SM Early Childhood Education Center
May 2022
Administrative Team
Tracy Smarr-Dolezal, Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
In the News
From the Principal's Desk
Hello Parents,
Can you believe it's May and it is time to be thinking about the end of the school year? It has been an amazing year working with both you and your child. We appreciate you allowing us to care for them and nurture them alongside of you. But, before we say our good-byes, we have several things coming up in the next month I want to bring your attention to.
First of all, I wanted you all to know that May 2-6 is Teacher appreciation week. This would be a great time to write a note of thanks or have your child draw a picture or make a craft to let those staff who have been working with them know they are appreciated.
You should have received and email from the district letting you know that the last day for students has changed for this school year. This will impact our building by a day. Our last day for students will be Wednesday, May 18th.
To celebrate an amazing year, we have a year end celebration planned for our last day of school, based on the changes by the district, our water day has been moved from May 19th to May 18th. It's an all school water day, and we hope you can mark your calendars and come and be a part of it with your child. Please see below for more details.
I look forward to the days we have remaining with your child. For those of you with children moving on to Kindergarten I wish you an amazing new year ahead in your new school. For those who are returning, we look forward with anticipation to seeing you and your child again in August. I hope you have a wonderful summer and are able to spend some quality time with family.
Water Day, May 18th.
Important Calendar Reminders
May 2-6- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13- Early Childhood Screening
May 18th- Last Day of School
Our building follows the district calendar and PreK schedule, with the exception of no school on Fridays. Last day of school for SMECEC is May 18th. You can access the district calendar here District Calendar 21-22
2022-23 School Meals
Food service will continue to offer breakfast and lunch next year. Unfortunately the USDA nationwide waivers allowing for free school meals for all students will conclude at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Prices will be as follows:
Elementary Breakfast: $1.55
Reduced $0.30
Elementary Lunch: $2.85
Reduced: $0.40
Families can complete a child nutrition meal benefit application to see if they qualify for free for reduced meal prices after July 1, 2022. The information and link will be on the Food Service web page after July 1 and families are encouraged to apply as soon as it is available so that any benefits the family may receive are processed prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available each school day. The breakfast menu includes an entrée, grain, fruit and milk. Students are served all items to receive a full breakfast; including the required ½ cup of fruit.
Lunch
Lunch includes an entrée, grain, fruit, vegetable and milk. Students are served all of these five components on their lunch tray, including the required ½ cup fruit and/or vegetable.
The “pig” symbol on the menu means that the item contains pork.
Menus, nutritional and allergy information are available online at https://www.schoolcafe.com.
Special Diet
If you have an allergy or specific dietary concerns, contact your school nurse for a medical form to be filled out by your doctor.
Food service information is available on the district’s web site at www.smsd.org/about/departments/food-service or you can call the Food Service office at 913-993-9710.
Early Childhood Screening
SMSD offers an early childhood developmental screening which includes the areas of vision, hearing, problem-solving, personal-social development, gross/fine motor skills, and speech/language skills. The purpose of the screening is to identify children who may have substantial developmental delays and who may be eligible for special education services. SMSD’s Early Childhood Screening (ECS) is appropriate for children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old who reside within the Shawnee Mission School District boundaries.
How often are screenings offered?
Screenings for 2020-2021 occur monthly on a Friday morning and are by appointment only. Parent or other legal guardian must complete a request for screening and submit the required documents before an appointment is offered.
How do I request a screening for my child?
More information about the ECS program can be found on the district’s Early Childhood Special Education home page under Early Childhood Screening.
Connect with us via Social Media
We have new social media sites this year! Please feel free to follow us and like us!!
Twitter: @theSMECEC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THESMECEC/
Or search for #EarlyEDSMSD to see what's happening district wide in PreK!
Shawnee Mission Early Childhood Education Center
Email: carlaheintz@smsd.org
Website: earlychildcenter.smsd.org
Location: 6701 West 83 Street, Overland Park, KS, 6USA
Phone: (913)993-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shawnee-Mission-Early-Childhood-Education-Center-101802735143826
Twitter: @theSMECEC