5/24/24
It has been a great week at Woodlawn. After several 8th-grade activities, we are heading toward graduation this Tuesday night. The school year is such an interesting thing because of the phases of the school year. It is exciting for the end of the school year but also has a sense of sadness. It does my heart good to see that middle school students will miss Woodlawn by the things that they are saying.
Upcoming Dates:
5/27- No School
5/28- 8th Grade Graduation 8 p.m. at Stevenson High School
5/31- Last Day for 6th and 7th Graders- 11:10 AM Dismissal
Graduation Tickets
I was notified that some of our tickets say the graduation date is May 30th. Graduation is this Tuesday, May 28th at 8 p.m. Any ticket that says May 30th will be honored. :)
8th Grade Bowling Party
We had a bit of a hiccup with the bowling party but our 8th graders were incredible! I am working with the Bowlero people to get extra bowling for our 8th graders over the summer.
Next Week
There will be no study halls or after-school activities next week.
Students will need to leave school at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 28th, Wednesday, May 29th, and Thursday, May 30th.
Students will need to leave school at 11:10 AM on Friday, May 31st.
Elementary Summer Reading Lists and Middle School Assignment
Summer reading lists for all Early Childhood- 7th grade students have been updated on our website.
Click HERE for the link to the website directly.
Additionally, all current 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students are required to complete the summer reading assignment for Middle School.
Click HERE for this assignment.
Current 8th-grade students will receive a different assignment directly from Stevenson.
Upcoming D96 Band/Orchestra Booster News
Families of Band and Orchestra students: Please check the D96 Band Boosters Blog for the latest news on an upcoming Boosters’ meeting, Beginning Band and Beginning Orchestra info nights, and polo shirt orders: https://www.kcsd96.org/music/blog/1633374/may-10-2024
Kildeer Countryside School District 96 iPad Collection Notice for End of School Year 2023-24
As the 2023-24 school year draws to a close, we need to inform all students and families about the iPad collection process. Unlike previous years, where students retained iPads over the summer, this year, we require their return to update and refresh our equipment for the 2024-25 academic year.
Collection Schedule:
1st - 7th Grade: May 30
Items to be Returned:
Each student is required to return the following items:
iPad
iPad case
Charging cable
Charger
Logitech crayon
Damage and Missing Items Policy:
If any items are damaged or missing, please refer to the iPad handbook signed at registration. Remember:
-Students have coverage for two incidents of damage to the iPad and two to accessories (charging cable, brick, case, pencil).
-Beyond these incidents, costs for repair or replacement fall to the students and their families.
-Intentional damages are not covered by the district.
Summer Programming Exception: Students enrolled in summer programming will retain their iPads and accessories through the summer session, returning them by June 27, 2024. This ensures that all students participating in educational activities have the necessary resources.
We appreciate your cooperation in returning the iPads and accessories promptly and in good condition. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality educational support for our students.
Thank you for your attention and continued support of Kildeer Countryside School District 96.
Health Forms
REMINDER - To comply with Illinois State guidelines, a physical examination – including current immunization records – is required for all children entering an Illinois school for the first time, for children enrolling in kindergarten (even if they previously were enrolled in a District 96 Early Childhood program), and for students entering Grade 6.
REMINDER - Health Forms: Provide required HEALTH FORMS as soon as possible. A physical and immunizations record needs to be on file in the nurse's office by October 15th or the student will be excluded from school. STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM. This form must be completed and signed by the pediatrician. Parents must also complete the fields for their child’s name and address, birth date, etc., at the top of the form on pages 1 and 2 in addition to the parent section on page 2, including a parent signature and date.
Other health forms required include VISION, due before Oct. 15, 2024 (Kindergarten and new students) and DENTAL due before May 15, 2024 (2nd and 6th graders).
2024-25 School Supply Kits Sales Are Live
Families can now order the 2024-25 School Supply Kit from Educational Products Inc. (EPI) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ (enter code KCS096).
Order by July 9 for home delivery before the start of school in August.
For questions about your order, contact Educational Products at 800-365-5345.
The School Supply Kits are a fundraiser for the PTOs. Parents can buy the grade-level materials on their own; access the School Supply Lists at https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.
Finally, why are some people so good at buying meaningful presents that really get to the core of who you are? Having just celebrated a birthday, my oldest daughter gave me a book that tells stories and has quotes about leadership from the all-time greatest coaches. She knows that deep down, I am a coach at heart. I value teamwork, respect, responsibility, and commitment. As I read through this book, I found that it is inspiring me to share stories with people that apply to their lives. Leadership is something that was placed upon me at a young age and I thank the difference-makers who put me in that position. They expected more out of me than I thought I was capable of doing. Looking into the future, I want to be the best leader I can possibly be for one more school year. I want to make a difference for students, staff and the community as a whole. In the early chapters of my book, here are some things that I want to leave you with:
On parenting…
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.”
I feel sports today lack this…
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it.”
When you say something, mean it…
“Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is more lame than a cookie-cutter compliment.”
As my 8th graders head toward high school, I hope they can remember this…
“We should be dreaming. We grew up as kids having dreams, but now we’re too sophisticated as adults, as a nation. We stopped dreaming. We should always have dreams.”
Thank you for reading my blog this year. Next week will be a short one.