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.

I'm still amazed that we've completed a full quarter of learning and community building at Kilgour. Please be on the look out for your students report cards. They are being distributed this Friday, 10/20 to all students.

Mrs. Kowalski's bulletin board says it best. We are Kilgour! We are Amazing!

Thank you to everyone that took part in our onsite volunteer badge event. It was a huge success as many of you stopped by the Kilgour conference room to complete the badging process. We're looking forward to having all of you wonderful volunteers in classrooms, on field trips, tutoring and all other opportunities to volunteer.

I have been in contact with Ms. Nancy from the Office of Safety Services and she is expecting to have badges complete and delivered to the school by the end of this week. She shared with me that she's matched up all of the background checks to the glamour shots, er, I mean photos. The next step is to get the actual badges printed. Once all have been printed they will be delivered to Kilgour.

When I have them in hand I will notify all of you by email to arrange your pick up. No further action is needed on your part. Just a bit of patience.

I have received a few questions since the event ended. I'd like to share those and the answers in case anyone else had the same question.

Q. What's the difference between a Purple badge and an Orange badge?

A. In addition to cost, Purple is $50 and Orange is $5, the color of the badge determines what level of access you have with our students. Purple badges allow unsupervised access. This is the reason for the dual BG checks which is the reason for the higher cost. Orange badge holders are not permitted to be alone with students and must be accompanied by a CPS employee at all times. As an example, Purple badge holders chaperoning field trips are permitted to have a group of kids on their own. An Orange badge holder would need to always be with a teacher or other CPS employee.

Please note: The CPS Office of Safety Services has informed us that it is not sufficient for an Orange badge holder to pair up with a Purple badge holder and monitor students. A CPS employee must always be present when an Orange badge holder is amongst our students.

Q. How long are badges valid?

A. Badges are valid for 5 years from the date of the background check. In other words, those of you that completed the BG check on 10/11/23 will have an expiration date of 10/11/28.

Q. Who do I contact at Kilgour with badge questions?

A. Our Resource Coordinator (Tywanna Watson/RC1) handles all badge questions. She can be reached by email at watsoty@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or by phone at 513.363.3076 during school hours.

Want to attend the Kilgour Silent Auction but can't find a sitter? You're in luck! Champions will be offering childcare at Kilgour during the Silent Auction FREE OF CHARGE for all Kilgour families - children must be age 4 and up and potty trained! To register, please signup using this link. You’ll need to enter the access code “Kilgour2023”. Be sure to include names of your children and ages. Please sign up by Monday 10/30.

Now that you have a sitter, continue reading to secure your Silent Auction tickets!

Friday, Nov. 3, 7-11 p.m.

Knox Joseph Distillery at The OTR Stillhouse

2017 Branch Street

Cincinnati, OH 45214

Buy your early bird tickets by Thursday, Oct. 19!

The annual Silent Auction is Kilgour PTA’s biggest fundraiser and largest “not-to-be-missed” social event. Get tickets at the early bird price of $40 each through this Thursday, Oct. 19. Pricing increases to $55/ticket on Friday, Oct. 20, so don't wait to buy! Purchase your tickets here. (Except for teachers/staff - FREE this year for you!)

We’re still accepting donations to the auction – submit details here or email silentauction@kilgourpta.org.

And we’re still looking for a few volunteers during the event. Sign up here.

Questions? Email silentauction@kilgourpta.org.

Still thinking about hosting a Great Gathering this year? There's still time to register your event and date! Please fill out the Kilgour Great Gathering Planning Google form by Friday, October 27! Great Gatherings is a fantastic way to meet new families, have a great time and support Kilgour! Please contact Cassie Wissel cassie.iseman@gmail.com or Abbey Bannerjee abbeybannerjee@gmail.com with any questions.

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 the Harvest Parade will start at 1:45 p.m. for grades K-3 followed by classroom parties until 3:15 p.m.

From 2:00-3:15 p.m. 4th-6th grade students will dance to jams by DJ NewNu while snacking and celebrating Fall! Let's help make this year's Harvest Jam a huge success by donating your time and/or some tasty treats.

Click HERE to help make this year's Harvest Jam the BEST EVER!!!

Reminder

Costume Closet for the Costume Parade (K-3) & Harvest Jam (4-6) on 10/31

• A free Costume Closet is available 10/30 & 10/31. If you are interested in utilizing this resource, make sure you talk to your student ahead of the School Social Worker coming to your student’s classroom! No sign up required.

• Donations of gently used costumes accepted prior to 10/30

We will be cancelling the Kilgour Fall Cleanup this coming Saturday, October 21. It seems that we had a secret fairy gardener take care of the grounds. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Spring Cleanup and to celebrate Earth Day.

No cooking TONIGHT! Visit the Hyde Park Piada restaurant instead. Mention Kilgour for 20% of those IN-STORE sales to be given back to our school.

Can't make it tonight?

THIS WEEK, 10/16 - 10/22 all ONLINE orders using the Kilgour fundraising code U742QH will result in 20% of Kilgour sales going back to our school.

October is Bullying Prevention Month. During the month of October students may watch videos, have discussions with their peers, and/or receive extra lessons in class all about bully prevention. Teachers will be incorporating Stop, Walk, Talk and Bully Prevention curriculum in their classes this month. Be sure to ask your students about bully prevention activities happening at Kilgour.

Also, every Wednesday in October students can wear a specific item of clothing to show their support for bully prevention. This week's item was Orange to show unity for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion!

10/25 - Wear your favorite jersey (with numbers) to show that EVERYONE COUNTS

10/18 - Wear Orange to show unity for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion

10/11 - Wear all black to show your support to Blackout the Bullies

10/04 - Wear colorful socks to Stomp Out Bullying

The Kindergarten Soccer Program takes the field for the final time this Friday, 10/20 from 6p to 7p.

This is a chance for our Kindergarteners to get exposed to soccer before then can play in the SAY League in the spring. It's also a chance for the Kindergarten parents to meet each other, establish relationships and build community!

*\0/* It's Tourney Time for our Volleyball Mustangs *\0/*

Catch them action this Saturday, 10/21or Sunday, 10/22 at the locations listed.

Both 3rd Grade teams - At Kilgour on Saturday

4th Grade - Elite Athletics on Sunday

5th Grade - Elite Athletics on Saturday

6th Grade - Lakota East High School on Sunday

Boys - Lakota East Freshman Gym on Saturday

Check out the KSB website for details on U8 and up soccer games. Go Mustangs!

Our PTA and ABC partners are looking to bring Trunk or Treat to Kilgour!

When: Friday, 10/27 (6p-7p)

Where: Staff parking lot near the soccer field

After Trunk or Treat stay and enjoy a showing of Disney & Pixar's Elemental. More details to come. At this time, we're looking for volunteers that are willing to decorate their trunks and pass out candy. If this is you, please complete the brief interest form and we will follow up. There will be prizes for the best decorated trunks!!!

I want to pass out candy at Trunk or Treat <------ Click to access the form

Willy Wonka Kids family performances Nov. 1st and 2nd in the Kilgour gym

Carnival Kick-Off Meeting at Mad Tree Nov. 8th @ 7pm

Come to learn more about the carnival and all the ways you can get involved. If you can’t make it, but would still like to be involved, contact Megan Betsch meganbetsch@gmail.com.

Fall Book Fair coming mid-November

School-wide Field Trip to the CSO's Young People's Concert Series

K-2 Monday, Nov. 20th

3-6 Tuesday, Nov. 21st

Permission slips coming home this week!

Equipping, enriching and elevating the 21st century learner. Seving 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