We Show Cougar Pride When We Give FIVE!
1. Follow directions
2. Use kind words
3. Keep my hands and feet to myself
4. Make safe choices
5. DO MY BEST!
A Look Back...
Thank you to our PTO and parent support that brought another Cultural Arts assembly to Kildeer. The Super U! Challenge (Super YOU!) is an action-packed school assembly that promotes a supportive school environment by encouraging students to build positive character traits and identify (and stop!) unexpected behavior between one another. It’s all about challenging students to become their own “personal super heroes” and let their best traits shine! The interactive, game show format had the kids incredibly engaged and excited. It's such a treat to get to see their faces enjoying these times, while learning such a positive message. Thanks again for bringing this to us!
Wednesday night the district provided a parent night, Understanding Your Child's New Report Card. The evening provided parents with a deeper understanding behind the "why" of our new standards based report card. In addition, this was truly an evening of celebration. It was crystal clear that this new tool will provide parents and students much more clarity around what students know and are able to do. District teachers, including Kildeer teachers, Mrs. Kieser (3rd Grade) and Miss Jones (4th Grade), participated in the evening. Teachers celebrated how students "own" their learning through a deeper understanding about learning targets they are working towards. Students are able to set goals through the use of "I CAN" statements. Mrs. Kieser explained that "I CAN" statements are the targets put in student-friendly language that children use to set and monitor their own learning goals. Miss Jones, who participated in a field test for the new reporting tool for the last two years, spoke about how much more meaningful parent/teacher conferences are with the new report card in place. Parents come to the conference already understanding their child's strengths and areas for continued focus. Walking into the conference with this knowledge helps teachers and parents more effectively partner in the child's learning.
A Look Ahead...
The Foundation is seeking volunteers for the following committees:· Scholarship (first meeting December 8, 2011)· Capital Campaign· Golf Outing (August 6, 2012)· Recognition Dinner (January 20, 2012)· Planning Family VacationsIf you are interested in serving on any of these committees please contact Mrs. Rosenberg, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at crosenberg@kcsd96.org, or Mrs. Chase, the Foundation President, at wwc11@aol.com or 847-537-9477.
I know that many families plan vacations around upcoming holidays. The District discourages families from extending family vacations beyond designated days off. As stated in the District handbook, students that take vacations that exceed ten consecutive school days are dropped from attendance rolls. Parents must re-enroll their child upon return. We believe that the learning that occurs every day in school is essential so we ask that you plan according to the school and district calendar. Your cooperation is appreciated as we work together to best educate your child!
Learning Center News
Family Reading Night is almost here! Please sign up ahead of time and join us next Thursday at 6:45 pm. Sessions start promptly at 7:00p.m. Click here to pre-select your sessions. You may drop in without pre-registering, but registration is appreciated and will allow you to choose your own sessions. Please remember during the event that parents must stay with their children. Thank you!
Starting on Monday, November 14 we will be hosting a book drive for Bernie's Book Bank. This wonderful organization gets books directly into under privileged kids' hands who are living in the Chicago area. This book drive will last until November 30th and books will be accepted during Family Reading NIght. Take a look at this video to see all the great things they do. I would love to get as many books for this cause as possible!
Lastly, we have a newly constructed Learning Center website. We invite everyone to take a peek! Click here!
Family Reading Night is almost here! Please sign up ahead of time and join us next Thursday at 6:45 pm. Sessions start promptly at 7:00p.m. Click here to pre-select your sessions. You may drop in without pre-registering, but registration is appreciated and will allow you to choose your own sessions. Please remember during the event that parents must stay with their children. Thank you!
Starting on Monday, November 14 we will be hosting a book drive for Bernie's Book Bank. This wonderful organization gets books directly into under privileged kids' hands who are living in the Chicago area. This book drive will last until November 30th and books will be accepted during Family Reading NIght. Take a look at this video to see all the great things they do. I would love to get as many books for this cause as possible!
Lastly, we have a newly constructed Learning Center website. We invite everyone to take a peek! Click here!
Reminder: Family Vacation Absenses
Human Growth and Development: Attention Parents of all 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
Be sure to look back at last week's Principal's Message if you missed this information. Human Growth and Development is coming up in January for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. We like for parents to be fully informed to know what is coming up. This is also the topic of our December 2nd Keepin' Up With Kildeer parent/principal meeting, which is from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Picture Re-Take Day: Wednesday, November 16 (a.m.)
If your student was absent on picture day, he/she will have their picture taken on Wednesday. Picture forms/payment must be turned in prior to that day.
If you require picture re-takes, please make sure that your student returns the original package to school before Wednesday.
Reminder: Recess
Weather permitting, students go outside every day for recess. Please make sure your child brings a coat/jacket and anything else he/she may need for the increasingly colder weather.
Forms
Click here for access to archived forms.
Calendar Highlights for Next Week
This is a brief look at what's ahead. Please be sure to follow D96 ENews and our Kildeer PTO Newsletter!
- Monday, November 14 - Kieser Field Trip to Archer School (p.m.)
- Tuesday, November 15 - Shannon/Strauss Field Trip to Archer School (p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 16 - Fishman/Smith Field Trip to Archer School (p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 16 - Picture Re-Take Day (a.m.)
- Thursday, November 17 - Cougar Pride Day - students dress in Cougar apparel
- Thursday, November 17 - Family Reading Night @ 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 18 - Report Cards issued
- Saturday, November 19 - Kildeer Chorus perfoms at Sedgebrook @ 1:00 p.m.
PTO Highlight of the Week
Special Lunch is next Friday from Noodles & Co.
Don't forget to check out our PTO Newsletter, where something exciting is always
going on. Thanks to our PTO for all of your support!
