Hello Kildeer Families!

I want to thank each of you for taking the time out to join us Wednesday evening for curriculum night. Our partnership together is critical to student success. I always feel a huge sense of pride when introducing our fabulous staff. I can confidently say we have an amazing family at Kildeer that comes here EVERY DAY to do great things for kids! 

Thanks also for letting me try something new with you! I loved the Poll Everywhere to see who was in the room. Like I said, maybe next year I'll splurge on a subscription so that everyone can join in! 

*NEW INFORMATION*

Welcome, Officer Ashley Krozel! She will be joining our district as a resource officer this school year to replace Officer Cliff Paul. You might see her around the school so please make sure to say hello! She is here to help!  

*NEW INFORMATION*

Please know that per Kildeer 96 Integrated Pest Management Plan there was an Emergency treatment for a wasp nest on the Kildeer School grounds on August 21st. For more information please contact our Facilities Department at our Business Office. Click here to view information!

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

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.

From the Band & Orchestra Boosters:

Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.

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

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

LAST CALL: DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th! 

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!

Today I was able to spend some time reading with kids. We are in the process of collecting some fluency data and I like to jump in and help out when I can. I love the smiles on their faces when they see they get to read with me! However, I'm  not sure they have any idea what a DELIGHT it is for me, too!

Have a great weekend ahead! 

p.s. Please remember we have Early Release dismissal at 2:00 on Tuesday, August 28th! 

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal