Hump Day Happenings

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That's such a reasonable question to ponder at the start of a new school year. We thought you'd have it so your teacher staff have prepared (insert drumroll... different from an eye roll... that 6th grade eye roll is serious) Ok, back on topic... CURRICULUM NIGHT!!! What is Curriculum Night? We thought you'd ask that too. We consulted "The" Google and here's the best description we could find:

"Curriculum night is an educational open house by grade, that takes place at the beginning of the school year for parents to receive critical information that will benefit your child's learning throughout the year."

You can expect information from your child's teacher on what and possibly when they will be taught new skills throughout the year.

Now that we got the what, let's talk about the when and how. Curriculum Night will take place on Wednesday, September 6th from 5p - 6:30p and be broken down into three 20 minute sessions. This will allow for parents that have multiple mustangs to make the rounds. K-2 Sessions will take place in your child's classroom. Grades 3- 6 session locations will be communicated by your child's teacher.

Sessions times are as follows:

Session 1: 5p - 5:20p

Session 2: 5:30p - 5:50p

Session 3: 6p - 6:20p

Notice that there's a 10 minute transition time built into the night. This is to again accommodate parents that need to attend multiple sessions. The final 10 minute transition is to allow time to head to the first PTA meeting of the school year. More on that later in this newsletter.

Alright, time to wrangle it all in... we know what Curriculum Night is, we know how the sessions will flow... soooooo when is it again???

Curriculum Night is next Wednesday, September 6th from 5p to 6:30p.

First off, if you're not sure when Curriculum Night is scroll up and read the previous article. If you're like many of your fellow Kilgour parents, grandparents and overall awesome support systems you've likely asked, "How do I get a volunteer badge?" You've also likely frowned at the tedious process of finding an appointment online, visiting the Education Center/Hamilton County Justice Center and getting the Badge Authorization Form signed. Add to that determining whether you need a purple badge or an orange badge, and it gets scarier.

Good news! Principal Cook-Frazier has heard and responded to your neighs. (Mustang joke in case you glazed over it) On Wednesday, September 6th between 4p and 6:30p the Office of Safety and Security will be onsite at Kilgour to process background checks and security badges. This is a one night only Kilgour event!

What will you need:

• A strong desire to volunteer at Kilgour
• Identification in the form of a state ID, driver's license, passport
• $50 cash or CC for the purple badge
• $25 cash or CC for the orange badge**

What you can expect

• Fingerprinting for badges
• FBI and BCII background checks
• If BG check is complete a badge can be acquired
• Badge Authorization Forms will be on hand

Please join the Office of Safety Services in the Library starting at 4p.

** Those opting to complete the BCII background check for an orange badge at the onsite event should plan to pay $25 vs. the normal $5 paid at the Hamilton County Justice Center. Unfortunately, the Office of Safety Services is unable to perform the local checks at $5. **

The meeting will start in the Library immediately after Curriculum Night.
6:30-7:30 (we hope and will be mindful of your time)

Please come with ideas, questions and ways you like to get involved. Remember, IT’S FOR THE KIDS! Your PTA is looking forward to meeting you!

Child care will not be provided.

PTA is asking that you mark those calendars for Friday, November 3rd and the Kilgour Silent Auction. The auction commitee is hard at work. More details and information coming soon!

As a reminder, Kilgour Kindergarten soccer registration is currently open!! We will keep it open through September 7th. See below for registration link and further details about the program!!

Kilgour Kindergarten Soccer Program organized by Kilgour Sports Boosters.

The Kindergarten Soccer Program will begin Friday September 8th and end on October 20th.

If you would like to register your child, please complete the registration form by clicking on the following link: https://kilgoursports.sportngin.com/register/form/790714219

In addition, we will definitely need volunteer help to make the program run! This program can only happen with volunteers and you don’t need to know anything about soccer to volunteer! Please consider helping out and fill out the volunteer section in the registration form.

