Calendar of Events & Activities

• January 23 - 27:  Right to Read Week
• January 23:  LSDMC Meeting at 4:30
• January 26:  Kilgour Right to Read Night at Joseph-Beth Booksellers from 6pm -8pm
• January 27:  Roller Skating Club at Beechmont Rollerena from 4:45-6:45pm
  
• January 30 - February 3:  Mid-Term Week
• February 2:  Second Semester Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5pm - 8pm
  

Right to Read Night at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Thursday, January 26th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Take a break from your hectic week and join us at Joseph-Beth Booksellers to browse, socialize and shop with your Kilgour community!!  Come hear children's author Will Hillenbrand speak at 6:15pm and a book specialist present information at 7:15pm.  Children are invited to wear their pjs; cookies and drinks will be provided by Joseph-Beth; and parents will receive a 10% discount coupon!  10% of the proceeds will go to Kilgour PTA.  You don't want to miss this wonderful event!! 

Giving Tree
Thank you to all who participated in this year's holiday Giving Tree. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide more than 140 gifts to help families in our school community celebrate Christmas. Special thanks goes to the following people:  Marty Garcia who was the Coordinator; Erin Stockert who made all the tags;  Karen Grimley who helped with gift distribution; and Audrey Law who does it all! 

Scripps National Spelling Bee
On January 10th twenty-four Kilgour students from 4th and 5th grade participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Those students who participated won their classroom Spelling Bees before Winter Break.  Congratulations goes out to Francie Fixler, runner-up and our Bee Winner, Matthew Treadway.  Matthew will represent Kilgour in the next step to qualify for the city-wide Bee.  Way to go Matthew!

Box Tops for Education
We had another great collection of Box Tops at the end of Second Quarter.  Thanks to everyone in the school for participating.  Miss Kroger's 3rd grade class was the big winner!  Congratulations.  Their class will enjoy a special Pizza Party during lunch.  Don't forget to keep collecting those Box Tops!!  So far this year, we have collected $1,100 worth of Box Tops!  Keep up the great work, Kilgour. 

Calling All Artists!
Ms. Nored is planning a mosaic project that will become a permanent part of Kilgour's art collection. We are asking students to submit a design for our mosaic which will be titled "Kilgour's Garden". Submit a drawing of what should be included in the garden. Students may submit an entire garden scene or individual sketches of animals, flowers, plants, objects etc. Pictures should be drawn on an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper.  Be sure that the student's name, grade, and room number are on the back of the submission.  Pictures should be submitted to Ms. Nored by February 10, 2012. Students may see that their ideas become part of the mosaic. All students will have the opportunity to work on the final mosaic piece.  Ms. Nored will need parent volunteers to help with the actual mosaic, please contact her at 363-3034 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are available to help anytime from March 12 – 23.

Roller Skating Club at Beechmont Rollerena
The Roller Skating Club will meet on January 27th, February 10th and February 24th from 4:45 - 6:45pm. Click on kilgour-skating-club-2012.pdf to obtain the registration form as well as details including cost, transportation and chaperones.  Additional questions? Contact Lori Raser at 321-2825 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Upcoming Great Gatherings
The following Great Gatherings are happening over the next few months. 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 Michele Carey, 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.

Kilgour Book Club (for adults)
Enjoy wine, dinner and great reading! This year's book club features a range of great titles to read and discuss.
Dates: February 9, 2012 - Just Kids by Patti Smith
April 12, 2012 - Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
September 13, 2012 - Room by Emma Donahue
November 8, 2012 - Freedom by Jonathan Frazen
Cost: $15 per evening or $55 for all four

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

First Grade Party (for adults)
Get out of the cold February air and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks while meeting other first grade parents.
Date: February 4, 2012
Location: The home of Tricia and Michael Barlow
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

First Grade Pizza Party (for 1st grade students):
IMPORTANT NOTE:  FULL
It's a pizza party for first graders!  Join the first grade teachers for a fun-filled pizza party! 
Date:  March 21, 2012 during lunch
Cost:  $10 per student

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 - 6:00pm
Location: Scallywag Tag in Anderson
Cost: $15 per student

