Holiday Spirit Wear Sale Open Now for 2 Weeks
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 now and closes Nov. 16. Spirit Wear orders will be available and delivered the week of Dec. 17.
CLICK HERE to order Spirit Wear.
Want to keep your order a secret? Contact Elizabeth McInerney to keep your order a surprise!
ATTENTION: 5th-GRADE Parents
The Yearbook Committee is creating a special tribute to our 5th Graders in the yearbook. We need your help!
Please submit a headshot of your child when he/she was 6–12 months old. The baby pictures will be displayed in the yearbook and matched with your child's dreams/favorite memories. Digital photos are preferred and can be emailed to Anna Harris
If you do not have a digital photo, hard copies are welcomed as well, but only copies. Please do not send in your originals.
In order to return pictures safely, please include your child's name and teacher's name. Send in an envelope via backpack mail to Anna Harris c/o Ryan Harris in Ms. Wlodek's class. Please submit your photo no later than Fri., Dec. 21, 2018. Find more info HERE.
3rd- and 4th-Grade Movie Night is Next Friday!! (Place order before Nov. 6!)
Please join the Kildeer PTO on 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 at 6:15 p.m. inside the school.
NO BLANKETS, STUFFED ANIMALS, OR PILLOWS WILL BE PERMITTED. You may bring your own seat cushion as long as it is not plush/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. No walk-ins will be permitted. This event is ONLY for Kildeer 3rd- and 4th-grade students No siblings will be allowed to stay.
Place your order on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT before Tues., Nov. 6.
Kildeer Coat Drive Is a Go!
As we enter fall and chilly weather, it's important to remember those who are 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 family's outgrown coats, hats, and gloves to the Coat Drive. Give back by participating in our annual Kildeer Coat Drive.
This year we will be donating our collection to Little Fort School in Waukegan. Collection boxes will be located in the main hallway at Kildeer starting Thurs., Nov. 1, and will run until the end of the month.
The Next Special Lunch is Fri., Nov. 16...TODAY is the DEADLINE TO ORDER!!!
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 today–Fri., Nov. 2. Don't delay–Sign up now on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
Exciting Dessert Day News!!
Delicious and Smart School approved new treats have been added to the Dessert Day program! There will now be 3 non-dairy options, as well as new ice-cream cup flavors for your child to choose from. Previously popular items will still be available, in addition to these exciting new choices. Find nutritional information and a complete ingredient list HERE.
Dessert Day is offered every Thursday and 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 school 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!
Box Tops submitted after the fall collection 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!
- 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.
• 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. - 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.