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.

Join us for our monthly PTA meeting! See you in-person in the library or via Zoom.

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Passcode: 970888

Many thanks to everyone that signed up for the Multicultural Fair. Because of your awesomeness and willingness to share you culture with the Kilgour community, the fair will take place this year. Please be on the look out for communication from Megan Foley with more details and next steps.

This week our 3rd-6th graders will begin taking their Ohio State Tests (OST's). Ohio law requires public school districts to administer state assessments assigned to each student’s enrolled grade level or course, regardless of the student’s time in Ohio public schools. There is no process allowing parents and/or students to indicate their choices to not participate in state testing. Schools must account for and report any student who did not participate in a required state test.

These state assessments tell us how well our students are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Standards, as well as how our school is performing compared to others throughout Ohio.

Testing Schedule for OST's:

Reading

Grades 3-5: English Language Arts (ELA) Reading part 1 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Grades 3-5: English Language Arts (ELA) Reading part 2 on Thursday, April 11, 2024

Grade 6: English Language Arts (ELA) Reading part 1 on Thursday, April 11, 2024

Grade 6: English Language Arts (ELA) Reading part 2 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Science

Grade 5: Science part 1 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Grade 5: Science part 2 on Thursday April 25, 2024

Math

Grades 3-6: Mathematics part 1 on Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Grades 3-6: Mathematics part 2 on Thursday, May 2, 2024

Here are a few test prep tips:

📚 Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before

📚 Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast the morning of testing

📚 Have your child dress comfortably

📚 Try to make the morning routine non-stressful

📚 Arrive to school on time

📚 Encourage them to try their best

For more information on state assessments and resources to help your student prepare, please visit https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Testing-Forms-Rules-and-Committees/Parent-Resource-Toolkit to access the state’s Assessment Toolkit for Parents.

Our K-2 students don't yet have to worry about OST's. However, they will be testing in their part of the building as well. Our primary students will be working to show how much they've grown too. They will be testing in Acadience and i-Ready during the month of April and into May.

While they don't have the pressure of performing for the state... they still need your encouraging words, proper rest and meals to sustain them during their testing. Maybe even an extra snack or 2 in their lunch this month.

End of year field trips can't happen without our wonderful chaperones. Whether it's the 6th graders pulling an overnighter at Camp Campbell Guard or 2nd graders heading down to the Red's Hall of Fame Museum, we need chaperones.

Wondering what it takes to be a field trip chaperone? In addition to a little patience, you'll also need a purple volunteer badge. On most field trips students are split into groups and assigned to a chaperone. Whenever students are with non CPS employees they must be with a responsible adult who has had their background vetted and approved by CPS. CPS provides this approval in the form of a purple volunteer badge.

Interested but don't have a purple badge? Here's the process for obtaining a purple volunteer badge.

Process for Purple badge:

- BCII & FBI background checks can be done at the Ed. Center (2651 Burnet Ave 45219) No appointment is needed, walk in hours are M-Th 9:30a-12:30p and 1:30p-3p

- You'll need a completed Badge Authorization Form from the school. Our Resource Coordinator, Tywanna Watson (RC1) can fax this down for you. In order to do so she'll need your full name, email address and the type of badge you're getting (purple).

- Once BG is complete a badge appointment can be scheduled using the link below.

Badge Appointment Link:

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At Kilgour we pledge to take care of ourselves, and others! The 2nd graders have really invested in taking care of others this quarter. After watching some Steve Hartman Kindness 101 videos, they voted to help foster children in our tri-state area. Their willingness to lean into kindness gave way to their current fundraising campaign in partnership with Payton's Lemonade Stand.

They enlisted the help of Student Council to create posters and raise awareness for their fundraiser around the school. They have even done morning announcements to be sure their voices help amplify their campaign.

Will you follow their lead and fill the donation bins with cozy pajamas and gift cards for new gym shoes? See below for details on how to help them spread kindness to foster children in our area.

