Starside's Comet
Newsletter Communication for November 5, 2021
Starside Elementary
Our Starside Mission:
Through a collaborative learning community we will build a foundation upon which all students can develop essential academic and life skills.
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Email: SE@usd232.org
Website: se.usd232.org
Location: 35400 W 91st St, De Soto, KS, United States
Phone: 913-667-6270
Facebook: facebook.com/StarsideComets
Twitter: @StarsideComets
Fall Parade and Parties Were a Hit
Zoo to You!
Plan Now - Late Start Day Next Week:
The Board of Education approved three (3) delayed start days for the 2021-22 school year. The second delayed start date is Wednesday, November 10th. Students will begin school two (2) hours later than normal. Students will need to be at school for their first class at 10:45 a.m.
Students who ride the bus will simply add two hours to their normal pick up time. For example, if the normal pick-up time is 8:05 a.m., the pick-up time on November 10th would be 10:05 a.m.
Teachers and support staff will report for duty at their normal time. Schools will utilize time with staff for needed training and professional development.
Save the Date
November
- Tuesday, 11/9 - 2nd PTA Meeting 6-7 PM, Social 7-8 PM
- Wednesday 11/10 - 2 Hour Delayed Start
- Thursday, 11/11 - Veteran's Day
- Friday, 11/12 - Winter Spirit Wear Orders Due
- 11/24-11/26 - Thanksgiving - No School, District Closed
Substitute Teachers Needed
Counselor's Corner
SPARK & Clubs
SPARK and Clubs began this week! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mispagel or Miss King! Dates coming up:
McKenzi Mispagel, MMispagel@usd232.org
Madison King, MKing1@usd232.org
Veteran's Day
Virtual Veterans Day Assembly 2021
To honor those who have served or who are currently serving in the armed forces, our school is planning a Virtual Veterans Day assembly. Our Virtual Veterans Day Assembly will be shown to classes on Thursday, November 11th.
We will honor our veterans in a virtual photo presentation which will be part of the assembly. If you have a veteran or current member of the armed forces you would like to honor, please email their name, rank, military branch, dates of service, and your Starside student’s name to Mrs. Brown at mbrown2@usd232.org by Friday, November 5th.
Email Template:
Name of Veteran: ______________________________________________________________________
Military Branch and Rank: ________________________________________________________________
Dates Served: _________________________________________________________________________
Name of Starside Student(s): ______________________________________________________________
Relation of Veteran to Student(s): __________________________________________________________
If you have any questions, please contact, Michelle Brown. Thank you for your assistance in making our Veterans Day Assembly a success!
Sincerely,
Starside Staff and Students
Nurse's Notes
Reminder of Student Needs
- Coats: Weather changes mean coat weather - hopefully not left in lost & found!
- Water Bottle: Please remember to send a water bottle each day. Did you know that dehydration is a major cause of headaches, stomachaches, and lethargy?
- Extra Clothes: Please send an extra change of clothes for ALL students (5th graders spill too) to keep in their locker/ backpack.
- Extra Mask: Please send an extra mask (or two!) in your child’s backpack each day. Masks ARE still required at the elementary level and we've seen a large increase in kids asking for new masks. Some of this may be related to wanting a new or different kind of mask. If you have cloth masks at home, please wash and re-use them!
As Always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Tara Brown, BSN, RN, AE-C
Phone: 913-667-6270
Fax: 913-667-6271
Order your Starside Yearbook now!!
Be the first one to order your Starside Yearbook!
The online ordering code for Starside Elementary just opened:
https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/65010X
If you have any questions about Yearbook, please contact Mrs. King or Mrs. Hessong.
Maddie King, MKing@usd232.org
Danielle Hessong, DHessong@usd232.org
Starside's Book Fair is coming!
I have a special announcement to share about the book fair.
Drum roll, please………
PTA is graciously supporting the students at Starside by giving each student a $5.00 gift certificate. The certificate will be spent at the book fair during Library time from Dec. 1 - Dec. 8!
Can I have a big shout out to Starside’s PTA! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you!
A sign-up will be sent out next week asking for volunteers to work the fair.
Also, look for more information on an evening sign-up for families.
Thank You,
Mrs. DeHoff, Library Media Specialist Teacher
and Co-Chair Mrs. Jacobsen, Discovery RM Teacher
PTA
Winter Spirit Wear Orders:
Online order link: https://starside2021holidaystore.itemorder.com/sale.
Website order link: www.starsidePTA232.org
Flyer is attached below as well! Orders are due by 11/12!
Join our Facebook and Instagram pages at Starside PTA and starside232, respectively, to stay up to date on information and events.
Fundraising Opportunities:
- Casey's Rewards - download their app and earn points
- BoxTops - download the app and scan your store receipts
- smile.amazon.com - choose Starside PTA as your favorite charity
Lost & Found
HELP! SE taken over by Lost and Found!
SE Community Information
Continuing Construction News
The construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 91st Street is complete! They are now adding landscaping along the outside, so please continue to be alert and cautious of pedestrians as you traverse this area!
K-10 near Lexington Avenue has been reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. The Eastbound K-10 on-ramp will remain closed for the duration of the construction project through November.
REPEATED INFORMATION
Contacts: Front Office
Be sure to add SE@usd232.org to your contacts list so we don't end up in your spam folder!
LIKE the Starside Facebook page!
Making A Difference
Community Service
Community service hours should be tallied from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Attached you will find a form for tracking service hours. All service hours are due no later than Monday, April 4th this school year.
The definition of service under the President’s Volunteer Service Award program includes any activity that has a significant impact on meeting the needs of the community. Services that are paid for or carried out for a family member do not count towards service hours. Some examples of services include helping with community organizations, school-based programs, scouting services, or any effort to help others.
Students are responsible for keeping track of ALL of their community service hours including hours completed at Starside such as Comet Guard. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at Starside at 667-6270 ext. 2196 or e-mail me at mmispagel@usd232.org. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
McKenzi Mispagel
Starside School Counselor
What is Bullying?
SKYWARD Report Card Access
Parents – This year Starside will not be printing grade cards to send home with students. However, you may access your child’s grades in Skyward.
Directions:
Log in to Skyward Family Access
Click on the Documents tab on the left side
Next, click on the blue link that says 21-22 Q1 Report Card
For further instructions please reference the Link (Pay close attention to page 3 and page 7):
USD 232 Parents As Teachers
Clickable Links:
Virtual Tour of Starside with Principal Hicks
232 Families.