A Look Back...
Click on the Scrapbook link on the top of this page to enjoy photos of previous Kildeer School experiences!
Learn More About Social Emotional Learning
On Tuesday, Mrs. Kim Dahlem, Director of Student Services, and Mrs. Kim Lechner, Assistant Director of Student Services, presented Social and Emotional Learning at Ivy Hall School. This excellent presentation focused upon the five social emotional learning (SEL) competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. As SEL committee representatives, Mrs. Dahlem and Mrs. Lechner, were excited to share the District's work thus far along with sharing resources for raising caring, confident, and capable children. For more information about social and emotional learning, please visit The Illinois Children's Mental Health Partnership at www.icmhp.organd The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning at www.casel.org.
Class List Process
Cougar Pride Assembly!
Creating balanced class lists that meet the needs of all students is a tremendously difficult job that takes many hours of thoughtful dialogue between classroom teachers, administrators, and other staff members. We at Kildeer take it very seriously. The process for class list creation is as follows:
- First, teachers think about the social and academic needs of each of their current students while recording pertinent information to assist in the decision making process.
- Next, teachers meet together as grade level teams to form class lists that are balanced in terms of academic, social, and emotional needs as well as considering friendships and other areas. This is no easy task and often takes several meetings. Teachers consider each child’s personality, academic needs, friendship patterns, etc. as they make a match for each individual child. Specialists and the specials team collaborate with the teams as needed during this process as well, and I attend each of these meetings.
- Each grade level team types a draft set of class lists that are then submitted to me. One at a time, I will consider each student and his/her placement. At this time, parent input is also considered. Any changes in the draft lists are reviewed by the classroom teachers to ensure balance.
- Final class lists are then created in August with summer changes for move ins/outs reflected.
This process happens at grades 1-4. Willow Grove creates the class lists for our incoming kindergartners enrolled there and I will add in students who attend private kindergartens. Our 5th grade team actively works with Woodlawn to provide data and input related to placement decisions as well.
We strongly believe that this detailed and collaborative process creates learning environments that benefit all students. It is a delicate balancing act which takes much consideration and thought by professionals who know and care about your children. Our goal is to create balanced class lists that promote the success of each child. Please know that your child is placed in a classroom for very specific reasons. The process benefits all students. Because of the input and thought given by teachers, parents, and administrators, we are very reluctant to make changes once this process occurs, as removing or moving one child can disrupt the balance of a class, impacting all students.
I welcome any insight you wish to share about your child’s strengths, needs, and learning style. I will take into consideration pertinent information about your child’s learning style and needs, received on or before FRIDAY, APRIL 27th, 2012. While we welcome your input, specific teacher requests will not be honored. Please put your thoughts in writing and address them to me (Jenny Smith) either via hard copy letter or email (jsmith@kcsd96.org).
Cougar Pride Assembly!
Students are invited to wear Cougar Spiritwear or Cougar Colors (blue and yellow) on Friday, March 23rd for our Cougar Pride Assembly.
Spring Break
Friday is the last full day of school before Spring Break. School resumes on Monday, April 2nd. Enjoy a restful and enjoyable week.
Conferences
Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, April 4th and Thursday, April 5th. Please contact your child's teacher if you have not received information on date and time. We are looking forward to telling you about your GROOVY COUGAR!
Forms & Information
Click here for access to new and archived forms and information. New this week:
- Learning Center News (updated)
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, March 19th PTO Cultural Arts Event a.m.
- Tuesday, March 20th NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, March 21st Variety Show Walk-thru @ 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 22nd Variety Show Walk-thru @ 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 23rd Last Day of School Before Spring Break (Students Only)
- Friday, March 23rd Cougar Pride Assembly (Students & Staff Only). Where blue and yellow or spirit wear day!
- Monday, April 2nd SCHOOL RESUMES
- Monday, April 2nd PTO Cultural Arts Event p.m.
- Tuesday, April 3rd 5th Grade Field Trip at Kildeer @ 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 4th EARLY RELEASE @ 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 4th Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 5th NO SCHOOL
- Thursday, April 5th Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 2:00-7:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 6th NO SCHOOL
PTO Highlights of the Week
School Supply Kits ~ Did you miss ordering a School Supply Kit for your child? If so, please turn in your order right away! The committee is still accepting orders if turned in before March 21st! Click here for Kildeer and/or here for Woodlawn.
Volunteer Opportunities ~ Don’t forget, if you would like to Chair a committee for 2012/2013, please sign up online before March 23rd. Click here to link to the application and information.
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!
