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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.

The Kilgour LSDMC needs to elect two parent representatives! Using the link below, please review the information provided by each candidate. After reviewing the provided information, please cast your vote for TWO candidates.

Here is the link: https://forms.gle/5CdxG5r9jqjmXhPb7

Voting will end on Friday, August 23 at 5:00 PM.

It isn't too late to sign up! Please consider joining our Room Parent team for the 2024-2025 year!

Here are the classrooms that need more Room Parent volunteers at this time: Foley (kinder), Klosterman (kinder), Kroger (3rd grade), Barker (4th grade), Miller (4th grade), Neidich (5th).

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/kN3wWCXfgoYGFP278

If you have already signed up - thank you! More information will be forthcoming to folks who signed up!

Questions? Contact kilgourroomparent@gmail.com

Due date: 8/31/24

Do you have or know of a local business with a Kilgour connection? Kilgour's PTA's sponsorship program is an easy and effective way to promote your business and support our kids at the same time.

Funds raised by the PTA offset our teachers' out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies; subsidize field trips and student clubs; keep Kilgour's grounds mulched, painted, and landscaped; and much more! Please help us identify businesses or families that may be interested in this opportunity by emailing sponsorship@kilgourpta.org.

Thank you, Kilgour Sponsorship

The PTA's Annual Silent Auction has become Kilgour PTA's biggest fundraiser and largest "not-to-be-missed" social event. This highly-anticipated adult-only social event to celebrate with our community, teachers, and families outside of school. Last year, over $30,000 was raised for our school!

It takes a village to make this event a success! We still need help with donation solicitation, class creations and event set-up and check-in. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4EAFA728A5F5C43-50819922-kilgour

It's a fantastic opportunity to get to know fellow Kilgour families and quickly become part of our lively community. Any questions, email us at silentauction@kilgourpta.org!

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Bring the family out for a night of bingo and community! All are welcome. RSVP is encouraged so that the PTA can be sure to provide adequate space and prizes. Let them know your family will be joining at https://forms.gle/uMhrbj8LAHx4E8s3A.

Kilgour is once again partnering with the Performing Arts, Inc Theatre Program to put on several performances of Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Please see the attached flyer for audition, rehearsal, show and cost details.

Kilgour Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your interest in having your Kindergartener participate in the fall. Kilgour Kindergarten Soccer Program organized by Kilgour Sports Boosters. The Kindergarten Soccer Program will begin Friday September 6th and the program overview is

listed below.

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/653386383

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 6th thru October 18th
• 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. 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

Thank you!!

Sarah Roche and Justin Dobbs

Soccer Coordinators

kilgourboyssoccer@gmail.com

Calling all current 6th grade students! The Cincinnati Centurions Middle School Field Hockey Team is still looking for players for the 2024 season. Players will be learning field hockey skills and playing games with other teams in the Cincinnati-Columbus Regions. The season will begin in mid August and end in mid-October. Practices and Home games will take place at Mount Notre Dame High School. Players should be equipped with a mouth guard, shin guards (old soccer ones are fine), and a water

bottle. Sticks are available to borrow.

Please contact head coach Sophie Stoll at 678centurions@gmail.com for more information.

NOTE: This activity is not sponsored by Kilgour Sports Boosters.

Shop the Kilgour Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 30% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/72613.

Still need to secure before or after-school care? Click HERE to access the Champions portal and enroll your student/s.

Champions' hours are:

• Before School: 7am-9am//After-School: 3:30pm-6:15pm

• Morning drop off is at the front entrance of the school no later than 8:40am at the request of Kilgour's admin team.

• Afternoon pick up is at Champions door located in the connector on the right of the school (enter through the staff parking lot). Please ring the doorbell or call the Champions telephone number that can be found on the back door (513-429-6140), and a Champions staff member will let you into the building.

• Children will only be released to adults ages 18 and older, authorized in the Parent Portal as an Emergency Contact. Please be prepared to show your ID.
  

• Healthy snacks are provided every day during both morning and afternoon sessions. Champions Snack Menu is available for review in their Family Communication Area.
  

Please feel free to reach out to Samantha Scott, Site Director if you have any questions or concerns regarding all things Champions.

Equipping, enriching and elevating the 21st century learner. Serving 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