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3 May 2024

Hello Kipling Families,

The creative and imaginative energy of our students and staff were on full display this week. The 4th and 5th grade Talent Show and the K-2 Art Show were both opportunities for our students to shine. The energy our building has when parents, grandparents, cousins, and all kinds of family and friends are here to recognize and celebrate our students is so contagious. Thank you to everyone who came to support our students and our school. Your partnership is invaluable to what we do each day. Thank you as well to Ms. Guest, Ms. Sepper, and Ms. Odden for their organization and leadership of our Talent Show, and thank you to Ms. Foran for your incredible guidance and leadership of our young artists.

As another reminder for pick-up and drop-off procedures, please see the expectations below:

-Not blocking driveways

-Reduction in speed

-Staying off cell phones

-Awareness for surroundings (kids/parents/staff crossing, etc.)

-Having patience

Thank you for your attention to this matter and your continued partnership. All my best to you and your families over the weekend!

Respectfully,

-Matthew

Mr. Matthew O. Lombardo, NBCT

Principal

Kipling Elementary School

Kipling PTO

Hello Kipling Families!

Please visit our website for all things PTO.

Please see the flyer below for School Supplies info:

A Message from the Shepard PTO

We are so excited to welcome your current 5th graders to Shepard! We are looking for parents to participate in the PTSO. Are you interested in serving on the PTSO at Shepard Middle School? Please email shepardptso@gmail.com for more information.

LMC Announcement

Shout out to Ms. Thurman for creating the first ever Multilingual section in the Kipling LMC! There are books in over nine different languages ready for checkout because of her dedication and commitment to inclusive practices and her passion for making sure everyone in our school feels welcome, supported, and cared for. We have books in nine different languages:

-Chinese, Dutch, Hebrew, Korean, Polish, Serbian, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian

ndars!

Common Sense Media Video from Ms. Thurman

The Library Information Specialist team came across this resource and I felt compelled to share it with families in hopes of providing insight, support, and advice in navigating and supporting healthy and productive student use of technology and social media at home.

This week's videos: What is Twitch?

Students NOT Returning to Kipling Next School Year

This form is for current Kindergarten-4th grade students who will not return to Kipling for the 2024-2025 school year. All student records will be transferred to the new school over the summer. The new school must submit a request for records via fax or email. Please submit one form for each of your children who are NOT returning to Kipling.

District 109 Communication

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week - please join us in celebrating our amazing DPS109 staff members for everything they do for our students each day!

Deerfield Park District and Community News

Park District Before and After Care

The Deerfield Park District holds before and after-care programs in our school. All questions should be directed to the park district (847-945-0650).

Park District Info

Upcoming Important Dates

-Fri 5/10: Kindergarten Round Up

-Wed 5/22: Kindergarten Music Show, 5:30pm

-Mon 5/27: No School; Memorial Day

-Wed 5/29: Field Day! (Students and Staff Only)

-Fri 5/31: PTO 5th Grade Lunch Picnic and Evening Celebration

-Thurs 6/6: 5th Grade Fly Up Day at Shepard

-Fri 6/7: 5th Grade Breakfast before School

-Fri 6/7: Final Day of School; 11:40 Dismissal