Lion Lowdown
November 4th, 2018
Fall Parties = Success!
See pictures of the fun throughout this week's newsletter!
Box Top Collection
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢ for our school! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products (click here for a list). All you have to do is clip them and send them to school.
Please make sure all expiration dates are visible. You can send your box tops in baggies or glued to this collection sheet. Please send in your box tops at the end of each month to your child’s teacher.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact PTA.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, EARN EXTRA CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL WHILE YOU SHOP!
• Find bonus offers
• Scan your receipt
• Earn Bonus Box Tops for our school
See how it works at BTFE.com/BonusApp
Thanks for your help!
Park Hill Hall of Fame
Each January, the Park Hill School District inducts one or more alumni into the Alumni Hall of Fame. This award honors those district graduates whose lives and careers are models of achievement and community service.
The nominee must be a graduate of Park Hill High School or Park Hill South High School who graduated five or more years ago. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. For the January 2019 induction, the committee will consider nominations received by Dec. 1.
New Infinite Campus Apps for Parents and Students
Infinite Campus has released two brand new apps to connect Park Hill families with what’s going on in the classroom. These free apps, called Campus Parent and Campus Student, are designed to give parents and students real-time access to grades, attendance information, assignments, and more. The easy-to-use design displays what is currently happening in the classroom so you can understand, monitor, and participate in the educational process.
They are available for download from both Google Play and the Apple Store. If you already have the current Campus Portal app for parents, it will no longer be supported; make sure to download the new Campus Parent so you don’t miss anything.
Don’t forget to enable push notifications for instant updates! Just download the app, tap the user icon in the top right, and select Settings > Notification Settings.
Habit of the Month - Begin with the End in Mind
This month your child(ren) will be learning about Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.
Please read about this habit and share this habit at home.
Begin with the End in Mind at Home:
I plan ahead and set goals. I look for ways to be a good citizen. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my family and I contribute to my family's mission and vision.
Activity Ideas
1) Make a family mission statement. This statement should answer questions like: What does our family want to be known for? How do we treat each other? What unique contributions can we make? What big goals do we want to achieve? What unique talents and skills do we have?
2) Make family dinner together. Include your child in all of the steps - beginning by reading the recipe and thinking about the delicious meal.
3) Do a puzzle together. Before you begin, look at the box to see a picture of the final product.
Redistricting Update
At its Oct. 29 meeting, the redistricting committee reviewed the schedule for the rest of the redistricting process, including opportunities for public input on the top scenarios. Committee members worked with their table groups to try to improve their elementary boundary scenarios.
On Friday, Nov. 9, we will start asking for public feedback about the top scenarios on our Park Hill Listens site online. On Nov. 14 and Nov. 29, we will have open houses for the public to review the top scenarios, ask questions and give feedback. These will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Plaza Middle School.
Click here for a more detailed redistricting update.
Park Hill Stars
The Park Hill Star recognition program was started in 2015 to celebrate support staff and teachers whose work is especially noteworthy.
The following is an overview of the Park Hill Star Program:
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.
Nominations are not being accepted at this time, but opportunities will re-open at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. Thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate a Park Hill Star this year!
Looking Ahead: November Dates
Nov 8 - Students Dismissed at 1:30
Nov 12 - PTA Meeting (6:30 - 8pm)
Nov 15 - Family Literacy Night & Pick-Up Fall Fundraiser Orders
Nov 16 - 2nd Quarter Midterms
Nov 21-23 No School for Fall Break
Nov 30 - Christmas on the River
Dec 1 - Holiday Extravaganza
Early Release Days - Mark Your Calendar
All elementary schools will have an early release once a month for our teachers to receive professional development focused on increasing student success. On the following days school will be released at 1:30 pm.
November 8
December 13
January 10
February 7March 7
April 11
May 9
Each early release day, we will celebrate our school by wearing our Line Creek SPIRIT WEAR!
Line Creek Elementary Communication
You will find several ways to stay up to date on school activities throughout the year on the Line Creek website, Facebook, Twitter and newsletters from your child’s teacher. You will also occasionally get an automated email or voicemail message sent to you by the school with important information and reminders. We know two-way communication is best, so please feel free to call, email, or stop by the school with any questions you may have regarding your child’s education.
Sarah Sieminski, Assistant Principal
Jennifer Mikic, (816) 359-6982
Christy Porter, (816) 359-5657
Front Office, (816) 359-4320
Website: linecreek.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 5804 Northwest Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816)359-4320
Facebook: facebook.com/linecreekelementary
Twitter: @linecreeklions