Kildeer Principal's Message-October 4th

Kildeer Principal's Message-October 4th

Dear Kildeer Families,

You would think we had a 5-day week with all of the learning we packed in! We are in full swing with our school year and over halfway done with the first trimester. I'm not sure if your children have come home talking about social studies this year, but the feedback I've received has been excellent. Students are more curious and inquisitive than ever. I've appreciated receiving letters and having conversations with students regarding what is important to them. It's all about perspective and it's very powerful to hear directly from our students!


*NEW INFORMATION*

Bus Information

On occasion, First Student may dispatch an additional bus in the mornings to pick-up students from routes if they determine it is needed to get students to school on time. Given that circumstance, it may be a driver you do not recognize. Please know that all the drivers from First Student are licensed. It is also your right as a parent to ask them to show you their ID badge. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions. Unfortunately, we do not always have the information in a timely manner to send a school messenger. When in doubt, feel free to call our front office! Thanks for your help with this! 


*NEW INFORMATION*

From the Office

We have scheduled picture retakes for Friday, October 18th in the a.m.

Retakes are for children who were absent on Picture Day, Friday, September 13th 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. Campbell in the office, and write "RETAKE" on the envelope. Returning as soon as possible is greatly appreciated for scheduling purposes.

Classroom photos will be coming after picture retakes.


*REPEAT INFORMATION*

Halloween Costumes

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*

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
 
Paw Prints, Kildeer's school news publication written by students is coming this October!
 
Paw Print publications will contain stories, articles about current school news/events, book reviews, art projects, interviews with students/staff/parents, puzzles, recipes, culture celebrations, cartoons and so much more!
 
Let's get together and share all of the wonderful things happening in Kildeer!
 
Please complete this form if you are planning to have your child sign up for Kildeer School's Newspaper Club for the 2019-2020 school year. This club is offered to 2nd – 5th graders and will meet in the Learning Center on MONDAYS from the end of the school day until 3:45 p.m. and will be facilitated by Ms. April and Mrs. Scheribel.
 
Newspaper Club will be held each MONDAY from
OCTOBER 21st THROUGH MAY 4th. 
(WE DO NOT MEET DURING THANKSGIVING BREAK OR WINTER BREAK)
 
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 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH. 
 
QUESTIONS? Email Ms. April at [email protected] or Mrs. Scheribel at [email protected]
 

*REPEAT*

CLUBS FOR STUDENTS

Be sure to check out THIS PAGE to see what before or after school activities are available for your child! 


*NEW INFORMATION*

The partnership with our PTO is extremely important at Kildeer. Please take a moment each week to review the information to learn how you can get involved, support Kildeer, and dates to mark your calendar!


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

Highlights:

  • October Blog will be Posted Monday, Look for the Link on Our Facebook Page

  • There will be no new communication from the PTO next Friday

  • Special Lunch is Friday October 18th – Chick-Fil-A

  • Kildeer Coat Drive Begins Monday October 21st

  • Box Top Collection Has Begun! Send them in or just Scan your Store Receipts in the App!
  • We NEED Chairs for the following Committees for the School Year: Community Give Back, 5th Grade Variety Show, Evening Story Time and Bingo Blast – Please Consider donating your time to help our school

As you know, next week is a two-day week. I hope that families are able to enjoy their time together and make some memories. My family will be staying local, but I think some time at home is exactly what we need! 

Please know the next principal message will come out on Friday, October 18th! Take care and enjoy! 

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Vail Kieser
Principal