Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
The first full week of school was fantastic, and we didn’t let the heat get us down! It has been great to walk into classrooms and see all the positive connections that have already been made between students and staff. This week, Mr. Higgins and I visited each classroom for a reading of “We’re All Wonders”, by R.J. Palacio. This book has been chosen as our theme as it references kindness and seeing everyone’s differences as a WONDER. The students have welcomed us into their classrooms, been great listeners, and have engaged in discussions about what it means to be unique.
Thank you to all the families who attended Curriculum Night this week. I hope you enjoyed hearing about the incredible teaching and learning that will happen this year! If you were unable to attend, please reach out to your child’s teacher to obtain a digital version of their presentation.
Next week we will have another full week of school and instruction before the long holiday weekend. Students will be taking MAP on Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday August 31. A healthy breakfast, a good night’s sleep, and some positive words of encouragement will help make these two testing days successful. We look forward to another great week of learning.
Have a WONDERful weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
Important August Dates:
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Tuesday, August 29th - Early Release Day
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School starts at 8:25am and ends at 2:05 pm
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Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times
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Thursday, August 31st Curriculum Night at Country Meadows
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6:30 to 7:15 p.m. (Grades 1 and 2)
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7:15 to 8 p.m. (Grades 3-5)
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NEW * Early Release Reminder*
Tuesday, August 29th is an Early Release Day. Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, & Prairie will be dismissed at 2:05pm. Please make sure your child is picked up on time. Please see the Twin Groves, Woodlawn, and Willow Grove Principal’s Message for attendance times.
NEW *NWEA MAP Assessment*
All students in grades K-8 will be participating in NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment on Wednesday, August 30th and Thursday, August 31st. The MAP assessment is a normed referenced, computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth. Like in previous years, all students will be taking the MAP test in reading and math during the school day.
NEW *Meet the Kildeer PIT Team*
Get to Know the PIT team 23-24
NEW *Kildeer Before and After School Club Information*
The staff at Kildeer would like to share many WONDERful opportunities for the students to get involved in this year. Please take a few minutes to read all the clubs available this year.
NEW *After School 5th Grade Poetry Squad*
Does your child like to read and write poetry? Have a creative flair for words? If so, POETRY SQUAD is the place to be! We will be reading and viewing some cool poems, imitating famous authors, and creating our own portfolio of original poems. We will also practice performing our poems to the group.
POETRY SQUAD will be offered to all students in 5th grade. Students will meet Thursdays with Mrs. Lagioia after school until 4pm. The club will begin September 7th and will end on January 25th. Location will be announced at a later date. Please click the link below to sign up!
NEW *Readers Theater Club*
Calling all 3rd-5th grade actors or actresses!! Is your child interested in being creative, practicing expression, and performing readers' theaters?! Then please consider filling out THIS form by no later than Friday, September 15th. 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. Please click the link below to sign up!
LINK to sign up for Readers Theater Club
NEW *Coding Club*
Calling all coders! Is your child interested in learning how to code and get the opportunity to practice coding?! Then please consider filling out THIS form by no later than Friday, September 15th. 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. Please click the link below to sign up!
LINK to sign up for Coding Club
NEW *Monarch Book Club - 1st and 2nd Grade*
If you are a first or second grader, please join Mrs. Strauss and Mrs. Olson for a Monarch Book Club! The club will meet every Monday beginning on September 11th and ending on March 11th from 3:05-4:00 p.m. in Mrs. Olson's Room (Room 203). We will read and discuss books from the Monarch list and enjoy activities related to these books. If your child is interested, please complete the form below.
Click here to fill out the form!
NEW *Bluestem Book Club - 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade*
If you are a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader, please join Mrs. Strauss and Mrs. Olson for a Bluestem Book Club! The club will meet every Thursday beginning on September 7th and ending on February 22nd from 3:05-4:00 p.m. in Mrs. Olson's Room (Room 203). We will read and discuss books from the Bluestem list and enjoy activities related to these books. If your child is interested, please complete the form below.
Click here to fill out the form!
IMPORTANT NOTES for Monarch and Bluestem Book Club:
There is NO FEE for this club.
Pick up from the club will be in the FRONT of the school building
This club will be limited to 30 students.
QUESTIONS? Email Mrs. Strauss or Mrs Olson @ [email protected] OR [email protected]
NEW *Project Peace Club* (start in January)
4th and 5th grade Kildeer students who are interested in learning and applying mindfulness techniques can sign up for this club. With Ms. Avedon and Mrs. Lagioia, we will gather and create a mindfulness toolbox that can be used individually or as a group. The toolbox will also offer the opportunity for students to disseminate their learnings to the broader Kildeer community. Techniques may include journaling, meditation, breathing exercises, role-playing, guided muscle relaxation, sensory exploration, and exploring art and poetry. We will meet Wednesdays after school until 4pm. The club will begin Wednesday January 10 and will end on May 1st. Location will be announced at a later date. If your child is interested, please complete the form below.
REPEAT *Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION*
On August 28, Kildeer will be conducting the annual Law Enforcement Safety Drill EDUCATION. Students will be learning age-appropriate safety procedures.
In compliance with the Safety Drill Act, parents have the right to exempt their child from the Law Enforcement Drill EDUCATION with their school peers.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the Law Enforcement Safety Drill Education with the other peers, please contact Karen Cumpata at [email protected]. The administration will arrange for an alternative review of safety procedures with your child.
If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in the drill.
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Kildeer’s student picture day is Wednesday, September 13th.