Calendar of Events & Activities

• February 17: No School/Records Day & Ski Day @ Perfect North Slopes
• February 20: No School - Presidents' Day observed
• February 24:  Roller Skating Club at Beechmont Rollerarena from
  4:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
• February 27:  LSDMC Meeting at 4:30pm
• February 28: Grades K-3 PTA trip to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
• February 29: Grades 4-6 PTA trip to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Many Thanks and Kudos!
A special thanks to the PTA and Kilgour parents for the teachers' "supply/replenish baskets" as well as support of Right to Read week! 

Kilgour Celebrates Black History Month!
To celebrate Black History Month, Kilgour students are currently participating in "The African American: Who am I?"  Each classroom has a poster of various African Americans. Clues are announced each day on the PA system and classes are to identify the individual being named. In addition, classrooms participated in the Black History door decorating contest. Winners will be announced Feb. 21st. Each grade was provided with themes in celebration!  K-1st grade: Entertainers; 2nd grade: Sports; 3rd grade: Educators/Civil Rights leaders; 4th grade: Writers, Authors, and Journalists; 5th grade: Inventors, Scientists, Doctors, and 6th grade: Government/Political leaders.

Take the CPS Budget Survey:  Join the Conversation
You are a valued member of the CPS community.  CPS is asking you to share your awareness level of the budget issues and steps that have been taken to reduce costs as well as to express what programs and services you think are most important.  The survey will start on Tuesday, February 14th and will close on March 2, 2012.  CPS thanks you for your feedback. To participate in the survey:

• Go to http://www.cps-k12.org
• Click on the Budget Survey link
• Complete the Survey online
• Click Submit

Kilgour School Website Updated
Check out the Kilgour School website at http://kilgour.cps-k12.org and provide your input on the format, ease in navigating, information and suggestions. Thank you! 

Kindergarten Roundup and Registration
Kilgour's Kindergarten registration packets may be picked up after 1:00pm on March 9th at the office.  Kindergarten Roundup and school registration will take place on Thursday, March 15th from 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for Kilgour's Kindergarten Roundup and school registration on Thursday, March 15th.  If you are available to help out, please contact Ms. Law in the office at 363-3001 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Tutors/Volunteers Needed
Help Kilgour remain an EXCELLENT school.  Assist classroom teachers and students with basic facts, reading, and setting up Science labs.  Contact Mrs. Butler to volunteer as a tutor. Be sure to include your child's teacher's name when you contact her. 

School-Wide Items Needed

• New underwear for boys and girls - all sizes for Emergency clothing closet
• Boys & girls pants:  all sizes for Emergency clothing closet
• Baby wipes and disinfectant wipes for health office and school-wide areas such as gym, labs, offices, etc.

Kilgour Annual Flower Sale
Fabulous Flowers at a Competitive Price
The Annual Kilgour Flower Sale is underway, with lots of new varieties available this year! Remember to return flower order forms to the Kilgour PTA mailbox or to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, February 15. Pansies will arrive March 14. All other flowers will arrive Saturday, April 28 for pick up outside the school. Don’t miss this chance to order fabulous flowers for your garden.

News from the Kilgour Student Council
Our Kilgour Student Council has been busy this year collecting and counting all of the Boxtops our Kilgour students have been bringing to school.  They are really adding up additional funds for the Kilgour PTA.  The students also take time out of their recess to collect all of the paper products to be recycled throughout the building.  A big fundraiser and service project the Student Council initiated for this school year is the Cincinnati Zoo Zoodoption.  The students in all of the grades have voted on the Cincinnati Zoo animal they wanted to adopt and the winner was the cheetah.  The Student Council's goal is to collect at least $1000  to donate to the zoo in support of this endangered animal.  Our Kilgour students have already participated in Crazy Hat Day.  The Kilgour Student Council already collected over $500 by having students bring in a $1 donation to wear their favorite crazy hats.  The Student Council will continue to raise money for the Zoodoption with an upcoming Penny War!

