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.

Rehearsal will resume tomorrow, 5/2 in the gym at 8am. I will speak with Ms. Tina after rehearsal to confirm where we stand with the performance, costumes and all other parent questions I have received over the past week. Once I have answers from Ms. Tina I will communicate accordingly. Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this with Ms. Tina.

RC1

Big thanks to the Kilgour community for sharing 6th grader Collin Kelley with the international robotics community last week. Collin has been part of the First Lego League Robotics Team Howl Bout It for several years. Collin and his teammates put in many hours of work throughout the school year beginning each August - designing and programming a Lego robot, and developing an innovation project. For their project this year, the team developed a "PEACE Kit" to help ease stress for anxious flyers, consulting with professionals throughout the year. They even partnered up with CVG and United Airlines to test their product on multiple flights over the last few months, including their own flight to Houston last week!

Their work culminated last week when Collin and his teammates were one of the two teams to represent Ohio at the FIRST Championship and World Festival held in Houston, Texas. FIRST Championship, the world’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for students, commemorated the conclusion of the 2023-2024 robotics season, which challenged FIRST teams to discover the roles STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills play in the arts and bring their ideas to life. The event brought together over 18,000 students from 58 countries.

Fewer than 1% of teams qualify to compete at this elite level, and Collin and his teammates represented Cincinnati Public Schools so well! The team was spotlighted on Channel 12 News a few days before we left town, again on 97.5 FM radio Friday morning during the event, and I'm working with Kathryn Robinson on the CPS side for media (Collin and his teammates are all CPS students at Kilgour and Walnut.) I attached a few photos in case you're able to share in celebration of Collin through any school newsletters or announcements.

https://www.firstinspires.org/about/press-room/50K-Gather-to-Celebrate-Youth-Robotics-Teams-From-58-Countries-at-FIRST-Championship-in-Houston

Story credit: Laurie Cotton (their proud coach)

Show your Mustang Pride and enjoy a night at TQL Stadium cheering on FC Cincinnati when they challenge St. Louis SC on 5/18! Purchase discounted ($10 off!) tickets through the link below to sit with fellow Kilgour families, but hurry, the link is only available through Saturday, May 4th!

And remember to enter your Kilgour student in the raffle for an opportunity to be on the sideline during pre-game warmups! More details below - we hope you'll join us!

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

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

Where: TQL Stadium

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

-Game Tickets

-Raffle Tickets

We're still in need of volunteers and donations to ensure the carnival is a successful fundraiser for
Kilgour.

Can you spare 1.5 hours and work in one of the booths? Check out where additional help is still required here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45ABAB22A0FD0-48854241-kilgour#/.

HUGE thank you to everyone who have already donated to the Basket Raffle! We can still use donations! The deadline has been extended to Friday, May 3rd!! Here are four easy ways to donate...

• Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2X87VKZUH4DZL?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4

• Credit Card: https://kilgourpta.memberhub.com/store/items/712348

• Venmo: @kilgourpta w/ "Baskets" in the memo

• Drop off an item you purchased in the Basket Raffle bin outside the front office

Please show your support for Kilgour teachers and staff by participating in these activities:

• Monday, May 6th: Wear your teacher’s/staff member’s favorite color to school
• Wednesday, May 8th: Bring in a treat for your teacher/staff member
• Friday, May 10th: Write a note to your teacher/staff member

Click the link below to access the favorites list:

https://tinyurl.com/Kilgourteacherappreciation

Questions? Email Stephanie Saclarides at kilgourroomparent@gmail.com

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of the year! Kilgour Field day will take place on Monday, May 20th. We will follow the schedule below. If you'd like to make sure you choose a volunteer slot during your child's field day time, check the schedule! We are combining times this year to give students more time for activities. All volunteers will need to sign in at the front office and wear a badge.

• 5th and 6th grade 9:30-10:40
• Kindergarten 10:50-11:40
• 1st and 2nd grade 12:40-1:50
• 3rd and 4th grade 2:00-3:10
• Clean-up 3:10-3:30

Field Day Activities

Games will be played on the field: tug of war, water balloon toss, sack race, fastest students and wheelbarrow race.

What should students bring?

