Heartland Herald
April 2020
News you can use!
Welcome to our monthly parent newsletter! It is my hope that this communication keeps you up to date on the exciting things happening in your child's school and in our community!
Dr. Kim Hawkins, Administrator
Heartland Early Childhood Center
Lunch Distribution
Beginning on Monday, March 23, the Olathe Public Schools will be providing on-the-go meal packs for students 18 and under from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday until further notice. Students will receive one lunch sack and one breakfast sack. The sites where the food will be available are:
· Central, 305 E. Cedar Street
· Fairview, 600 N. Marion
· Havencroft, 1700 E. Sheridan Street
· Indian Creek, 15800 Indian Creek Parkway
· Northview, 900 N. Woodland Road
· Ridgeview, 1201 E. Elm Street
· Rolling Ridge, 1500 W. Elm Terrace
· Washington, 1202 N. Ridgeview Road
· Westview, 500 S. Troost Street
Your children must be present with you to pick up their meals.
Continuous Learning Plan
The first week of the Continuous Learning Plan began for Olathe students on March 30. Some key points to know:
· The Continuous Learning Plan was shared with all district parents/guardians during the afternoon on Friday, March 27.
· The Continuous Learning Plan may be accessed in English or Spanish as available at www.olatheschools.org/ContinuousLearning starting on March 30 at 9 a.m. It is not accessible until Monday.
· Lessons will be released each Monday morning, starting March 30 through May 18, 2020. All lessons will remain online through the end of the school year.
· Web-based and packet-based options are available to families with similar activities in each option. The packet-based option will be available online to print, as well as in a printed form that may be picked up at the district’s food distribution sites during food distribution times. Read more about food distribution here: https://bit.ly/2WuPcih.
· Additional optional resources are available on each grade level page of the website to provide extension and enrichment activities.
Need Something?
In this unprecedented time, Harmony staff is here to assist you in any way we can. Please reach out to Kim Hawkins and she will direct you to resources you might need. We wish you well!
Email: kahawkins@olatheschools.org
Voicemail: (913) 780-7413
Your school nurse is thinking about you. If you have any questions for your school nurse (immunizations for next year, physicals, health concerns etc.) or need assistance, please feel free to email me at: sldement@olatheschools.org
Wishing you and your family health and wellness,
Sarah Dement, Your School Nurse
Heartland Early Childhood Center
Email: kahawkins@olatheschools.org
Website: www.olatheschools.com
Location: 1700 W. Sheridan Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: (913)780-7410