SM Parents As Teachers Newsletter
October 2019
Making Connections
I have enjoyed visiting with several families who are part of our Parents as Teachers program during play center and parent education offerings. We invite all of our families, whether you receive home visits or are not currently receiving home visits, to join us for weekly play center or the activity and parent education offerings provided by our parent educators and our PAT PTA. These are great opportunities for you to connect with other families.
Our goal is to offer high quality services through the Parents As Teachers program. Please contact me, leighanneneal@smsd.org or 913-993-6412, with any questions or feedback regarding the program.
Announcing a Change in Play Center Hours
Tuesday Mornings:
9:30-11:30 a.m.: All children under the age of 36 months
Wednesday Mornings:
9:30-11:30 a.m.: All children under the age of 36 months
Reminders: Food and drink are not allowed in the play center. Please model clean-up skills with your child by putting toys away after play.
Shawnee Mission School District Schedules Facility Forums
The Shawnee Mission School District kicked off a series of community forums focused on facilities this week with a session on Oct. 1 at SM East. The forums are designed to invite community members to learn about district facilities planning and needs and provide input for the District Facilities Task Force to review. The Early Childhood Center at Broadmoor is among the projects proposed to receive renovations. Be sure to stop by one of the sessions to learn more and to offer feedback. The schedule of upcoming meeting locations is:
October 8, 2019: SM Northwest High School Media Center, 5-6:30 p.m.
12701 W. 67th Street, Shawnee, KS 66216
October 15, 2019: SM West High School Media Center, 5-6:30 p.m.
8800 W. 85th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
October 22, 2019: SM South High School Media Center, 5-6:30 p.m.
5800 W. 107th Street, Overland Park, KS 66207
October 29, 2019: SM North High School Media Center, 5-6:30 p.m.
7401 Johnson Drive, Overland Park, KS 66202
The meetings will be held in an open house style, where attendees are free to come and go at any time between 5 and 6:30 pm.
For additional information, visit the District Facilities Taskforce webpage.
Schedule of Events
Events and Activities Happening in October:
Oct. 5: SM PAT PTA Messy Morning (Adults and Children) -10-11:30 a.m. at SM North High School cafeteria, 7401 Johnson Drive
Oct. 9: Toilet Learning (Adults only) - 6:30-8 p.m. at the Center for Academic Achievement, 8200 West 71st Street, Room 2041
Mark your calendar for future events and access a complete calendar using the link below.
Parent & Child Events:
We have scheduled 17 parent/child events that take place on Saturdays, Sundays or weekday evenings.
Adult-Only Parenting Presentations:
A continued offering of 6 adult-only parenting presentations including:
The Digital Dilemma
presented by Cari Ebert
Tuesday, January 14, 6:30pm
Daytime Events:
Daytime events continue with Baby Signs, one session of our new Mindful Yoga, the PV Public Works Tour and a new offering:
Tips and Tricks for Early Literacy Development
Tuesday, March 24, 3pm
Corinth Library
Did you know there is a SM Parents as Teachers PTA?
To learn more about PAT PTA offerings, connect with them on their Facebook page. To join PAT PTA, click on this link to access a membership form.