Hump Day Happenings

This newsletter is a weekly publication available every Wednesday to our Kilgour community. If you have information to share with our school community, including upcoming events and activities please email details to RC1 by 4pm on Mondays.

Can you believe we only have 19 school days before Winter break? OMG! We have a lot to accomplish in those days. Here's a quick look at things to come BEFORE break...

• Nov. 20 K-2 field trip to the CSO
• Nov. 21 3-6 field trip to the CSO
• Dec. 4th Winter Concert
• Dec. 5th Winter Concert
• Dec. 6-8 FC Cincinnati in PE classes w/ Mr. Rowlette
• Dec. 7-8 Holiday Fair in the gym
• Dec. 11-15 Classroom Winter Celebrations (expect more details from teacher/grade level communications)
• Dec. 12-13 Visual Arts & Ukulele Club end of session showcases (more details coming soon)

Buckle up and hold on as we finish the first half of the school year strong and continue to "Level Up" in 2024!

Art teacher Laura McMullen has partnered with the CPS district office to have the art work of Kilgour students on display at the Education Center. Five Kilgour student artists have been selected and will have their work showcased at the Education Center for second quarter! These artists will have their work beautifully framed, and it will be on view at the office until the next round of selections, likely after Winter break.

The selected artists are:

🎨 Rye Wohleb (Kindergarten)
🎨 Winifred Raidt (Kindergarten)
🎨 Teddy Kibler (1st)
🎨 Rosslyn Dahm (2nd)
🎨 Lillian Swan (2nd)

The display date is still TBD. Feel free to check in with Ms. McMullen (mcmulll@cpsboe.k12.oh.us) for information about when you can visit the Education Center to support our students and their work.

The 5th Graders have been Inventing and Innovating in Ms. McKay's class this year. It's now time for them to take their ideas to the Shark Tank. I gotta say, their ideas sound very creative and cool. So far they have come up with the following:

1. Pencil with a squishy so if kids tap it, it doesn't annoy other classmates
2. TV remote control with attached fidgets so the person who is holding the remote plays with the fidgets rather than constantly changing the channel and running the batteries down
   
3. A hose with an attached Scrub Daddy for easier outdoor cleaning
4. Water bottle with pockets because hydration is key
5. "Who said you can't play with your food" (Pop-its and other edible fidgets)
6. Robot to help disabled/elderly individuals
7. Brush with a space for shampoo and conditioner
8. The safe pencil sharpener (a machine where students can drop their pencils in have them sharpened and press on a bar to get a new "sharpened one" safely)
9. Book buddy - a form of luggage to carry books so you aren't dropping them
10. Dittle - 2 flavors in one skittle
11. Glow in the dark word cookies

Can you guess which one your 5th grader came up with? I can't wait to see these presentations.

Here's a little more backgound about the Shark Tank Competition.

Students had their creativity, collaboration, and business skills PUT TO THE TEST as they were instructed to invent/innovate unique and useful products.

How does it work? They were challenged to come up with original ideas, collaborate with a business partner/s and then pitch their idea to the SHARKS. Just like the TV competition, the sharks will decide if they want to invest in their products.

In a bit of role reversal, they will also take on the role of shark and decide which of their classmates' products they would invest in. The business team that receives the most investments will be named TOP ENTREPRENEUR.

While working through the process students must be creative, motivated and reflective as they move through the competition. Like all good entrepreneurs, they will need to perservere through challenges and failures to make it in the SHARK TANK.

Be sure to read future HDH for updates on the competition and details on which partners become the TOP ENTREPRENEUR.

It’s that time of year again… where Kilgour comes together to be a light of hope for members of our community. Please consider donating a gift from the signup genius (link below). All donations need to be returned to the bins in the school lobby by Friday, December 1st!

Lights of Hope Gift Link

New this year – we are asking that all gifts be donated unwrapped! We are accepting donations of wrapping paper and tape for families to wrap their gifts.

Contact Laura Wehby, PTA Outreach Coordinator, with any questions - laurawehby@gmail.com

Know someone looking for a place to enjoy a hot Thanksgiving Meal and community? Please share with them information about Give Back Cincinnati's Fall Feast at the Duke Energy Center.

Their Story:

In 2005 our Give Back Cincinnati team began serving and sharing a Thanksgiving meal - Fall Feast. The hope was to take time out of the busy holiday to join as a community in celebration of gratitude. We are excited to join together as a community this Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Fall Feast has a mission to change our community for the better through celebration, connection, and the passion to serve others. This calling has led to the rapid growth of one of the largest Thanksgiving meals in the region. With the help of local businesses, neighbors, and community members, this event has blossomed into a true community celebration that offers more than a meal.

