Dear Kildeer Families,
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! I am so excited to be back as Principal at Kildeer Elementary School and cannot believe that August came so quickly. For the past few months, I’ve been getting acclimated to life with a newborn and a toddler. Our family truly enjoyed the time together this summer. Being a parent is one of my most important roles! With that being said, I’m eager to get back to my other important roles as principal. At Kildeer, we recognize that you are entrusting our staff with the most precious little ones in your life. We make it a priority to create a welcoming and nurturing environment where all children can succeed both academically as well as socially and emotionally!
You will receive two emails on Thursday, August 10th at approximately 4:00 p.m. with your child’s bus route information and classroom assignment for the upcoming year. The staff worked diligently to make sure each child was placed in the classroom in which he/she will find continued success. This is a process that takes a lot of time as well as careful thought and consideration. Thus, thank you ahead of time knowing that no changes will be made. We truly appreciate your support and trust that we have your child’s best interests in mind when making these decisions.
As we kick off the school year, please make note of a few important items below:
Meet Your Teacher Day and PTO Fair ~ Students are welcome to visit their classrooms, meet their teachers, and drop-off school supplies from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15th. Please keep in mind this is not an individual conference time, as many individuals will be meeting the teacher within the hour timeframe. If you ordered school supplies from the PTO, they will be in the classroom. Please visit the PTO in the large gym from 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and get signed up for membership toolkit if you have not already!
New Family Meeting ~ If your family is new to Kildeer, we welcome you and look forward to getting to know your family! Please meet me in the cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15th (just prior to Meet Your Teacher Day). This is a great opportunity to find out more about Kildeer!
IMPORTANT: Office Closed immediately following Meet the Teacher on 8/15 from 9:45-12:30. Thank you for your understanding so that we are able to have our entire faculty together to celebrate the start of a new school! We will reopen at 12:30!
Curriculum Night ~ Curriculum Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd. This is a “parents only” meeting, and I hope you can attend. Please come directly to the large gym for a brief presentation followed by classroom visits.
Grades 1-2 @ 6:30p.m.
Grades 3, 4 and 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Times overlap for grade levels on curriculum night with the intention that you only need to hear/see the principal portion one time. We start as a large group in the big gym space and after a few messages from us, you’ll go to your children’s classrooms. Conference sign-ups will not be a part of this evening as we will use an online sign-up process again this year!
School Hours ~
• Arrival time is between 8:10 a.m. and 8:20 a.m.
• The tardy bell rings at 8:25 a.m. Parents/adults must accompany tardy students into the office and sign them in if you arrive after 8:25 a.m. Do not drop your child off at any door since all doors are locked and secured at this time. Please be aware that while we try to keep clocks on time, they can sometimes run a minute or two fast. If there are no adults outside, please walk your child into the front office.
• Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
• Regular Day: 8:25 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Half Day: 8:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
• Early Release Day: 8:25 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kildeer Teams 17-18
First Grade: Ms.Dolin, Mrs. Lushpynskyj, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Keller
Second Grade: Mrs. Kroes, Mrs. Jessogne, Mrs. Strauss, and Ms. Lyman
Third Grade: Ms. April, Mrs. Groncki, Ms. Ohnsted, and Mrs. Scheribel
Fourth Grade: Ms. Markiewicz, Mrs. Holmes, Ms. Jones, Mrs. Carlson, and Mr. Pazol
Fifth Grade: Mrs. Herlihy, Mrs. Satoh, Ms. Rickel, and Ms. Koldon
Specials: Mrs. Norman, Ms. Groessl, Mr. Emde, Mr. Tatar, Mr. Craw, and Mrs. Ok
Student Services Team: Mrs. Sullivan, Ms. Mullarkey, Ms. Cristofaro, Ms. Haas, Ms. Kothari, and Mrs. Barksdale
Instructional Coaches: Mrs. Sarlitto, Ms. Cohen, Ms. Gelman, Mrs. Gruenwald, Mrs. Emde, and Mrs. Bodenlos
An Invitation to Newcomers to Our District 96 Community
Has your family recently moved to the United States or are you and your student(s) new to this area?
On Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., parents of registered students in Kindergarten–Grade 8 are invited to Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, for a program to welcome you to our community and introduce you to our District 96 culture.
Learn about and understand our home-school connection, classroom dynamics, patterns of communication to expect from our teachers and administrators, and more. Ask questions and help us understand how we can best support you as newcomers acclimating to the culture of a new school district, neighborhood, and community.
While all interested parents are welcome, please note that the focus of this evening is not specifically curricular and general procedural information, which will be shared with all District 96 parents on their students’ designated grade-level Curriculum Nights.
Rather, this is an informational opportunity for parents who–like their students–are experiencing our social customs and practices for teaching and learning for the first time.
If you are unable to attend on Aug. 9, a second Newcomers’ Welcome is offered on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove.
Questions? Please contact Director of Language and Early Literacy Katie Sheridan at [email protected]
Lastly, one of the best parts of this community is the fabulous work from our PTO. Please make sure to take the time each week to read the updated blog with important information. Click HERE to access the PTO blog and find out how you can volunteer or contribute for events like special lunch!
Thank you for taking time out of your summer to read this blog and note the important dates. I wish you and your families some last days of relaxation and family time. We can’t wait to see all the students come back for the first day of school on Thursday, August 17th. Please note, this is an EARLY RELEASE DAY, with dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Vail Kieser
Principal