This week we are highlighting both of our amazing Occupational Therapists, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Cachares! Occupational therapy focuses on both fine motor skills and gross motor skills. These ladies are always busy meeting with so many kids with all varying needs and wants. They work on handwriting, pencil grip, walking, jumping, and anything in between! Students love working with Mrs. Cachares and Mrs. Fisher, especially if they get to use the swing in the OT room. A swing, in school, amazing! These two are always quick to help both students and fellow staff member and are such an important part of the team here at Kolmar. Thanks for everything you do ladies!

Where to even start with Ms. Jean's class?! They have so many great things going on! In Reading they have been working hard on decoding words and working on reading fluency. They also are doing a great job using inferencing. Also in Language Arts they are reading and learning about mystery novels, how fun! In Math there is a lot happening! These scholars are working on place value to 1,000, all while also practicing telling time and using money. In Science they are learning all about animal habitats and adaptations. In Social Studies they are learning about different regions.

Due to the severe weather being forecast for this evening, Kolmar's PTA meeting will be held using Zoom. Please use this link to join the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2408732084?pwd=wgwbL-pVDSO-_8XKEcfkjmEEvqD2pL.1

Meeting ID: 240 873 2084

Passcode: coyote

Students participating in Kolmar clubs and activities will have their group pictures taken on Tuesday, February 8.

Classroom Friendship Parties have been moved to Friday, March 18.

Here is the link for the Tuition Preschool registration:

https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/tuition-preschool

Here is the link for Kindergarten registration:

https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten

Students and teachers across Illinois now have the opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Additionally, your 4th-8th grade student will be asked about their experiences in school to help give school leaders critical student input and help develop future school improvement plans. If you would like to view the student survey questions or opt-out your student please complete the form found at: d123.org/five. You and your student's identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five.

We have officially kicked off our Kid's Heart Challenge!

During this service-learning program students and families will receive FREE access to missions and heart healthy activities from the American Heart Association! When students complete these missions, they will be a true Heart Hero, prepared and ready to battle heart disease in our community.

Go ahead and get a head start on learning about heart-health with your student by meeting the heart heroes here!

You can get a head start with your student by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app and register for our team (QR codes are below) or follow this link to our school’s KHC webpage: www.heart.org/khc

Need assistance registering and gaining access to the free resources? Click here!