Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
This week students completed NWEA MAP Reading and Math testing. Students who were absent will have an opportunity to complete next week. Thank you for ensuring your child was well-rested for the testing session.
Next week, we have Monday, September 4th off in honor of Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the time off with your child!
Have a WONDERful weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
Important September Dates:
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Monday, September 4 - No School - District Holiday
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Wednesday, September 13 - Picture Day
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Thursday, September 14 - Cougar Challenge Fun Run
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Week of September 18 - Fall Book Fair
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Tuesday, September 19 - Early Release Day
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Thursday, September 21 - PTO Ice Cream Social
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Monday, September 25 - No School - District Holiday
NEW *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
This developmentally appropriate and interactive program focuses on teaching 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 Wednesday, September 27, 2023. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected].
NEW *Daily Snack*
Students have a daily snack time in their classroom. Please send your child with a snack from the safe snack list each day.
Approved Safe Snack List - Click Here
NEW *Morning Parent Vehicle Drop Off*
As a reminder, if you are dropping off your child in the morning, drop-off begins at 8:10am when an adult supervisor is outside. Please do not drop your child off earlier than 8:10am.
REPEAT *Student Picture Day*
Kildeer’s student picture day is Wednesday, September 13th.
REPEAT *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 *3RD, 4TH , and 5TH GRADE POETRY SQUAD*
Do you like to read and write poetry? Do you have a creative flair for words? Do you have dreams of becoming a published poet someday? If so, POETRY SQUAD is the club for you! 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.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Poetry Squad - Click Here
NEW *4th and 5th Grade Chorus*
If you are a 4th or 5th grader and interested in joining Chorus at Kildeer, please click on the link below for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tatar at [email protected].
4th and 5th Grade Chorus Information and Sign Up - Click Here
REPEAT *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
REPEAT *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
REPEAT *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!
REPEAT *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]
REPEAT *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.