Message from the Principal
What a fun-filled Halloween week we had! A big thank you to all the Room Parents and Teachers who made it so memorable for our students. Follow us on Facebook to view pictures!
It's hard to believe November is here and the holidays are approaching. If you know of any families facing extreme hardship this season, please email me.
Just a heads up, daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, so we "fall back" one hour for an extra hour of sleep!
With the weather changing, please ensure your child brings appropriate cold weather gear for daily recess. All students are required to go outside unless they have a doctor's note. See our district-wide outdoor recess procedures below. If your child needs a winter jacket, hat, or gloves, don't hesitate to email me.
We're always here to support your family. Reach out with any questions or feedback. Have a wonderful weekend, and remember there's no school on Tuesday, November 5th!
Warmly,
Michelle LaCamera
Kimball Hill Principal
Last Call for Veterans Fun
If you'd like to attend our sing along assembly with your veteran, please RSVP for Veteran. The sing along assembly is tentatively scheduled for the afternoon and will be shared with those signed up. Of course, if you prefer to only share a picture, that's perfectly welcome and deeply appreciated! You can drop the picture into this Veterans Day photos folder or email it to leachm@ccsd15.net. All pictures must be submitted no later than November 4th.
High Five Friday
As a reminder, on Friday, November 8th, our district will once again be hosting "High Five Fridays," a community initiative where first responders will greet students outside of the school as they arrive. Our FD will be here out back and out front to welcome our students with enthusiasm! They generously agreed to participate at every school in the district. We're thrilled to invite all parents to stop by the outside main entrance upon drop off and kick off the day on a positive note.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is coming up on November 13th. Let's make this a special day to not only celebrate kindness but also to inspire our children to incorporate it into their daily lives. Teachers will share a coloring sheet with ideas to show kindness within the community.
Here are 5 simple ways you can model kindness for your children:
- Spread Positivity: Send a heartwarming text or message to a friend or family member.
- Pay It Forward: Let someone merge into traffic with a friendly wave and smile.
- Prioritize Joy: Schedule intentional moments of kindness, laughter, and delight into your day.
- Step Outside Your Comfort Zone: Do something unexpected to brighten someone's day.
- Share the Love: Compliment a coworker, friend, or family member.
A Book Recommendation: The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig is a wonderful book that shows how small acts of kindness can have a big impact.
By modeling kindness, we can inspire our children to become compassionate and caring individuals. Let's work together to create a kinder world, one act of kindness at a time.
Register for Turkey Trot: Deadline is November 8th
Join us for 2nd Annual TURKEY TROT on November 23rd. Check in starts at 11:00 AM and the trot starts at 11:30 AM sharp! This event is FREE but students must register by November 8th to receive a medal. If you have more than one student at Kimball Hill, please fill out a form for each child. Parents/Guardians are welcome to run/walk with their child but do not need to register. tinyurl.com/KHTurkeyTrot24
Holiday Sign Fundraiser
Back by popular demand...the Holiday Sign & Share Fundraiser!
Order online from Celebration Signs of Palatine between November 4th - 15th . Signs with the stakes to put them on your lawn will be delivered to your home the first week of December. The signs are yours to keep! There is complimentary delivery to your home in Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates, so share this link with family and friends!
Check out the signs and order here: https://celebrationsignsofpalatine.com/special-events/
