Good Afternon, Ivy Hall Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are nine instructional days away from summer break, where has the time gone?! Please see the upcoming dates below for our final two week schedule as well as some repeating informational items that are still of importance.
It was so great to celebrate our 5th graders today with their Twin Groves Visit and 5th Grade Party during the school day. 5th graders had the opportunity to visit the middle school and learn about what life will be like as a Twin Groves Colt next school year. Our 5th grad party was loads of fun and big thanks to our PTO for their partnership in making this event one to remember.
Speaking of the PTO, we hope you’ll join us at our PTO Family Picnic tonight beginning at 6 pm!
Have a great weekend,
Mike Senatore
NEW *Upcoming Dates*
- Tuesday, May 21 - Early Release Day
- Friday, May 24 - Half Day for Students
- Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
- Friday, May 31 - Last Day of School (Half Day)
NEW *Fire Drill Next Week*
On Monday, May 20th, Ivy Hall will be conducting a Fire Drill. Students will be evacuating the building during the drill. If the weather does not cooperate, we will reschedule the drill and communicate the rescheduled drill date.
NEW *Student Council School Supply Drive*
Student Council will be hosting an end of year supply collection! If you have any supplies (listed below) you would like to donate, with parent approval, please place them in the boxes that are located outside the P.E. Gym starting May 20th - May 31st! All supplies will be donated to a non-profit organization to help those in need! Thank you in advance for all the donations, every little thing counts!
Supply List:
-New School Supplies: crayons, ruler, erasers, notebooks, glue sticks, pencils, pencil sharpeners, scissors, backpacks, and folders
-Books: Board books, picture books, easy readers, early chapter books, young adult books
REPEAT *WILDCATS! Countdown*
Student Council has created the Wildcats! Countdown to celebrate the end of the school year. Please see the countdown calendar for each day’s fun celebration!
REPEAT *Kildeer Countryside School District 96 iPad Collection Notice for End of School Year 2023-24*
As the 2023-24 school year draws to a close, we need to inform all students and families about the iPad collection process. Unlike previous years, where students retained iPads over the summer, this year, we require their return to update and refresh our equipment for the 2024-25 academic year.
Collection Schedule:
- 8th Grade: May 22
- Kindergarten: May 29
- 1st - 7th Grade: May 30
Items to be Returned:
Each student is required to return the following items:
- iPad
- iPad case
- Charging cable
- Charger
- Logitech crayon
Damage and Missing Items Policy:
If any items are damaged or missing, please refer to the iPad handbook signed at registration. Remember:
Students have coverage for two incidents of damage to the iPad and two to accessories (charging cable, brick, case, pencil).
Beyond these incidents, costs for repair or replacement fall to the students and their families.
Intentional damages are not covered by the district.
Summer Programming Exception:
Students enrolled in summer programming will retain their iPads and accessories through the summer session, returning them by June 27, 2024. This ensures that all students participating in educational activities have the necessary resources.
We appreciate your cooperation in returning the iPads and accessories promptly and in good condition. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality educational support for our students.
Thank you for your attention and continued support of Kildeer Countryside School District 96.
REPEAT *REFUND OF 8th GRADERS’ POSITIVE MEAL ACCOUNT BALANCES*
Positive meal account balances for graduating 8th graders of $5 or more will automatically be refunded at the conclusion of the school year. Parents wishing to transfer remaining balances to siblings still in D96 on the K12PaymentCenter.com should do so by Friday, May 31st. Refund checks will be mailed by District Business Office staff Wednesday, June 19th to the home address on record.
REPEAT *Read Upcoming D96 Band/Orchestra Boosters News*
Families of Band and Orchestra students: Please check the D96 Band Boosters Blog for the latest news on an upcoming Boosters’ meeting, Beginning Band and Beginning Orchestra info nights and polo shirt orders: https://www.kcsd96.org/music/blog/1633374/may-10-2024
REPEAT *Health Forms*
To comply with Illinois State guidelines, a physical examination – including current immunization records – is required for all children entering an Illinois school for the first time, for children enrolling in kindergarten (even if they previously were enrolled in a District 96 Early Childhood program), and for students entering Grade 6.
REMINDER - Health Forms: Provide required HEALTH FORMS as soon as possible. A physical and immunizations record needs to be on file in the nurse's office by October 15th or the student will be excluded from school. STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM. This form must be completed and signed by the pediatrician. Parents must also complete the fields for their child’s name and address, birth date, etc., at the top of the form on pages 1 and 2 in addition to the parent section on page 2, including a parent signature and date.
Other health forms required include VISION, due before Oct. 15, 2024 (Kindergarten and new students) and DENTAL due before May 15, 2024 (2nd and 6th graders).
REPEAT *2024-25 School Supply Kits Sales Are Live*
Families can now order the 2024-25 School Supply Kit from Educational Products Inc. (EPI) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ (enter code KCS096).
Order by July 9 for home delivery before the start of school in August.
For questions about your order, contact Educational Products at 800-365-5345.
The School Supply Kits are a fundraiser for the PTOs. Parents can buy the grade-level materials on their own; access the School Supply Lists at https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.
REPEAT *Opening March 1: Registration for 2024-25 School Year*
Registration for the 2024-25 school year opens on Friday, March 1. Parents and guardians of new Kindergarten students and returning District 96 students will be emailed a link to register their child for the 2024-25 school year.
Complete registration by April 15 to receive a $20 Early-Bird discount. Families with returning students who register after April 15 will pay the standard registration fee. Registering early helps us to plan for the upcoming school year.
Registration fees paid by April 15 for the 2024-25 school year are:
- Early Childhood Blended Tuition: $2,870 (or $335.07 monthly)
- Kindergarten: $90
- Grades 1-4: $110
- Grade 5: $120
- Grades 6-8: $135
