Keeping Up with Kipling!
January 21, 2022
I hope you had a wonderful week!
Winter is upon us which means several indoor recess days this week. We are all very hopeful that we will be able to get outside at least a few days next week. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
We are looking forward to our 4th grade concert coming up on Wednesday. If you are a 4th grade parent, expect to see an email soon with some tweaks and changes as we continue to work on ensuring the health and safety of all of our students and parents.
Stay safe and be healthy!
Here are some important dates:
Tuesday, January 25th - Shield Testing Day and Spelling Bee
Wednesday, January 26th - Early Release/4th Grade Student Performance/4th Grade Parent Performance
Friday, January 28th - Spirit Day - Favorite College Spirit Wear and End of MAP Testing
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Elbert
Principal
Kipling School
Purchase a Yearbook
If you haven't already, make sure to purchase a yearbook. You can order under the 'For Sale' tab on the PTO website. The deadline to order is 1/31.
Fun Kindergarten Movie
Registration for Incoming Kindergarteners and New to Kipling 1st through 5th Graders
We will hold a drop-in kindergarten registration (and new 1st-5th graders) at the District Office (517 Deerfield Road) on:
- Wednesday, February 23 - 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Thursday, February 24 - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Friday, February 25 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Online registration is available NOW. This is the first step in the registration process. Please complete the online registration form as soon as possible as staffing decisions are based on the number of fully registered students. Please share this information with friends and neighbors.
Click the button below for more information regarding registration and the necessary documents you will need for registration.
Kids Heart Challenge!
Kids Heart Challenge
Our PE program is participating in Kids Heart Challenge with the partnership of the American Heart Association. We will be kicking off our event on Jan 31st and it will be running through Feb 28th. During that time we will be learning different ways to get moving with fun activities to keep our hearts and brains healthy while also feeling great about helping others! Kids Heart Challenge is a fundraiser to raise money for the American Heart Association where your students can earn prizes AND earn money for Kipling Physical Education Department.
Here is the link to sign up and with more information! http://www.heart.org/KHC
Thank you for all your support!
4th Grade Families - Concert Coming Soon
5ESSENTIALS SURVEY NOW OPEN - LEND YOUR VOICE TO HELP OUR SCHOOL!
Again this year, parents across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the 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, it allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Your responses also help guide district improvement.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
· Effective Leaders
· Collaborative Teachers
· Involved Families
· Supportive Environments
· Ambitious Instruction
To take the Parent Survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Your identity and responses will be kept completely confidential and will not be connected to you or your child. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
In addition to parents, 4th through 8th grade students will also be responding to this survey. Per school board policy 7:15, you may opt your child out of any survey. If you would not like your child to participate in the 5Essentials Survey, please contact your building principal.