• Extra clothes
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Gym shoes that are okay to get wet

Click below to review the available slots and to sign up. Thank you!

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER

If you have any questions about field day, please email Mr. Rowlette at rowlett@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.

If you have any questions about the sign-up genius, please email Mrs. Driscoll at driscole@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.

5/17/24 - 4th Grade Parent Party: Olympics! (48 spots left!)

Let the games begin! Are you ready to channel your inner athlete and celebrate the spirit of the Olympics? If you do wish, put on your most sporty attire. Dinner by the bite and plenty of drinks included.

Date: 5/17/24

Time: 7:00-11:00pm

Location: 3293 Hardisty Avenue

5/18/24 - 5th Grade Parent Party: Wig Party! (68 spots left!)

Are you wigging out that it is almost summer break? Come to the 5th grade parent wig party! Wear your best wig--the crazier, the better. Prizes awarded for the best look, so come ready to dazzle your fellow 5th grade parents. Beverages and light bites are included with your ticket (1 ticket needed per person). We can’t wait to see everyone!

Date: 5/18/24

Time: 7:00-11:00pm

Location: 805 Tweed Avenue

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

If you missed Mom Prom, you missed a PARTY!!! Hosted by a fabulous group of Kilgour moms and attended by a who's who of well dressed Kilgour students, Mom Prom was definitely a hit. In addition to dancing, there were light snacks, crafts and of course a photo booth! I mean, if there aren't any pictures did it really happen?

See for yourself the amazingness that was Mom Prom at this link 👉 https://boothpics.com/496I.

If you attended and didn't get your pictures delivered you can download them using the link also. Simply click on the image and use the download icon at the far right.

All photo credit goes to Brandon at Mention Entertainment https://mentionentertainment.com/.

Looking for something to get you going on Saturday morning? Head over to the ball fields at Withrow and cheer on the 10U softball team. They'll be in action from 9-11am.

Not a morning person? No worries, you can witness the 12U softball team in action on their home field at Evanston Playground from 3-5pm.

Ron Oester Field at Withrow

2488 Madison Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45208

Evanston Playground

3558 Evanston Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45207

Kilgour 5K Run and Walk ~ Friday, May 10, 2024 7:00 pm

Family friendly run/walk race which begins and ends at Kilgour Elementary School.

Location:

Kilgour Elementary School is located at 1339 Herschel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 (Mt. Lookout)

Benefit:

All benefits from the Kilgour 5K will go toward the Kilgour Sports Boosters

Course:

The 5K course begins and ends at Kilgour School and winds through Ault Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

Post-Race Party:

The post race party will begin at 7:15 pm in the courtyard behind the school. Music, door prizes, and awards ceremony.

Divisions:

Divisions: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16 and over

Awards:

Ribbons to all participants and prizes for the Top Three Male and Female Overall Runners

Registration Fee:

Adult Pre-registration is $25. Same day registration is $30.

Kids (18 & under) Pre- registration $20. Same day registration $25.

Registration includes chip timing, age-group awards and post-race party.

T-Shirts:

Technical T-shirts and Women/s Cut Tanks are optional and available for $17.50 while supplies last. Shirts come in Youth, Unisex and Women/s Cut Tanks.

Free Kids Fun Run:

Free kids fun run for kids 3-5 and 6-8. Fun Run begins at 6:45 PM. No charge. Sign up on race day.

Register Online:

Register online through Race Day at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cincinnati/Kilgour5K

NOTE: All registration will be done online for 2024

You may register on day of race from home, on your smart phone or tablet

Early Check-in and Packet Pick-up:

Tri-State Running in Mariemont : Wednesday, 5/8 and Thursday 5/9 during regular business hours.

Race Day Check-in:

Race Day Check-in and Packet Pick up will be from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at Kilgour school.

Email Confirmation:

All pre-registered participants with a valid email address will receive an email confirmation.

Interested in Volunteering?

Volunteer Sign Up - https://signup.com/go/pZWbpyH

The boys are back in town and the weather forecast is looking great for baseball this weekend. Catch the Reds v. Orioles using the Kid Glove link and special "KILGOUR" code below to enjoy a game and give back to KSB.