What Else They Offer:

• Free Coats
• Free Haircuts
• Free Health Clinic
• Free Vision Screenings
• Kidzone - Games, crafts, inflatable play areas
• Big Screen TVs - Watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Football Games

Join us in the library or virtually for the next LSDMC (Local School Decision Making Commitee) meeting on Monday, Nov. 20th from 4:15p - 5:15p.

LSDMC Virtual Link (via Google Meet)

Mr. Matthew Long from United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s 211 Care Coordination team wants to pass along information about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which helps families pay for internet service and connected devices, such as a laptop or tablet.

Broadband access is an essential resource for us all, including students. The U.S. Department of Education points out that broadband widens learning opportunities for students, providing access to high-quality, low-cost, relevant educational material. Broadband allows teachers, parents and organizations to make better decisions tied to each student’s needs and abilities.

Low-income families have not always had the resources to bring the internet into their homes. Now, though, households may qualify for the ACP by meeting one of the following:

• Household income is 200% below the poverty threshold.
• A child participates in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC or other programs.
• A household already receives a Lifeline benefit.

Families can check whether they qualify and apply online here: getinternet.gov.

Families can also download, print and complete a paper application.

Families can get assistance completing the application by contacting United Way at 211 or 513-721-7900 or emailing hccc@uwgc.org. Families also can schedule an appointment for in-person application assistance at myuwgc.org/acphelp.

Thank you for helping ensure more families know about this benefit.

Sincerely,

Matthew Long | Sr. Program Manager (Pronouns: he, him, his)
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Giveback to Kilgour with Minted... A little for you and a little for us

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Use code: FUNDRAISEKILGOUR when ordering to receive discount and support our school.

Happy November Kilgour families,

My name is Andrea Johnson; I currently have a 6th grade daughter at Kilgour (my son is now in the 7th grade at Walnut Hills High School). I've been running the annual Holiday Fair for Kilgour since my son was in Kindergarten or 1st grade (I've lost track) and am really excited to announce that our 2023 Holiday Fair will be held on THURSDAY DECEMBER 7 and FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 this year. For those who are new to Kilgour or new to the Holiday Fair, the event is a two-day shopping extravaganza, held in our Kilgour Gym. Our children will visit the shop for a scheduled 20-30 minute time period on one of the two days above; if they've brought money with them to school that day, they are invited to shop for their family members, friends, and pets.

We need LOTS of volunteers for these days: please consider signing up for a shift if you can.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0449ACAC22A3FC1-45920663-2023/29403911#/

I've included an information form to this message, along with the schedule of classes for the Fair. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns: andrea.johnson101342@gmail.com or 513-518-2868 (text is preferred but feel free to call if you'd like).

Sincerely,

Andrea Johnson

Champions full day/Winter break camp dates: Nov. 22 there is a sign up for a full day program on the champions table - Champions must have at minimum, 25 kids attend in order to run that day. Winter break dates: Dec 18, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29 - Sign-ups for this break camp is online in your parent portal - you should go to enroll and you'll see winter break. You can call customer service to assist you with enrollment.

Cost: $39.00 per day per child

Children must have a packed lunch daily - Champions is not authorized to serve lunch (lunch will be at 11:30)

Champions will provide breakfast snack (8:30-9) and afternoon snack(2:45-3)

Children can bring in a personal electronic device. They are allowed to use them for 30 minutes once a day, after their reading time after lunch. It's okay if they don't bring them either. This isn't a requirement

Champions will have activities planned daily. Operating hours are 7am-6pm.

We are hoping to provide teacher treats again for the teachers at least once a month! There are 3 sign ups for each day. PLEASE indicate what you are bringing so the other people can plan accordingly. It can be bagels, muffins, or something for breakfast. It can also be something for later in the day... trail mix, chips, other treats. Each person can plan to provide something for 20-25 people so you aren't bringing in something for the whole staff. Sign up with friends and make it a group thing!

Click Here to Sign Up

We would like to have items in the front hall by the office around 8:30 on the day you are scheduled. Thank you in advance for showing our teachers and staff some appreciation.

E-mail Kerrin Smith at smith.kerrin@gmail.com with any questions. Our Resource Coordinator can also help with logistics if needed.

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