Kildeer Principal's Message- February 8th

Kildeer Families,

What a celebration that we had a full, 5-day week of school! We hit the ground running to make up for our lost time and we even hit the 100th day of school along the way! Congratulations to our 4th-graders for a successful day with Ellis Island. Check out some photos here! 

I was so proud of our Kildeer Cougars during buddy classrooms. We've been continuing our theme this school year to take the time to learn from and about each other. During buddy classrooms, students engaged in the story When You Begin. Just like in the book, students had an opportunity to share their "stories" with a buddy. The levels of engagement were impressive and I'm so glad we continue to make this a priority to understand each other better!

I've included a visual here so that you can follow-up at home and aks your child about the meaningful time together!

*NEW INFORMATION*

DUAL LANGUAGE INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PARENTS

Parents of incoming kindergartners interested in learning more about the Dual Language program beginning in the 2019–2020 school year are invited to an informational meeting at Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, on Tues., Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Questions? Please call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or contact the public info coordinator [email protected]

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Valentine's Day parties are just around the corner. If you choose to include an item with your child's Valentines, please note that only non-food items are permissible. Candy, snacks, or any sort of food item will be sent back home with your child on Valentine's day if sent to school. Non-food items are permitted, and there are many pre-packaged Valentines that can be purchased that include a trinket (i.e., pencil, erasers, bookmark, etc.). If you have any questions about what can be included in Valentine's, please contact your child's classroom teacher.

Note: If you are in charge of treats for the parties, please have them here no later than February 13th at 11:00. This will allow ample time for our nurse to check them over! Thanks for your help with this! 

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Notice of 5Essentials Student Survey Administration

I want to inform you about a student survey for 4th–8th graders that will be administered at your child’s school.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. The survey asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans.

Students will be required to log in using their student ID and birth date in order to complete the survey. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions. Instead, they will receive only aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn the course material, for example.

Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions your student(s) are asked. Find survey questions on the Illinois 5Essentials website  (https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois).

If you do not want your son or daughter to participate, please contact me at [email protected]

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Create a Sticker for Our Teachers!  

On March 1st teachers from District 96, 102, 103 and 125 will meet at Stevenson High School to participate in a workshop.  The workshop will focus on the diversity within our community and how educators can create an equitable learning environment for all students.  Our aspirational goal is to create a community in which all students feel they belong as their authentic selves. We are reaching out to students to help design a sticker with a slogan that will unite all of us around a common theme of respect and inclusion of all.  

If you are interested in submitting a design and slogan for consideration, please email a document as a .pdf with your design to [email protected] or turn in a paper copy to the main office in your school.  With your submission, please include your full name, grade and school you attend.  Your slogan and design may contain images, words or a combination of both and should not be bigger than 6 x 3 inches.  Your submission must be an original creation.

Designs need to be turned in on or before Friday, February 8th.  If your design is selected you will be contacted by email by February 15th.

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

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

• ***NEW DATE FOR WILMOT FAMILY TUBE NIGHT Fundraiser - Next Friday, Feb. 15th 4-9PM***

• Send in your Box Tops! Deadline is Next Friday Feb.15th

• BINGO BLAST is Feb. 22nd   - We Need Raffle Basket Donations. The Deadline for Donations is Tuesday, Feb. 12th

• Pre-Order’s for BINGO BLAST on Membership Toolkit is Friday, Feb. 15th

• Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed

• 5th Grade Parents: Send in your 5th Grader’s Baby Picture for Yearbook, the deadline is fast approaching!

Please take a moment to enjoy our new edition of Paw Prints –  January 2019! We look forward to our last parties of the year next week for Valentine's Day!

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal