Hello Kildeer Families!

What a beautiful day we enjoyed together–perfect for a COUGAR FUN RUN (click the link)! I want to congratulate all of our staff and students for making this time a priority. We enjoyed having Mrs. Blair, former P.E. teacher, join us for the day. Additionally, C.J. was back with some great dance moves! Thank you to Mr. Emde and Ms. Groessl for planning such a spectacular event. We also really appreciate the PTO volunteers that took the time to monitor various checkpoints, pass out water, and make a kid's day with a healthy banana!

*NEW INFORMATION*

Coding Club is coming to Kildeer this October!

Does your student have a love for math, computer science, or coding?! Then Coding Club is where they should be! We will be using a coding program called Scratch to create projects that enhance their creativity, problem-solving skills, and coding skills!

Please complete this form if you are planning to have your child sign up for Kildeer School's Coding Club for the 2018-2019 school year.

This club is offered to 4th & 5th graders and will meet in Mr. Callahan's Room (Room 201) from the end of the school day until 4:00 p.m. and will be facilitated by Mr. Callahan.

Coding Club will be held in two sessions:

**The 5th grade session will be on WEDNESDAYS from October 17th through December 19th.

**The 4th grade session will be on THURSDAYS from January 10th through February 28th.

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 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10th.

QUESTIONS? Email Mr. Callahan at [email protected].

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Now seeking parents to fill two spots on our district Thought Exchange Partnership, formerly known as the Parent Review Committee! If you are looking for a way to get involved, be a voice for your school, and learn a lot, please consider joining. If you are interested in this opportunity, go to this link to express interest by September 28th! Please know this will be a lottery for the open spot. I will contact everyone once we have the members to let you know if you have been selected! The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 11th in the evening.

• To share with parents information regarding district goals and initiatives, curricular and instructional innovations, programs and other informational topics.  (i.e. District Goals, MAP and PARCC Results)
• To review school board or school code required topics (i.e. Handbook, Discipline Policy, Grants, Calendar)
• To understand parent perceptions and solicit feedback on school district topics to assist the district in communication and planning.

*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.

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:

 5th Grade Movie Night is TONIGHT 6:30-8:30PM!! Walk-ins Accepted!!
 Deadline for 10/12/18 Special Lunch is TODAY!! Order your Papa John’s!!
 Fall Book Fair Chairs and Volunteers Needed! Sign Up Below:
 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445a8ae28a4fc1-fall2
 Pizza and Ice Cream Social – October 3 rd 5:30-8:00PM
 Fall Book Fair – October 1 - October 4th
 Box Top Collection Begins Next Week!!

Can you believe this was two weeks ago already? 

I AM ME...WE ARE KILDEER family celebration

Calling all attendees: Please take a moment to share your feedback regarding our family celebration on Friday, September 14th! We look forward to hearing from you. Click HERE if you attended I AM ME...WE ARE KILDEER! 

With that, we hope to see you this next week for our ice cream social where we can continue rich conversations with each other! 

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal