Kildeer PTO Blog, Dec. 7, 2018

TOYS FOR TOTS Annual Toy Drive

In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, we are collecting new unwrapped toys to be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps to less fortunate children in our community. We need your donations! Bring in a new unwrapped toy for less fortunate children between Nov. 26 and Dec. 12. Collection boxes are located in the main hallway at Kildeer. Help make the holiday season brighter for those in need.... Donate now.

SPECIAL LUNCH is Fri., Dec. 14

We're bringing in Real Urban BBQ for our Special Lunch on Fri., Dec. 14! It's too late to order for this month, but you can sign up for next month, when we bring in Chipotle. The next Special Lunch is Jan. 18, so sign up now on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

WHAT TYPE OF BASKET WOULD YOU BID ON?

That's right–it's time to mark your calendars for our annual Bingo Blast event on Feb. 22. This is one of our biggest events of the year, with raffle baskets, silent auction, and a few new surprises in store this year. Our Committee chairpeople are working hard coming up with new and fresh ideas for the baskets. They would love to hear your theme ideas for parent and family baskets. Did you know Bingo Blast is our biggest fundraiser? Bingo Blast pays for our Cultural Arts assemblies, which cost over $4000 each year, and for author visits, which can run over $1000 a year. Not only do we use the money raised from Bingo Blast on some fantastic events for our children, the kids LOVE Bingo Blast!

OUR ROOM PARENTS ARE WORKING HARD ON CLASS GIFTS!!

If you plan to contribute to the class gift this holiday season for your child's teacher, please send your money in as soon as possible. Our Room Parents are working hard coming up with ideas and gifts for our teachers. The suggested donation is $20, but you can send in any amount in a check via backpack mail to the Room Parent. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child's Room Parent or Alicia McGowan or Yvonne Wendland. Thank you!

ATTENTION 5TH-GRADE PARENTS

The Yearbook Committee is creating a special tribute to our 5th Graders. We need your help!!! Please submit a headshot of your child when he/she was 6–12 months old. The Wide-eyed babybaby pictures will all be displayed in the yearbook and matched with your child's future 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 original photo. 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 classroom. 

Please submit your photo no later than Fri., Dec. 21, 2018. MORE INFO

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. Please CLICK HERE for nutritional information and a complete ingredient list. 

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 deadline can be used for our Spring Collection. Help the PTO earn funds to purchase supplies for your 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! SEE THE FULL LIST and MORE DETAILS for submitting Box Tops. 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.
    • 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.