Good Afternoon Kildeer Families,
I am so proud of our Kildeer Cougars. The students are following the Cougar 5 and enjoying earning Cougar Paws for meeting school-wide expectations. It is also a WONDERful feeling when you walk into a classroom and see students welcoming a new classmate, participating in their daily Class Meeting, following directions during a safety drill, or building new friendships on the playground. I am impressed with the kindness demonstrated by our young and experienced learners.
We are looking forward to next week and the different activities that are planned. Wednesday is Picture Day! Students will take their pictures during PE. Information about ordering pictures was sent home with students but can also be found as an attachment in my Cosmic Communication. On Thursday, all students will participate in our annual Cougar Challenge Fun Run. Students are encouraged to wear Kildeer spiritwear or blue and gold. Finally, our first Special Lunch is on Friday. Thank you to our PTO for organizing our monthly special lunches and desserts.
Have a WONDERful weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
Important September Dates:
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Wednesday, September 13 - Kildeer 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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Monday, September 25 - No School - District Holiday
NEW *Fall MAP Reports*
Fall MAP Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, September 12.
NEW *Fire Drill*
On Friday, September 15, Kildeer Elementary School will be conducting a Fire Drill. Students will be evacuating the building during the drill. If the weather does not cooperate, we will reschedule the drill and communicate the rescheduled drill date.
NEW *Student iPads*
Students use their iPads each day at school. Please ensure that your child is charging their iPad each night so they are prepared for the learning activities they will be engaging in the following day. Thank you for your help and support at home.
NEW *Technology Chess Club*
Technology Chess Club is NOT a chess class! Beginners will learn the basics of the game and more seasoned players will hone their skills through practice on boards and with Computer Software / iPads / Safe Internet Chess Sites. Tech Chess Club is offered to 2nd – 5th graders and will meet in the LEARNING CENTER on THURSDAYS from the end of the school day until 4:00 p.m. The club is facilitated by Mr. Pazol, Miss Rejman, & Mrs. Myers.
Technology Chess Club Sign-Up Form - Click Here
Tech Chess Club will be held on THURSDAYS from:
OCTOBER 12 - MAY 9
(NO CHESS CLUB on December 21 (Winter Break Begins), March 21 (Conferences), or April 18 (1/2 Day))
IMPORTANT NOTES:
There is NO FEE for this club.
QUESTIONS? Call Mr. Pazol @ 847.634.3243 ext.6207 OR e-mail him: [email protected]
REPEAT *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].
REPEAT *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
REPEAT *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.