Cougar Clips
31 May 2024
Happy Final Full Friday of the School Year, Kipling Families,
The end of the year is upon us. There is excitement and anticipation all throughout our school. Our fifth graders are visiting Shepard and enjoying all of their end of the year activities. All of our students are eager for a summer break filled with downtime, camps, trips, sports, and more time spent with family and friends.
I want to encourage all of you to make the most of it and encourage them to participate in something over the summer that will engage their brain and get them curious or excited. But also give them downtime. Give them time to be creative, reflective, and quiet in the moment. Get them out of the house and outside.
Thank you for sharing your children with us, partnering with our school and teachers, and making learning an essential part of your child’s life. I am truly happy, proud, and honored to be the Principal of Kipling. I tell everyone who will listen that DPS109 and Kipling in particular are exactly the right place to be raising your children and sending them to school. I am so grateful to be here.
Enjoy the last few days of the year and I wish you and your families all the happiness and relaxation this summer can provide.
All my best to you and your families!
Respectfully,
-Matthew
Mr. Matthew O. Lombardo, NBCT
Principal
Kipling Elementary School
Kipling PTO
Hello Kipling Families!
Please visit our website for all things PTO.
School Supplies:
Deadline to order school supplies for next school year is TOMORROW!
Food for Fundraising:
Please join us for the last restaurant fundraiser of the year at SHAKE SHACK on June 5th!
Student Council Presents…Movie During Lunch on Thursday 6/6
The Kipling Student Council would like to host a movie during lunch on Thursday, June 6th. Our movie is to be determined based on a student vote. Marla's lunch is offering Love's ice cream as a special treat on this day. If your child would like to order a special treat for this event you need to order through the website by May 28th at 12:00pm. You may also pack your student a special snack, bag of popcorn or candy in their lunch if you would like.
Please reach out to Mrs. Thurman (lthurman@dps109.org) if you have any questions.
A Message from the Shepard PTO
It's time to order your child's 6th-grade school supply kit! Click HERE to purchase your school supply kits for Shepard Middle School. You must either update your profile on the North Shore Coalition website or create a new one. Shepard school supply kits are delivered directly to your home in July & beginning of August.
You can find school supply lists here (click on Shepard Middle School) or on the Shepard website at ShepardPTSO.org. Questions? Please email ShepardSchoolSupplies@gmail.com.
We are looking for parents to participate in the PTSO. Are you interested in serving on the PTSO at Shepard Middle School? Please email shepardptso@gmail.com for more information.
Common Sense Media Video from Ms. Thurman
The Library Information Specialist team came across this resource and I felt compelled to share it with families in hopes of providing insight, support, and advice in navigating and supporting healthy and productive student use of technology and social media at home.
This week's videos: How to Pull Kids Back from Social Media Rabbit HolesStudents NOT Returning to Kipling Next School Year
This form is for current Kindergarten-4th grade students who will not return to Kipling for the 2024-2025 school year. All student records will be transferred to the new school over the summer. The new school must submit a request for records via fax or email. Please submit one form for each of your children who are NOT returning to Kipling.
Deerfield Park District and Community News
Park District Before and After Care
The Deerfield Park District holds before and after-care programs in our school. All questions should be directed to the park district (847-945-0650).
Upcoming Important Dates
-Fri 5/31: 5th Grade Evening Celebration
-Thurs 6/6: 5th Grade Fly Up Day at Shepard
-Fri 6/7: 5th Grade Breakfast before School
-Fri 6/7: Final Day of School; 11:40 Dismissal