5/3 is City Connect and Fireworks Friday

• Reds players and coaches will wear the team's Nike City Connect uniform for all Friday home games
  
• Post-game Firework show for all to enjoy

5/4 "May the Fourth" promo

• Fans in attendance will receive a Reds STAR WARS T-Shirt to celebrate "May the Fourth", while supplies last
• "Sam" the Bald Eagle from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will perform a flight from the roof of the Center-Field Pavilion to the pitcher's mound during the singing of the national anthem.
  

5/5 Bobblehead Giveaway + Run the Bases Days

• Fans in attendance will receive an Alexis Diaz City Connect Bobblehead, while supplies last
• Fans of all ages can line up after the game to run the bases, with a priority line for Reds Heads Kids Club members

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!

Due to the 6th grade field trip on Friday, Student Council will be selling slices of pizza for $2 on the bricks by the Kilgour Jungle (Ninja course) at dismissal this THURSDAY, 5/2. Proceeds will benefit Kilgour improvements that the intermediate classes will decide on in the coming weeks.

Cheese and pepperoni will be available!

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/.

Donations: Champions would love to have empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls, newspapers or magazines, we will use these for projects and over summer.

If your child will not be at champions due to a last minute schedule change please do not forget to let us know.

If someone other than the normal pick up people is picking up your child, please send us a quick message.

Summer camp registration is still open - log into your parent portal to secure your spot today - you choose how often your child comes and are only charged for what you schedule (meaning if you need a week or two or month off for other camps, go into your account and take your child off those days and you wont be charged).

Fall 24/25 before and afterschool enrollment is in full swing- secure your spot today before we fill up.

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.
  
• Schedule changes for the upcoming week are due before Wednesday at midnight to ensure proper billing.
• 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!

Sarah Hellman, our school Social Worker has put together a list of summer resources for our families. The list includes resources for:

• Food & Nutrition
• Engagement & Enrichment & Academic
• Mental Health & Crisis

Don't see something that you need, please reach out to Ms. Hellman at hellmsa@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.

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:

**Stylish LéNese Boutique: Sewing & Fashion Design Camp

• Ages 8-12
• Learn to Sew on sewing machine and by hand
• Learn to draw fashion sketches
• Create your own designs
• 7 Students max per class
• $175 a week (Tuesday - Friday)
• Morning 10a-1p or Afternoon 2p-5p sessions
• Weekly Session June 11th - Aug 2nd

Camp Erickson: Introduction to Irish Dance Summer Camps

• Perfect for children ages 5 - 12 who have never had any Irish dance experience or have just finished their first year of Irish dance with Erickson Academy!
  
• The three-day camp is a great way to discover what Irish dance is all about and provides a wonderful springboard to our Fall Session Youth Beginner program.
• Campers will be introduced to the basics of Irish dancing, participate in Irish arts and crafts, learn the group dances of Ireland, and enjoy some Irish storytelling!

• Session 1: June 11-12-13, 9:30am - 11:30am, $75 per camper
• Session 2: July 9-10-11, 9:30am - 11:30am, $75 per camper

The Stem Lab

• Our camp is divided into grade bands so experiments and projects are grade level and ability appropriate.

• Groups: Einstein's: rising KG - 2nd, Newton's: rising 3rd - 5th, Johnson's: rising 6th - 8th
• Einstein's: max 12 campers
• Newton's: max 12 campers
• Johnson's: max 10 campers

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

• Max of 10 students per week
• Mini Art Show at the end of each week
• Brush Bop Studio in Park Hills, KY
• To sign up email: laura@brushpop.org
• $165 per student per week (Payment due at signup to hold spot)

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 Villains'' 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!

Cincinnati Parks has received additional funding for their Summer Camp Scholarship Program and they are looking for more families to apply. They have open spots at various locations within our district (or nearby). Below, I've listed the available spots for the Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature 2024 summer day camps, including location, age range, and the number of remaining spots.

You can find details about their financial aid scholarship program and apply for funding via this link: Summer Camp Scholarship Application. There are still scholarship funds available for any of the open positions highlighted in green below.

For registration and more details about the camps, please visit: Cincinnati Parks Summer Camps.

Please feel free to share this information with families who could benefit from these summer camps and scholarship offerings. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact Joe Brenzel at joseph.brenzel@cincinnati-oh.gov.

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