A Look Back...
Cultural Arts Thodos Dance ~ Students loved the performance by Thodos Dance this week! Thank you to the PTO for finding this talent to share with our students. The year of Cultural Arts assemblies we've had this year has been outstanding. Thank you also for all of the parent volunteers who have helped out with the assemblies this year. We have the best parents in the world!!!
Fifth Grade Variety Show ~ What a night to remember! Many of our fifth graders performed and participated as emcees and stage crew in our Fifth Grade Variety Show. These children worked so hard to put on a show that was filled with talent of all kinds. There was dancing, singing, instrumental performances (including an iPad piano!), a karate demonstration, a game show, fun commercials, and much more. The creativity and talent soared! I even got to get in on the fun when some moms asked me to surprise their boys by coming in at the end of their Harlem Shake dance in the Champ costume. Although I couldn't see a thing, I hear the boys were quite surprised! I can't wait to see the video playback on that and all the fun that was had over the night. The emcees did a wonderful job cracking us up and keeping the fun rolling. The stage crew made the whole production seem effortless! A few of the boys (with the fabulous assistance of Mrs. Sarlitto) created a picture montage that captured all of the fun over the course of the rehearsals that brought tears to my eyes. The grand finale was ALL of the kids dancing to "Gangnam Style" together! Absolutely precious!
Of course, none of this could have happened without the leadership and very hard work of the PTO Variety Show committee. They also had many parents who stepped in to help out. This group of individuals did an outstanding job and gave our fifth grade participants a night they will never forget.
On a personal note, this was a night where motherhood and work came together under one magical evening. A special thank you to student Mary who watched over Jocie (my daughter) all night! She will be talking about this night forever and has told me she MUST go to Kildeer very soon to see all of her new friends. It fills me up to know that a place I feel is my second home feels the same way for my daughter. Thank you to everyone!
Fifth Grade Variety Show ~ What a night to remember! Many of our fifth graders performed and participated as emcees and stage crew in our Fifth Grade Variety Show. These children worked so hard to put on a show that was filled with talent of all kinds. There was dancing, singing, instrumental performances (including an iPad piano!), a karate demonstration, a game show, fun commercials, and much more. The creativity and talent soared! I even got to get in on the fun when some moms asked me to surprise their boys by coming in at the end of their Harlem Shake dance in the Champ costume. Although I couldn't see a thing, I hear the boys were quite surprised! I can't wait to see the video playback on that and all the fun that was had over the night. The emcees did a wonderful job cracking us up and keeping the fun rolling. The stage crew made the whole production seem effortless! A few of the boys (with the fabulous assistance of Mrs. Sarlitto) created a picture montage that captured all of the fun over the course of the rehearsals that brought tears to my eyes. The grand finale was ALL of the kids dancing to "Gangnam Style" together! Absolutely precious!
Of course, none of this could have happened without the leadership and very hard work of the PTO Variety Show committee. They also had many parents who stepped in to help out. This group of individuals did an outstanding job and gave our fifth grade participants a night they will never forget.
On a personal note, this was a night where motherhood and work came together under one magical evening. A special thank you to student Mary who watched over Jocie (my daughter) all night! She will be talking about this night forever and has told me she MUST go to Kildeer very soon to see all of her new friends. It fills me up to know that a place I feel is my second home feels the same way for my daughter. Thank you to everyone!
A Look Ahead...
Blue Ribbon Gazette ~ Please click the link below to read the new edition put to press by Kildeer's Newspaper Club.
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Cougar Pride Assembly ~ On Friday, April 19th students and staff come together to celebrate Kildeer. This is a great day for student to wear their Cougar Apparel or Kildeer colors of blue and yellow.
Registration Update–Register by May 17 to Save ~ Registration emails were sent out April 1 for the 2013-14 school year. ALL students who will attend District 96 in the Aug. 2013–June 2014 school year must register. Click on the link in the registration email you were sent to open the online registration form for your student. The subject line of the email reads: "Register your District 96 Student for 2013–2014 School Year." Please read carefully to confirm the accuracy of the information that appears. It is very important that we have current contact information for your family to send you communications and to reach you in an emergency. Please update your information as necessary. Registration questions? Please call 847.459.4260, ext. 7722
From the Attendance Office ~ Please remember to call the attendance office if your child will not be in school. That is a big help to us. Please also remember how important it is to send notes to school with your student regarding changes in after school plans. Notes are appreciated the morning of. Please make every effort to get your child to school on time. It is always best for our students to start their day on a positive note. Our tardies are exceedingly numerous and your efforts to get here before 8:20 are greatly appreciated.
Bernie's Book Drive ~ WE ARE READY TO GO! Our Bernie's Book Bank drive OFFICIALLY starts on Monday. The kids have been so excited and are anxious to get started. We are getting bins to collect the books on Friday so bring in the books from Monday, April 15-april 26. Our goal is 4,000 books but we would GLADLY take more!
Spend the evening with us on Monday, April 22 and see our author, Aaron Reynolds, at 5:30 pm, view the 5th grade homemade CDs and visit the book Fair. Pizza will be available for dinner.
Forms & Information
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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.
- Friday, April 12 ~ 5th Grade Variety Show @ 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 15 ~ Bernie's Book Bank Drive begins
- Thursday, April 18 ~ Dessert Day
- Thursday, April 18 ~ Evening Story Time @ 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an event for INCOMING FIRST GRADERS, CURRENT FIRST GRADERS, AND THEIR PARENTS ONLY! No Siblings. Please abide by this request.
- Friday, April 19 ~ PTO Special Lunch - Go Roma
- Friday, April 19 ~ Cougar Pride Assembly - Students and Staff Only ~ Where your Kildeer spirit wear or blue and gold!
PTO Highlight of the Week
Ready for Spring? Our PTO Flower Sale begins April 15th! Evening Story Time for our Incoming and current first graders in on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. No siblings, please.
Thanks to our PTO for all of your support!
