Kildeer PTO Blog, Mar. 12, 2021

Kildeer PTO Blog, Mar. 12, 2021

TRIVIA BLAST 2021 – MON., MAR. 15

As you know, this year in lieu of our annual Bingo Blast, the Kildeer PTO will be hosting a Virtual Trivia Night on Mon., Mar. 15, 2021, from 5:30–8:30 PM. Students will be able to play Kahoot with fellow students and enjoy raffle pulls throughout the evening. (Winners will pick up baskets at Kildeer the following day.) Thank you so much to all the families who donated to our Amazon Wishlists to make out baskets AMAZING!!!

LAST CHANCE to Purchase ... Deadline is Sun., Mar. 14
Large Raffle Basket Tickets, Teacher Experience Raffle tickets, and Trivia Night preorders (includes Trivia Treat, two Large Raffle Basket tickets, and four small basket drawing entries) are available on the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT and are available to purchase only until Sun., Mar. 14, 2021!!

Below are the links and the tentative schedule for each grade Zoom. Please make sure your children have Kahoot downloaded to their iPads or computers to save time the night of the event. We can't wait to see you there!

1st Grade and 2nd Grade: 5:30–6:30 PM

Topic: Kildeer Trivia Blast–1st and 2nd Graders, 5:30–6:30 PM
Time: Mar. 15, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89678369212?pwd=VDZTT2pkUmpVNEJiU095U0h5TUZLUT09

Meeting ID: 896 7836 9212
Passcode: 158217

1st and 2nd Graders Tentative Schedule

5:30 PM – PTO welcome/breakout room instructions

5:35 PM –Students go to breakout rooms (1st Round Kahoot)–Student Council will run Kahoot. During this time (after Kahoot ends) Student Council will pull two names for small raffle baskets. You will be entered automatically in the small basket raffle by joining Zoom. If you purchase a Trivia Blast Package, you will get two extra entries into this small raffle.

5:55 PM – All breakout rooms Return to Main Zoom. Teachers will greet students back and raffle off two large baskets (a 1st- and a 2nd-grade basket). These raffle tickets can be prepurchased only through Membership Toolkit.

6:05 PM – Return to breakout room (2nd Round Kahoot) – Student Council will run Kahoot. During this time (after Kahoot ends) Student Council will pull 2 names for small raffle baskets. You will be entered automatically in the small basket raffle by joining Zoom. If you purchase a Trivia Blast Package, you will get two extra entries into this small raffle.

6:25 PM – Return to the Main Zoom. Teachers will greet students back and raffle off two large baskets (a 1st- and a 2nd-grade basket). Say goodbyes!


3rd Grade and 4th Grade: 6:30–7:30 PM

Topic: Kildeer Trivia Blast–3rd and 4th Graders, 6:30–7:30 PM
Time: Mar. 15, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89146162717?pwd=eEg3YjNlSjFQcjZ2TlpINFI4MEZtQT09

Meeting ID: 891 4616 2717
Passcode: 826342

3rd and 4th Graders Tentative Schedule

6:30 PM – PTO welcome/breakout room instructions

6:35 PM – Students go to breakout rooms (1st Round Kahoot)–Student Council will run Kahoot. During this time (after Kahoot ends) Student Council will pull two names for small raffle baskets. You will be entered automatically in the small basket raffle by joining Zoom. If you purchase a Trivia Blast Package, you will get two extra entries into this small raffle.

6:55 PM – All breakout rooms Return to Main Zoom. Teachers will greet students back and raffle off two large baskets (a 3rd- and a 4th-grade basket). These raffle tickets can be prepurchased only through Membership Toolkit.

7:05 PM – Return to breakout room (2nd Round Kahoot) – Student Council will run Kahoot. During this time (after Kahoot ends) Student Council will pull 2 names for small raffle baskets. You will be entered automatically in the small basket raffle by joining Zoom. If you purchase a Trivia Blast Package, you will get two extra entries into this small raffle.

7:25 PM – Return to the Main Zoom. Teachers will greet students back and raffle off two large baskets (a 3rd- and a 4th-grade basket). Say goodbyes!


5th Grade: 7:30–8:30 PM

Topic: Kildeer Trivia Blast–5th Graders, 7:30–8:30 PM
Time: Mar. 15, 2021 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824261547?pwd=T2dmWjFpZW51Q3FOeUhFVG1JVitYZz09

Meeting ID: 868 2426 1547
Passcode: 479399

5th Graders Tentative Schedule

7:30 PM – PTO welcome/breakout room instructions

7:35 PM – Students go to breakout rooms (1st Round Kahoot)–Student Council will run Kahoot. During this time (after Kahoot ends) Student Council will pull two names for small raffle baskets. You will be entered automatically in the small basket raffle by joining Zoom. If you purchase a Trivia Blast Package, you will get two extra entries into this small raffle.

7:55 PM – All breakout rooms Return to Main Zoom. Teachers will greet students back and raffle off one large basket (a 5th-grade basket). These raffle tickets can be prepurchased only through Membership Toolkit.

8:05 PM – Return to breakout room (2nd Round Kahoot) – Student Council will run Kahoot. During this time (after Kahoot ends) Student Council will pull 2 names for small raffle baskets. You will be entered automatically in the small basket raffle by joining Zoom. If you purchase a Trivia Blast Package, you will get two extra entries into this small raffle.

