Kimball Hill
Week of October 16th
A Note from Mrs. LaCamera
It is hard to believe we are in October! The weather finally feels like Fall! It seems like just yesterday we welcomed students back to school! We hope that your child is having an amazing school year thus far!
Being a parent of three children, I know how busy life can be and how hectic the evenings can get. We appreciate your partnership and setting time to read together with your child or discuss the classroom activities from the day. Help your child maintain a positive mindset toward school and his/her academic work. Your partnership with us in supporting your child will increase his/her success in school and beyond. We are grateful for all that you can do and want to support you in any way we can.
Students had a fun filled week celebrating their accomplishments through Pajama Day and visiting the School Store. It was so exciting for students to be able to redeem all those hard earned PAWs! We also had our first Cougar Rally and reviewed our success criteria for classroom trophies! Thank you to Mrs. Wells and Ms. Barnes for volunteering to help today and to ALL Kimball Hill Parents for your continued support!
Wishing everyone a wonderful, restful weekend!
Warmly,
Michelle LaCamera
Principal
Picture Retakes
Three Teacher Feature
Javier Tamayo
Position- 2nd grade Bilingual Teacher
Years at Kimball Hill-1st
Why did you become a teacher or why did you want to work in a school?- When I was 16, I was teaching chess in some schools and I realized I enjoyed teaching and helping others improve themselves. Almost 30 years later, I have to say I made a great choice.
What inspires you?- My Math teacher in Spain
What is your favorite quote?- Aprende como si fueras inmortal y vive como si fuera tu ultimo dia.
Kristen King
Position-Instructional Coach
Why did you become a teacher or why did you want to work in a school?- I became a teacher because I wanted to instill a love of learning in children and help them reach their potential in whatever area that might be.
What inspires you?- My family, my former teachers, all the students I've had over the years, and colleagues
What is your favorite quote?- Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
Joseph Ahlgrim
Position- PE Teacher
Why did you become a teacher or why did you want to work in a school?- I have always enjoyed working with kids since high school. Being able to see our direct impact on a young person's life makes for a good profession. To add, I love sports and physical activity!
What inspires you?- My family, who continues to push me to become the best version of myself. And my students, seeing joy on their faces when they achieve something in my class is worthwhile.
What is your favorite quote? "A trophy caries dust. Memories last forever." -Mary Lou Retton
Cougars in Caps Fundraiser
Rolling Meadows Fire Department Open House
Congratulations to our coloring contest participants:
Gloria Baldassara, Eyelin Dominguez, Brielle Bristow, Ben Ryzner, Elliana Ayala, Mandy Manuelos and Oscar Smith.
Your Opinion Matters! Complete Our Survey About District 15's Website!
District 15's current website provider, Blackboard, was bought out by a company called Finalsite. As a result, we will be converting our website to Finalsite’s content management system. As we prepare for the transition, we see this as an opportunity to gather feedback from our staff, parents/guardians, and community about our current website. Please fill out this quick survey to provide your feedback about our current website. The Communications Department will use the feedback provided to design and plan for our new website. The new website will launch before the 2024-2025 school year. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts with us!
November 7th Reminder
At the August 8, 2023, Board of Education meeting, the 2023-2024 school calendar was revised with November 7th to reflect a half day of school for students (AM) and a full day for staff with Teacher Institute for staff (PM). There will be NO
Half-Day Kindergarten. Students are dismissed before lunch so we do not serve lunch on half days. Students will be served breakfast for those that need one.Coffee with a Cop
Lost & Found
Cross Country Meet
All visitors are welcome. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Halloween Celebration and Costume Guidelines Tuesday, October 31, 2022
We are excited to celebrate Halloween again this school year. Please kindly take a moment to review our plan and expectations for Tuesday, October 31, 2023. We look forward to a memorable and fun celebration for all students! If your student cannot participate, please email your child’s teacher by October 25th.
1:30-1:45 pm-Students in grades Pre-K-6th grade will parade outside in their costumes. Parents are welcome to view the parade from the grassy area outside of the yellow line (see picture attached). This is weather permitting ONLY and will not be rescheduled outdoors if we experience inclement weather. The parade will be moved to indoors if it becomes inclement for students only. We are hoping that Mother Nature cooperates.
1:50-2:50 pm- Students in grades Pre-K-6th grade will have a classroom Halloween Party following the parade. The parties are sponsored and organized by our PTA and our parent room reps. Only parents who are signed up to help with classroom parties will be allowed to participate. Students will be dismissed from school at 3:05 pm.
AM Kindergarten ONLY
9:45-10:00am parade on blacktop
10:00-10:45 am class party
Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school for the day. We have moved away from students changing during the noon hour or going home to do so. We look forward to students being able to wear their Halloween and/or fall gear for the day at school. We strongly encourage children to wear costumes that are comfortable and appropriate for school. Students will NOT be allowed to wear costumes that do not meet the guidelines. Please review and follow the below guidelines when choosing a costume this year. If your child does not celebrate Halloween, please email the teacher and your child will go to the library and can participate in a fall independent activity.
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.
Important Dates
- Halloween Parade 1:30pm out back and AM Kindergarten ONLY at 9:45am- Oct 31st
- Students 1/2 Day Early Dismissal at 11:15 (no AM classes) November 7th
- November 20th & November 21st PArent Teacher Conferences
- November 20th-24th No Classes
Visit the District 15 Calendar for more information!
PTA News
Cougars at b.b.q Chicken - October 17th- 11am-10pm details in flyer below
Trunk or Treat - Thursday, October 26th- 5:15pm-6:30pm staggered times
Sensory Friendly: 5:15 - 5:30 PM
Grades K - 2: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Grades 3 - 6: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Save the date for our annual "Trunk or Treat" night! If you are interested in decorating a car and passing out candy, the sign-up form is open! https://tinyurl.com/KHTrunkorTreat23
We will be collecting cans of soup for the Palatine Township Food Pantry.
Newsletter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E0rXZmxGeFwRjXwJoR8YhZZbvs-odJ-r/view?usp=sharing
School Hours
ECDEC, Dual Kindergarten, Grades 1st-6th
- Monday-Thursday: 8:25 am – 3:05 pm
- Friday: 8:25 am – 2:15 pm
Kinder AM
- Monday-Thursday: 8:25 am – 11:00 am
- Friday: 8:25 am – 10:35 am
Kinder PM:
- Monday-Thursday: 12:30 pm – 3:05 pm
- Friday: 12:05 pm – 2:15 pm
Office Hours: 7:25 am – 3:55 pm, Monday- Friday
Doors open at 8:10am for students who need breakfast! All other students should plan to arrive closer to 8:20am. School begins at 8:25am and students will be marked tardy after 8:25.
Contact the Principal
Michelle LaCamera
Kimball Hill School
2905 Meadow Dr.
Rolling Meadows, 60008
847-963-5200