A Big Thank You...
Thank you to all the parent volunteers who came out during The Cougar Challenge this past Wednesday. The kids, teachers, and even the volunteers had a great time as we cheered on the students. There sure was a lot of positive energy flowing around the Kildeer perimeter Wednesday morning!
LAST CALL for 5th-Grade Movie Night... It's TONIGHT. Walk-Ins Accepted!!
Kildeer PTO is bringing one last Movie Night to our 5th-grade class on Fri., Sept. 28, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Don't miss out on the laughs as the kids enjoy a special viewing of A Night at the Museum (PG)! We'll begin promptly at 6:30 p.m., so you can drop off your 5th grader at 6:15 p.m. INSIDE THE SCHOOL. Please remember: No blankets, stuffed animals, or pillows will be permitted at Movie Night. You may bring your own seat cushion as long as it's not plush or cloth, or you can purchase a Kildeer seat cushion on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. This is a 5th-grade Kildeer student event only, so no siblings are allowed. Pick up is promptly at 8:30 p.m. INSIDE THE SCHOOL. You must be present to sign your child in and out.
Fall Book Fair Committee Chairs Needed!!!
Are you looking for an opportunity to get in the school and work with all the kids? Consider chairing the Fall Book Fair! We already have two experienced and amazing women chairing this committee, but we are looking for some new faces who will be walked through the entire process. This is a great way to get involved in school and spend time with the students! Please take advantage of this opportunity–it won't be hard, since there already are two veterans on the committee. Sign up today on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
Fall Book Fair Opens Monday and Goes Until Thursday!
Our annual Scholastic Fall Book Fair begins next week in the Kildeer Small Gym! Here is what you need to know about the Book Fair:
• Preview Days: Children and teachers can preview the books on Mon., Oct. 1, and Tues., Oct. 2 during their assigned class time. Wish Lists will be distributed during preview and sent home for review.
• Purchase Days: Purchase Days are Wed., Oct. 3, and Thurs., Oct. 4. Each classroom has an assigned purchase time.
• Volunteer: We need your help! Click on the link below to see the times your child's class will be previewing and purchasing books and sign up to come in during that time to help! CLASS PREVIEW/PURCHASE TIME VOLUNTEER SLOTS
Pizza & Ice Cream Social – Oct. 3, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
It's almost time for one of our favorite events of the year–the Pizza & Ice Cream Social on Wed., Oct. 3, from 5:30–8 p.m.! This is a fun night and a great way to connect as a school community. The Book Fair will also be open in the Small Gym. This year we will be serving authentic Italian Gelato!
Also New This Year:
**We are offering a Gluten-Free Pizza option, but this option will only be available to those who preorder.
**We are offering a Dairy-free Dessert option to make this night more inclusive for all our families.
Box Tops Collection!
It's that time again! Help the PTO earn funds to purchase supplies for our school by sending in your Box Tops! Box Tops can be found on many household products, including General Mills, ZipLoc, Annie's, and many more! Find a full list of participating products HERE. Classrooms will have collection envelopes available beginning Mon., Oct. 1. The deadline for our Fall Box Tops Collection is Fri., Oct. 19, but please continue to send in your Box Tops throughout the year! Any Box Tops submitted after the deadline can be saved for our spring collection. Find more details for submitting Box Tops HERE. Questions? Contact Eugenia Hahn, Nikki Ziomek, or Amy Feygin.
Special Lunch is Fri., Oct. 12...
We're bringing in Papa John's for our next Special Lunch on Fri., Oct. 12. Place your order on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT no later than TODAY–Fri., Sept. 28.
Dessert Days Have Started...
Dessert Day is off to a great start! Every Thursday during lunch in the cafeteria, we offer an assortment of frozen treats to Dessert Day cardholders. Your one-time purchase will enable your child to enjoy the dessert of his/her choice every Thursday for the entire year! All orders must be placed by the end of the day on Monday to guarantee a Dessert Day card on Thursday. Sign up now on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
Calling All Volunteers!!
Get involved throughout the school year through one of our events, fundraisers, or other volunteer opportunities. There are a few openings to chair an event, so sign up today by logging in to MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
Membership Toolkit Instructions – Sign Up Today!!
The PTO uses an online database system called Membership Toolkit to organize our school activities. This system will better assist us in conducting business, organizing our volunteers, and streamlining our communications to you. Plus, parents can pay for events by credit card and easily view what they have purchased!
A friendly reminder regarding Membership Toolkit: Please be sure you Complete the Checkout Process by clicking PLACE ORDER. A receipt will pop up on Membership Toolkit immediately after you place your order and then you will be emailed a copy of the receipt shortly after you place your order. If you do not receive a receipt, your order was not placed!
Let's get started!
- Click HERE to access our Kildeer PTO Membership Toolkit. If you already created an account last spring to order school supplies for the 2018–19 school year, your account still is valid. Just log in! If you are new to the Kildeer PTO Membership Toolkit, create an account using your personal email address.
- Update your Family Information from the link on the homepage. Validate your family contact information and update the current grade level for each of your students at Kildeer this 2018–19 school year. If your former Kildeer student has moved on to Woodlawn Middle School, click the box to indicate that he or she is no longer a Kildeer student.
- Sign up! The following forms are currently available:
• PTO Chairperson Sign-Up – We still are in need of chairpersons for 5th-Grade Variety Show and 5th-Grade Girls' night Out, 3rd- and 3th-Grade Movie Night, and more! Sign up today!
• PTO Committee Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved in the Kildeer community by volunteering for one or more of our awesome committees! There are a ton of ways to support Kildeer. Sign up today!
• PTO Dues – If you did not pay PTO dues on the online registration form for the 2018–19 school year, you can pay via Membership Toolkit.
• Special Lunch – View the menu options for our Special Lunch program and select your entrees for each child. Please note that if you have more than one Kildeer student, you will need to sign up for Special Lunch for each child.
• Dessert Day Cards – Sign up for a Dessert Day card to get a treat every Thursday.
• Pizza & Ice Cream Social – Join us for the 2018 Pizza & Ice Cream Social on Wed., Oct. 3, from 5:30–8 p.m. at Kildeer. Preorder your pizza, gelato, and beverage and skip the lines! - Check out! Once you have made your selections, click the "Proceed to Checkout" button at the bottom of the screen. Make payment through PayPal or a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). Sorry–no cash or checks can be accepted for pre-pay events or items.
- Continue to watch the Kildeer PTO Blog for updates – we will add opportunities throughout the year!
Need More Information?
Online in our school VIRTUAL BACKPACK you will find the link for MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT as well as information and links for other activities that are not included in Membership Toolkit, such as information on Box Top collection and our Label Daddy fundraiser.
Remember to follow us on Facebook and get the latest information throughout the week!
Please feel free to contact PTO Co-presidents Marlene Aaron or Kim Connolly if you have any questions.