Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
Happy Friday! It has been a busy week at Kildeer Elementary! Mr. Higgins and I had the best week reading to the students. Students made the connection of why we turn on our lights each day and the meaning behind Choose JOY. I encourage you to ask your child what the light and Choose JOY means.
This week students completed MAP testing. Absent students completed make-up testing sessions this week and will continue to do so next week if they were unable to participate in this week’s make-up sessions. Thank you for ensuring your child was well-rested for the testing sessions.
Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the number of incidents involving Pokemon cards during lunch, recess and unstructured times. To be consistent across the building and with other elementary schools across the district, Pokemon cards cannot be brought to school. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Next week, we have Monday, September 5th off in honor of Labor Day. I hope you are able to enjoy the time off with your child at home or on a special adventure.
Please take a few moments to read some information pertaining to Kildeer Elementary as well as district-wide information.
EnJOY your weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
“Love Your Passengers”
One of the rules of The Energy Bus is to Love Your Passengers. While reading to the students, we shared who our passengers are at home and at school. Mr. Emde is a Passenger on the Kildeer Energy Bus and to show him some love we are asking for all students and staff to wear their favorite sports team attire (jerseys, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats) on Tuesday, September 6.
PTO News & Reminders
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Membership Toolkit is now open for volunteer opportunities and Special Lunch/Dessert Day. Sign up now on https://kildeercountrysidepto.membershiptoolkit.com/home. Special Lunch and Dessert Day sales end September 9 so don't delay!
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New Spirit Wear Alert! Check out our revamped spirit wear shop for all your Kildeer Cougar apparel needs: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/IL/Long%20Grove/Kildeer+Countryside+Elementary+School
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Save the date for our first PTO General Meeting on 9/16!
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Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter to stay up to date: https://www.instagram.com/kildeerpto/ & https://www.facebook.com/kildeer.pto & https://twitter.com/kildeerPTO
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Check out our latest blog: https://www.kcsd96.org/k/pto/blog/1628838/kildeer-pto-blog-aug-12-2022
NEW *Fire Drill*
On September 16, Kildeer Elementary will be conducting a Fire Drill. Students will be evacuating the building during the drill. If the weather does not cooperate, we will reschedule the drill and communicate the rescheduled drill date.
NEW *Bus Evacuation Drill*
On September 21, Kildeer Elementary will be conducting the annual Bus Evacuation Drills. This drill will take place in the morning.
NEW *Letters to Veterans*
With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, we are inviting D96 students to write thank you notes or letters to veterans. These letters will be included in individualized care packages that will be given to veterans who attend an upcoming recognition event in Lake County. If your student is interested, please have them return their letter or thank you note to the front office no later than October 13th to ensure we are able to mail them in enough time to be included in the Lake County project.
REPEAT * Thought Exchange Partnership*
The District 96 Thought Exchange Partnership (TEP)
https://www.kcsd96.org/parent-organizations/parent-review
offers parents opportunities to give feedback and receive information about District instruction, programs, and initiatives. Understanding parent perceptions is helpful for planning and communicating. Contact District 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, with questions. In particular, the District invites parents who have students enrolled at Willow Grove Early Learning Center to consider joining the Thought Exchange Partnership. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 from 6:30-8:00.p.m.
Link = https://www.kcsd96.org/parent-organizations/parent-review
REPEAT *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 Kildeer 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]
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Kildeer’s student picture day is Wednesday, October 12th. More information to follow in an upcoming Principal’s Message.