Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
It has been another productive week at Kildeer. Students have been working hard in class honing their reading and math skills along with delving into Science and Social Studies content. Specials classes are doing cool activities too.
Thank you to all the families who participated in or attended I Am Me…We Are Kildeer last night. It was an exciting night of food, art, singing and much more. I want to thank the many Kildeer staff members who helped plan this event and our 5th grade Student Council members.
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 13. If you choose to send valentines to school and include an item with your child's valentines, please note for the safety of our students only non-food items are permissible.
Next Friday, February 17th, we have a half-school day. At Kildeer, we are excited about the Cultural Arts assembly we have planned for the half-day. Students will be attending with their Buddy Classroom. Thank you to our PTO for planning and organizing this fun assembly.
4th and 5th Grade students completed the 5Essentials Survey this week. When students complete these surveys, we gain valuable information about their perceptions of academic work, their school environment, school leaders, collaborative teachers, and involved families. Once received, we will analyze the student data for actionable steps around our school.
Hopefully, the forecast is correct and there is sunshine coming our way. Get your sunglasses out just to be ready.
EnJOY the weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
New *Tuesday, February 14 is an Early Release Day*
Tuesday, February 14 is an Early Release Day. Students are dismissed at 2:05pm.
NEW * Friday, February 17 is a ½ day of school*
Friday, February 17 is a ½ day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:45am.
NEW *February Book Talks from the Vernon Hills Public Library*
Please enjoy the February Book Talks that were shared with us from the Vernon Hills Public Library.
1st grade: 1st grade favorites - click here
2nd grade: 2nd grade favorites - click here
3rd grade: 3rd grade favorites - click here
4th and 5th grade: 4th and 5th grade favorites - click here
REPEAT *Valentine's Day*
If you choose to send valentines to school and 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 *Human Growth and Development*
To review Superintendent Sheridan’s letter with details concerning the 4th and 5th grade human growth and development unit please visit our website. This letter contains information on when materials will be available for review and how to access them as well as a timeframe for when instruction will begin.
Repeat *5Essentials Survey for Parents/Guardians*
Beginning January 24 through April 2nd, District 96 invites you to share your thoughts on the inner workings of your child’s school. On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago.
As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. Your participation will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide our improvement. Parent identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Please visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ to begin the parent survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or [email protected].
REPEAT *D96 Dual Language Program*
Do you have an entering kindergartner or know of a D96 resident who does? Are you interested in your child having a bilingual school experience?
The District 96 Spanish/English Dual Language Program was designed several years ago to implement instruction across the curriculum that provides an opportunity for students to develop a deep academic proficiency in two languages. In the Dual Language Program, 50 percent of the academic curriculum is delivered in Spanish, and 50 percent of the academic curriculum is delivered in English.
Families interested in enrolling their incoming kindergartner in the Spanish/English Dual Language Program can indicate so on the registration form while completing the kindergarten registration process that begins March 1, 2023. This process should be completed by April 15, 2023, to be entered into the Dual Language Lottery. Please note that indicating interest in the Dual Language Program does not guarantee acceptance into the Dual Language program.
Please visit our District 96 Website to learn more about the optional Spanish/English Dual Language Program (https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/dual-language) and our Dual Language Lottery (https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/dual-language-lottery).
**District 96 will be hosting a Virtual Parent Night at 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on MARCH 8 for parents of incoming Kindergarten students who are interested in learning more about the Dual Language Program.**
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 visit the 6th Grade Placement page 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].