Dear Country Meadows Families,
What a wonderful first week of school! It was energizing walking into classrooms, the gym, and outside on the playground and seinge all the positive connections that have already been made between students and staff.
Mrs. Fix and I visited all the classrooms to read Be You by Peter Reynolds, this year’s book theme. We want every students to be able to be themselves and we want to celebrate all the students that are at our school.
Our first month, we are focusing students to “Be Ready”. And every time we entered the classrooms, all the students were ready to learn, listen, and participate.
Next week we will have another full week of school and instruction before the long holiday weekend. A reminder that Tuesday is an early release day for all schools in District 96. Students will also be taking MAP on Wednesday 8/28 and Thursday 8/29. A healthy breakfast, good night’s sleep, and some positive words of encouragement will help make these two testing days successful. We look forward to another great week of learning.
We also have our Curriculum Night on Thursday and we’re looking forward to seeing all of you. As a reminder, this event is for parents and guardians only.
Lastly, Picture Day! Please see the information below.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kindly,
Aska Lempke
Principal
REPEAT *Important August Dates*
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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.
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Wednesday, August 28th and Thursday, August 29th - MAP Testing
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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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*New* Picture Day
On August 29, we will have our picture day! Please see the flyer below.
This is a prepay site and ordering will be closed at Midnight the day of Picture Day to process the orders. If families missed prepaying they will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.
Reminder, KCSD96 parents and guardians! Tuesday, August 27th is an Early Release Day. Kindergarten and Grades 1-5 dismiss at 2:05pm. Grades 6-8 dismiss at 1:30pm. Structured EC goes from 8:40am-2:05pm. ECSE/Blended AM goes from 8:40am-10:10am. Blended PM goes from 12:35pm-2:05pm.
*NEW* Curriculum Night Schedule - Thursday, August 29, 2024
We are looking forward to seeing all the families at Curriculum Night. This event is for parents and guardians only. Thank you!
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Grade Levels |
1-2 |
3-5 |
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6:30 - 6:45 |
Presentation by Mrs. Lempke and Mrs. Fix |
X |
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6:45 - 7:15 |
First and Second Grade Classroom Presentation |
X |
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7:15 - 7:30 |
X |
Presentation by Mrs. Lempke and Mrs. Fix |
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7:30 - 8:00 |
X |
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Classroom Presentation |
NEW *NWEA MAP Assessment*
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment on Wednesday, August 28th, and Thursday, August 29th. The MAP assessment is a normed-referenced, computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Like in previous years, all students will be taking the MAP test in reading and math during the school day.;
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 Early Childhood 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 September 10, 2024. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected]
NEW *Music Boosters Blog*
Please see the D96 Music Boosters’ Blog for important information related to our music (band and orchestra) program. Click here for the most recent blog post.
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.
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.