Kimball Hill

Weekly News: Week of 9/19/22

Important Dates


  • September 26/27th- School store- students will spend their earned Paws
  • September 28th- Cougar Rally- our school will celebrate our behavioral successes
  • September 29th- School Celebration- Fun in the Sun (if we meet our goal-95% students remain major free)
  • October 10th- NO SCHOOL- Indigenous Peoples Day

School Volunteers

I am excited to announce that all district 15 schools are allowed to welcome back Volunteers. There is a wide range of people that partner with CCSD15 schools, from student teachers and volunteers, to consultants and contractors. To ensure the safety of staff and students, each of these groups requires screening based on their involvement with students. Parents interested in volunteering must complete the Volunteer Interest Form and Confidentiality Agreement. This can be accessed through the district website. Parents must provide a valid id and be entered into our Raptor system upon volunteering at school. It only needs to be completed once, regardless of how many schools a volunteer visits.
For approval, all community volunteers must have passed the required background check AND completed the Confidentiality Agreement.


For more information, please visit this link: Volunteer Website

Once volunteers are cleared and/or completed the required paperwork, we can discuss what type of volunteer work you would like to assist with. We are always looking for help in the Library, Lunch, Recess, Primary Classrooms etc. Family members cannot work in their child's classroom. Please call the main office with further questions. Thank you for your consideration.

Picture Day



Just a reminder, if you have not ordered your child's picture, it is not too late. Online ordering is available through this link:

Picture Day Guide Website This event's Order Code is 69895VF.

Support our PTA

Thank you to all parents that were able to join yesterdays PTA meeting.

Please support our school PTA and become a member! It is a great way to get involved! You can give as little or as much time as you have! Please email khpta1@gmail.com for further information.

Erins Law

On January 24th 2013, Governor Quinn signed into effect Public Act 097-1147, also known as Erin’s Law. Erin’s Law was named in honor of Erin Merryn, a brave young woman who has crossed the country advocating for laws that will increase awareness of sexual abuse against children. This law has passed in 37 states, Illinois being one of them.


One of the law’s requirements is that schools provide an age/developmentally appropriate presentation to all students relating to sexual abuse and safety skills, which may include a variety of discussions, activities, videos and/or role play scenarios. These topics include concepts such as; safe and unsafe touches, getting help, boundaries, and empowerment. The purpose of this presentation is to provide students with tools needed for personal safety. We also strive to provide a nurturing and caring environment to openly discuss these topics, if a student desires.


Nationwide, 1 in 3 girls, and 1 in 5 boys, will be the victim of child sexual abuse by the age of 18. Strangers were just 3% of the offenders in cases of victims under age 6, and 5% of youth ages 6-11. Only one in 10 abused children tell someone. Through this program, aimed at educating and empowering students, we want to provide your child with the knowledge and skills to use if ever affected by sexual abuse.


Trained staff members will be presenting these lessons, in their classrooms, by winter break to meet the requirements of this law and to offer a safe space to students.


If you would like your child to opt out of these lessons please inform your child's teacher. The District 15 website also has a list of parental resources for your reference.


Estimados padres y/o tutores,


El 24 de enero de 2013, el Gobernador Quinn firmó la Ley Pública 097-1147, también conocida como la Ley de Erin. La Ley de Erin fue nombrada en honor a Erin Merryn, una joven valiente que ha cruzado el país abogando por leyes que aumenten la conciencia del abuso sexual contra los niños. Esta ley ha sido aprobada en 37 estados, siendo Illinois uno de ellos.


Uno de los requisitos de la ley es que las escuelas ofrezcan una presentación apropiada para la edad/desarrollo de todos los estudiantes en relación con el abuso sexual y las habilidades de seguridad, que puede incluir una variedad de discusiones, actividades, videos y/o escenarios de juegos de rol. Estos temas incluyen conceptos como: toques seguros e inseguros, obtención de ayuda, límites y empoderamiento. El propósito de esta presentación es proporcionar a los estudiantes las herramientas necesarias para la seguridad personal. También nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de cuidado y atención para discutir abiertamente estos temas, si el estudiante lo desea.


En todo el país, 1 de cada 3 niñas y 1 de cada 5 niños serán víctimas de abuso sexual infantil antes de cumplir los 18 años. Los desconocidos son sólo el 3% de los agresores en los casos de víctimas menores de 6 años, y el 5% de los jóvenes de 6 a 11 años. Sólo uno de cada 10 niños abusados se lo cuenta a alguien. A través de este programa, destinado a educar y capacitar a los estudiantes, queremos proporcionar a su hijo/a los conocimientos y las habilidades que podrá utilizar si alguna vez se ve afectado por un abuso sexual.


