Hello Kildeer Families!
We are one, short week away from our first ever I AM ME...WE ARE KILDEER family celebration. To review, the purpose of this evening is to learn from and about our Kildeer families.
What can you expect when you attend on Friday, September 14th?
Our doors will open at 6:00! The expectation is that families travel together during the evening to share the same experiences. As soon as you enter the school, here are a couple things to be on the lookout for:
| Name Badge | Find Someone Who |
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Have each family member wear the name badge and fill in the sentence: “Ask me about….” IDEAS:
This will serve as a nice conversation starter for meeting new people! |
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What’s next?
Now that you have your nametags AND booklet, here are things to pay attention to while you travel as a family unit together!
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Statue of Liberty Photo Opportunity |
Stage Performances |
World Map & Calendar |
Booths |
Locker Walk |
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-Join Mrs. Fineman in the foyer by the large gym. -She will be wearing the Statue of Liberty statue. -Feel free to take a family photo together OR ask her why she is dressed as the Statue of Liberty! -Hours are 6:30-8:00! |
-Throughout the evening, various stage performances will be happening from our Kildeer families. -Be on the lookout for the schedule posted by the main doors AND on your booklet! -Listen for the "ding" to alert you to another performance! -All night long! |
-As you enter the building, take a look to your left! -One bulletin board has a world map. Can you please have an adult plot a sticker where your family is from anywhere in the world? Let’s get a visual! -One bulletin board has the calendar for the year. Will you please have an adult write a holiday that you celebrate and the culture it belongs to? -All night long! |
-Throughout the entire evening, visit the booths in the small gym AND the cafeteria! -Learn from other families about what is important to them! -Have a food allergy? Please be aware of the ingredients listed by the foods. Thank you for making this your responsibility! -Don’t forget to stop in the large gym if you’d like to learn how to play the Italian game of Bocce ball (6:00-6:45)! |
-As a family unit, please feel free to visit the lockers in the school. -Take some time to see what students shared about their family! -Want to see staff? Check out the doors of classrooms as well as other bulletin boards in the hallways! -All night long! |
How do we end the evening?
First of all, thank you for coming and participating. “We’re part of a community. Our strength is our diversity”. Join us in the small gym at 8:00 for a final celebration!
What’s next?
-Please continue these discussions as a family. What did you learn about the Kildeer families? Who did you meet? What would you like to know more about?
-Join us for the Ice Cream Social in two weeks! Say hello to your new friends and continue to learn from and about each other!
*NEW INFORMATION*
CONSTRUCTION DETOUR
The Lake County Division of Transportation will partially close Old McHenry Road in Long Grove for roadwork beginning Mon., Sept. 10, 2018. Old McHenry Road is scheduled to reopen to all traffic in November 2018. READ MORE about the project and suggested detour route.
Please note that this construction and related detour is managed by the Lake County Division of Transportationand the local village – not School District 96. If you have questions regarding access during construction, please direct them to:
• Lake County Division of Transportation Director Shane Schneider
600 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048-1381
847.377.7400, [email protected]
• Village of Long Grove Village Manager Dave Lothspeich
3110 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047
847.634.9440, [email protected]
For the latest info, visit the Lake County Division of Transportation ROAD CLOSURE NEWS RELEASESwebpage.
*NEW INFORMATION*
Reader's Theatre Club
Let's get together and "ACT OUT". Does your student love to use expression, be creative and perform for others? Then Reader's Theater Club is for them!
Please complete this form if you are planning to have your child sign up for Kildeer School's Reader's Theater Club for the 2018-2019 school year.
This club is offered to 3rd – 5th graders and will meet in the CONFERENCE ROOM on THURSDAYS from the end of the school day until 4:00 p.m. and will be facilitated by Miss Koldon and Miss Rickel.
Reader's Theater Club will be held each THURSDAY from
OCTOBER 4th THROUGH FEBRUARY 7th.
(WE DO NOT MEET DURING THANKSGIVING BREAK OR WINTER BREAK)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
There is NO FEE for this club.
Pick up from the club will be in the FRONT of the school building at the parent pick-up line.
Please complete this form by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH.
QUESTIONS? Email Miss Koldon [email protected] or Miss Rickel [email protected]
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
A Student Leadership Opportunity for 5th Graders
Kildeer Student Council is an opportunity for 5th-grade students to develop leadership skills and be involved in projects and activities serving Kildeer School and our community. Kildeer Student Council representatives are elected. For more information about responsibilities and the campaign process, SEE APPLICATION/INFO. Completed applications are due to Student Council Sponsor Mrs. Norman during the week of Sept. 10 and no later than Sept. 14, 2018.
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
CREATIVE WRITING AND BOOK CLUB (Grades 3-5)
Let’s get together and have some fun reading and writing! Does your student love being a creative writer? Writing poetry or fun stories? Does your student love reading and talking about books with others? Then Creative Writing and Book Club (CWBC) is for them!
CWBC will be designed to create opportunities for students to write creatively in different ways, and interact with their favorite books. Children will also incorporate technology, writing and be exposed to different genres of books, poetry and shared readings.
When children meet with friends to share their love of reading and writing, literacy is turned a social activity that encourages them to keep reading and writing! All Great Leaders are Readers and Writers!
This club is offered to 3rd – 5th graders and will meet in the LIBRARY on WEDNESDAYS from the end of the school day until 4:00 p.m. and will be facilitated by Mrs. Gruenwald and Dr. Barksdale.
Sign-Up form:
https://goo.gl/forms/24BB6rerugPMO2MC2
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
After-School Fun
After-school opportunities for Kildeer Elementary students are included in our school's VIRTUAL BACKPACK and on our CLUBS/SPORTS webpage. Students currently have an opportunity to learn to speak Spanish through a Fun Fluency Spanish Immersion class. Other after-school club opportunities will be coming soon. Continue to watch my Principal's Message for more after-school opportunities.
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
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
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!
Highlights:
· Last Chance to Order PTO Value Package – Friday Sept. 14th
· Fall Book Fair Chairs Needed!
· 5th Grade Movie Night – Friday Sept. 28th 6:30-8:30PM
· Save the Date: Pizza and Gelato Social – October 3rd 5:30-8:00PM
· Save the Date: Fall Book Fair – October 1-October 4th
It seems that learning from and about each other is already a theme you can see in our classrooms. I was pleased to sit and listen with fifth graders in Mrs. Satoh's classroom to learn about foods from the homes! Students had the opportunity to post a photo with a caption, and then ask questions of each other!
I wish you all a wonderful weekend ahead. We will see students return on Tuesday, September 11th.
I look forward to seeing your family next Friday night for our I AM ME...WE ARE KILDEER family celebration!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Vail Kieser
Principal