Dear Country Meadows Families,
What a Week at Country Meadows!
A huge thank you to our incredible community for the outpouring of love, support, and delicious food this week as we celebrated our amazing staff! We’re beyond grateful to our PTO and all the volunteers who helped make the week extra special — you truly are the heart of our school.
Field Day Fun!
Field Day was a blast! A giant shoutout to Mr. Loessl and Ms. Almdale for organizing such an unforgettable day full of games, laughter, and sunshine. Thank you as well to the families and volunteers who came out to cheer, help, and play — we couldn’t have done it without you!
Can You Believe It? Just 3 Weeks Until Summer!
Career Day Highlights
Our fifth graders had an inspiring time at Career Day! They had the chance to meet and learn from a variety of community professionals, asking thoughtful questions and getting a peek into different careers. Thank you to the amazing families who shared their time, talents, and stories with our students — your presentations were engaging, meaningful, and left a lasting impression!
Celebrating Our PRO Cub Values
Throughout May, we’re spotlighting our PRO Cub values — and this week, we focused on C for CARE! Students earned purple PAWs for showing kindness and compassion toward others, and each classroom worked together to make sure every student was recognized. The kindness continues with a raffle for fun experience-based prizes! Next week we’ll focus on U for Using Self-Control — making respectful, safe, and thoughtful choices.
Congratulations, Ms. Alt!
We are so proud to celebrate Ms. Alt, who was honored this week as District 96’s Educator of the Year at the Lake County ceremony! Her dedication to our students, staff, and Country Meadows community shines every day, and we are beyond lucky to have her on our team. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Lastly, Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Country Meadows moms!
Kindly,
Aska Lempke
*Upcoming Dates*
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Monday, May 12 - Fire Drill at Country Meadows and Woodlawn
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Tuesday, May 13 - Early Release Day
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Friday, May 23 - Half Day | School Improvement Day
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Monday, May 26 - No School | District Holiday
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Thursday, May 29 - Half Day | Last day of school & Report period ends/Trimester 3 report cards issued
NEW *Fire Drill*
On Monday, May 12, 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 *Student Summer Tech*
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to touch base about student technology and expectations as we wrap up our time with students. Similar to this time last year, KCSD96 will collect all devices before break and return them when students come back in the fall. Please note, students will not be required to back-up any of their files as their data will still be in place when they get their iPads back in the fall.
Teachers will be collecting the following items:
For Grades K, 1, and 8:
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iPad
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Case
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Logitech Crayon
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Block Charger + USB-C cable
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Optional: USB-C audio adapters
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For Grades 2-7
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iPad
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Case
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Logitech Crayon
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Optional: USB-C audio adapters
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This process allows us to track inventory, so everything is ready for the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, it gives us the opportunity to set clear expectations with students about responsible device use when they receive them in the fall. It also helps us protect our resources by reducing the chances of devices being lost, stolen, or damaged. Finally, by keeping devices at school, we support healthier summer habits focused on outdoor play, social-emotional growth, family time, and rest.
Please note, students who attend ESY will have access to their devices while they are here learning. Additionally, if a student uses their device as a communication tool, the district will not be collecting their device over the summer. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Lempke
NEW *MAP Testing*
As we wrap up MAP make-up testing, we expect to send reports home to families next week (mid-week). If you have any questions, please reach out!
REPEAT *Transition to Middle School Presentation*
More than 300 parents and guardians attended the “Transition to Middle School” presentation at Twin Groves Middle School. Guests heard from Twin Groves Middle School Principal Mrs. Barnes and Assistant Principal Mrs. Kasie Dolan, as well as Woodlawn Middle School Principal Mr. Grana and Assistant Principal Greg Bays. There was also a panel of current sixth-graders, who answered questions about what it's like to be a middle schooler.
If you were unable to make the event, please view the “Transition to Middle School 2025” presentation here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n54jga6b_OJV7dWVatUteRL0iRZ-mMZq/view?usp=sharing
REPEAT *Dental Exams*
Dear Parents/Guardians of Current KCSD96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students ONLY:
Please note that your child’s completed dental examination has an upcoming due date, per Illinois school law. The deadline for the dental examination is due no later than May 15 of the current school year. Proof of this required dental examination must have been completed within eighteen months prior to the May 15 deadline.
If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your child’s dentist for a dental examination, have him and/or her complete the required form and return it to your child’s school nurse.
State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form - Click Here
In the event that you are unable to fulfill this requirement, the state of Illinois does permit a waiver of the examination - Click here
Lake County Educator of the Year Nominee, Ms. Alt!
5th Grade Career Day
5th Grade Field Trip
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