Miembros del personal capacitados presentarán estas lecciones, en sus aulas, antes de las vacaciones de invierno para cumplir con los requisitos de esta ley y ofrecer un espacio seguro a los estudiantes.


Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea información adicional sobre las presentaciones de la Ley de Erin, por favor, póngase en contacto con el clínico o administrador de su edificio. El sitio web del Distrito 15 también tiene una lista de recursos para padres para su referencia.

One-five Foundation Family Fun 1.5 Run/Walk


Join the one-five Foundation for its first ever Family Fun Run/Walk on October 15 at Winston Campus Junior High! The event begins at 9:15 am on 10/15. Registration is $15 a person or $60 for a family.

All proceeds from this event will support initiatives of the one-five Foundation that serve the students, staff and community of CCSD15. Visit one-five.org to learn more.


Register today!


Moving District 15 Forward

The District 15 Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to place a bond referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Doing so will allow the District to repair and restore our facilities, bring full-day kindergarten to all elementary schools, update schools libraries and some learning spaces, and ensure feeder patterns from elementary to junior high and high school providing all student access to a neighborhood or near neighborhood school. To learn even more about the proposed improvements visit www.ccsd15.net/Moving15Forward.


District 15 will be hosting informational meetings on the following dates:

  • October 6 - Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Thomas Jefferson Middle School if the measure is approved)

  • October 11 - Winston Campus Junior High

  • October 13 - Plum Grove Junior High

  • October 20 - Carl Sandburg Junior High

  • October 25 - Walter R. Sundling Junior High


Voting information: To register to vote, you must be: a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by the general election (November 8, 2022), and a resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Not sure if you’re registered to vote? You may also check your voting eligibility with the Cook County Clerk’s Office’s Your Voter Information search tool. If you have questions about your voting status, please e-mail Voter.Reg@cookcountyil.gov or call (312) 603-0906.


Ways to Vote:


SPANISH TRANSLATION


La Junta de Educación del Distrito 15 aprobó por unanimidad una resolución para incluir un referéndum de bonos en la boleta electoral del 8 de noviembre de 2022. Hacerlo permitirá al Distrito reparar y restaurar nuestras instalaciones, llevar el kindergarten de día completo a todas las escuelas primarias, actualizar las bibliotecas de las escuelas y algunos espacios de aprendizaje, y asegurar los patrones de distribución de la escuela primaria a la junior y la secundaria proporcionando a todos los estudiantes el acceso a una escuela de su vecindario o cercana. Para obtener más información sobre las mejoras propuestas, visite www.ccsd15.net/Moving15Forward.


El Distrito 15 será el anfitrión de las reuniones informativas en las siguientes fechas:

  • 6 de octubre - Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Thomas Jefferson Middle School si se aprueba la medida)

  • 11 de octubre - Winston Campus Junior High

  • 13 de octubre - Plum Grove Junior High

  • 20 de octubre - Carl Sandburg Junior High

  • 25 de octubre - Walter R. Sundling Junior High


Información sobre la votación: Para registrarse para votar, usted debe ser: un ciudadano de los EE.UU., por lo menos 18 años de edad para la elección general (8 de noviembre de 2022), y un residente de su distrito electoral por lo menos 30 días antes del día de las elecciones. ¿No está seguro de estar registrado para votar? También puede comprobar su elegibilidad para votar con la herramienta de búsqueda de la Oficina del Secretario del Condado de Cook "Your Voter Information". Si tiene preguntas sobre su estado de votación, envíe un correo electrónico a Voter.Reg@cookcountyil.gov o llame al (312) 603-0906.


Formas de votar:

School Hours


Just a reminder- school begins at 8:25am. Those not in need of a breakfast should arrive to school closer to 8:20am. Doors will open for breakfast at 8:10am. If your child needs a breakfast, they can grab a breakfast bag between 8:10-8:20 am from the lunchroom. Students that arrive past 8:25am will receive a tardy pass.


Mon - Thurs

8:25 am - 3:05 pm

KDG AM: 8:25 am - 11:00 am

KDG PM: 12:30-3:05 pm

Friday

8:25 am - 2:15 pm

KDG AM: 8:25 - 10:35 am

KDG PM: 12:05 - 2:15 pm


LUNCH: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm


If you are in need of before school care, please call the main office for information for REC childcare through the RM Park, housed at Kimball Hill or you can call the RM Park District for assistance.

Contact the Principal

Michelle LaCamera

Kimball Hill School

2905 Meadow Dr.

Rolling Meadows, 60008

lacamerm@ccsd15.net

847-963-5200

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