Good afternoon Kildeer families,
It has been a great week aboard our Kildeer ship. Now that we are in the middle of September, our routines are established and we are diving deep into learning. Students did an outstanding job during the bus evacuation drill. Way to go, Mateys!
In just a few short weeks you will have the opportunity to meet with you at Family Educator Conferences. The conference dates are Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th. Please keep an eye out for more information about conference times and signups.
Until our next adventure.
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
Thursday, October 3 - NO SCHOOL - District Holiday
Thursday, October 10 - NO SCHOOL - School Improvement & Fall Family/Educator Conferences
Friday, October 11 - NO SCHOOL Family/Educator Conferences
Monday, October 14 - NO SCHOOL - District Holiday
Tuesday, October 22 - EARLY RELEASE DAY
NEW *Virtual Backpack*
I want to highlight an invaluable resource available to you: the Virtual Backpack. The Virtual Backpack provides easy access to information and resources from our school, PTO, District, and community.
To help you stay connected, I’ll include a link to the Virtual Backpack in future messages and you can always access it from our website. I encourage you to explore this helpful tool!
Take a look, HERE!
NEW *TECH CHESS CLUB - 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADE*
We are excited to announce that Tech Chess Club for the 2024-2025 school year will be starting soon. The dates for the club are October 17 - March 13 (NO Chess on Halloween, October 31).
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. and will be facilitated by Mr. Pazol, Miss Rejman, Miss Markiewicz, & Mrs. Fuss.
Please be aware that students may register for other clubs in the school even if they conflict with this club. They must however pick ONE club to attend, they cannot go back and forth as they choose.
If your child is interested in Tech Chess Club, please complete the form below.
REPEAT *Leaving a Positive Digital Footprint*
As we navigate an evolving digital age, it is important for our children to learn how to use technology safely and responsibly. To best support our students in developing these lifelong skills, KCSD96 will be introducing the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Lessons to our K-8 students throughout the year. These age-appropriate lessons will cover essential topics like online safety, protecting personal information, and recognizing positive and negative online behaviors. It’s important that we set our students up for lifelong success.
Common Sense is a widely-used resource used by school districts across the country, including in our region. We encourage you to review the material with your child and have open discussions about what they learn in class. You can access the resources and learn more by visiting the Common Sense Digital Citizenship website.
By working together, we can help our children become thoughtful, safe, and respectful digital citizens. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cumpata at [email protected].
REPEAT *FAMILY TECH TALK*
Technology plays an important and evolving role in your child's education. It's critical that you and your family have open discussions about your use of technology. KCSD96 is hosting its annual "Family Tech Talk” in the Educational Development Center (downstairs of Ivy Hall Elementary at 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove). This discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 at 7pm. Presenters are Director of Information Technology Services Bob Hanrahan and School Resource Officer Edyta Zuk. Mr. Hanrahan will talk about the district and its technology initiatives. Officer Zuk will discuss online safety awareness and tips.
If you have questions, contact the Community Parent Liaison, Lubna K. Andrabi, at [email protected]
REPEAT *Parent Engagement Opportunities - GCI and TEP*
KCSD96 is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with our community, offering a range of opportunities for parent engagement. Through these programs, we empower parents to actively contribute to and enrich the educational environment for all of our students. This information, including meeting dates for the 24-25 school year, will be sent to all families in Friday's E-News. We encourage our teachers to relay this information to families who may be interested.
Guiding Coalition of Interculturalism
GCI is a learning community that reflects and connects the KCSD96 values of diversity and inclusion; aligns parents, educators, and students in cultural and educational experiences; and engages with a wide audience. This year our Bilingual Parent Advisory Council will merge with GCI to create a more cohesive group focused on cultural diversity, inclusion, and language support. We will align their missions to create a unified group that addresses both interculturalism and bilingual education and create one communication platform for parents, educators, and community members. GCI meeting dates for the 24-25 school year are:
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October 1st, 2024
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November 12th, 2024
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January 21st, 2025
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February 25th, 2025
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April 22nd, 2025
Meetings are at 6:30pm in the Educational Development Center at Ivy Hall Elementary (1072 Ivy Hall Lane). Please fill this Google Form to indicate your interest. For questions, please contact, Community Parent Liaison: [email protected].
Thought Exchange Partnership
TEP offers parents the opportunity to share their thoughts and receive information about instruction, programs, and district initiatives. TEP is a committee that seeks parent feedback in developing student discipline policies and procedures related to the Student Handbook and provides information and feedback to the Board. District 96 values two-way communication, and a deep understanding of parent perception supports district planning and communication. TEP meeting dates for the 24-25 school year are:
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October 8th, 2024
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December 10th, 2024
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January 28th, 2025
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March 11th, 2025
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May 6th, 2025
Meetings are at 6:30pm in the Educational Development Center at Ivy Hall Elementary (1072 Ivy Hall Lane). Please fill this Google Form to indicate your interest. For questions, please contact, Community Parent Liaison: [email protected].