Calendar of Events & Activities

• January 30-February 3: Mid-term Week
• January 31: Kilgour Day at Dewey's in Oakley
• February 1: PTA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Library
• February 2: Second Semester Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• February 10: Roller Skating Club at Beechmont Rollerarena from 4:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
• February 17: Records Day, no school; Ski Club at Perfect North
• February 20: Presidents Day, no school

Join Us in the PTA
Are you a new-to-Kilgour family or did you miss PTA registration earlier this year? Now is the time to join! The PTA has been doing great things this year, and we need everyone’s support. If you are not yet a member, please fill out the application form and send it in a sealed envelope to your child's teacher marked “Attention PTA Membership” along with $5 per adult (not per family) for membership dues. You may also place your forms and fees in the Kilgour PTA mailbox in the school.

We also have school logo magnets for sale for $3 each or 2 for $5. Your membership card and any magnets will be sent home with your child within a week of receipt of your form and your payment.

If you have any questions, please contact Tiffiny Dawson at 513-324-5484 or Karen Grimley at 513-376-8062, or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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 Tuesday, February 14. 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.

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.

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

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 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 .

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 also need parent volunteers to help with the actual mosaic. Please contact her at 513-363-3034 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.

Looking for a Great Way to Get Involved at 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 contact Joan Wetzel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

There are additional ways you can help with Kilgour Sports Boosters in 2012-2013:

• 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.

Girls 10U Fast-pitch Softball
We still have three open spots on the Kilgour girls 10U fast pitch softball team.  We’ll waive the late fee if you turn your registration form and $60 check in to the KSB mailbox by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 3. We play in the Norwood Knothole League and have an exciting season ahead. Girls 10 years old and under are eligible to play. Indoor practices will start in early March. We will work on the fundamentals, so don’t worry if your daughter has never played softball. Join the fun! 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 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.

Ski registration forms will be sent home with students shortly. We will also have a Ski Club registration table before school from 8:30-9:20 a.m. and after school from 3:30-4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16 in the lobby. All pre-paid registrations must be received by 4:15 p.m. on February 16. Please do not send registration forms with your child to school during the week of February 13, as these forms do not always make it to the PTA mailbox until the following week. Please e-mail Liz Koch and Lauran McHaffie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.