OCTOBER 7, 2024

Message from the Principal

Dear Kimball Hill Parents,

October, with its anticipation of Halloween, is a month filled with excitement for our students. We are eager to celebrate Halloween again this school year. To ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience for all, please take a moment to review our plans and expectations below for October 31st. We look forward to a fun-filled celebration! If your child is unable to participate, we will provide an alternative fall-themed activity. Please notify your child's teacher by October 25th if they will not be participating.

As a reminder, there will be an abundance of costumes available if your child needs one. Please stop by our costume pick up Saturday, October 19th in front of school from 9-10am.

Enjoy a wonderful weekend!

As always, please email me with any questions, concerns or feedback.

Warmly,

Michelle LaCamera

Kimball Hill Principal

lacamerm@ccsd15.net

Fire Safety

Kindergarten and 2nd grade students recently had a fire safety lesson presented by Firefighter Steve from our RMFD. They learned important safety tips, including what to do in case of a fire emergency. Firefighter Steve visited the class, demonstrating his firefighting gear and equipment. The children were fascinated by his tools and uniform.

To reinforce the lessons learned, please discuss fire safety with your child at home. Ensure that your home has working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Finally, please consider attending the Rolling Meadows Fire open house. More information about the event is included in the attached flyer.

Halloween Celebration and Costume Guidelines

School Wide Parade 1:30-1:45 pm

Students in Pre-K to 5th grade will be parading in their costumes outdoors. Parents are invited to watch the parade from the designated grassy area outside the yellow line, as shown in the attached picture. Please note that the outdoor parade is weather-dependent and will not be rescheduled if it's inclement. In case of bad weather, the parade will be moved indoors for students only. We hope for favorable weather conditions for this fun event!

Classroom Party 1:50-2:50 pm

After the Halloween parade, students in Pre-K to 5th grade will enjoy a classroom party sponsored and organized by our PTA and parent room representatives. School dismissal will be at 3:05 PM.

Students are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to school for the day. We look forward to seeing our students dressed in festive Halloween or fall attire. However, we strongly emphasize the importance of choosing costumes that are comfortable and appropriate for a school environment. Costumes that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be permitted. Please carefully review the costume guidelines before selecting your child's outfit.

For students who do not celebrate Halloween, they will have the opportunity to participate in a fall-themed independent activity in the library.

Page 22 - Parent/Student Handbook

Per the Student Handbook: Students are permitted to wear costumes on Halloween as long as their attire complies with the above student appearance policy and meets the following set of expectations for a school setting:

Children should not wear bloody, gruesome, or especially scary costumes. Costumes involving fake blood are not allowed.
Actual weapons, look-alike weapons, toy weapons or weapon-like objects are not allowed.
Masks that cover the face and head are not allowed.
Costume make-up is allowed provided it does not cover the student’s entire face. Staff members must be able to identify students.
Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype about someone’s culture, gender, heritage or religion are not allowed.
Celebrations must be with non food/candy items

Parents can find potential non-food ideas on the district website.

Basketball Clinic in Hoffman Estates- check it out

PTA News

October Newsletter!
https://tinyurl.com/KHNewsOct24

Reflections National PTA Art Contest

Does your child like to draw or paint? Do they like to write poems and stories? Do they enjoy photography or dance? We are looking for creative Cougars to enter the National PTA Reflections Art Contest!

Read the Official Rules: https://tinyurl.com/mr3n4f87

Fill out the Entry Form: https://tinyurl.com/KHReflectionsForm24

Halloween Costume Giveaway

Saturday, October 19th | 9 - 10 AM

Please visit our costume drive outside Kimball Hill School. We have collected over 60 costumes that are looking for kiddos to wear them!

Boo Bash!

Thursday, October 24th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM

We are bringing "trunk or treat" inside this year for a Cougar Boo Bash! After walking through the Boo Bash, please visit the Book Fair in the library or purchase some Lincoln Land popcorn to benefit our 5th graders! If your family would benefit from a sensory friendly timeslot, we will have that available from 5:15 - 5:30. We need volunteers to help at the event and to host Boo Bash Booths. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/KHBooBash24