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Happy Friday Kipling Families,

I hope everyone had a great week!

Thank you to everyone for your partnership and collaboration during conferences this week. When there is open, two-way, and positive communication between home and school, the greatest beneficiaries are our students. Our staff is second to none and they always have your children’s best interest in all of their thinking and planning. All of the achievements and successes we see in school are not possible without your support at home. I am so grateful to be a part of our school community. Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children and for partnering with us to benefit their holistic development. Together, we are UNITED!

All my best to you and your families over the weekend.

Respectfully,

Mr. Matthew O. Lombardo, NBCT

Principal

Kipling Elementary School

Don't forget to log in/sign up at the PTO site. Visit https://kiplingpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home to get started!

Kipling Theater - SpongeBob

Registration Information

For more information about this year's production of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, please see Kipling Elementary PTO - Theatre(membershiptoolkit.com).

Registration for cast and crew will open under the "For Sale" tab on November 7 at 8am for 4th and 5th grade students! Registration information will also be linked from the Home page, see KiplingElementary PTO - Home Page (membershiptoolkit.com)

Space is limited and a waitlist will be established in the order that kids are registered. If you go online following the opening of registration on November 7 at 8am, and cannot register for the cast or crew, that means that it is full. Please then register for the waitlist. No payment is required to be on the waitlist. Registration for the cast only will open to 3rd grade families on November 11 at 8am, space permitting.

We're so excited that so many of you will be joining us for the Wolves game on November 17th! Get your tickets today! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/kiplingschool

Halloween is coming to Kipling on Thursday, October 31st! We want to remind families to be cautious when helping your child select a costume for Halloween. Using another's culture as a Halloween costume can be viewed as insensitive or offensive. In addition, we encourage students to be as inclusive as possible when dressing in group costumes so that students do not feel excluded during the Halloween festivities. P.E. classes will be run as close to normally as possible so please have your child wear gym shoes if they have P.E. on Thursdays.

Below are some additional reminders about wearing costumes at school.

-Please do not send students with accessories (e.g witch’s broom).

-Toy weapons are strictly prohibited.

-Students should either wear costumes to school all day or have the ability to change into costumes in the classroom. Students will not be permitted to change clothes in the bathrooms.

-Masks that cover the face as a costume accessory can be worn during the parade and party, not during class time as it may be a distraction during learning.

Parade

-Students will exit out the main entrance, walk around the entire school, and enter back through the main entrance

-If there is inclement weather the parade will take place inside the school. Parents and guardians will unfortunately not be allowed to enter the school if the parade is indoors.

Timeline

-2:05-2:30 - Costume Parade

-2:30-3:05 - Class Party (Party helpers and volunteers must come to the office to lobby guard before noon on 10/31 to expedite the process of entering to volunteer for the parties.)

-3:05-3:15 - Clean-up + Dismissal

Families who are not comfortable sending their child in costume, please reach out to your teacher so we can be sensitive to you or your child's feelings about dressing up for Halloween. We want everyone at Kipling to feel comfortable.

Calling all grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers! Please join us on Thursday, November 21st and/or Friday, November 22nd for an exciting day at Kipling Elementary School. Each student will be able to have one special visitor come to school to see what they are learning about and stop by our PTO Book Fair!

-Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade will have their day on Thursday, November 21st.

-1st Grade, 3rd Grade, and 5th Grade will have their day on Friday, November 22nd.

-Limit 1 Special Someone per student due to space issues.

-Only Pre-registered Special Someones with a valid Driver’s License or State ID will be allowed into our school and you must scan your ID through our Visitor Management system before the time of the event.

-Click here for more information and the sign up link!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Deerfield Police Department.

Tech Tips

While we encourage everyone to limit time spent on devices, we understand that these tools can foster meaningful connections when used wisely. However, in today’s digital age, it can be difficult to stay informed about the latest apps and trends to ensure your child's online safety. We want to do our part in supporting students and families in the various ways they can implement security settings on their children’s devices and monitor time spent online. What better time to introduce these tech tips than October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the school year, we will feature practical technology tips in our newsletters, offering fresh ideas for families to use at home developed by our own Student Resource Officer, Lauren Maldonado, and our Innovations Specialist, Maria Galanis.