Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
We are looking forward to next week and the different school-wide activities that are planned. Monday afternoon students will meet their Buddy Class and participate in an activity together that demonstrates Rule #1 from The Energy Bus - Create a positive vision. This positive vision will prepare them for the Cougar Fun Run on Wednesday morning. Since Monday is our first Buddy Class Visit, we encourage students to wear Kildeer spirit wear or Kildeer school colors to school.
We have two opportunities for students to get involved! Officer Essig has asked students for help in decorating his office. Students are encouraged to submit friendly and welcoming signs. Decorative signs can be turned into the main office until September 30th. More information can be found in the virtual backpack.
I also want to thank Mrs. Hitcho and all the parents who drive their children to school each day. Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up has been running very smoothly and we appreciate everyone following the guidelines that keep us all safe.
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
5th Grade Student Council Information from Mrs. Norman:
We are so excited to have Student Council at Kildeer Elementary. Student Council is composed of fifth grade students and they are selected through classroom elections that will take place during Art class. Please click the link below for more information about the application, poster and teacher referral.
Student Council Information - Click Here
4th/5th Grade Chorus with Mr. Tatar
Calling all singers: After 3 years off, we’re excited to get Chorus up and running again! Chorus is open to anyone in 4th or 5th grade, and will meet Thursday mornings before school (7:50 - 8:20) in the music room. The first meeting for Chorus will be September 22nd and performances are currently being arranged. Performers must make arrangements for transportation to school, as there is no early bus.
Interested in joining? Click the link and get signed up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PU-eOP90cibVl9pYHM9wZYlZ6Et3w-_IU_dX3lrEuPc/edit
Questions? [email protected]
Readers Theater Club
Calling all 3rd-5th grade actors or actresses!! Is your child interested in being creative, practicing expression, and performing in readers ' theaters?! Then please consider filling out THIS form no later than September 23rd. Miss Rickel ([email protected]) & Miss Koldon ([email protected]) would love the opportunity to act with your children! Please email either club facilitator if you have any questions.
Coding Club
Calling all coders! Is your child interested in learning how to code and have the opportunity to practice coding?! Then please consider filling out THIS form no later than September 23rd. Miss Rickel ([email protected]) & Miss Koldon ([email protected]) would love the opportunity to code with your children! Please email either club facilitator if you have any questions.
PTO News & Reminders
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TODAY is the LAST DAY to order Special Lunch & Dessert Day! Don't miss out: https://kildeercountrysidepto.membershiptoolkit.com/home.
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Pre-orders for Pizza & Ice Cream Social (Sept 22) are now open on Membership Toolkit! Order ahead and skip the line!
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Sign up for Fall Book Fair (Sept 19-22) volunteers is coming soon to MTK!
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Join our PTO General Meeting on 9/16 at 9:30 am on Zoom! Login here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82897654956?pwd=SUlTTW02cnordFltMlI0RDZ3U3hFdz09
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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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Check out our latest blog: https://www.kcsd96.org/k/pto/blog/1628967/kildeer-pto-blog-september-2-2022
NEW *Assessment Scores*
Last February, students identified as English learners (ELs) completed the ACCESS assessment. The results of this assessment will be sent home via email on Friday 9/9.
Fall MAP testing has been completed. Scores for students will be sent home via email on Wednesday 9/14.
Repeat *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.
Repeat *Bus Evacuation Drill*
On September 21, Kildeer Elementary will be conducting the annual Bus Evacuation Drills. This drill will take place in the morning.
REPEAT *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.