Program Overview

Dates: Friday Evenings, September 8th thru October 20th

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Place: Kilgour Soccer Field

Cost: $15 - Cost includes a Kilgour soccer shirt

Note - Children must be enrolled in Kindergarten at Kilgour to participate.

Details

This is an informal program to introduce young children to the basics of soccer during several one-hour sessions on Friday evenings. The program will include skill building exercises, running, games and short-sided scrimmages. The program will start on Friday, September 8th and continue through Friday, October 20th. Parents are encouraged to stay at the field to observe the activities, assist as needed, and socialize with other Kindergarten parents.

Kilgour School has a wonderful soccer program affiliated with the Soccer Association for Youth (SAY); however, Kindergarteners do not start participation in the SAY program until the Spring season, so this introduction is intended to get children ready for SAY soccer. This program is not affiliated with SAY Soccer.

The main emphasis is to have FUN. The idea of the program is to give children a love for an organized athletic activity. In addition, we help them to learn to respect coaches and referees. Although soccer can be quite competitive, this program is not. There will not be games against other schools. The goal is to be able to play a full field scrimmage by the last day. We will not keep score.

Volunteers Needed!

We also need parent volunteers to help. The Kindergarten Soccer program is parent run and cannot happen without your help. You do not have to have any coaching experience. Volunteer activities include running drill stations, field set up and prep, and organizing the drills. Additionally, we are looking for someone who would be willing to manage the overall Friday night sessions. In coaching, as with parenting, the program advocates motivating with positive reinforcement when children do well. Please look for positive things to discuss with your child about the program.

Gear

Your young athlete will need a size-3 soccer ball, shin guards and athletic shoes to participate. The shin guards should be covered with socks. Soccer cleats are not required at this age. This year we will be providing your child with a Kilgour soccer shirt they will be expected to wear for each Friday night session so we can equally divide the kids in separate groups. Please indicate the shirt size for your child when you register. Children cannot participate if they have casts or are wearing jewelry.

If you have any questions please reach out to Sarah Roche and Justin Dobbs at kilgourboyssoccer@gmail.com

~ 8/31 1st official rehearsal for 4th-6th graders performing in Willy Wonka
Rehearsals will be every Thursday, 8a - 9a in the Gym.
Cast members should enter through the gym near the connector
Gym doors will be open promptly at 7:45a
~ 9/1 Mr. Hogan will be meeting with the 5th graders to introduce them to the Magic Club
~ 9/4 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday Observed
~ 9/5 Cub Scouts onsite in the AM
~ 9/6 Mr. Houston & Mr. Klein are getting the band back together!
Intermediate (4th-6th) band will begin at 8am in the Music Room
Band members should enter through the front doors
Beginning band start date is still TBA

Please join us for an evening of FUN and CONNECTING! THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
When: September 15, 2023
6:30-8:30pm
Where: Kilgour Playground and field (kindergarten soccer will be on the field until 7pm)

We encourage you to pack snacks or dinner/order food (LaRosas’s is easy), bring your favorite refreshments (NO GLASS) and meet new friends and families! The more the merrier! We are so excited to for an AWESOME year. GO MUSTANGS!

My name is Stacy Lunn and I am happy to be back for my 15th year as Kilgour’s school psychologist. I am in the building this year 2.5 days a week in Room 1019 (next to Nurse Bobbi). My regular schedule will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesday mornings. You may see me on occasion on a Wednesday afternoon, but I am reserving that time for my Child Find position that I do a half day a week. I work part-time, so it could be a few days before I get back to you as it could be a non-workday for me. Email or Google chat is usually the fastest way to get a hold of me unless you catch me when I am in the building.

My door is always open and I am happy to assist in any way I can. If I can’t answer your question, I will always try to help figure out the next step with you.

Email: lunnsta@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ooE_6hE2TQIR2uXITSUvqqollAN0o04cTtc29McVGxs/present?slide=id.p
Phone: 513.363.3013

Equipping, enriching and elevating the 21st century learner. Seving grades K-6. We are #KilgourStrong

Email: watsoty@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.cps-k12.org/kilgour
Location: 1339 Herschel Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513.363.3000