Kilgour PTA Spring 2024 Clean Up Sign Up Link

The only thing bigger than the Kilgour carnival is the list of volunteers needed to make it a success! The carnival committee is in need of 100+ volunteers. Kilgour's carnival will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 11 AM until 5 PM. Click the carnival flyer below to review the slots and sign up!

If you have questions about volunteering at Kilgour's carnival, please reach out to Stephanie Saclarides and Holly Pajor at kilgourroomparent@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support!

Show your Mustang Pride while cheering on FC Cincinnati at Kilgour Night at TQL on Saturday 5/18! Plus enter the Sideline Experience Raffle for your Kilgour student/s to have the opportunity to be on the sideline during warmups! For more info and to purchase tickets for the game and raffle, check out the flyer attached!

What: Kilgour Night at FC Cincinnati vs. St. Louis City SC

When: Saturday, May 18th at 7:30pm

Where: TQL Stadium

Purchase Tickets via the QR Code on the attached flyer or the links below

-Game Tickets

-Raffle Tickets

Your PTA hopes to see you all there!

4/19/24 - Mom Prom (219 spots left!)

Are you a Kilgour mom or *mothering figure*, and would like to participate in prom with your child? Well, we have the great gathering for you! Put on your dancing shoes and boogie down with your child at a night you both won’t soon forget. This party is open to all K-6th grade students.

Date: April 19, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Where: Kilgour Gym

4/20/24 - Let's Give This The Old College Try! (18 spots left!)

Calling all Kilgour Parents! Let’s turn back the clock and relive those college glory days! Rock your alma mater’s fit or rep your favorite college drip. Gather with fellow Kilgour parents and resurrect those classic drinking games, enjoy great food and get ready for endless fun. This party will be a blast from that past that you will not want to miss!

Date: April 20, 2024

Time: 6 - 9pm

Where: 1404 Herschel Avenue

Click the Great Gatherings image to access all of the available options.

It’s Springtime in Cincinnati and that means supporting the Cincinnati Reds! Why not also support the Kilgour sports programs at the same time?

Cincinnati Red's Tickets will be available for $12 in the View Level of Great American Ball Park. $9 from each ticket sold will be donated back to Kilgour Sports Boosters to support our sports programs.

Purchase your Red’s tickets through the Red’s Kid Glove link. www.reds.com/kidglove

1. Click the “Buy Tickets” green button.
2. Enter your offer code ‘KILGOUR’ and click SUBMIT.
3. Click on the game you want.
4. Choose the section on the map where you would like to sit.
5. Select your desired seats.
6. Click “Continue”
7. Enter the e-mail address associated with your online ticket account and password, then click on “Log In.”
8. Enter your payment information, and then check the box to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
9. Click “Place Order”

Anyone can purchase tickets to any game listed on the website. Share the link with family and friends – thank you for supporting the Kilgour Sports Boosters!

Please join us after dinner to celebrate Kilgour Sports!

April 25th, 2024

6:30-8pm

Bring in any old uniforms! We will have a bin to collect them and feel free to take anything you need.

Slideshow pictures need to be turned in by Wednesday, April 17th. Please make sure there are pictures of your child by next week.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/L8DHRV5bA8xqGbCp8

We will have a treat for the kids after the slideshow!

Purchase the perfect Mother's Day gifts at Maya between April 12th-May 12th and 25% of your purchase will be donated to Kilgour! Shop at either Maya location or online at https://www.jewelrymaya.com/.

Champions will host a Summer Camp Open House on April 24th from 5-6:30pm!

Families are invited to pick up and drop off Summer Camp packets, enjoy light refreshments, as well as, meet the team and ask any questions. Please plan to stop by if you're interested in Champ Camp for your kiddo this summer.

Sign-ups for summer camp are in full swing - Secure your spot today - Log onto your Champions account and enroll for our summer camp before we are all booked up.

