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Happy Friday Kipling Families,

I hope everyone had a peaceful and healthy holiday last week. It is hard to believe we will be leaving for winter break in less than two weeks. Where has this year gone? It is an honor for me to be here at Kipling working with your amazing children and our incredible staff every day. I love coming to work and I am eager to see what I will be learning alongside them each day. I am looking forward to finishing the 2024 calendar year just as strong as we started it.

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

Respectfully,

Mr. Matthew O. Lombardo, NBCT

Principal

Kipling Elementary School

The cold temperatures and winter weather have arrived. Here is what you need to know regarding our winter weather expectations and procedures:

-Many factors are considered when deciding whether recess will be held inside or outside. These include temperature, wind chill, and the conditions of our playgrounds and blacktop areas (e.g., snow, ice, or water).

-Generally, we will go outside if the temperature is at or above 15 degrees with the wind chill, assuming the playgrounds and blacktop areas are safe.

-The decision to go outside is often made just before recess, so it's important for students to come prepared every day. All four elementary buildings will be utilizing accuweather.com to make this determination.

-Please make sure your child has proper winter clothing, including a coat, hat, gloves, boots, snow pants, and other necessary items. Students will not be allowed in the snow without snow pants or snow boots.

-To prevent mix-ups, please label all items with your child's name. Additionally, we encourage all students to have a change of clothes at school.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our students safe, warm, and ready to enjoy the winter weather!

1. Go To Sign Up At: 2024 Holiday Gift Drive

2. Select Item(s) Listed - You May Choose As Many Items As You Wish. Note: Please Sign Up By December 9, 2024.

3. Purchase The Item(s) You Selected & ASK FOR GIFT RECEIPTS. Note: All Items Should Be New & Unused.

4. Wrap The Item(s) & INCLUDE GIFT RECEIPTS - If A Gift Card, Please Put In An Envelope With The Denomination Indicated.

** Note: Hope Closet Items Do Not Need To Be Wrapped. General Gift Cards That Are NOT For A Specific Family Member Do Not Need To Be Placed In An Envelope. Please Just Write The Dollar Amount On The Gift Card.

5. Label Gifts/Envelopes on the outside indicating the Family Member (Example: Family A1)

6. Deliver Items To Kipling On Monday, December 16, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM or Contact Elise Kleinberg or Jill Lerner directly For Other Arrangements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Elise Kleinberg (917.929.2527/emandi75@aol.com) or Jill Lerner (312.636-8895/ jilllerner@gmail.com)

Please open your heart to help make this a special holiday season for all.

Thank you in advance for your support!

The Philanthropy Committee

See's Candies

'Tis the See's-on to order some candy and support the PTO! Please share the link with family and friends and encourage everyone to order!

Please feel free to email ptokipling@gmail.com for any questions!

Important Information for Gift Donations:

• Gifts Should Not Be Wrapped: Please ensure all gifts are unwrapped.

• Label Gifts with the Themed Family Name: For example, “Candy Cane Family.”

• Gift Cards: If donating gift cards, please bring them to the school’s front office or the district office staff.

• Shipping Option: Gifts can also be shipped directly to Wilmot Elementary School at 795 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, addressed to Eileen Brett.

Visit us this Saturday, December 7th, at the Park District’s Winter Market. The Patty Turner Center will host this indoor event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll have exciting crafts for kiddos, and our Superintendent and board representatives will be there to answer any questions you may have. We’ll see you this Saturday!

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.

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