A Look Back...
Cougar Communities ~ A MUST SEE! This is a total blast. Check out this link to view the Cougar Communities video about responsible decision making our students got to experience this week. This work contributes to the social emotional learning of our students and gives opportunities for kids across grade levels to talk about ways we support one another as a school family. By clicking this link you'll be able to learn about many teachings our students have received this year. So....don't miss it! Click here.
Cultural Arts Assembly ~ Thank you to our PTO for the fun-filled assembly this week! It was a great way to kick off our Spring Break.
Boys/Girls Night Out ~ Both events were a huge success. Country Meadows and Kildeer PTO's and parents do so much to make this special for our students. Thank you so much!
Cougar Communities ~ A MUST SEE! This is a total blast. Check out this link to view the Cougar Communities video about responsible decision making our students got to experience this week. This work contributes to the social emotional learning of our students and gives opportunities for kids across grade levels to talk about ways we support one another as a school family. By clicking this link you'll be able to learn about many teachings our students have received this year. So....don't miss it! Click here.
Cultural Arts Assembly ~ Thank you to our PTO for the fun-filled assembly this week! It was a great way to kick off our Spring Break.
Boys/Girls Night Out ~ Both events were a huge success. Country Meadows and Kildeer PTO's and parents do so much to make this special for our students. Thank you so much!
A Look Ahead...
Attention 5th Grade Parents! Please join us for a casual, informal discussion with Woodlawn Principal, Mr. Grana, at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, April 5th. This is an opportunity to join Mr. Grana and me to ask questions about the transition to middle school. If you decide to join us, we ask that you please r.s.v.p. to pcampbell@kcsd96.org so that we are able to prepare badges and determine an appropriate space. Thank you!
Security Enhancements ~ If you didn't already see the Superintendent's Message with this information, click here to read about the security enhancements that will be in place very shortly across the district.
Conferences ~ April 8 and 9 If you don't already have information about the upcoming parent/teacher conferences, contact your child's teacher.
Girls on the Run ~ Many of our girls who participate in the after school club, Girls on the Run, will be participating in a 5k run at the end of the school year. Anyone is welcome to take part in this fun family event, regardless of whether or not they are in the program. For more details, click here.
Security Enhancements ~ If you didn't already see the Superintendent's Message with this information, click here to read about the security enhancements that will be in place very shortly across the district.
Conferences ~ April 8 and 9 If you don't already have information about the upcoming parent/teacher conferences, contact your child's teacher.
Girls on the Run ~ Many of our girls who participate in the after school club, Girls on the Run, will be participating in a 5k run at the end of the school year. Anyone is welcome to take part in this fun family event, regardless of whether or not they are in the program. For more details, click here.
From the P.E. Depart ~ Pedometer Program
Updates on our Author Visit & Bernie's Book Drive! ~
Author Visit:
Dear
Parents,
We are
very excited to be able to have your child participate in our “Take Home
Pedometer Program” at Kildeer. This is offered to all 5th grade students as a part of our physical fitness unit. The objective of this program is to
identify the activity levels of each student, assess those levels, and
determine if he/she is in the healthy range. We are hoping that with the information that is collected
via their responses from their worksheets, we can discover new ways to increase
everyday lifestyle activities. To
maintain healthy levels of physical activity, students need to accumulate
10,000 -12,000 steps a day. We are
most fortunate to be in a district that supports daily physical education, and
this program should help students and parents realize how important it is to be
engaged in physical activity OUTSIDE of school.
Beginning
in April, your child’s class will be responsible for checking out a pedometer
and activity worksheet. We will
let the students know when it is their turn to take a pedometer home since we
only have a limited number as of right now. They will keep this pedometer for a week and wear it
daily. The pedometer should be put
on in the morning and taken off before bed. The number of steps taken for each day will be recorded on
the activity sheet, however this information will not be shared with their
classmates. The students will also
be responsible for answering several questions on the worksheet as well. The worksheet, along with the
pedometer, will be returned the following week. The worksheet will become a part of the student’s fitness
unit. Although your child’s
fitness level will not be
used as a part of their physical education grade, the completion of this
assignment will be included. We also understand that many activities, such as
swimming, can not be recorded as steps but surely can be included on their
activity sheet.
The
pedometers are bar-coded or numbered and will be checked out from the PE office (worksheet
included) and assigned to each student.
It is the student’s responsibility to take care of their pedometer and
complete their daily worksheet. A
parent signature is also required on their worksheet when the assignment has
been completed.
IF
THE PEDOMETER IS LOST OR BROKEN, A $20.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO COVER THE
EQUIPMENT EXPENSE.
We
are hoping that the children will have fun learning new ways to “get off the
couch” or away from their computers and video games! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us.
Thank
you for your support on behalf of your child.
Mrs.
Blair , Mr. Emde and Mrs. Lehtman
Updates on our Author Visit & Bernie's Book Drive! ~
Author Visit:
We are not taking any more Author Visit Pre-Orders at this time. The books Creepy Carrots and Back of the Bus will be available for purchase at the book fair and the author will stay to autograph these books after the evening visit. Mrs. Schumer has also ordered a small number of extra copies of many of the titles that can be purchased on a first come, first serve basis after she picks them up April 14th. The kids are excited for our visit with Author Aaron Reynolds.
Bernies Book Bank:
Kildeer kids are ready to help! All the kids have been informed about our book drive from April 15-April 26th. Many kids have already said that they have books ready to donate. I had one student tell me today she has already been able to gather over 400 BOOKS! Wow! The difference Kildeer will make! Please hang on to these books until these dates since we will not have bins for storage until then. We also asked the kids to check with you before they bring in the books! Thanks ahead of time for your help. This annual event is very special to us and makes a difference for so many.
Bernies Book Bank:
Kildeer kids are ready to help! All the kids have been informed about our book drive from April 15-April 26th. Many kids have already said that they have books ready to donate. I had one student tell me today she has already been able to gather over 400 BOOKS! Wow! The difference Kildeer will make! Please hang on to these books until these dates since we will not have bins for storage until then. We also asked the kids to check with you before they bring in the books! Thanks ahead of time for your help. This annual event is very special to us and makes a difference for so many.
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Calendar Highlights for Next Week
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 25 ~ March 29 ~ SPRING BREAK
- Monday, March 25 ~ Passover Begins at Sundown
- Friday, March 29 ~ Good Friday
- Sunday, March 31 ~ Easter
- Monday, April 1~ School Resumes
- Tuesday, April 2 ~ Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Ivy Hall
- Thursday, April 4 ~ Dessert Day
- Thursday, April 4 ~ 4th Grade Music Performance @ 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 5 ~ Keepin' Up with Kildeer - 5th grade parents meet with Mr. Grana @ 8:45 a.m.
- Monday, April 8 ~ EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 8 ~ Variety Show Dress Rehearsal @ 2-4:40 p.m.
- Monday, April 8 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 5-8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 9 ~ NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, April 9 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 10 ~ Variety Show Dress Rehearsal @ 3-5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 11 ~ Dessert Day
- Friday, April 12 ~ 5th Grade Variety Show @ 7:00 p.m.
The Kildeer Staff Wishes You a Safe and
PTO Highlight of the Week
Don’t forget our Day of Fashion at Olivia’s Past in Long Grove on April 11th. 15% of sales will go directly to our Kildeer PTO!
Thanks to our PTO for all of your support!
