I am proud to share the following with you...
Several Kildeer Countryside staff members are recipients of the 2013 Staff Innovative Grant Awards sponsored by the District 96 Foundation. This year’s initiative was created to recognize those applicants whose projects concretely displayed innovation. Kildeer Countryside’s winners were among twelve finalists whose ideas not only exemplified professional commitment to excellence in learning, but captured novel methods and/or technologies to elevate and advance student performance. Congratulations Michelle Schumer, Lisa Jones and Marilee Sarlitto! If you wish to find out more about each winner’s project(s), stop by the display in the main office.
Several Kildeer Countryside staff members are recipients of the 2013 Staff Innovative Grant Awards sponsored by the District 96 Foundation. This year’s initiative was created to recognize those applicants whose projects concretely displayed innovation. Kildeer Countryside’s winners were among twelve finalists whose ideas not only exemplified professional commitment to excellence in learning, but captured novel methods and/or technologies to elevate and advance student performance. Congratulations Michelle Schumer, Lisa Jones and Marilee Sarlitto! If you wish to find out more about each winner’s project(s), stop by the display in the main office.
New Face of Kildeer ~ If you haven't already seen it we have a beautiful new sign on the face of our building that gives Kildeer a brand new look! Thank you to our PTO for commemorating the great accomplishment of our Blue Ribbon Award with this gorgeous piece of art. It symbolizes the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and community to achieve at such high levels. It is certainly something to be proud of and the sign is a powerful reminder of this accomplishment.
A Look Ahead...
Valentine's Day ~ Please look at teacher’s newsletters for class specific guidelines about sending Valentine’s to school. Many families choose to send a small card to school for each child in the class. Most of the time, these do not include a small gift like candy or a trinket. Even though it is not expected, if you choose to include an item with your child's valentine, please note that only non-food items are permissible. This practice is consistent for all classrooms in District 96 elementary schools including Willow Grove. For reasons of health and safety, if you choose to include an item with your child's Valentines, please note that only non-food items are permissible. Candy, snacks, or any sort of food item will be sent back home with your child on Valentine's day if sent to school. Non-food items are permitted, and there are many pre-packaged Valentines that can be purchased that include a trinket (i.e., pencil, erasers, stickers, book mark, etc.). Card and party stores or stores with a birthday party aisle (i.e., Target) are a great place to look for these types of items. Here are some ideas of non-food items if you choose to include something:
Mark your calendar for this upcoming District 96 SEL program for parents ~ Working well with others, demonstrating empathy, managing emotions, making positive choices–these are essential life skills for success in the workplace and the world. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) addresses helping students build these important skills.- pencils
- erasers
- stickers (regular, puffy, smelly, etc.)
- play-dough
- bubble wands
- plastic or rubber figurines
- capsules that become figures when placed in water
- mini deck of cards
- spinning top
- crazy straws
- How is District 96 implementing social and emotional learning? What does SEL look like in D96 elementary and middle school classrooms?
An Updated Message From Your Student Council ~ PAJAMA DRIVE! ~ Together We Can Make a Difference! ~ Kildeer Student Council will be having a pajama drive (NEW only) and/or nNEW book drive. Click here to learn more about this amazing cause to deliver warm p.j.'s and nurturing books to kids in need. We are PROUD to be Kildeer Cougars who Make a Difference for KIDS!
Girls on the Run ~ Please see the documents in the forms section (below) for all information in regards to Girls on the Run returning to Kildeer this Spring 2013. We have 3 new, excited coaches to work with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade female students this year. Under our forms you will find a Parent Newsletter to answer your questions, a Commitment Information Sheet that outlines what the Girls on the Run experience entails, and a Permission Slip to fill out for all who are interested/able to fully commit to the program. Please read and/or complete all 3 of the forms thoroughly, even if your daughter has done this club in previous years. Thank you!
Keepin' Up With Kildeer ~ Friday, January 18 @ 8:45 a.m.
This has been post-poned and potentially canceled due to low attendance. Thank you to parents that have attended this year. Look out for further communication in this blog.
Valentine's Day Party Details ~ Student Dismissal Notes Due Monday, February 11th, PLEASE!
If you are a room parent for our Valentine's Day Party, and are planning on taking your child home with you, we need you to complete the Valentine's Day Party Student Pick-up Note (link under Forms & Information below). We need these in as soon as possible to organize dismissal in a safe and efficient way. If your child is going home with another parent, you also must submit a note to us. Please help us on this busy day by submitting your notes as early as possible. This is a great help to as each child is expected to have and turn back a note as he/she leaves the building, THANK YOU!
Bus Notes ~ If your child is taking a bus home with another student any day during the school year, it is a tremendous help to the office staff if you could print-out and use the form provided on our website. The link is shared below. We thank you in advance for your help.
Forms & Information
Click here for access to archived forms, student opportunities, and information.
- Valentine's Day Party Student Pick-up Note
- 3 forms for Girls on the Run
- Bus Note
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.
- Wednesday, January 16 - PTO Cultural Arts Presentation (a.m.)
- Thursday, January 17 - Dessert Day
- Thursday, January 17 - Flickinger/Koldon In-House Field Trip @ 9:30-11:00 a.m.
- Friday, January 18 - Keller/Moses In-House Field Trip @ 9:30-11:00 a.m.
- Friday, January 18 - Grade 1 In-House Field Trip @ 9-10:30 a.m.
- Friday, January 18 - Special Lunch Subway
- Friday, January 18 - Grade 1 In-House Field Trip @ a.m.
PTO Highlight of the Week
Family Movie Night & TGI Friday's...TONIGHT! ~ Don’t miss our Family Movie Night TONIGHT which starts at 7:30p.m. in the Buffalo Grove Theatre. We are showing the "Parental Guidance” Make it dinner and show! Mention Kildeer Elementary School at Friday's on Lake Cook and get 10% off your dinner bill!
Thanks to our PTO for all of your support!
