Kildeer Principal's Message- October 12th

Kildeer Principal's Message- October 12th

Hello Kildeer Families!

The weather certainly took a chilly turn towards the end of this week. I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of the gorgeous leaves and the beauty that fall brings.

Speaking of beauty, you probably noticed our new bench out in front of Kildeer. I want to thank our PTO for purchasing this gorgeous bench in loving memory of Rachel Vondrak. Yesterday, we were able to host a small gathering of staff and family to view the bench and a very special piece of art in our front office. 

We are proud to honor such an amazing young lady and will forever be grateful for our time with Rachel at Kildeer! 


*NEW INFORMATION*

Please click this link to sign up for fall conferences with your child's educators.  Please remember, you are signing up for ONE, 15-minute appointment per educator, per student. All educators who work with students in any capacity also have sign-up slots available in Sign-Up Genius.  If you would like to, you may sign-up to see any educator who works with your child. As a reminder, if you are unable to attend these conferences on these dates, please email the educator you are interested in speaking with to set up a 15-minute phone conference.

In addition to individual conferences with educators, parent education opportunities will be provided both days in our school.  More information will be shared in the near future!

Conferences take place:
-November 19, 2018 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
-November 20, 2018 - 2:00pm-7:00pm

If you are having trouble signing up, please contact Ruth Fineman in the front office.


*NEW INFORMATION*

IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS/STAFF
There is no doubt that delays caused by road construction are frustrating and inconvenient!

We’re working closely with Lake County officials to ensure that the entrance and the exit from Kildeer School will be clear at arrival and dismissal times so parents and staff may enter and leave the Kildeer School lot following our traditional traffic flow. For the safety of all, it is essential that everyone adheres to our traditional traffic flow. Do not enter the lot by way of the exit or exit the lot via the entrance.

While this construction and related detours are managed by the Lake County Division of Transportation and the local village–not School District 96–be assured that we are working with Lake County to confirm that the construction contractors are operating within the parameters of their permits.

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]


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Stores are full of Halloween costumes, and I'm sure that your child is excitedly looking forward to getting a Halloween costume together for this year's festivities.  When selecting or creating a costume with your child to wear at school, please be sure that the following expectations are followed:

-Must be appropriate for school
-No masks, blood, super scary stuff, general iciness, or weapons
-No cigars or cigarette items
-No bare tummies
-Please keep hair coloring and make-up simple
**If you are unsure about a costume or costume prop, please contact your child's classroom teacher.  Students whose costumes do not meet these expectations will be asked to adjust their costume for the school festivities.**

On October 31st, all students will have the opportunity to participate in a parade outdoors (dependent upon the weather) as well as the classroom party. Please see some reminders below:
  • The parade may be viewed by families outdoors. If it rains, it will be indoors for students and staff only.
  • The Halloween party is by invitation only from the PTO. At this point, you should know if you are a volunteer (if so, please no extra siblings)!

Thank you for your help with this and we look forward to the creativity from our students this day!


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Technology on the Bus

We've had a lot of conversations this week regarding the bus and safety for all students. Currently, only 4th and 5th graders take iPads home from school. I also recognize many students bring personal devices. Please take your child about using technology appropriately while on the bus. Also, please remind your child that the school iPad is for school use. Any questions? Please reach out to your child's teacher or school principal!


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Celebrate Math! Night–Oct. 15

Parents, bring your elementary students (Grades KDG–5) on Mon., Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. to Ivy Hall Elementary School, 1072 Ivy Hall Ln., Buffalo Grove, for the District's Celebrate Math! Night. 

Math coaches will give a brief presentation, then parents will be able to see what learning math in KCSD96 is like from their children's perspective. 

This district-wide program–held in the gym at Ivy Hall–is for families whose students attend Willow Grove, Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, or Prairie. Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to the District 96 public info coordinator.


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS: Heroes in the Classroom, sponsored by Symetra and presented locally by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Parents, here's an opportunity for you and your student to nominate for recognition the current or former teacher who has made–or is making–a real difference in your child's life. 

This Hero in the Classroom is the teacher who goes beyond what's expected and is focused on helping his or her students build life skills.

If selected, the Classroom Hero will be honored with Chicago Bears football regular season game tickets, in-game video recognition, a monetary donation to the classroom, and more.

READ MORE and NOMINATE (online) your family's choice for Hero in the classroom. Please be sure to submit any nominations before mid-November.


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

A WORD ABOUT PARCC ASSESSMENT RESULTS:
Today your student is bringing home his or her PARCC data for the PARCC assessment administered in April 2018. Please check your student’s backpack for these assessment results.

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is the assessment and accountability measure used for students enrolled in Illinois public schools. Students in Grades 3–8 take this assessment in the academic areas of English language arts and mathematics.

PARCC results show whether your student met grade-level expectations and is on track for the next grade level. Please note that PARCC is only one measure of how your student is performing academically.

The Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) results for current sixth grade students will also be included.  The ISA is administered to students enrolled in grade 5 and grade 8 at their respective grade level.

The ISA measures the Illinois Learning Standards in Science, incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) that replaced the previous science standards adopted in 1997. The NGSS are the most comprehensive science standards that Illinois has ever had. They are more rigorous and detailed as they integrate the content of science with the practices of science.  

For more information and support in understanding your student’s PARCC assessment results, please refer to the following:
• DISTRICT 96 RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
• ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION  PARCC PLACE
UNDERSTAND THE SCORE

• ILLINOIS SCIENCE ASSESSMENT
Also, please feel free to direct your questions about your student’s results to the principal of the District 96 school your student currently attends or to Jeanne Spiller, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning- 847 459-4260 ext 8010- [email protected].


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Notes from the Office

Please send notes regarding after school plans with your student(s) the morning of. This helps the office assure that all students are where they need to be at the end of the day. If your student attends Clubhouse and will not be present after school, please contact Clubhouse.

Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. It is greatly appreciated.

Picture packages were sent home with your student(s) this week. Classroom photos will come at a later date after retakes.

We have scheduled picture retakes for Friday, October 19th in the a.m.

Retakes are for children who were absent on Picture Day, Friday September 14th and those families who are not pleased with pictures taken in September.

If you were unhappy with your picture package, please return the entire package to Mrs. Fineman in the office, and write "RETAKE" on the envelope. Returning soon as possible is greatly appreciated for scheduling purposes.

If you have not purchased photos, please request a form from Mrs. Fineman or you may order online www.ordercp.com entering 10041501 as the School Code. 

Feel free to contact Ruth Fineman [email protected] if you have any questions. 


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

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! 


*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:

 Box Top Collection Has Begun and Goes Until Friday Oct. 19 th !!
 Kildeer Coat Drive Begins Nov. 1 st
 3 rd and 4 th Grade Movie Night is Friday Nov. 9 th
 The Next Special Lunch is Friday Nov. 16 th

 


This past week I took a trip out to Oregon. My grandfather passed away over the weekend and I needed to be there. Did you watch "The Bozo Show" as a kid? If so, please check out THIS LINK. I hope you'll enjoy learning about the amazing man that I got to call "Grandpa Sandy". 

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal