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Families, welcome to the 23-24 school year! We are so excited to see all of our students back in the building on Wednesday, August 16th.

I am thrilled to be joining the Cloverdale family this year as principal. I am looking forward to building relationships with students and families throughout this school year. I would like to share a little bit about myself with you.

I have been in education since 2008 and taught general music for 12 years before becoming an assistant principal in West Aurora in 2020. I served as assistant principal at Roy DeShane School in CCSD93 for the 2022-23 school year. I have my Bachelor's degree from Elmhurst University and Masters in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. I also attained National Board Certification in 2019. Additionally, I served in various educational policy fellowship programs which had a positive impact on education policies in Illinois. I live in Winfield with my husband and two children, who are currently ages 4 and 1. I am an avid runner and recently completed my fourth half marathon. I am currently training for the Chicago Marathon! I am very passionate about students succeeding and reaching their full potential. I value positive relationships with staff, students, and parents and I am looking forward to a wonderful year at Cloverdale.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have throughout the year.

Keira Quintero

quintek@ccsd93.com

630-588-5300

Kindergarten and new student orientation is Wednesday, August 9th, 10:00-11:00. Kindergarten students will see their classroom, get a tour of the school, and get to ride the bus around the block. New 1st-5th grade students will get a tour of the building and get to see a typical classroom. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with Cloverdale staff members to ask questions.

Meet the teacher for all students is Tuesday, August 15th from 2:00-3:30. Students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and drop of school supplies.

Please follow this time frame for attending:

2:00-2:45 Families with last names A-M

2:45-3:30 Families with the last names N-Z

Students' first day of attendance is Wednesday, August 16th. The first bell rings at 8:30, second bell at 8:45, and dismissal begins at 3:45.

Arrival: Staff supervision outside begins at 8:25 a.m. The first bell rings at 8:30 and that is when the doors will open for students. Students walking or being dropped off at the car line will line up and enter by door 14. Please do not leave your student outside before supervision begins.

Car Line Dismissal: Students who are being picked up by car will exit door 14 and wait along the side of the building for their car. If you are picking up in the car line, enter from the south on Merbach. Cars going north on Merbach will not be allowed to make a left turn into the parking lot. There is a crossing guard stationed there and will ask you to pull around. Please do NOT park in the small lot and get out and wait for your child. This causes congestion in the dismissal line. We also ask that you pull up as far as possible to fit as many cars in the line as possible. There are 3 licensed staff members to assist your child getting in and out of the car as needed. Please be courteous to all other parents picking up and follow these procedures for dismissal. We appreciate your cooperation.

Walker Dismissal: In an effort to keep our students safe and clear up the sidewalk by the car line, we will be dismissing all walkers from door 1. Please move up to door 1 as much as possible to keep door 14 and the sidewalk by the parking lot clear. Thank you.

Busses: Students who ride the bus will enter and exit the building through door 6. We have certified staff monitoring students' arrival and dismissal at the busses.

Please be patient with us the first few days of school as we get everyone safely where they need to be. This process might take a little longer the first few days until we establish routines.

Breakfast is available for purchase each day. Students are able to pick up breakfast on their way to their classrooms and eat in their room.

Students are able to bring a lunch from home, purchase a school lunch, or just a milk. Our lunch company is Organic Life and the lunch menu will be posted on the district website monthly. Families can find the free and reduced application by clicking here.

We play outside for recess in temperatures ranging 10 degrees (feels like) to 94 degrees (feels like). Please help your child dress appropriately for the weather.