Fall 24/25: enrollment is open. Enroll today to secure your spot

Please make sure every person who drops off and picks up your child - is signing in and out of our book - Last week Champions sent a guide on how to fill out the forms since there were a few who signed it incorrectly. If you have any questions regarding this, please never hesitate to ask the teacher or Joan who is at the parent table.

We have a site visit on Thursday from our area manager and regional manager and a few other friends. IF you get to meet or see them - make sure to say hello! We love when the bosses come to visit!

Our site and two other sites are going to do pen pals - We are excited for this and do not require anything from you guys - Champions will mail our letters and receive letters from the other sites. We are very excited to show the kids how to write letters and respond to their letters.

Our Unit is the planet - this is our last week for this unit: We have discussed recycling, reusing and other tops for our unit.

Important Reminders

• Champions closes promptly at 6:15pm. If you are going to be late picking up, please text or call. Late pick up fee is $10.00.
• Billing - Champions bills need to be paid by Wednesday before midnight, or you will be disenrolled on Thursday. If you are disenrolled, you will need to pay a $50.00 reenrollment fee.
  
• Inclement weather - If Kilgour is closed, so is Champions. If Kilgour has a delay, so does Champions.
  
• Please text, call or email if your child is absent so that we are not expecting them when we pick your child up from class in the afternoon. Thank you!

If you haven't already, now is the time to begin the tedious task of figuring out the summer routine. Whether it's finding the most interesting and engaging camps, a reliable summer reading program, a cool nanny or, just an occasional fun activity to keep the kiddos entertained, you gotta have a plan! This is an ongoing resource to hopefully help with your planning.

Know of something that should be added? Please email our Resource Coordinator, Tywanna Watson (RC1) at watsoty@cpsboe.k12.oh.us with the details.

New entries identified by 2 asterisks (**)

Summer Camps:

**Musical Theatre Camp w/ Amanda Marasch - Amanda has been with us at Kilgour through the CAA working with our K-6 students during Theatre/Drama club this school year.

• MTC for ages 9-12 June 10-14
• Professional musical theatre instructors teach the art of auditioning, memorization, vocal technique, choreography, character development and improvisation.
• For seasoned performers and those new to the arts.
• MTC for ages 6-8 July 8-12
• Half-day camp will feature elements of musical theatre including singing, acting and dancing.

**Summer with Mathnasium of Hyde Park - a Kilgour sponsor

• Gives kids what they need to catch up, keep up, or get a jump on the math they'll be facing in the fall.

Art Camp w/ our very own Art teacher, Laura McMullen (See flyer below)

• Max of 10 students per week
• Mini Art Show at the end of each week
• Brush Bop Studio in Park Hills, KY

Champions

• It's not school, it's camp! Each week campers get to shake things up with new theme, proving that learning can be fun AND inspired.

ABC (Activities Beyond the Classroom) summer camp guide

• Arts Connect Summer Camp
• Cincinnati Art Museum Summer Camp
• Clifton Cultural Arts Summer Camp
• Kennedy Heights Art Center Summer Camp
• Queen City Clay Summer Camp
• The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom Summer Camp
• Cincinnati Ballet Kids Dance Camp
• UC College Conservatory of Music Summer Programs
• Mutual Dance Theater Summer Camp
• School of Rock Summer Camp
• Many more... click the above link to access the full guide

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

• TCT Eras Camp
• The Villians' Revue
• Several others for various age ranges

Summer Reading Programs:

Summer Camp Reading

• For upcoming 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders
• Free
• 6 locations

Xavier University's Summer Reading Camp

• Grades 1-8
• Xavier University campus, Hailstones Hall

Summer Activities:

Cincinnati Public Library Discovery Pass - Visit your favorite arts, cultural, and recreational atrractions in Hamilton County for free with a library card. Participating organizations:

• American Sign Museum
• Cincinnati Art Museum
• Cincinnati Museum Center
• Great Parks of Hamilton County
• Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
• Taft Museum of Art
• The Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Be sure to check for new entries each week as we build this resource together!

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