack list.
Individual classrooms may have circumstances requiring specific classroom lists. Please follow the classroom list if your child's teacher provides one.
Lunches packed from home may contain any food items and do not need to be from the Approved Snack List. If your child is bringing in lunch, snacks must be packed separately from lunch. Please label lunch bags and snacks with your child’s name.
NEW Health Forms
All immunizations and health forms should be completed to avoid school exclusion. Please refer to the D96 Student Health website for more information. https://www.kcsd96.org/student-services/student-health