Weekly News from Kimball Hill
WEEK of January 18, 2021
Message from the Kimball Hill Principal
Dear Kimball Hill Parents & Guardians,
We have gotten through another amazing week! Our students and staff continue to amaze me with their positivity and resilience each and every day, both in person and online. Attached are some pictures of students and staff showing their Cougar Spirit and learning about MLK.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 18th due to the holiday- Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are no classes on Tuesday, January 19th as our teachers will be participating in Professional Development all day. Classes will resume for all students on Wednesday, January 20th.
We are asking for help with our arrival and dismissal procedures. Our front circle is designated as a one lane pick up line that must continue moving as cars pull forward. This will prevent traffic congestion and provide a safe and quick dismissal. There is plenty of staff outside directing students to their cars in a safe and timely manner.
If you would like to get out of your car and meet your child, please find street parking on School Street or other streets, following street parking signs. We have some parents that continue to move cones to get into the staff parking lot and speed through the front circle on the side where students get into cars. This is not safe. Please help maintain a safe and efficient drop off and pick up by following our school procedures. We greatly appreciate your assistance.
As always, please reach out to me any time with questions or concerns at lacamerm@ccsd15.net or call the school at 847-963-5200.
Warmly,
Michelle LaCamera
Picture Day for In Person & Virtual Learners- January 21st
Please click on the link below details and ordering information. There is also a PDF attached that you can click on to take you to the website. Please remember to use the online order code below.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry
Online Order Code: 54309C
In Person ONLY Students
We will be using two separate locations inside the school, following social distance guidelines and scheduled classroom times. There will only be one classroom allowed at a time and must maintain a 6 feet distance.
Virtual ONLY students
There will be a first floor set up for all virtual ONLY learners based on sign up, following social distance guidelines. ONLY Kimball Hill students will be allowed to enter the building and must enter through the main entrance at their scheduled time. Parents must remain in their car during the scheduled picture time. There will be a very limited numbers of students scheduled so your child should not be more than about 10 minutes.
The Virtual Sign Up link is below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DAAAD23A5FFC52-kimball
Multilingual District 15 Event
Valentines Day Communication from District 15
We are now into January, which means Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it! In a typical school year, this would mean we’d be working with our PTAs to plan classroom parties and activities to mark the occasion. Due to the abundance of restrictions that continue to be in place throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to host classroom parties this year, or exchange treats/cards with classmates.
While I am sure this does not come as a surprise, I know it is still disappointing to hear. It is certainly something we all look forward to and are disappointed these activities will not be able to take place this school year.
However, much like we did with Halloween, we will have a district-wide spirit day on Friday, February 12 where students and staff are encouraged to wear red and pink to mark the occasion. In addition, classroom teachers may choose to play bingo, have Valentine’s Day story time or another socially distanced activity of their choice. More information will come at the building and classroom level.
School Art Fundraiser
Kimball Hill School PTA is coordinating a school-wide fundraiser with Square 1 Art company.
Your child has been working hard during Art class making awesome art that can be uploaded and printed on fun products.
Check out their Square 1 website
Click How to Upload Your Artwork for directions.
Your support is appreciated!
Stay Connected with our KH PTA
Please email the PTA @khpta1@gmail.com if you would like to learn about new ways to support our school!
Dates to Remember
January 18, 2021: No School- Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 19, 2021: No Classes- Teacher Professional Development Day
January 21, 2021: Picture Day
January 27, 2021: School-wide Virtual Celebration-Cougar Rally
January 29, 2021: School Wide Behavioral Celebration (if we meet our monthly goal)-Backwards & Mismatched Dress Day
District 15 Helpline Available
Do you need help and are not sure who to contact? Do you have concerns or worries about yourself or others? The District 15 helpline is only a call or text away Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our student services staff are available during these stressful times. Call or text:
English: 847-460-2099
Spanish: 847-460-2129
Calls or texts received outside of these hours will be answered the following workday. You can reach out about multiple topics, including but not limited to:
Social or emotional concerns;
Resources such as food, housing and transportation; or
Ideas on how to support your child
Technology Troubleshooting
For assistance with technology, parents or students should call or email the school’s office. The school office can assist with troubleshooting or, if necessary, can replace a broken device with a loaner.
School Hours
School Hours: 8:45am-3:25pm
Morning Kindergarten: 8:45am-11:20am, Fridays: 8:45am-10:55am
Fridays: 8:45am-2:35pm
Afternoon Kindergarten: 12:50-3:25pm, Fridays: 12:25pm-2:35pm
Contact the Principal
Michelle LaCamera
Kimball Hill School
2905 Meadows Dr.
Rolling Meadows, 60008
847-963-5200