Kilgour Bowling Club
Friday, March 2nd and Friday, April 6th 
The Kilgour Bowling Club for intermediate students (Grades 4 - 6) only will take place at Stone Bowling Lanes (3746 Montgomery Road) in Norwood from 4:15 - 6:00pm.  Bus transportation will be provided from school leaving at 4:00pm and returning at 6:15pm.  Parents may opt to drive their children to Stone Lanes.  For additional details and to print out a registration form, go to Bowling Flyer (PDF).  Questions?  Call Andrea Henderson at 405-4662 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Kilgour Elementary Alumni Scholarship
Do you know a student from the Kilgour Class of 2006? The Kilgour Elementary Alumni Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship given by the Kilgour PTA to a deserving high school senior. The recipient must have attended Kilgour Elementary for at least three years and graduated from the 6th grade at Kilgour. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of community involvement and demonstrated leadership skills. The deadline for consideration is March 16, 2012, and the application, specific qualifications and further information are available on the Kilgour PTA website. If you have questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Upcoming Great Gatherings
There is still space available in the following Great Gatherings. Get together with other Kilgour adults or sign your students up for some fun with their classmates. If you would like to attend these gatherings, please contact Anne Terlesky and June Newman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up. To see a listing of all Great Gatherings (including those that are sold out), please visit the Great Gatherings section of the website.

Derby Party (for adults)
Place your bets! Enjoy mint juleps and bourbon slushes, along with a dinner of authentic Kentucky fare.
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: The home of Donna and Charlie Sutkamp
Cost: $30 per person

Third Grade Party (for adults)
Come April, you'll be done with Cincinnati's grey winter months. Celebrate the return of warm weather with an evening of delicious desserts and after-dinner drinks.
Date: April 28, 2012
Location: The home of Michael and Carrie Barron
Cost: $30 per person

Fourth Grade Party (for adults)
Treat yourself to a fun night out with your fellow fourth grade parents. Beer, wine and cocktails will be served alongside a fabulous array of appetizers and desserts.
Date: March 3, 2012
Location: The home of Amy and Matt Adam
Cost: $30 per person

Sixth Grade Party (for adults)
Join other sixth grade parents for a laid back evening of fun. Bring your favorite brew to accompany gourmet pizzas and appetizers.
Date: TBD
Cost: $20 per person

A Hike in the Woods With the Third Grade Teachers (for 3rd grade students)
Join the third grade teachers for a hike through the Ault Park woods after school this spring. Guests will make their own trail mix and enjoy a drink and snack along with the hike.
Date: May 3, 2012 after school
Cost: $10 per student

Fourth Grade Luau (for 4th grade students)
It's a luau luncheon for fourth graders. Join the fourth grade teachers for a fun-filled Hawaiian themed lunch.
Date: May 15, 2012 during lunch
Cost: $10 per student

Fifth Grade Laser Tag Extravaganza (for 5th grade students)
Arrgh, Matey! Jump in for laser tag excitement at Scallywag Tag in Anderson. Students are responsible for transportation and the cost of two games. They will get a third game free plus popcorn and a drink.
Date: March 7, 2012 from 4:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Scallywag Tag in Anderson
Cost: $15 per student

Kilgour's 32nd Annual Family Spaghetti Dinner & Dance
Join us for Kilgour’s 32nd Annual Family Spaghetti Dinner and Dance. Come eat LaRosa’s spaghetti and meatballs with your family, teachers, and friends. Browse the Kilgour Spirit shop and the Scholastic Book Fair. Dance with your kids in the gym. Look for the reservation form in your child’s folder or go to http://kilgourpta.org/spaghetti for details. We will be doing 5:00, 5:45, 6:30 and 7:00 seatings again this year.

For your convenience we now offer ONLINE reservations through the PTA website. Click on the link above to make reservations and secure payment via Paypal. Paypal accepts payments from all major credit cards (VISA, MC, Discover, AMEX) and Paypal accounts. In addition to online or paper reservations, you can sign up before school in the front lobby on Wednesdays March 7th or 14th. No paper tickets will be issued. All you have to do is check in the night of the dinner at your seating time. Please make your reservations EARLY to assist with planning. Popular seating times do sell out! For more information or to volunteer contact April Flessa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Kilgour Is Going to Music Hall!
The Kilgour PTA is very excited to announce that for our 2nd "assembly" the entire school will be going to Music Hall for the Cincinnati Symphony's Young People's Concerts!  This experience will be remarkable for our students; one they will never forget.  There are two separate programs designed to accommodate primary and intermediate students; so our primary grades will be attending on Tuesday, February 28, and our intermediate grades will be attending on Wednesday, February 29. Please see the following concert descriptions.

Tuesday, February 28, at 10:30am
Kindergarten through Third Grade
Big, Bad Brass Bash
Come meet the instruments of the Brass Family as the CSO "blows their own horns" to put the spotlight on these exciting instruments. This concert, led by Associate Conductor Robert Trevino, features music which will highlight the instruments individually and as a group. Selections include Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, an excerpt from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, a piece with audience participation, and we will even have a young trumpet soloist join the CSO to play a trumpet concerto.

