Dear Kildeer Families,
There is nothing more exciting than welcoming our students back from winter break! They are full of stories to share about anything from skiing trips to just staying cozy at home (exactly what my family did). As I walked through classrooms this week I noticed many focusing on goals for the new year. Some goals were about eating healthier (super impressed for a child to say that) and others were about becoming better readers or writers. A big shout-out to Mrs. Kroes and her third graders this week. I had the pleasure of spending extra time and seeing some really great learning in action.
Do you know what I think? 2022 is our chance to make it a great one and that is what we plan to do!
Unfortunately, 2022 has started with a rise in the metrics and at this time, we are going to postpone our I AM ME...WE ARE KILDEER family celebration. I'll come back soon with a date but wanted to make sure you know that we are committed to this celebration as soon as it's safer to do so! Thank you, as always, for your understanding as we navigate these circumstances!
NEWish *Artwork contest winner & I AM ME...WE ARE KILDEER family celebration*
Congratulations to our 5th grader, Jessica Taylor, for winning our art contest for this year's family celebration! We are so proud of YOU for your masterpiece. Additionally, we would like to celebrate all of our Kildeer students that submitted artwork so please enjoy this slideshow! Way to go Kildeer cougars!
Speaking of our family celebration......
Thank you for understanding that we are rescheduling our family celebration for late February or early March. A date will come soon and we will ask all families to RSVP closer to the date.....just in case!
Repeat *Parent drop-off reminder*
School begins at 8:25am each day. If you arrive at school after that time, please come into the building to sign them in.
For the safety of our Kildeer students, please do not get out of your car when dropping your students in the Parent Drop-off line. If you would like to walk your student to the entrance, please park in the designated parking spaces and walk them on the sidewalk. Thank you.
Repeat *Girls on the Run-Note: Change in open registration date*
Calling all girls in Grades 3-5! The Girls on the Run Program will be starting soon! Program registration will open on January 19. Please register at: www.gotrchicago.org. We are so excited to be able to accept 20 girls this season! Practices will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 pm beginning the week of March 14. It is very important that your daughter can attend all practices in order to participate in this wonderful opportunity!
We look forward to a wonderful season!
Aly Lushpynskyj, Kellie Cristofaro, Marina Shvartsman
Repeat *BEFORE SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM - 1ST GRADE*
First grade Before School Sports Program will start on December 14. Your child will be welcome to attend 15 sessions between 7:45-8:15 where we will play favorite games in the big gym before school begins. A calendar of the meeting dates is posted below as well as on the PE webpage. Children do not have to attend every session that is offered. Children will be expected to find their own transportation (not on the school bus) and can be dropped off at the FRONT OF THE BUILDING AT 7:45. If your child attends the Club House program you will need to notify them about your child’s participation in our program. In order for your child to participate, we will need the District 96 Parent Consent Form for Student Activity/Athletic Participation that can be found HERE.
PE Website with information and calendar dates HERE.
First Grade
- December 14
- January 4
- January 11
- January 18
- January 25
- February 1
- February 8
- February 15
- February 22
- March 1
- March 8
- March 29
- April 5
- April 12
Repeat *Symptoms, Close Contacts, and Travel Quarantine*
If you have any questions about symptoms, close contacts, or quarantining please visit the IDPH Decision Tree posted on the District 96 COVID-19 webpage.
LINK: https://www.kcsd96.org/covid-19
Additionally, as winter break approaches, please note the guidelines for unvaccinated individuals and international travel posted on the District 96 COVID-19 webpage.
LINK: https://www.kcsd96.org/covid-19
NEW *Vernon Area Public Library Book Talks*
For more book talk recommendations, please visit our Book Talks Help Guide at https://guides.vapld.info/booktalks. For graphic novel suggestions, please visit our J Graphic Novel Help Guide at https://guides.vapld.info/graphic novels or our Junior High Graphic Novel Help Guide at https://guides.vapld.info/jh graphic novels.
Repeat *PRE-REGISTER FOR 2022–2023 KINDERGARTEN (and Get a Free Willow Grove Student T-Shirt!)*
Pre-registration for 2022–2023 kindergarten is in-person or online. Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2022 to register for the 2022-23 kindergarten school year.
In-Person Pre-Registration Option:
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 5–7 PM drop-in (Parents may also pre-register online during the month of January for the free T-Shirt)
Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
Parents of incoming kindergartners will need to prove residency with required documents and District forms and to complete a brief online pre-registration form. (Incoming kindergartners do not need to be present.)
Required documents:
• CURRENT monthly mortgage or lease statement or property tax bill AND
• CURRENT utility bill AND
• Student’s birth certificate, passport, or visa (photocopy not accepted) AND
• Parent or Guardian photo ID (Passport or Driver’s license)
Questions? Please contact the public info coordinator at [email protected] or 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.
Date
2022 January 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Online Pre-Registration Option:
You do not have to attend in-person to pre-register. Details coming soon. Please continue to watch for updates in the Principal's Message and District 96 website.
Click here to learn more about Kindergarten in District 96.
*Student Council News*
Hello Kildeer Cougars and families
Thank you so much for your Toys For Tots donations! We were all so delighted to see all of the overflowing boxes. Kildeer has collected over 400 toys since the start of this event in November. The school was so impressed by your enthusiastic participation in this worthy program.
This will certainly put smiles on children’s faces when they get to open their toy.
Thank you again!
From Karina - Student Council
Repeat *Covid Metrics*
To stay up-to-date this school year on local metrics, please visit the COVID DASHBOARD for District 96. Our priority remains to keep our students safe and follow guidance from the CDC. If your student is identified as a "close contact", you will be notified individually through the contact tracing process.
*Tech Hub*
KCSD96 Family Technology Hub! The District 96 Family Technology Hub is designed to guide families through technology tools.
Please email [email protected] with any tech-related support needed.
*** PTO News ***
- Night Out - Shopping Event (February) - We are planning a night where a portion of the proceeds of all purchases made that night will go to the Kildeer PTO. We thank you for all your support
- Valentines Day Parties (February 14th) - Our volunteers will soon be planning our last party of the year for our students. We can't wait!
- 5th Grade Variety Show (TBA) - Details are not finalized yet but we wanted to let you know that this is on our minds! We will update you as soon as we have more information soon!
Check out the blog!
Let's end with a very cute student story. This week we had a few new faces join Kildeer. At the end of the day, the teacher asked one of the new students, "So, how was it? How was your first day?" The reply? "It was great! This really is a 10-star school!"
Thank you Kildeer students for making our hearts smile. Have a nice weekend ahead.
Fondly,
Mrs. Vail Kieser
Principal