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4801W. 2nd - (316) 973-3150 - Ms. Janet Jump, Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

The staff and I are very excited that you have entrusted your child’s education to us.  We will make every effort to help your child achieve academically and socially this year.  It is our goal to create an enriching learning environment that engages every student.  Of course, as the first teachers in your child’s life we need your support and cooperation.  Our school has an excellent teaching staff with a wealth of knowledge.  We have an excellent support staff that works in different capacities to support your child’s learning.  Our staff is planning and anticipating a year filled with challenge, learning, and excitement.

We accomplished a great deal last year including the following:

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        Our students made great academic growth, and we exceeded the Adequate Yearly Progress goals set by the state as part of No Child Left Behind.  We know this took hard work on the part of students, parents and staff, and we appreciate your support with it. 
 

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·     As part of our literacy magnet theme, our students wrote and published books.  These books were sold for a small profit which is being donated to purchase books for homeless shelters and the Children’s Home.  This year every classroom will be writing and publishing books.
 

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·      We have acquired additional technology which we will use to help bring learning to life for students.
 

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          Students were able to gain leadership skills through participation in Honor Choir, Guitar Club, Technology Club, Red Cross, Student Council and Student Ambassadors.
 

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·       We have a schoolwide discipline plan (BIST) which encourages respect for self and others.  This will provide a safe learning environment for all students.  We will continue this process this next year.
 

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·         We made several upgrades to the building, and are continuing this process with the paving of our parking areas this summer. 

We know that with your support this year will bring additional learning opportunities and improvements to our school.  We will have a fund raiser in September, have a fall carnival in October, curriculum night in January, specials night in April, music programs by grade level through out the year, along with many other special activities. 

 

 
Conferences will be held in the
     Fall and Spring
   


UNPAID FEES
We ask that you make every attempt to settle your account(s) as soon as possible. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Remember all breakfasts and lunches must be paid for in advance. Please watch your child’s bookbag for “low balance” slips. We are sorry, but are not able to allow children to charge meals.

 

WEATHER SAFETY PROCEDURES
Please be sure your children are dressed appropriately during the cold weather months.

 

School Hours

Just a reminder that school hours are from 9:00-4:10.  Children should not arrive before 8:50 unless they are eating breakfast. There is no supervision before school.  Children not eating breakfast will remain outside until the 8:50 bell rings.   Breakfast is served from 8:30-8:50 in the multipurpose room.

 

 

 

 

 STUDENT SAFETY
In support of student safety, it is extremely important that all visitors, volunteers, community members, etc., first check in at the school office.  While at school, visitor badges are to be worn, even if you plan to be here for only a few minutes.  Please understand that this is in the best interest of our children.  

At dismissal time, we ask that parents wait for students outside the building or at the entry doors.  This allows teachers to make use of every minute with the least amount of distraction possible. Some children are just returning from specials at 4:00, and we need our halls clear to return them to their classrooms.    It also allows teachers to safely get students ready for dismissal, and take them to their designated dismissal area where they can make sure they are picked up by the appropriate person. If your child needs to leave early due to special appointments, please be sure to check them out through the main office.

In the event of severe weather, students will be taken to a place of safety in the school.  We will not release students if we are in a tornado warning unless a parent checks the student out.  The phone number for the district weather information to find out if schools are closed is 973-4259.  If there is a ever a need to evacuate our building, students will be taken to the Kiwana’s Park Building, next to our school playground. 

Our goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of all of the students, but we need your assistance in attaining this goal.  Thank you for your cooperation.

ATTENDANCE

We believe attendance is critical to a student’s success, and that active participation in daily class work is important to their learning. Please encourage your child to be in class on time, ready to learn, every day. If your child is sick or needs to be tardy, please remember to call the school office and report the absence to have it excused.

 

WHY BREAKFAST?

Kids do better in school and are more alert when they eat breakfast! It lets them be more creative and perform better with increased attention span and memory. They feel good and complain less of headaches and stomach aches from being hungry., it improves behavior and attitude. Breakfast provides nutrients kids need to grow and develop.
 

Fall Into Good Reading Habits

Now that your family is settled in the new school year’s routines, it s a good time to start a new routine. Designate a special time in the evening for family reading. Choose a variety of age-appropriate materials—newspapers, magazines, library books, etc. Try to limit distractions around you, such as the TV and telephone. You will be delighted with the results as your child develops a love of reading, and increases their reading skills.
 

 

 



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