Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
What a joy it was to welcome students back to Kildeer this week! The 2022-2023 school year is off to a great start and I loved meeting so many families during Meet the Teacher. On Thursday morning, Mr. Higgins and I loved opening the school year with an all school assembly. It was great to have all the students and staff together. We also enjoyed visiting each classroom, playing outside at recess and helping our younger friends during lunch. It was also great to see students getting to know their teachers, connecting with peers, and engaging in learning after a long summer. It sure is good to be back! We have a full week of learning ahead of us and it will be nice to begin settling into our routines.
Please take a few moments to read some information pertaining to Kildeer Elementary as well as district-wide information.
I wish you a wonderful and restful weekend.
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
Dear Kildeer Community,
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to inform you all that last week I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I will be starting chemotherapy and treatments at the University of Chicago beginning next week and will not be teaching this school year.
Words can't explain how upset I am to not be teaching at Kildeer and around your children each day. This would be my 17th year at Kildeer School. Thank you for keeping me and my family in your thoughts during this difficult time. My goal is to fight as hard as possible and to return to Kildeer next school year.
With love,
Luke Emde
ORCHESTRA INFORMATION
4th Grade Students: In District 96, 4th graders can choose to participate in orchestra, learning string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or bass). We have pull-out weekly lessons and rehearsals (sometimes twice a week), work hard, and have a lot of fun. We will be having 3 concerts this year.
It is not too late to sign up. View a slide presentation. Register now.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Ok at [email protected]
NEW 5th Grade Students: If your child is new to the district and is interested in joining orchestra, please contact Mrs. Ok at [email protected].
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM - 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADE
Beginning the week of August 29th, After School Sports will be offered to all students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Some of the activities included are general games, basketball and volleyball. The 3rd Graders will meet on Mondays, 4th Graders on Wednesdays and 5th Graders on Thursdays. There will be 20 sessions for each grade level and all sessions run from 3:00 - 4:00. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up on time. (If your child is continually picked up late it may result in your child no longer being able to stay for the program.) Children will be picked up in front of the building, and we strongly urge families to carpool. There is a calendar posted below with the scheduled dates for those who sign up to participate in the After School Sports Program. Students do not have to attend every session. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. In order for your child to participate, we will need the District 96 Parent Consent Form for Student Activity/Athletic Participation.
BEFORE SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM - 1ST and 2ND GRADE
We are offering a Before School Sports Program for all 2nd grade students which will meet on Tuesday mornings beginning August 30th. First grade Before School Sports Program will start on November 15th, and more information will be available soon . Your child will be welcome to attend 8 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. 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.
NEW *Erin’s Law*
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 Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go to www.victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
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.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to SCHOOL BUILDING students will be during the school day on Friday, September 23. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected]
NEW *Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24th. This is a “parents only” event and I hope you are able to attend. Curriculum Night presentations will be in person. There are different timings for presentations based on grade-level to allow parents to attend more than one session if they have children in different grade levels.
6:30 pm - 6:40 pm - Principal’s Presentation (1st and 2nd Grade)
6:45 pm - 7:15 pm - Classroom Presentations (1st and 2nd Grade)
7:15 pm - 7:25 pm - Principal’s Presentation (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade)
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Principal’s Presentation (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade)
NEW *NWEA MAP Assessment*
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment on Monday, August 29th and Wednesday, August 31st. The MAP assessment is a normed referenced, computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Like in previous years, all students will be taking the MAP test in reading and math during the school day.
REPEAT *Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION*
On August 23, 2022, Kildeer Elementary School will be conducting the annual Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION. Students will be learning age appropriate safety procedures.
In compliance with the Safety Drill Act, parents have the right to exempt their child from the Law Enforcement Drill EDUCATION with their school peers.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the Law Enforcement Safety Drill Education with the other peers, please contact Mrs. Cumpata at [email protected]. The administration will arrange for an alternative review of safety procedures with your child.
If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the drill.
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Kildeer’s student picture day is Wednesday, October 12. More information to come in an upcoming Principal’s Message.
REPEAT *Important August Dates*
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Wednesday, August 24th Curriculum Night at Country Meadows, Kildeer, & Prairie
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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Thursday, August 25th Curriculum Night at Ivy Hall
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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Tuesday, August 30th - Early Release at 2:05 pm at Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
REPEAT *Approved Snacks: What Parents Need to Know* The District has revised the APPROVED SNACK LIST.
The items on the list are free of the Top 8 allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. This list includes the foods that are approved for students' daily snacks. Daily snacks for your children must be from this list or they will be sent home.
IMPORTANT: All items for daily snacks, with the exception of fruits and vegetables, MUST be prepackaged to allow staff to easily check that snacks meet the approved requirements.
Director of Educational Services, Bob Hanrahan, also has provided responses to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) about foods approved for daily snacks/special events.
For your convenience, find links to the District 96 Approved Snack List and Approved Snack List FAQs on the homepage of the District 96 website and the homepage of each school.
Lunches packed from home may contain any food items, and do not need to be from the Approved Snack List. If your child is bringing in lunch, snacks must be packed separately from lunch. Please label lunch bags and snacks with your child’s name.
REPEAT *School Lunch Programs*
The federal program that allowed school districts across the country to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of income, expired on June 30, 2022. As a result, schools across the nation will be reverting back to free and reduced-price meals based on income eligibility guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
During the 2022-23 school year, families who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will have to pay for school meals. Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals at no cost or at a discounted rate. Applications for free and reduced meals are available on the District’s website. Within this link, you will find menus and how to complete pre-payment for meals. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
REPEAT *Lost and Found*
Our lost and found accumulates items very quickly. Items that remain when school goes into a break such as winter, spring, and summer breaks, these items are donated to local charities. To avoid the loss of costly coats, bike helmets, lunch boxes, water bottles, you name it, please label everything with your child’s name. Labeled items are returned to students. Thank you for your help!
REPEAT *Arrival and Dismissal Procedures*
Morning Parent Vehicle Drop Off
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Earliest drop off is 8:10am when adult supervision starts
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Follow the blue arrows on the arrival and dismissal map
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Pull up as far as you can
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Students exit vehicle on passenger side, if driver side exit is needed, call over a supervisor for assistance
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Adults stay in the vehicle, drop and go.
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If you would like to walk your student to the front door, you must park in the green oval (map above) and use the sidewalk.
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NO cell phone use in school zones - Illinois State Law
After School Parent Vehicle Pick-Up
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Follow the blue arrows on the arrival and dismissal map
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Pull up as far as you can
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Please tape your family name card to the passenger side front windshield at a height visible to supervisors. A family name card will be given to your student on the first day of school. If you need more, contact the office.
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Using your family name card will decrease wait time for everyone, as supervisors can quickly call students to vehicles.
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Students will enter the vehicle on the passenger side. Supervisors will assist if driver side entry is needed.
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Drivers stay in the car.
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If you would like to get out of your car to pick up your student, you must park in the green oval (map above) and use the sidewalk.
Bus Drop Off & After School Pick Up
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Students who ride the bus will be dropped off and board the bus in the back parking lot.
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Upon arrival, students will enter the building and walk to their classroom.
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After school, students will board the bus. Many supervisors are present to ensure students board the correct bus. Bus signs and student bus tags are color coded for easy verification.
REPEAT *Changes to Dismissal Plans*
Please contact the school office at least 1 hour prior to dismissal in the event that your dismissal plans change. Your child will be at the designated dismissal location unless the school is notified in accordance with the above. Please notify the office in writing in accordance with the district handbook. Please see Section 9.4 in the Parent/Student Handbook regarding permission for students to ride other buses, as in most cases, this is not allowed.