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.

There's only 26 days of school left and we have so many things to accomplish...

• 4/19 4th Quarter Midterms sent home + Mom Prom
• 4/20 Clean Up Day
• 4/24 Champions Summer Camp Open House
• 4/25 Transition Night + Sports Recognition Night
• 5/3 Multicultural Fair
• 5/6 & 7 Spring Concerts + Art Show
• 5/8 Recorder Assembly
• 5/9 Finding Nemo Kids Play
• 5/10 Kilgour 5K
• 5/11 Kilgour CARNIVAL
• 5/18 Kilgour Night at FC Cincinnati
• 5/20 Field Day
• 5/22 6th Grade Moving on Ceremony

There's also several grade level field trips, Teacher Appreciation Week, 5/6 - 5/10, a host of remaining Great Gatherings, end of session club showcases and something else I'm definitely forgetting right now. The point is, we have a lot to accomplish in less than 30 days. I gotta say, there's no community I'd rather share all of the things with. We've got it Kilgour... galloping down the final stretch!

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. Note: To help preserve our newly refinished gym floor, please refrain from wearing heels and hard shoes that may leave scuffs.

Date: April 19, 2024

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Where: Kilgour Gym

A Kilgour Great Gathering Event hosted by: Megan Betsch, Andrea Torbeck, Holly Pajor, Stephanie Saclarides, Julia Hanneken, Marin Ruffing, Janet Li, Katie Kibler, Mandy Barrow, Emily Feldman, Kelly Brennan

Congrats to our very own Rye Wohleb for being awarded a Gold Seal at Cincinnati Public Schools Citywide Art Show. Rye will receive his award on April 25, 2024 at the Ed Center, where the show is currently displayed. Our other 4 participants will receive an award and ribbon the following week. If you haven't had the opportunity to see the show, it will be displayed until April 26th.

Another big art show is happening as well! The Gifted Arts group that has been meeting after school are currently having their portfolios scored. Some of these participants will have work displayed at the Ed Center from May 2nd-17th, with a reception from 5-7m on May 2nd.

These are big events for our Kilgour artists!

Each year we ask Kilgour families to donate items to your child's basket theme. We provide suggested themes for each grade, you donate, and we assemble items into spectacular baskets to be raffled off at the carnival! And you help us raise money for our amazing PTA!! All items are due by Wednesday, May 1st!

• Donate cash and we'll do the shopping for you: https://kilgourpta.memberhub.com/store/items/712348

• Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List and have them shipped directly to us: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2X87VKZUH4DZL?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4

VOLUNTEERS

We still need 80+ volunteers to help us make this annual tradition a success! The time commitment is 1.5 hours per slot.

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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!

4/20/24 - Let's Give This The Old College Try! (14 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.

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

4/19 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

4/20 fans in attendance will receive a Reds Team Calendar, while supplies last

4/21 fans in attendance will receive a Reds Fleece Blanket, while supplies last

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!

With the temperatures heating up outside Nurse Bobbi has been encouraging students to bring water bottles to help them stay hydrated. Please be sure your kiddo is bringing their water bottle to school each day. If your student doesn't have a water bottle please encourage them to see our Resource Coordinator. She may be able to help secure a water bottle for them. Just like the Reds, while supplies last. (Just making sure you're reading all of the articles)

Also, it is the time of the year when seasonal allergies are taking over! Following CPS guidelines, allergy medicine and eye drops are treated like a prescription drug and CANNOT be administered by the Nurse Bobbi or backup staff without the proper documentation. If you have questions or concerns about this information. Please feel free to call Nurse Bobbi at 513-363-3021 or email her at kimbleb@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.

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.

👉 Summer camp registration is open and online. Secure your spot today!

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

Since spring sports are in full swing - please make sure Champions staff is made aware when someone new is carpooling or picking up your child. If you need Champions to release your child to the field for a sport, please let them know and also fill out their release forms.

Our Unit is Money - There have already been some funny discussions on money and counting money. Joan loves watching her teachers and the children interact together.

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!

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:

**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 (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 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!

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