8:25 PM – Return to the Main Zoom. Teachers will greet students back and raffle off one large basket (a 5th-grade basket). Say goodbyes!

FIRST- AND SECOND GRADE ZOOM MOVIE NIGHT

Please join the PTO for our First- and Second-Grade Zoom Movie Night on Fri., Apr. 9, from 6:30–8:30 PM. This year's movie will be shown over Zoom, where kids can chat and talk with their friends while enjoying a Movie Basket. Purchase movie tickets on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT . Your purchase will include the Zoom link to the movie and a Movie Basket (includes red-and-white popcorn bucket with two Motts® fruit snacks, Sour Patch Kids®, Skittles®, two Dum Dums ®, Skinny Pop® popcorn, and a water bottle.

A few additional notes about Movie Night:

  • The movie will begin promptly at 6:40 PM.
  • Movie Baskets can be picked up from 8 AM–3 PM on Thurs., Apr. 8.
  • The Zoom link will start at 6:30 PM and will be emailed an hour before the movie starts to the email address provided on Membership Toolkit. Please note: This is not a shareable link.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the PTO at [email protected]

2021–22 PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS OPEN

We have assemble our Nominating Committee and are now looking to fill several open positions for both our Executive Board and for Committee Chairpersons for the 2021–22 school year. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. 

CLICK HERE to explore opportunities for the PTO Executive Board and for available Committee Chairperson positions. If you have questions or may be interested, contact [email protected] Thank you for considering volunteering your time and your talents to the Kildeer PTO. We cannot offer these programs for our students and the school without your support.

SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR THE 2021–22 SCHOOL YEAR

We're please to announce that we are again offering the convenient services of School Supply Kits for the 2021–22 school year! Our vendor will deliver your kit(s) directly to your home! Rather than PTO volunteers, SchoolKidz will handle all aspects of your order–including your questions about ordering from the 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.... You can make your purchase by logging into the Kildeer PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT in May.

PTO GIFT–LIGHT-UP STEM KITS STILL ARE AVAILABLE

LIGHT UP your day with a Light-Up Card-Making STEM Kit purchased by the PTO for all Kildeer students. Your kids can explore the STEM of circuits and create a unique greeting card for a loved one. Kits are available for pick-up at Kildeer School. The kits are located in the vestibule inside the main entrance. The vestibule is open 8 AM–3 PM Monday through Friday while school is in session. Please note: Take only one per student.

TEACHER GIFTS

Together, let's show our teachers how much we care!
This year, in lieu of classroom collections, we are asking for general donations for Teachers' Gifts. Funds raised were used to purchase holiday gifts and will be used to purchase end-of-year figts for all Kildeer teachers and staff. If you would like to recognize an individual teacher, we ask that you coordinate that on your own. Please DONATE HERE by May 15, 2021.

BOX TOPS COLLECTION IS ONGOING!

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! We are NOT currently accepting physical Box Tops; however, there is an easier way to collect Box Tops. Download the Box Tops for Education app and scan your receipts to submit Box Tops electronically. Please scan your receipts! Box Tops scanned now will apply for our fall collection. Thanks! Questions? Contact [email protected]

SHOW YOUR KILDEER SPIRIT–ORDER SPIRITWEAR TODAY

We have some awesome spiritwear to purchase this year! The kiddos will definitely want a hoodie to sport during their Zoom class, right? Show your Cougar pride and place your spiritwear order today! Spiritwear is open all year and will make a great gift. Your 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 and Apparel Now for customizable spirit apparel, hats, and accessories. 

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CHAIR UPDATES!

It's definitely been a creative time for the PTO to revamp our events and programs! With that said, new committee lists and positions are updated on the Kildeer PTO Membership Toolkit. CLICK HERE to explore opportunities available for Committee Chairperson positions. If you have questions or may be interested in a committee, please feel free to contact Rebecca Bacci. Thank you for considering volunteering your time and your talents to the Kildeer PTO. We could not offer these programs for our students and the school without your support.

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 you will be emailed a receipt shortly after you place your order. If you do not receive a receipt, then your order was not placed!

Let's Get Started!

1. CLICK HERE to access our Kildeer PTO Membership Toolkit. If you have already created an account to order school supplies for the 2019–20 school year,  your account is still 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 in this 2020-21 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 available:

PTO Chairperson Sign-Up–We still need chairpersons! Sign up today!

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 online registration, 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 cash or checks 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!

PTO COMMITMENT TO KILDEER

The Kildeer PTO is committed to supporting Kildeer staff, students, and community during this very difficult time. We are devoting efforts to programs and events that promote community and connectedness during the 2020-21 school year. As such, we will prioritize donated funds on the following:

  • to support students in new and creative ways
  • to recognize and support teachers and staff
  • to support the school by purchasing needed Wish List items

This year your donations are more important than ever, as the PTO will continue to support as many programs as possible, without the income-generating programs we normally offer.

Together we can sponsor many programs for our students, staff, and families. Please consider making a donation today.

All donations are greatly appreciated! You will receive an email receipt for tax records.

STAY CONNECTED

Questions or concerns throughout the year? Our PTO Board is happy to help!

Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and get all the latest information throughout the week!

Please contact Lauren Zuccaro or Rebecca Bacci.

Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and get all the latest information throughout the week!

Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and get all the latest information throughout the week!