Mrs. Cumpata's Weekly Message - 11.11.22

Good Afternoon Kildeer Cougars,

Happy Veterans Day!  Thank you to all the families who shared a photograph of a veteran or current military member. These pictures are the spotlight of the Veterans Day presentation.  Students can view the presentation while walking through the hallways.  The presentation is displayed on all hallway NeatBars until Tuesday, November 22.

We are looking forward to our 1st Trimester PAWSitive Cougar Assembly on Monday.  Students have earned yellow Cougar Paws all trimester and participated in various celebrations.  Monday is the BIG raffle drawing. Each grade level has its own raffle basket and ten gift cards that students can win.  Thank you to our wonderful and generous PTO for purchasing five fantastic raffle baskets and 50 gift cards for students to win.  Trimester 2 Cougar Paws will be blue.  The staff will continue handing Cougar Paws out to students displaying positive behavior and choosing JOY. Throughout the trimester, students will have opportunities to participate in different PAWSitive celebrations and another end-of-trimester assembly.  

Next week all Cougars are welcome to participate in a spirit week. 

Our spirit week theme is: Love Your Passengers.

Monday - Love your School 

  • Wear Kildeer Cougar spirit wear or blue and gold

Tuesday - Love being Comfy

  • Wear comfy clothes 

Wednesday - Love being Silly

  • Inside Out Day-Wear your clothes inside out

Thursday - Love your Culture

  • Wear colors or items that represent you or your family

Friday - Love your Grade

  • Wear your grade level color

    • 1st grade - green

    • 2nd grade - yellow

    • 3rd grade - red

    • 4th grade - orange

    • 5th grade - blue

NEW *I Am Me…We Are Kildeer!*

I Am Me… We Are Kildeer!

Our 5th Annual community event, I Am Me… We Are Kildeer, is scheduled for Thursday, February 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This night is a unique celebration of all the cultures and families that make up Kildeer. You can expect to taste foods from around the world, witness scintillating student performances, and learn about Kildeer family cultures and traditions. 

Please join us in celebrating what makes us different and what brings us all together. It's not an accurate representation of our Kildeer community without you! 

We are looking for presenters, performers, and attendees! Regardless of whether you want to share a delicious dish, sing a song on stage, or just visit with your family, please FILL OUT THIS FORM to express your interest. 

We look forward to sharing this amazing night with you!

NEW *PTO Blog*

Our PTO maintains a weekly blog with useful information for opportunities to get involved in the Kildeer community. Their latest blog post can be found here, 

https://www.kcsd96.org/k/pto/blog

REPEAT *Upcoming Dates*

  • 11/18 - Trimester 1 Report Cards Issued at 3pm

  • 11/23 - No School

  • 11/24 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving

  • 11/25 - No School

  • 11/29 - Early Release Schedule

REPEAT *UNWANTED HALLOWEEN CANDY* 

Student Council is collecting unwanted Halloween Candy from November 4 - November 18.

There will be a collection box by the front door, bus arrival door, and a collection box in the front office.  All donations will go to local food pantries and shelters.  Thank you for your support.

REPEAT *FAMILY READING NIGHT*

Mark your calendars!

Our annual Family Reading Night takes place on Thursday, November 17, from 6:30-7:30pm. Our goal is to provide families with a fun night out where you can experience two different rounds of literacy-related activities (i.e. flashlight reading, reading for two voices, arts and crafts activity) in partnership with Student Council. While walk-ins are welcome, please consider using THIS Google Form to RSVP if you would like to attend, as it will help us plan the evening activities. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

EnJOY your weekend!

Mrs. Karen Cumpata