Kildeer Principal's Message- August 17th

Hello Kildeer Families!

Our family is complete! It has been wonderful welcoming our students back for the school year. Thank you for the opportunity to educate your children and let us do what we love the most!

Take a peek at our picture gallery for some first day of school photos: Click here! 

*NEW INFORMATION*

Way to go Kildeer Cougars! We had our first fire drill of the year today and the students did an amazing job! 

*NEW INFORMATION*

Curriculum Night ~ Curriculum Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 22nd. 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!

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MAP ASSESSMENTS AUGUST 20–29
District 96 students in kindergarten through Grade 8 will be participating in MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments in the areas of math and reading/language arts during portions of their school days August 20–29.

The MAP assessment is given three times during the school year to equip our teachers with data they will use to identify their students' current understanding as well as opportunities for support and extension. Students do not need to study for their MAP tests; sufficient sleep and nutrition are, as always, the best preparation. This assessment serves as a benchmark–a point in time from which to measure academic growth through the academic year.

For more information about MAP assessments, please see the following resources:
PARENT’S GUIDE TO MAP GROWTH (Need a TRANSLATION?)

ABOUT MAP: PARENT TOOLKIT

In September KCSD96 parents will receive info by email with directions for accessing their child’s MAP assessment results online.

If you have questions about MAP assessments, please contact your student’s principal.
CONTACT INFO

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Kildeer students and their families are invited to the Long Grove Fire Department for an Open House on Sun., Sept. 9, from 11 AM–3 PM. The INFORMATIONAL FLYER is included in our VIRTUAL BACKPACK and includes details about this fun and interesting local community family activity to enjoy.

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AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM - 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADE
Beginning the week of August 27th, After School Sports will be offered to all students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.  Some of the activities included are general games, basketball and volleyball.  The 3rd Graders will meet on Mondays, 4th Graders on Wednesdays and 5th Graders on Thursdays.  There will be 20 sessions for each grade level and all sessions run from 3:00 - 4:00.  Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up on time.  (If your child is continually picked up late it may result in your child no longer being able to stay for the program.)  Children will be picked up in front of the building, and we strongly urge families to carpool.  There is a calendar posted below with the scheduled dates for those who sign up to participate in the After School Sports Program.  Students do not have to attend every session.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.  In order for your child to participate, we will need the District 96 Parent Consent Form for Student Activity/Athletic Participation that can be found HERE!

BEFORE SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM -  1ST and 2ND GRADE 
We are offering a Before School Sports Program for all 2nd-grade students which will meet on Tuesday mornings beginning August 28th.  First grade Before School Sports Program will start on December 6th, and more information will be available soon. Your child will be welcome to attend 10 sessions between7:45-8:15 where we will play favorite games in the big gym before school begins.   Children do not have to attend every session that is offered.  Children will be expected to find their own transportation (not on the school bus) and can be dropped off at the FRONT OF THE BUILDING AT 7:45.   If your child attends the Club House program you will need to notify them about your child’s participation in our program.  In order for your child to participate, we will need the District 96 Parent Consent Form for Student Activity/Athletic Participation that can be found HERE

Approved Snacks: What Parents Need to Know

The District has revised the APPROVED SNACK LIST, adding more items to this list to give families more choices. The items the list includes are free of the Top 8 allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.

This list includes the foods that are approved for students' Daily Snacks. It also includes (for children in Grades 1–5) foods approved for Special Events such as birthday treats for a class or for PTO Halloween, Winter, or Valentine's Day parties.

IMPORTANT: All items for Daily Snacks, with the exception of fruits and vegetables, MUST be prepackaged to allow staff to easily check that snacks meet the approved requirements.

Director of Educational Services Amy Gluck also has provided responses to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) about foods approved for daily snacks/special events.

For your convenience, find links to the District 96 Approved Snack List and Approved Snack List FAQs on the homepage of the District 96 website and the homepage of each school.

 YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!

Click HERE to catch up on very important information from our PTO!

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

I AM ME….WE ARE KILDEER Family Celebration will be Friday, September 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

We will need your family’s help! How?

• Do you have a special dish?

• Talent?

• Language?

• Customs?

• Traditional dress?

• Family traditions?

• Art?

• Music?

• Ability?

• Anything else that makes your family special?

Are you interested in signing up? Please CLICK HERE to submit your interest. The link has a lot more information for how YOUR FAMILY can get involved!

The energy in this building is outstanding. I can tell it's going to be a GREAT year! We will see you next week on curriculum night! 

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal