We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out and supported all of our events this past month. We had our annual Bingo Blast fundraiser and–although it had a shaky start due to a lack of volunteers–with help from many parents we were able to run this iconic event successfully! A special thanks to everyone who donated items from our Amazon Wish List, to the families who donated entire raffle baskets, and to the adults who volunteered their time to help run the actual event. We could not have put together this event without your generous contributions. We really feel fortunate that we didn't have to cancel Bingo Blast, because this event is so much more than a fundraiser. It affords us a precious opportunity to get together and connect as a community.
Our 5th graders also put on an amazing Variety Show, which could not have been done without all the support and countless hours from our volunteers, so Thank You Variety Show Committee! We know this was not an easy feat!
Our annual Wilmot Family Tubing Night was a success! Thanks to all the families who attended and showed their support for our school. I heard some of the kids talking about how it was the perfect way to celebrate the end of the trimester!
We also had 5th-Grade Night Out this past week, The kids from both Kildeer and Country Meadows had a blast with this event! Thank you to the wonderful 5th-Grade Night Out Committee for making this night so special for our 5th graders.
With February behind us, we are looking forward to March and early April in this blog....
Spring Family Educator Conferences Dinner
It's about time for our spring Family Educator Conferences and our Hospitality Committee is busy planning a nice dinner for all the educators who will be involved with conferences. Many of our teachers do not go home before conferences and they really appreciate the PTO providing dinner for them on this exceptionally long day. The Hospitality Committee is catering from Tacos El Norte and needs donations. Please consider contributing to this meal by donating through the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. Thank you!
Opportunity to Purchase 2020–21 School Supply Kits Coming in April
We're pleased to announce that we are again offering the convenient services of School Supply Kits for the 2020–21 school year! We have found that our vendor will deliver your kit(s) straight to your home! Rather than PTO volunteers, SchoolKidz will handle all aspects of your order–including your questions about ordering from their website and free shipping direct to your home. The opportunity to place your order will begin in April. There will be more specific instructions and a Kildeer School Code available next month, so please stay tuned.
Fri., Apr. 3, is Grades 1 & 2 Movie Night!
Mark your calendar–you don't want to miss out on Movie Night on Fri., Apr. 3, from 5:30–8 p.m. at Kildeer School. We will be showing Disney's Frozen II (PG). Please keep in mind this event is ONLY for Kildeer students in Grades 1 and 2. Drop-off and pick-up are INSIDE the school. A parent must sign in and sign out his or her student. NO BLANKETS, STUFFED ANIMALS, OR PILLOWS ARE PERMITTED. You may bring your own seat cushion, as long as it is not plush or cloth covered. You can purchase your tickets for admission and concessions today on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.
Evereve Sip, Snack, and Shop Night – Wed., Apr. 15
Is your spring wardrobe in need of a little sprucing? Maybe you need a gift for a friend or relative. The Kildeer PTO is partnering with Evereve to throw a Sip, Snack, and Shop Night on Apr. 15, from 6–9 p.m. Evereve–located in the Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park–will provide sips, light snacks, AND 15% of your total bill will go to the Kildeer PTO! So grab some friends and don't miss out on a fun evening of shopping! Too busy driving your kids in the evening to shop and socialize? You can run in during the day to shop and place your items oon hold. Then just pop back in to pay and pick up your items between 6 and 9 p.m.
The Next Special Lunch Is Fri., Apr. 17
We're bringing in Real Urban BBQ for our Special Lunch on Fri., Apr. 17. Your child had the choice of Bosco Sticks, a Chicken Sandwich, a Ham Sandwich, or a Pulled Pork Sandwich. This is just a friendly reminder for those who have ordered.
The 2020–21 PTO Executive Board
We have assembled our Nominating Committee and are now looking to fill several open positions for both our Executive Board and for Committee Chairpersons for the 2020–21 school year. Interested in meeting other parents, being involved in your child's school, and being "in the know" about school happenings? Consider a PTO Executive Board position for the 2020-21 school year. If you're interested or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Marlene Aaron.
Show Your Kildeer Spirit–Order Spirit Wear Today!
Show your Cougar Pride and place your Spirit Wear order today! Spirit Wear is open all year and will make a great holiday gift! The items will be delivered directly to your home address! We have many new designs and options to choose from for your student or yourself! We have two different stores this year to maximize your choices! Shop on BOOMTHREAD or APPAREL NOW for customizable spiritwear apparel, hats, and accessories. See the SPIRITWEAR FLYER.
Questions on spiritwear? Please contact Elizabeth McInerney.
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 hitting “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, then your order wasn’t placed.
Let’s get started!
1. Click HERE to access our Kildeer PTO Membership Toolkit webpage. If you have already created an account to order school supplies for the 2018–19 school year, your account is still valid – just log in! If you are new to Membership Toolkit, you will need to 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 2019–2020 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!
• PTO Committee Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved in the Kildeer community by volunteering for one 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 during school registration last spring, you can pay via Membership Toolkit.
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 checks or cash can be accepted for pre-pay events or items.
5. Continue to read the Kildeer PTO Blog for updates – we will add opportunities throughout the year!
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