Prairie Point Express
Family Newsletter
May 7, 2021
School Address: 8101 NW Belvidere Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64152
School Hours: 8:15 am - 3:05 pm
School Phone: 816-359-4380
Principal: Dr. Danny Todtfeld
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Sarah McQuinn
Counselor: Mrs. Ally Swisher
School Social Worker: Miss Marla Anderson
Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 10 - Wednesday, May 26
- MAP Testing at Prairie Point - Grades 3-5 Only
Friday, May 21
- Field Day
- PBIS Contest Winners Announced
Friday, May 28
- Last day of school - 1/2 day for students - Students dismissed at 11:28 am
THANK YOU TO OUR PTA
Panorama Survey
Each year, we ask for feedback from our families about Prairie Point.
Parents can access the survey here: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/parkhill
The access code is: 4657540307
The survey window for families is open until May 14. We appreciate your time to take this survey as this is valuable data for our planning purposes.
We Are All Different - and THAT'S AWESOME!
Free Breakfast and Lunch Next Year!
It’s official – the program that allows us to provide free meals to our students and to children throughout our community is going to continue through the summer and the 2021-2022 school year. This is not just for families who are in need – everyone may feel welcome to access this resource for their children.
Free Meals During the Summer:
- For summer school students:
We will serve free breakfast and lunch to summer school students each day. They will not be eligible for the frozen pick-up meal kits during the summer school session (on the June 9, June 16 and June 23 pick-up dates), but they may order them for the May 26 and June 2 pick-up dates, before summer school begins.
- For students not in summer school:
Families may order five-day frozen bulk meal kits for all children in the Park Hill area who are not in our summer school, beginning with the Wednesday, May 26 pick-up date. Our order form, with pick-up instructions, is on our website. Please order a week in advance and no later than the Tuesday before your pick-up date.
Free Meals During the 2021-2022 School Year:
- For in-person students:
Throughout the 2021-2022 school year, we will provide free breakfast and lunch to our in-person students each day.
Students in our area who do not attend our schools in person will be able to order our five-day frozen bulk meal kits.
MAP Testing at PPE
Specials Spotlight with Mrs. Koster
Enroll in Summer School Today!
From June 7 through July 2, your children can participate in Prairie Point's summer school program, which is a free, fun, caring place for your children to continue learning during the summer. You can register online for summer school at the same time you verify your enrollment and residency.
Summer school enrollment ends May 7. After May 7, please call us or visit the Prairie Point Summer School Webpage.
A Note from our PTA- Teacher Tailored Kit
Great News! This year we will be offering the Teacher Tailored supply kit program which offers pre-packaged, school supply kits filled with the exact supplies requested by your child’s teacher. Why fight the hassle of retail when our kits are a cost-effective and convenient way of purchasing your back-to-school supplies. Skip the lines this summer. Order your supplies with Teacher Tailored!
Paper order forms have been sent home with students this week. Please return to school by Monday, May 24th along with your payment. Or order online by Thursday, June 3rd.
Supply kits will be delivered to Prairie Point and will be placed on your student’s desks at back-to-school night in August.
Online ordering: www.shopttkits.com Account #13067
Park Hill Kids Soccer Camp
The Park Hill Soccer Program will be hosting our annual kids camp on July 19-21.
- PH Kids Soccer Camp
- July 19th-21st from 7:15-8:15 AM
- Located at the new Park Hill Soccer Field on the Park Hill High School Campus
- Open to K-5 boys and girls
- The cost is $30 and includes a t-shirt
- Register at www.tinyurl.com/PH-Soccer-Camp
- Contact Josh Marchbank at marchbankj@parkhill.k12.mo.us for more information!
Yearbooks
Please fill out the form below and return it along with a CHECK or CORRECT CASH to Mrs. Carver – Second Grade Room 203.
Checks should be made out to Prairie Point Elementary.
Horizons/Bright Futures Opportunity at Gerner
Free Eye Exams
Reminders from Nurse Fennelly
If your child wakes up not feeling well, please do not send them on the bus or drop them at school until you speak with our school nurse, Terri Fennelly. You can reach the front office by calling 359-4380. Nurse Terri's direct line is 359-4384.
Remember, all members of our Park Hill family will follow these guidelines to screen for symptoms of COVID-19, and must stay home if ill. A list of symptoms to screen for can be found below.
- Fever
- Cough
- Rash
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Lack of appetite
- Loss of taste or smell
Sophie's Run
Sophie’s Run will happen this year! This will be our 11th year!
We hope you will consider joining us.
The race will be on May 8th at Lake Waukomis or you may choose to participate virtually!
Here is the link to Register for the race. This year’s shirt is a beautiful purple, register to get one!
May Curriculum Connections
Check out the linked Curriculum Connections below to see what our Pioneers will be working on in each subject area during the month of May! 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!
May Math Curriculum Connection
Birthday Treat Reminders
Repeat: Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits
Even though meals are free this year, this form also helps us get needed funding for district services for students. And if you are signed up this year, you won't have a gap in services at the beginning of the next school year.
If you qualify for free or reduced-price meals, you are eligible for additional discounts on things like health care, college application fees, athletics, AP class fees, and fees for the SAT and ACT tests. For more information, click here.
Repeat: Do You Know A Park Hill Star?
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.
REPEAT: E-Backpack (Electronic Fliers)
Currently in the E-Backpack:
- Fliers for Online Clubs hosted by Community Education
- Party Flier (Ordering Birthday Treats through Food Service)
- Yearbook Order Form
- Directory Invite to Families
Repeat: Technology Use at Home
Here are some general guidelines and best practices for laptop use at home.
Thank you for your support. If you have any technology issues or questions, please contact the Help Desk Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 816-359-5000.
Our 5 Pillars of Prevention
Please take some time to learn about Prairie Point's Health and Safety Precautions. Click here to access our matrix and other health information.
Prairie Point Mission
Our Vision
Prairie Point Elementary School provides all children with a safe, caring educational environment that focuses on high expectations and promotes lifelong learning.
Our Mission
To create a safe and caring student centered environment, to empower students to be independent learners, problem solver, and responsible citizens in the 21st Century.
At Prairie Point School, we value:
- Keeping the focus on the student
- Continuous learning and professional growth
- Warm, caring, open-minded environment
- High expectations for all students and adults
- Team work and collaboration
- Empathetic approach with our actions.