Girls on the Run - Volunteers Needed
Parent volunteers are needed for our Spring session of Girls on the Run. A team of 15 girls in grades 3-5 will participate in character building activities while training to run a 5K. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Ms. Cosmah at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Looking for a great way to get involved at Kilgour??
Are you looking for a way to get involved in Kilgour?  The Kilgour Spiritwear Team is a great way to serve your school community.  We are looking for someone motivated, creative and energized to help coordinate the Spiritwear efforts for the 2012/2013 school year.  Interested??  Please email Joan Wetzel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Additional 2012/2013 Kilgour Sports Boosters roles include:
Communications Coordinator – this person will update the KSB website as needed (our Kilgour IT team makes it very easy), send KSB announcements/updates to the Synopsis and distribute sports registration forms (soccer, basketball, baseball and softball). This is a KSB board position. Contact Liz Koch, 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 & equipment. This is a KSB Board position. Contact Liz Koch, 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 & equipment. This is a KSB Board role. Contact Nick Wood, 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, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Participation in Kilgour Sports by Non-Kilgour Students
Some parents have asked if non-Kilgour students can play on Kilgour sports teams. The answer is yes per the KSB policy shown below. Please note that this policy has been in place for years and is not new. To ensure that Kilgour students have priority per the KSB policy, we're going to have registration deadlines for every sport. During the registration period, anyone can submit their registration form, Kilgour and non-Kilgour students. The Kilgour students will receive registration priority based on the time/day that they submitted their form. Non-Kilgour student registrations will also receive a time/date stamp but will be held until after the registration deadline. If there is space available, non-Kilgour students will then be added to a Kilgour team. Kilgour students that submit their registration forms after the deadline will be added to a team only if there is space available. So please, submit your registration forms before the deadline. Softball, Baseball and Soccer all have a Friday, January 27, 2012 deadline this year. Again, this is the same policy that Kilgour has had for years. It's only in the past few years that Kilgour sports have become extremely popular in the local community and so we need to follow our policy to ensure Kilgour students receive priority on Kilgour teams. Go Mustangs!

KSB POLICY: Participation by Non-Kilgour Students – Current Kilgour students shall be given priority to participate on KSB sponsored sports teams if they register prior to the established registration deadline. Subject to the specific sport league rules and if space permits, Non-Kilgour students may be offered positions on such teams, but will be placed in a "waiting pool" until all registration periods expire. There is no guarantee that any students will be able to participate on KSB sponsored sports teams even if they meet a registration deadline.

Kilgour Baseball
Kilgour's spring baseball is just around the corner. Boys and girls in grades K-6 are eligible to play. Cost is $40 for Instructional League (born after 5/01/05) or $80 for Knothole League (born after 5/01/2000 and before 5/01/2005). Please note that we offer a $5 multi-child discount for each additional sibling playing the same sport. Fees cover league fees, field rentals, equipment and uniforms. Players will need to supply their own cleats/sneakers and ball glove. All registrations must be submitted by Friday, January 27, 2012. Look for registration forms to come home with your child shortly.

Girls Softball
Kilgour will have a girl's fast pitch softball team this spring for girls 10 years old and under (10U) through Norwood Knothole. If there is sufficient interest, we may have a softball team for 12 and under (12U). A registration form will be sent home with your child this week. Please look for it, as the registration deadline is Thursday, January 26. The cost is $60, which can be completely offset by selling Norwood raffle tickets (raffle ticket information will be provided on the registration form). The season has 14 games that run from late April to late June. Practices start in mid to late March. Players will need to provide their own cleats/sneakers and softball gloves. Norwood Knothole will provide all other equipment. The girls had a lot of fun last year so JOIN THE FUN! Please contact Liz Koch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

Hold the Date for Sports Recognition Night:  Tuesday, April 17
This year's Kilgour Sports Recognition Night will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 6pm in the Kilgour Gym. The children will enter the gym by grade in an informal parade. Each child that played a Kilgour sport will then receive a small memento such as a miniature basketball, baseball/softball and/or soccer ball in recognition of their hard work during the 2011/2012 school year. This is a fun event for the kids - we look forward to seeing you there!

Hold the Date for Ski Club:  Friday, February 17
Kilgour’s PTA-sponsored Ski Club is hosting ski day at Perfect North on Friday, February 17. All levels of skiing and snowboarding can be accommodated at Perfect North, so join in the fun at one of the most anticipated events of the school year. Family and friends are welcome.

• Discount rates apply for signing up in advance. The following rates apply for groups of 15-99 people.
  Lift Tickets are $33/person and equipment rental is $15/person regardless of age.
  If not purchased in advance, regular rates apply.
  If we have a group of 100+, we will receive additional discounts and will provide a cash refund to you when you check in at the Kilgour table in the lodge of Perfect North. 
• Lift tickets are good for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and free group ski or snowboard lessons. (Tubing begins at 1 p.m.)
• Lift tickets are good for 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17 only.
• You will obtain your lift ticket and rental forms in the Lodge at Perfect North at the Kilgour table.
• 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.

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