Kildeer Principal's Message- May 10th

Kildeer Families,

Words cannot express the amount of gratitude our staff has from this week and all of the ways our parents showered us with appreciation! Our community came together to share kind words, write encouraging thoughts on our sidewalks in chalk, drop off tasty treats in the office, and all of the incredible food! The barista was an excellent touch!

At our PTO volunteer breakfast on Wednesday, we were able to gather together and celebrate our amazing parent volunteers. I shared that "the happiest people are the ones that practice gratitude on a daily basis". The amazing appreciation shown by our PTO and parent community solidifies another reason this school is such a happy place. Please know how much this positively impacts our staff and students to see such a supportive community coming together. 

As a principal, a mom, a friend, etc., I know that the most valuable gift any of us can give is our time. It's something that we can never get back. I thank each and every parent out there that gives your time over the school year to partner with our school. We value YOU!

*NEW INFORMATION*

Kildeer Student Council New Pajama Drive Is Underway
Our Kildeer Community is invited to help our Student Council provide new pajamas to children from families unable to buy them. The Donation Drive will continue through Wed., May 29. 

All pajamas donated to Pajama Program (Good Nights Are Good Days) must be NEW and in sizes appropriate for infant–age 18. 

A labeled dropbox provided by our Student Council is conveniently located in the front hallway near the small gym.

We thank you in advance for your generosity in working as a Kildeer Community to meet this fundamental need for less fortunate children.

*NEW INFORMATION*

Summer Work at Kildeer School Includes Asbestos Abatement
When the school year ends at Kildeer, work of a different kind will promptly be underway in our school. 

That work is renovation and construction and Includes asbestos abatement, scheduled specifically to occur June 6–June 15, 2019, when our students and staff are not in the building. Work areas will be sectioned off and designated with signage for safety and no unauthorized person should enter the area.

In August–before our students and staff return–asbestos abatement areas will be cleared following Illinois Department of Public Health and Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. 

Work details and the management plan are available for public review in the District Business Office, 1050 Ivy Hall Ln., Buffalo Grove. Please direct any questions you have to our District 96 Director of Facilities and Transportation Sam Miranda, [email protected], 847.459.4260. 

*NEW INFORMATION*

Notice of Scheduled Weed Control Treatment

On Sat., May 11, 2019, the District's landscape contractor will treat grassy areas adjacent to all District properties. (The back-up date for weather delay is Sat., May 18, 2019.)

The District uses Integrated Pest Management–a program that combines preventive techniques, non-chemical methods (such as bait traps), and the appropriate use of pesticides (with a preference for products least harmful to human health and the environment).

Please direct questions regarding this application to the District Director of Facilities and Transportation Sam Miranda, 847.459.4260.

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

An Invitation to Join the Band

Families whose students will be in Grade 5 next school year (2019–2020) have an opportunity to consider–to play in our school’s Beginning Band.

This month our current 4th graders will learn about band instruments and be able to try them for “fit.” 

Then–Save the Date!–on Mon., May 20, at 7 p.m. in the Band Room at Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove, parents will learn details regarding band participation, instrument rental, and much more.

Please see this PARENT LETTER for more info.

*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Please check out our ABC countdown HERE!

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

Highlights:

• A Big Thank you to everyone who contributed to Teacher and Staff Appreciation!!

• Kildeer Family Picnic is Thursday, May 23rd from 6-8, Pre-Orders are Due by this Sunday, May 12th!

• New Parent School Tour at Woodlawn is Tuesday, May 14th at 10AM

• 2019/2020 Committee Chair Positions Forms are Up on Kildeer’s Membership Toolkit, Get Involved and Volunteer Today!

• We NEED Chairs for the following Committees for the 2019/2020 School Year: Class Pictures, Community Give Back, Cultural Arts and Bulletin Board

• Order your School Supply Kits for 2019-2020 on Membership Toolkit, the deadline is May 31st

   

I want to wish our 5th-graders good luck tonight as they perform for the annual variety show! If it is anything like the day performance, our students are going to rock it! 

To all the moms out there, enjoy your special day ahead! 

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser

Principal