Kildeer Families,
Happy 2019! I hope that the first week back for you and your children has been a great one. It brings me so much joy to see the students return, share their winter break highlights, and even kick off the new year with a buddy activity. This week students were able to share their personal goals for 2019 and enjoy reading with our buddy classrooms.
Over the break, I had a lot of time to reflect and reenergize for the fabulous year ahead. I continue to celebrate our exemplary designation from the state which shows the amount of dedication we have from our staff, students, and community. Thank you for being such an integral part of this journey. We could not do it without you!
Let's see what 2019 has in store for even more celebrations and growth ahead!
*NEW INFORMATION*
Access your child's MAP Student Progress Report
The District will send a School Messenger email today between 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm with instructions for accessing your child's MAP student progress report online. The message will include links to more information about understanding student growth, RIT scores, and general information about the MAP assessment.
Please contact Jeanne Spiller, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching for Learning,if you would like more information about your child's report. (847) 459-4260 ext. 8010, [email protected]
*NEW INFORMATION*
For Parents: Sexual Assault and Abuse Awareness/Prevention Curriculum Preview Opportunity
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Victor Pacini to present Be Seen & Heard ©.
The focus of this developmentally appropriate and interactive program is to teach children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Parents who would like to preview the information he will present to KCSD96 elementary students may attend a program with Mr. Pacini at 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 7, in the Mat Room at Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove.
The age-appropriate presentation to Kildeer students will be during the school day on Thurs., Feb. 14.
If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request - or your questions - to me at [email protected].
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
Aly Lushpynskyj, Kellie Cristofaro, Marina Shvartsman
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
Attention Parents of Current 5th Graders
If your student is currently a 5th grader at our school, you will need to prove residency again between Jan. 8 and Feb. 15, 2019, in order to receive the email to register him or her for the 2019–2020 school year.
Only parents of current kindergartners and 5th graders have this requirement.
To prove residency, please bring to our school office the following:
• a current monthly mortgage or lease statement OR property tax bill
AND
• a current utility bill
Please call our District 96 public information coordinator if you have questions: 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.
PLAN AHEAD TO PREREGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN
Parents of 2019–20 kindergartners, take note:
Preregistration for 2019–20 Kindergarten begins in January.
Preregister at Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, on
Thurs., Jan. 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m. OR Wed., Jan. 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Preregister by Jan. 31 to receive a FREE Willow Grove T-shirt for your incoming kindergartner.
Parents of incoming kindergartners will be requested to prove residency with required documents and District forms and to complete a brief online pre-registration form.
Required documents:
• current monthly mortgage or lease statement or property tax bill AND
• current utility bill AND
• child’s birth certificate, passport, or visa AND
• RESIDENCY FORM
• HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY
• ENROLLMENT FORM
Questions? Contact the public info coordinator: 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, [email protected]
*REPEAT INFORMATION*
District 96 parents are asked to complete online the parent portion of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey by Jan. 18, 2019. Access the survey: https://survey.5-
As a parent, this is your opportunity to share your thoughts on important elements of your child’s school’s effectiveness. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or [email protected] or Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Jeanne Spiller
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!
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Cougar Press Parent Needed for Ms. Ohnsted’s 3rd Grade Class
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Family Tube Night Fundraiser at Wilmot Friday Feb. 8th 4-9PM
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BINGO BLAST is Feb. 22nd New Info including GRADE LEVEL BASKETS!!
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Special Lunch is Next Friday Jan. 18th
- 5th Grade Parents: Send in your 5th Grader’s Baby Picture for Yearbook, the deadline is fast approaching!
I want to leave you with a funny story. After long breaks, we tend to hear students refer to us as "mom" or "dad". They usually smile and correct themselves. This week we had a new one to add to the list. We had a student call a teacher "Alexa"!
Have a great weekend ahead!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Vail Kieser
Principal