Kolmar School
February is a busy month at Kolmar as we bring on the ISAT test! Our 3rd - 8th grade students and teachers are working together to review and practice good test taking skills. Parents, you can help us out by making sure your children eat a good breakfast and come to school on time, well-prepared to do their best and take on the test. ISAT test dates are March 6 - 16.
Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, February 9. Parents need to schedule a time for K - 6th grades during the 1 -3 pm or 4 - 7 pm time slots. The Parent Group Book Fair will be held in the media center the same day.
We have Valentines Day parties on February 14 and Snowflurries for 3rd - 5th graders at Central Park School on February 4. For 6th - 8th graders, Snowflake is at Kolmar School on February 17. Plan on attending our next Parent Group meeting on March 7 at 9:30 am.
Please remember to use the 24-hour attendance line (708-385-6747) to call in an absence for your children. If your phone number or emergency contacts have changed since registration, send a note to the school office so we can update your records, helping us to better serve your needs.
Don't forget that Kolmar collects Campbell Soup labels, General Mills box tops, empty ink cartridges, and old cell phones. We redeem them for funds to purchase classroom library books, playground equipment, and student reward incentives. We recently received a check for $468.00 from the labels and box tops. They can be sent to school with your children or dropped off at the school office.
We have a safety tip from the bus company that might be helpful for all parents to know. When adjusting your child's backpack, you will notice that the excess strap hangs loosely from the bottom. That part of the strap can get caught in the doors of the bus or car as they close. Cutting that extra part off can reduce the chances that your child could get caught in the door as the vehicle pulls away.
Registration
Please go to the Midlothian School District 143 REGISTRATION page for all of the details.
Supply List:
Kolmar School Supply List - Kindergarten for 2011-2012
Kolmar School Supply List - Grades 1-8 for 2011-2012
Illinois State Board of Education
Parent Teacher Conferences
February 9
1 - 3 pm and 4 - 7 pm