Noon Dismissal, Mr. Howell, In Harmony & Buddy Run

Reminder: NOON DISMISSAL ON SEPT. 24 FOR ALL STUDENTS
CARPOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS WILL START AT 12:00
(please be patient, carpool may run a little longer)
LUNCH WILL NOT BE SERVED FOR STUDENTS. IF YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE STAYING IN EXTENDED DAY THEY WILL NEED TO
BRING A  SACK LUNCH.

 
Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 24th ~ Kindergarten Music Program at 9 AM & Noon Dismissal for Professional Development

Friday, September 26th ~  Feed the Need, Second Grade Field Trip to Sea Life, & Buddy Run Pep Rally at 3
Monday, October 29th ~ In Harmony Choir Starts Rehearsals at 7:30

Thursday, October 2nd ~ 6th Grade Showcase at 7 PM

Friday, October 3rd ~ Buddy Run
Wednesday, October 8th ~ 1st Grade Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 10th ~ 3rd Grade Field Trip to Mahaffie Farmstead
Monday, October 13th ~ Columbus Day, No School Due to Professional Development
Wednesday, October 15th ~ 4th Grade Cultural Arts Trip to Kauffman Center
Thursday, October 16 ~ Fifth Grade Showcase at 7 PM
 Friday, October 17 ~ End of 1st Quarter
Tuesday, October 21st ~ Chef to School Day, 3rd Grade Food Art Class with the Chef
Wednesday, October 22nd ~ 1st Grade Music Program at 9 AM
Thursday, October 23rd ~ Parent Teacher Conferences from 12 PM -8 PM
Friday, October 24th ~ Parent Teacher Conferences from 7:30 AM - 12 PM

Please help us welcome Mr. Casey Howell

While Mrs. Shurtleff is on maternity leave, Mr. Casey Howell will be teaching first through fourth grade PE classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.  Mr. Howell is certified in kindergarten through twelfth grade physical education and is excited to be joining our St. Paul’s community.  He is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and, during his student teaching experiences, taught several different physical education courses at Blue Springs High School and worked with kindergarten through fifth graders at Cordill-Mason Elementary School.  He has also taught summer school and substitute taught in the Independence School District for several years. 

Mr. Howell can be reached at chowell@speds.org or at 816.268.6595.

Thank you for helping us welcome him to St. Paul’s. 

Buddy Run

Next Friday students will join their buddies in the 5^th Annual Buddy Run.  Each student will receive a Buddy Run t-shirt next week and should wear the shirt next Friday for the event. There are three great incentives this year to celebrate students’ collective fundraising success:

·         The student with the most sponsors (aunts, uncles, neighbors and family friends) will join his or her buddy get to cut the ribbon and announce the start of the run.

·         The class with the most spirit will receive a doughnut party

·         The class with the most sponsors will receive a pizza party

You can find more information about the Buddy Run by visiting the Buddy Run page of our website, including a sample letter your child can share with family and friends to encourage their support.

In Harmony Choir

Starting on Monday, September 29^th and continuing each Monday school is in session through December 15^th, students in grades first through sixth are invited to join Mrs. Everly in her music room at 7:30am. We will prepare for performances at All School Chapel, Christmas, and more.  We are putting together plans for a performance at Crown Center (pending an available performance spot) and/or some area nursing homes in December. To participate in this performance, students cannot miss more than three rehearsals. 

All interested students may join – from novice to professional, shower singer to stage singer.  We will have additional sign-ups for the choir in the spring semester.  Be sure to click on this link if you need an additional sign up sheet.

Jeff Lanza Presentation 

Retired FBI agent Jeff Lanza spoke to our middle school recently about online safety. While he gave the students lots of tips on safety (and common sense) online, he asked them to remember at least this one thing from his presentation: "Before you share - THINK. Do you really want your post/like/comment/photo to be out there forever? The internet never forgets."

Interested parents can view a video of his presentation HERE. 

Note: the presentation mentions some sensitive topics, so we recommend that parents view the presentation before sharing with students.
 

Keeping Everyone Healthy
Ms. Kuhls, our school nurse, has reminded us all of the importance of encouraging students to thoroughly wash their hands throughout the school day.  This is a good reminder always, but, with additional illnesses that have been especially hitting our youth, it's a great message to send to our students both at home and at school.  Ms. Kuhl's has also been in communication with some grade levels regarding lice.  Please help us by checking your child's hair and reporting any known and treated cases.  It's always a good practice to have girls pull their hair up and to remind all students that they should respect personal space and never share items like hats, headbands, etc.  Additional information about lice can be found in the letter that was sent out to parents on Friday, October 19th.  An electronic copy can be accessed via this link.