Family News from the Nest
English Landing Elementary School
English Landing Elementary School Family News from the Nest
Email: roek@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: http://englishlanding.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 6500 NW Klamm Dr, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: 816-359-4370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnglishLanding
Twitter: @EnglishLanding
Thanks for SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Parties on Wednesday! PTA always SOARS!
Friday, November 2, 2018
What's Happening at English Landing Elementary School?
Monday, November 5, 2018
- Spanish Club | 3:30-4:45pm ( Room 229)
- Girls on the Run | 3:30-4:45pm
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
- Beyond the Bell | 3:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
- Choir Practice | 7:45-8:35 am Music Room
- 4th Grade Dress Rehearsal | 9:50-10:30am
- Eagles on the Run | 3:30-4:45pm
- Bricks 4 Kidz | 3:30-4:45pm (room 229)
- Young Rembrandts | 3:30-4:45pm (staff dining room)
- Girls on the Run | 3:30-4:45pm
Thursday, November 8, 2018
- EARLY RELEASE Day! School is dismissed at 1:30pm
- Final Day to RSVP for Thanksgiving Lunch
- Young Rembrandts| 1:30 - 3:30pm
- 4th Grade Musical | 7:00 - 8:00pm
Friday, November 9, 2018
- FUN Run Spirit Day! Wear Active Wear: Tennis Shoes, Sweats, Sweatshirts
- PTA FUN RUN Fundraiser: Grade Levels will RUN during their specials' time!
- Chess Club: 3:30-5:15pm
REMINDER: Joining us for the Thanksgiving Lunch? PLEASE RSVP before November 8, 2018 by calling 359-4370. The Thanksgiving Lunch will be served on November 15, 2018.
PTA FUN RUN: Friday, November 9, 2018
We hope you are able to join us for our First Annual PTA FUN Run on Friday, November 9, 2018 to cheer our eagles on while they are running their laps! We predict that our students will average between 30-35 laps.
Our eagles will be running in the front parking lot during their specials' time. The front parking lot will be CLOSED following morning car rider arrival for the PTA FUN Run.
- Fifth Grade FUN Run: 9:00 am
- Fourth Grade FUN Run: 9:50 am {The Bridges Bus will leave following the FUN Run}
- Third Grade FUN Run: 10:40 am
- First Grade FUN Run: 12:50 pm
- Kindergarten FUN Run: 1:40 pm
- Second Grade FUN Run: 2:30 pm
This would be a GREAT day for eagles to wear active wear: tennis shoes, sweatshirts, and comfortable pants. Thanks!
**Please note, the front parking lot will be CLOSED until 3:20pm on Friday, November, 9, 2018! We will do our best to not delay evening dismissal in the car rider lane with this extra event. Please help us by not arriving before 3:20pm to wait in the car rider lane.
Thank you!
Mrs. Ottis Recognized with STAR Award
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Ottis! Mrs. Ottis was recognized with a STAR Award earlier this week from Dr. Cowherd, Park Hill Superintendent.
A family in Mrs. Ottis’s room nominated her for this STAR Award and wrote about how helpful she has been with their child’s transition to school.
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Save the Date: Thanksgiving Meal
Join us for Thanksgiving Meal. Please remember you can pay the day of the event in exact change or take it from your child’s lunch account. Thank you.
PTA 2018-2019 Membership Update
The 2018-2019 PTA membership drive kicked off at Back to School Night and is still underway. If you have not yet joined, please do. Your support enables us to provide exciting activities and upgrades for the school, including STEMScope Showcase, the Reflections art program, anniversary t-shirts, the playground sunshade, folding chairs (300 of them), field trips, birthday books, and much, much more. As of November 1, we are at 33% participation from English Landing families – will you help us get to 50% before the end of the year?
Please use this link to sign up for membership https://tinyurl.com/ydh2r7c5. Membership dues (just $8.00/family) can be sent in an envelope to school to the PTA Treasurer or via Paypal to ptaenglishlanding@gmail.com (and select the “send to friends and family” option!).
If you have not received a membership card and an English Landing Eagles car magnet, please email Lauren Jeppson at ptaenglishlanding@gmail.com as all paid members through 10/31/18 should have received these now.
Thank you to these families, staff and businesses who have already pledged their support!