• Communications Coordinator: This person will update the KSB website as needed (our Kilgour IT team makes it very easy), send KSB announcements and updates to the Synopsis and distribute sports registration forms (soccer, basketball, baseball and softball). This is a KSB board position. Contact Liz Koch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• Softball Coordinator: This person will coordinate the 10U and 12U girls softball teams with Norwood Knothole including registrations, coaches and equipment. This is a KSB Board position. Contact Liz Koch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• Baseball Coordinator: This person will coordinate boys/girls baseball teams in K-6 including registrations, coaches and equipment. This is a KSB Board position. Contact Nick Wood at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• Girls Pony League Coordinator: This person will coordinate the 1st and 2nd grade Girls Pony League including registrations, coaches and equipment. This is not a KSB Board position. Contact Liz Koch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Kilgour Family Ski Day at Perfect North Slopes
Friday, February 17th from 10am - 6pm
Directions:  http://www.perfectnorth.com
Kilgour’s PTA sponsored Ski Club is hosting ski day at Perfect North this Friday, February 17. All levels of skiing and snowboarding can be accommodated at Perfect North so join in the fun!  Family and friends are welcome.

• Discount rates apply for pre-paid/rentals only.  
  Lift Tickets are $33/person and equipment rental is $15/person regardless of age for groups of 15-99.
  If we have a group of 100+, we will receive additional discounts which will be refunded to you when you check in at the Kilgour table in the Perfect North Lodge.
  If not purchased in advance, regular rates apply. 
• Lift tickets are good for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and free group ski or snowboard lessons. 
• Lift tickets are good from 10am to 6pm on February 17th ONLY.  You will obtain your lift ticket and rental forms in the Lodge at Perfect North at the Kilgour table.  Tubing begins at 1pm. 
• You may arrive as early at 9:30 a.m. to obtain your lift ticket and get your rentals, if needed.
• A parent or guardian must be present during the ski session–no drop offs. The lodge is available for non-skiers.
• Please provide your own transportation and supervision for the children that you transport.
• The Kilgour group will congregate by the fireplace. Please feel free to bring snacks to share.

Tips to Avoid Spreading and Catching Contagious Illnesses
This month is a good time to share tips for avoiding illnesses with our children. To avoid contagious diseases, please encourage your children to:

• Wash hands frequently and avoid touching the nose, mouth and eyes.
• Use the "cough-and-cover" technique when sneezing or coughing by using the "Dracula" pose (coughing into your sleeve away from others).
• Do not share eating utensils or beverages.
• Eat healthy and get plenty of rest. 
• To avoid head lice: 
  
  
  • children and adults should not share hats, scarves, helmets, pillows, brushes, hair accessories and combs. We also encourage children to hang up coats and hats on individual hooks at school.
  • Break from sizable gatherings (ie: sleepovers, lock ins, etc) until clear
  • Any time there is reportable outbreak of any type of contagious disease, the school will inform families once information has been confirmed.

Friendly School Reminders

• IN Days are called when the temperature is below 32 degrees and/or inclement weather such as snow, sleet, hail or rain.  Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately, including hats and gloves.  It is best for students to dress in layers if possible, as the classroom/building temperatures vary.
• IN Day Procedures - Arrival and Dismissal

   

  • IN Day - Arrival:  Students are to enter the school building through the front doors.  On In Days students in grades K-3rd grade wait for their teacher outside of their classroom.  Students in grades 4th-6th wait in the cafeteria for teacher pick up.
  • IN Day - Dismissal:  Students will be escorted to the following locations:  Bus riders will assemble in the gym and then load the buses.  Walkers will be dismissed as normal.  If walkers wait to meet parents to walk and are not picked up after 15 minutes, the students are to report inside the building for pick up.  Car riders will assemble in the main hall and wait to be called out to the designated vehicle by staff.  Parents/Guardians are to remain in their vehicles for students.

• Students before or after school hours must have Adult Supervision at ALL TIMES when on school grounds/events.
• Early Pick Up - Call by 3pm with changes for dismissal.  Calls after this time cannot be confirmed.
• Label coats/jackets, hats, lunchboxes - We've had a huge Lost & Found area.  Items unclaimed are donated monthly to local charities.
• Contact number - Long distance numbers: Please be advised that a local number is needed in case of emergency for ALL students.  In addition, if your contact information (phone or address) changes, please be sure to update in Powerschool or contact Ms. Law in the office for more information on procedures.
• When students are ill - Call in to report. 363-3001