Kildeer PTO Blog, Oct. 26, 2018

Holiday Spirit Wear Sale

It's not too late to order Spirit Wear! Give the gift of Cougar Pride this holiday season–the Spirit Wear Holiday Sale is open Nov. 2 – 16. Spirit Wear orders will be available and delivered the week of Dec. 17. Order Spirit Wear HERE. (link active beginning Nov. 2)

Want to keep your order a secret? Contact Elizabeth McInerney to request to keep your order a surprise!

Attention 5th-Grade Parents

Wide-eyed baby

The Yearbook Committee is creating a special tribute to our 5th graders, but we need your help! Please submit a headshot of your child when he or she was 6–12 months old. The baby pictures will be displayed in the yearbook, matched with your child's future dreams/favorite memories.

Digitial photos are preferred. Please email them to Anna Harris.

If you cannot email a digital photo, hard copies will be accepted, but ONLY copies. Please  do not send us original photos. Please send the photo (in an envelope labeled "To Anna Harris c/o Ryan Harris–Ms. Wlodek's class)" via your child's backpack. To have your hard copy photo returned to you safely, be sure to provide your child's name and teacher's name with the photo.

Please submit your 5th grader's photo no later than Thurs., Dec. 21. MORE INFO

3rd– & 4th-Grade Movie Night Is Nov. 9 ... SAVE THE DATE!

Please join the Kildeer PTO Fri., Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Kildeer School for a fun Movie Night featuring Ferdinand (PG). The movie will begin promptly at 6:40 p.m.

Drop-off is 6:15 p.m. inside the school.

NO BLANKETS, STUFFED ANIMALS, OR PILLOWS WILL BE PERMITTED.
YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN SEAT CUSHION IF IT IS NOT PLUSH OR CLOTH.

Pick-up is promptly at 8:20 p.m. inside the school.

You must be present to sign your child in and out.

This is a drop-off event and no walk-ins will be permitted. This event is ONLY for Kildeer 3rd- and 4th-grade students.

Place your order today on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

Kildeer Coat Drive Begins Next Thursday!!!

As we enter fall and chilly weather, it's important to remember those not as fortunate as many of us. It's that time of year when we start to clean out our closets, so please consider donating your outgrown coats to the Coat Drive. Collection boxes will be located in the main hallway at Kildeer starting Thurs., Nov. 1. More details on Kildeer's Coat Drive will be available next week. 

Next Special Lunch: Fri., Nov. 16

We're bringing in Original Bagel & Bialy for our next Special Lunch on Fri., Nov. 16. Your child will have a choice of French Toast or Pancakes. Who doesn't love breakfast for lunch?! The deadline to sign up for this Special Lunch is Fri., Nov. 2. Don't delay–sign up now on the PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

Exciting Dessert Day News!

Delicious and Smart School approved new treats have been added to the Dessert Day program! There now will be 3 non-dairy options, as well as new ice-cream cup flavors, for your child to choose from. Previously popular items still will be available in addition to these exciting new choices. Find nutritional information and a complete ingredient list HERE.

Dessert Day is offered every Thursday. Your one-time purchase of a Dessert Day Card will enable your child to enjoy the dessert of his/her choice weekly for the entire year! All orders must be placed by the end of the day Monday to guarantee a Dessert Day Card on Thursday. Sign up now on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

Box Top Collection Goes All Year!

Although the deadline for our Fall Collection was Fri., Oct. 19, please continue to send in your Box Tops throughout the year! Any Box Tops submitted after the deadline can be used for our Spring Collection. 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 much more! Find a full list HERE. Find more details for submitting Box Tops on Kildeer's VIRTUAL BACKPACK. Questions? Contact Eugenia Hahn, Nikki Ziomek, or Amy Feygin.

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!

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
    • 3rd-/4th-Grade Movie Night – Purchase admission, popcorn, candy, water, and/or a special Kildeer seat cushion for our feature movie Ferdinand (PG). Don't miss out on all the laughs and memories–get your ticket today!
    • 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. 
  4.  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.
  5. 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!
Facebook link to PTO site 

Please feel free to contact PTO Co-presidents Marlene Aaron or Kim Connolly if you have any questions.