Renner Family Newsletter
October 1, 2021
Renner Information
Renner Elementary School
School Phone: 816-359-4350
Office Hours: 7:15-3:45 PM
Student Hours: 8:15 AM-3:05 PM (students are late after 8:15)
Principal: Sasha Kalis
Assistant Principal: Allison Page
Social Worker: Tara Davis
Counselor: Kevin Bland
Important Dates
October 5: Bus Evacuation Practice
October 6: Early Release at 1:05 PM
October 6: Wear your Renner Grade Level Shirt!
October 7: Renner Picture Day (online students at noon)
October 8: Chiefs Red Friday (wear Chiefs or red)
October 8: Fire Drill
October 14: Park Hill Board of Education Meeting at 6:30
October 18: David Kilpatrick Parent Night at 6:00 (see info below)
October 21: End of First Quarter
Ocober 21: Earthquake Drill
October 21: Fall Party (no costumes)
October 22: No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)
***The Renner Spirit Store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays before school.
Early Dismissal at 1:05 PM (Once a Month on Wednesday)
September 8
October 6
November 10
December 8
January 5
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
A+ Volunteers
Attendance Data
Birthday Treat Guidelines
Because of food and labor shortages, our Nutrition Services department can no longer provide birthday treats.
We will start allowing families to send birthday treats if they want to do so, as long as they come from our list of treats that contain none of the major allergens.
Thank you for understanding that all classroom treats must come from this list, because we do not have the staff capacity to check for allergens that could threaten the health of some students.
Please bring birthday treats ahead of time (two hours after the start of school, at the latest).
- Stickers
- Erasers
- Pencils
- Crazy straws
- Blow Pops
- Juice boxes
- Popcorn
- Smarties
- Dum Dum lollipops
- Jelly Belly
- Nerds
- Ring Pops
- Skittles
- Sour Patch Kids
- Starburst
- Swedish Fish
- Life Saver Gummies
Choir - 5th Grade
5th Graders Interested in Joining Choir:
Please fill out and return this form to Miss Habiger no later than Friday, October 8th. Choir rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:20 in the music room. Let Miss Habiger know if you have any questions! habigerh@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Curriculum Connections for October
Check out the linked Curriculum Connections below to see what our Roadrunners will be working on in each subject area in October! We want to share the learning topics at all of the grade levels so that you are familiar with what topics and content are taught this month! Your child's teacher is always happy to provide more details should you have questions!
Fall Party: October 21
The Renner PTA has started planning for our Fall Party on October 21. The parties will be Fall themed and costumes are not allowed.
Please use the links below to support the parties. All donations are due in the office by 10/15.
*Optional: If you'd rather make donation to PTA to use towards party supplies, you can donate any amount to our Pay Pal - https://paypal.me/rennerpta or Venmo - @RennerPTA
Family Learning Night with David Kilpatrick
What: Elementary Family Night
Who: David Kilpatrick
When: October 18, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Where: Park Hill South Auditorium 4500 River Park Dr. Riverside, MO 64150
Why: This is a Title I parent engagement activity to support the parent/school connection in the area of reading research and dyslexia.
- Research and Dyslexia - What works and what doesn't
- Helping Your Child - Free resources to support your child's learning at home
- Q&A with Dr. Kilpatrick
SIGN UP HERE! Click the link to RSVP so enough materials are prepared for you!
*Our goal is to share this important information with parents and guardians and we do not want child care to be the barrier. While children are welcome to attend, this is not an interactive child friendly session. This session is designed to support parents and provide the most current research on reading development.
David A. Kilpatrick, PhD is a professor of psychology for the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is a New York State certified school psychologist with 28 years experience in schools. He has been teaching courses in learning disabilities and educational psychology since 1994. David is a reading researcher and the author of two books on reading, Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties, and Equipped for Reading Success, and is a co-editor of a third, Reading Development and Difficulties: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice. Dave is also an associate editor of The Reading League Journal.
Fundraiser
Thank you for supporting our Renner Fundraiser. Items that were delivered to school will be available for pick up on November 3rd. So far, Renner has profitted over $6,000.00 in sales!
Math in Action
- Mrs. Seidel's kindergarten class particpated in a live Greg Tang session this week. (below)
- Mrs. Herod's second grade student learned how to build arrays. (right)
Park Hill Education Fun Run
Join us for the first annual Park Hill Education Foundation Fun Run on October 23!
Become a sponsor by investing $100 in our district. Sponsorship includes your logo/name on the back of every race participant’s t-shirt.
Register here to become a sponsor!
Proceeds from the Fun Run will benefit the educational programs the Foundation supports.
Visit our website www.parkhillfoundation.org
Park Hill Star
Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District. If you would like to recognize them for all they do for our students, please click on "Nominate a Park Hill Star" button below.
Park Hill Star Receipent
Picture Day: October 7
Picture Day is coming up on 10/07/2021! Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/59374EF
Park Hill Online Academy students will take their picture at noon. Please call the office at 359-4350 for more information.
PTA
Joining Renner PTA is a terrific opportunity to support our school! Please visit the Renner PTA Website for membership info. To highlight the importance of PTA membership and community involvement, we are excited to offer all those who join PTA by Oct. 1st a chance to WIN a 1-night STAYCATION with our new neighbor, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Northwest! We look forward to working together to make Renner the best it can be!
Next Meeting: October 21 @ 6:00 PM through Microsoft Teams
Renner Spirit Wear
Special Family Request
Yearbook Orders
***Please note, we do not order extra yearbooks, so you must order before the deadline.
Resources/Information
Translation Informatoin
Renner Elementary School
Website: https://renner.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 7401 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-4350
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RennerElementary
Twitter: @parkhillrenner