Maggie Affolter
Rhian Agnew
Chris & Justin Albani
Ashley Alcanter
Ali Abdu-Latif & Fardowsa Hussein
Megan & Michael Amash
Amy Anderson
Kate & Harry Anderson
Carolyn & Jeff Arnold
Jennifer Barchers
Amber Beasley
Elizabeth Beck
Tara & Bob Bennett
Katie Betts
Danielle Beyer
Nathan Beyer
Tracie & Oren Birks
Megan & James Bogener
Krysten Bowman
Alison & Kurk Broksas
Nichole & Ben Brouse
Katie & Doug Burgess
Kristi & Greg Canty
Caitlin Carney
Jennifer Chase
Ashley & Ryan Cline
Wil Codilla
Brandy & Bernie Colson
Chelsey Comer
Aubrey & Wade Cook
Marinda Cooper
Heather Costello
Emily & Steven Creal
Lisa & Brad Darnell
Tara Davis
Nikki DeMint
Rachel & Justin Derges
Athena & Andy Dickson
Julie & Michael Doane
Stephanie & Channing Doss
Kathleen Duffy
Julie Durrant & Kevin Hutchison
Terri Dwyer
Courtney East
Doni & Drew Edwards
Sarah Eisenmenger
Angela & Aaron Ensminger
Rositsa Esenberg
Deana & Justin Fajen
Mindy & Jeremy Flanagan
Jodi & Jeffrey Fox
Michael Gabrick
Ginger & Steve Gimple
Ashley Glass
Ann & Peter Gochee
Jeanne & Phil Goodin
Stephanie Gordon
Lori & James Gritter
Lilah & John Hall
Heather &Kym Haney
Alexis & Duane Hawkins
Beth & David Hazels
Mindy Hellbush
Julie & Brandon Hendrickson
Jennifer & Dan Hensel
Wendi & Mark Hines
Lakecia Holloway
Kathleen & John Hornaday
Ann & Ray Howel
Melissa Jennings
Beth Jensen
Lauren & Joe Jeppson
Melanie & Kevin Joseph
Katie & Kirby Karnes
Carissa & William Keen
Mette & Brent Kramer
Amber & Pete Kriegel
Juarez Lane
Kimbra Leatherbury
Tamorah & Steven Lewis
Siv Lindell
Jana Lindsey
Kimi & Andy Martinson
Julie & Jesse Masson
Lesley & Ryan Mathes
Amy & Owen McCauley
Stephanie & Randy McCleary
Jessica McDowell
Matthew McGinley
Sara & Patrick McGinnis
Rachel & Luke McKenney
Laura McKinney
Lindsay McLean
Cortney & Ryan McQueen
Nikki & Steve Mills
Rashonda & Donnie Mitchell
Amy Moench
Susan & Jason Moore
Camille & Michael Murphy
Rutila Nery
Tracey Niehues
Lori & Matt Oakley
Gwen & Jeremy O’Brien
Kevin O’Connor
Keri Oedenwaldt
Karen Oliver
Nastasha Olsen
Melanie & Shane Osterhaus
Mary Ottis
Amy & Todd Owens
Stephanie Park
Maggie & Doug Parsley
Amy Peeler
Gale Perkins
Ashlee Peterson
Lindsey Pickett
Kateri Poarch
Cortney Price
Megan Pudenz
Edna Quintana
Melanie & Mike Riley
Kerry Roe
Kari & Eric Rush
Codi Sanders
Stacey Schmidt & Guy Groves
Kitchell Schneider
Liz Seeley
Kelly & Brent Seymour
Amy Sheehan
Cheryl Silver
Kelly Smith
Sarita Smith
Jennifer & David Steele
Mary Steinle
Haley Stone
Lindsey Summers
Dawnae Summy
Natalie & Martin Teresk
Admassu Tessema
Abbey & Wade Thomas
Jennifer & Nathan Thomas
Kelley Thompson
Sheri Thomson
Danny Todfeld
Heidi & Robert Tolnai
Anna Trower
Aaron Truax
Abby Turnbull
Sarah Umscheid
Jenna & Derrick Unruh
Valissa Valdenpena
Gitta Van Berkum
Erika Villegas
Kim Walker
Anne Walton
Joan William
Danielle Williams
Courtney Willis
Amie Wilson
Miranda Wingett
Raelynn Winkelmann
Steve Wiser
Tori Wood
Laura Yates
Aubrey Ziller
Allison & Ryan Zupon
Business Members
Atronic Alarms
Dani Beyer Real Estate
DiPasquale Moore, LLC
Jeppson Law Office
Keen Wealth Advisors
Northland Independent Group
Platte Valley Bank
PopCulture
S&S Auto Service
Seventh Son Investments
Seymour Insights
The Dickson Law Firm
Water Street Family Counseling
Final Reminder: English Landing Staff Wish Tree Link
Park Hill Education Foundation: Major Saver Sales
PH Major Saver Sales: Now Through November 13, 2018
The Park Hill School District Education Foundation is partnering with Major Saver in a campaign that by design will help us achieve our mission. Proceeds are divided between the individual schools and the Foundation. The Foundation funds are used to support our Classroom Grant program which benefits many of our children. Principals use the funds in a variety of ways to support their educational programs within their specific school. Examples include video & audio equipment, field trips, technology, etc.
