News from RStar
December 11 - 15
SMSD Recess Policy
The SMSD district recess policy is that all students will go outside if the regular temp is above 15 degrees and the windchill is above 0. We will not allow students to stay indoors for recess unless they have a documented health condition and note from a healthcare provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) stating the student must stay inside for recess. A note from a parent is not adequate. Please make sure your student has proper outdoor attire: coat, hat and gloves during the winter months.
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La política del recreo del distrito SMSD es que todos los estudiantes irán afuera si la temperatura normal está por encima de 15 grados y vientos son superior a 0. No permitiremos que los estudiantes permanezcan dentro del edificio a la hora del recreo a menos de que tengan una condición de salud documentada y nota de un médico (médico, enfermera o profesional) indicando que el estudiante debe permanecer dentro a la hora del recreo. Una nota de los padres no es suficiente. Por favor, asegúrese de que su estudiante tenga una vestimenta apropiada al aire libre: abrigos, gorros y guantes durante los meses del invierno.
Artsonia!
All our kiddos artworks are displayed on Artsonia this year. Artsonia is a safe, kid/parent friendly website. Please fill out the permission form below (or ask your child as permission slips have gone home)!
Thank you for your support and thank you helping us be tech savvy in art. #innovativeteaching
Camille Hartman
Art Teacher
Check Us Out On Social Media To See What's Happening @RStar!
Website: http://risingstar.smsd.org/
Location: 8600 Candlelight Lane, Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone: (913) 993-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RStar512/
Twitter: @RStar512
Rising Star Holiday Books & Blankets
This December the Rising Star PTA is joining with many departments in our school for a project to bring holiday cheer to students in our school community. PTA will be putting together a "Books & Blankets" holiday bundle containing books, a fleece blanket, a small game and a treat bag of hot chocolate & a candy cane.
These gifts will be distributed to students within our Rising Star community who will benefit from some extra love and kindness this holiday season.
Please put items in the "Books & Blankets" bin located in the office by December 13.
West is Best Scholarship Fund
STILL NEED HEALTH COVERAGE FOR 2017?
The deadline for 2017 plans is over. Open Enrollment for 2018 runs November 1 - December 15, 2017. Coverage starts January 1, 2018.
To find out more information....click HERE!
UPDATE,
Although there is a lot of political talk surrounding the Affordable Care Act, it is still the law and the most affordable option for those whose employer’s do not offer health insurance. Many SMSD families rely on the ACA for health insurance. As you may be aware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield has pulled out of the marketplace in the Kansas City area. Centene (Sunflower) and Medica are likely to be the providers. Most ACA families will need to re-enroll in order to have continued health coverage. This year the enrollment period for the Healthcare Marketplace is Nov 1-Dec 15th.
***Enroll Kansas will be at SMWest on Nov. 7th and SMNorth on Nov 9th. Times TBD. Enroll Kansas has forwarded the below videos.