Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the end of January. While it is evident that student learning, engagement, and safety continue to be our main priorities, we are still making sure to have fun along the way. Students enjoyed playing different games during their grade level PAWSitive PAW Party on Wednesday. Student Council, PTO and Kildeer staff members are planning out next PAWSitive celebration, multicultural assembly and spirit day. We are excited to continue fostering positive energy at Kildeer Elementary School. Please remember that Tuesday is an Early Release for students.
EnJOY your weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
*Upcoming Dates*
Tuesday, January 24 - Early Release Day
NEW *Valentine's Day*
I like to try to catch parents before they buy valentines, should you choose to do so. If you choose to include an item with your child's valentines, please note for the safety of our students only non-food items are permissible. This practice is consistent for all classrooms in District 96 elementary schools including Willow Grove. Your child's teacher will send home any classroom specific information related to Valentine's Day. Willow Grove, Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer and Prairie will all be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 13 since February 14 is an Early Release Day.
REPEAT *Recess*
For students to play in the snow, they must have snow pants, boots, gloves and jacket. This applies to both the field and the playground area. This ensures that their clothes, hands and feet are dry for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon. Students who do not have snow pants and boots can still play on the blacktop area.
REPEAT *Assessments for Middle School Language Arts, Math*
Each spring, students in 5th grade take several assessments that determine the placement in middle school Language Arts and Math classes. For more details concerning the placement process ~ including the number and type of assessments as well as dates ~ please CLICK HERE (https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/6th-grade-placement-info1) to access the information on our website.
REPEAT *Pre-Registration Open for Incoming 2023-24 Kindergartners*
Pre-Registration for incoming 2023-24 kindergartners is now open.
The 2023-24 Kindergarten Pre-Registration is open to students who live within District 96 boundaries and will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2023.
To begin the Kindergarten Pre-Registration process, parents must email all required documents to the administrative assistant at Willow Grove Early Learning Center at [email protected].
Parents need to supply the following:
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Student’s Proof of Age (such as a Birth Certificate or Passport or Visa)
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Parent/Guardian Photo ID (Passport or Driver’s License)
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Proof of District Residency (a current mortgage statement or current lease or property tax bill)
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Current Utility Bill
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Click the link to download & complete: RESIDENCY FORM
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Click the link to download & complete: HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY
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Click the link to download & complete: ENROLLMENT FORM
After the submitted documents are approved, families will receive a Pre-Registration link to complete by January 31, 2023. Students pre-registered by January 31 will receive a free Willow Grove T-shirt. (T-shirts are not available after this pre-registration period.)
Families needing to pre-register their child in person may contact Kimberly O’Neill, administrative assistant at Willow Grove Early Learning Center, at [email protected] or at (847) 541-3660.
Learn more about Kindergarten in District 96: https://www.kcsd96.org/wg/kindergarten-in-kcsd96
Got questions? Email Kimberly O’Neill, administrative assistant at Willow Grove, at [email protected].
REPEAT *ACCESS Testing*
The State of Illinois requires identified English Learner (EL) students to annually participate in the ACCESS testing to determine current English language proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Our ACCESS testing window will occur from 1/17-2/22. Each school’s testing schedule is unique and will only impact students who take the ACCESS test. Students taking ACCESS do not need to prepare anything ahead of time.
REPEAT *Girls on the Run*
Calling all girls in Grades 3-5! The Girls on the Run Program will be starting soon! Program registration will open January 5. Please register directly with Girls on the Run using this link. We are so excited to be able to accept 20 girls this season! Practices will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30pm beginning mid-March. It is very important that your daughter can attend all practices in order to participate in this wonderful opportunity!
Sincerely, your Girls on the Run coaches this year: Mrs. Fuss, Ms. Sadowski, and Mrs. Shvartsman