Would you like to purchase a Major Saver Card? Click: Buy NOW
Picture Retakes - November 16, 2018
Lifetouch will be here Friday, November 16th for picture retakes.
We expect the fall pictures to arrive next week!
The code previously given to us from Lifetouch was for purchase PRIOR to pictures. A new code and specific id to purchase your student's picture will come home with your child's proof soon.
If you are choosing to have your child take a picture retake, a new code will be provided with the reminder that comes home.
Park Hill STAR Awards
The Park Hill School District has a STAR Award for employees. Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District, and we would like to recognize them for all they do for our students.That is why we present the Park Hill Star award once a month to a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support employee.
Anyone can nominate an employee for this award by using the Link below:
Eagles SOAR in Music Programs!
Remaining 2018-2019 Evening Music Programs at English Landing
Fourth Grade: November 8, 2018
Third Grade: December 13, 2018
Second Grade: February 7, 2019
First Grade: March 5, 2019
Kindergarten: April 11, 2019
Reminder: Exterior Doors are LOCKED During the School Day
Remaining Elementary Early Release Dates in 2018-2019
Mark your calendars for the Elementary Early Release Days throughout the 2018-2019 school year where elementary schools in Park Hill dismiss at 1:30 pm:
- Thursday, November 8, 2018
- Thursday, December 13, 2018
- Thursday, January 10, 2019
- Thursday, February 7, 2019
- Thursday, March 7, 2019
- Thursday, April 11, 2019
- Thursday, May 9, 2019
Career Share: Schedule a Classroom Visit!
Parental involvement in your child’s classroom is one of the leading factors in raising self-esteem and academic achievement. This can go beyond attendance at Parent and Teacher Conferences or attending family nights at English Landing. We want to see you at a Career Share Classroom Visit!
Each of our English Landing families are unique ---with their own talents. Career Share is an opportunity for every child at English Landing to showcase THEIR family to their classmates. Career Share is an amazing opportunity for you to visit our classroom. Your involvement will not only make their day, but provide another opportunity for you to partner with English Landing and your child’s education.
Right now, this Career Share Sign Up is for classroom visits in October, November, and December. Second Semester Career Share Sign Up times will be shared in December. Your classroom teacher will be sending the link to sign up.
Our goal is to have EVERY student have a member(s) of their family come share in our classroom about their job and careers. It truly means the world to our Eagles.
Making a Transportation Change or Attendance Update?
English Landing is an AVID School!
Sprigeo was created so that people would feel safer at school. When a person really needs help we hope you will send in a report. You can also download the app from the App Store or Android Marketplace.
People use Sprigeo to report:
- Safety threats, bullying, harassment or intimidation at school
- Safety threats, bullying, harassment or intimidation outside of school
- Cyber Bullying
- Friends who talk about hurting themselves
- Fights, weapons at school
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
For more information please go to Sprigeo Site for English Landing Elementary
English Landing Eagles Always SOAR!
Celebrating Birthdays at English Landing!
Celebrating Student Birthdays: (Park Hill Parent/Student Handbook pages 37-38):
We are happy to celebrate student birthdays and half birthdays (if your child has a summer birthday) at English Landing! To protect the health and safety of our students, families may bring pre-packaged treats to school to share with classmates. In order to address any known allergy concerns, a label listing ingredients should be affixed to the package. Due to allergies and other food intolerances, please consult with your classroom teacher before the pre-packaged treats are brought to school. As a healthier alternative, Park Hill Food Service offers a variety of nutritious treats that may be purchased.
At English Landing we need your HELP! Many birthday treats arrive at the beginning of the school day which provides us time to review the class list regarding food allergies or food intolerances, however, many other birthday treats arrive during lunch and often right at the same time the treat needs to be distributed to students. PLEASE plan on arriving earlier for lunch (at least 15 minutes) to give us time to check the pre-packaged treat ingredients with the students in the classroom who have food allergies or food intolerances. Our school nurse, Mrs. Kimbrel, and office staff, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Wood, or Mrs. Scott, will help with this process so when the lunchroom staff teachers distribute the treat in the cafeteria, additional steps have been taken to ensure we are protecting the health and safety of our eagles.