Southeast Star
April 9th, 2021
School Hours
Office Hours: 8a-5p
School Hours: 9:10a-4p
Arrival/Breakfast: 8:50-9:10a
Contact Information
School Phone: 816-359-4360
Technology Support: 816-359-5000
Principal: Terri Deayon
Assistant Principal: Sarah Sieminski
Counselor: Mandy Frayer
Social Worker: Ellie Logan
Office Staff: Dianna Kernel and Liz Daniels
Nurse: Cassie Grantham
Important Dates
April 5th: Summer School Enrollment & Online Residency Verification & Kindergarten Enrollment Begins!
April 5-May 14: Panorama feedback survey window for families
April 9th: AMI-X Distance Learning Day (students learn from home)
April 9th: 3rd Quarter Report Cards Available
April 9th: Southeast Virtual Student Showcase
April 23rd: Parent Input for 2021-2022 School Year Due
May 1st-May 28th: MAP Testing Window for Grades 3, 4, and 5
May 4th: Progress Reports to Families
May 6th: Kindergarten Kickoff (by appointment for incoming kindergarten students)
May 26th: Field Day
May 28th: End of Year Celebration Assembly
May 28th: Last Half Day of School
Virtual Student Showcase
Online Residency Verification for 21-22
Every year, all Park Hill families are required to visit the Campus Parent portal to verify student demographic, health, and emergency contact information, and submit proof of residency documents for the upcoming school year. You can access a digital copy of a guide for getting started on our website.
Note: Only a legal guardian living with a current student in their household can prove residency and complete verification for that student.
COVID-19 Update From PHSD
Dear Park Hill family,
In response to new CDC research about the lack of COVID-19 transmission in schools and the effectiveness of school mitigation strategies, the Platte County Health Department decided to adopt Missouri guidance about quarantines. The Kansas City Health Department also signed off on this quarantine guidance for schools. The health departments said this new guidance only applies to the schools, because of our consistent, multi-layered strategies to prevent spread of COVID-19, and they can only implement these new rules in schools that require masks.
Our own data in the Park Hill School District supports this, as we have a less-than-1% transmission rate in our schools.
We will follow this guidance starting on Monday, April 12, following in the steps of the other school districts in our region. This means our new quarantine practices will include the following:
- Direct Exposures in School:
Students and staff who are directly exposed to COVID-19 at school will not have to stay home from school if everyone involved was properly wearing their masks. However, people must quarantine if the direct exposure (less than six feet for greater than 15 minutes) is during a time when people are not wearing masks, such as at lunch or during athletics. The person who tested positive will still need to isolate at home. - Direct Exposures Outside School:
This does not apply to exposures outside of school, which will still cause a quarantine. - Contact Tracing and Notifications:
We will still work with the Platte County Health Department to contact trace any direct exposures to COVID-19, and we will still notify families and staff about exposures. - Masks and Other Precautions:
If someone is directly exposed, they must wear their mask at school at all times for 14 days, including during recess and athletics. They must also monitor their symptoms for 14 days. - Antigen Testing:
If students or staff develop symptoms, they may call their building nurse or supervisor to schedule a free appointment for a COVID-19 test.
We will continue to monitor cases and exposures (note that on our dashboard, “quarantines” will now be called “direct exposures”). If we see any increases, we will work with our local health departments.
Sincerely,
Nicole Kirby
Director of Communication Services
Park Hill School District
AVID Survey
As an AVID school, we gather feedback from students, staff, and our parents each year. Please take a few minutes to fill out the AVID parent survey. We appreciate your feedback.
Kindergarten Kickoff
Kindergarten enrollment is just around the corner, and we have important information for you if you have children starting kindergarten this August. If you have a neighbor with an incoming kindergarten student, please share this information.
- Enroll your kindergartener beginning April 5 in Infinite Campus.
- Save the date for Kindergarten Kickoff, which will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on May 6. You and your child with get a chance to explore Southeast and get excited for kindergarten. Use THIS SIGNUP GENIUS to pick a time to stop by.
- Get ready for our first day of school on Monday, August 23. We will be contacting you to schedule a kindergarten readiness assessment, so we can be ready to meet your child's educational needs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Park Hill Online Academy Enrollment
The enrollment window for the Park Hill Online Academy for the 2021-2022 school year is approaching:
- High school: March 15-26
- Middle school: April 5-16
- Elementary: April 5-16
For more information, please visit the district office webpage here.
Summer School
Southeast Superstars will join Hopewell Hawks at Hopewell this summer while some building projects are done at Southeast.
- Enrollment via Infinite Campus (during online residency verification), April 5-May 7
After May 7, please call us or visit the Park Hill website to register your children.
Camp Invention
Click HERE for a flyer with more information.
April Curriculum Connections
Check out the linked Curriculum Connections below to see what Park Hill students are learning! We want to share the learning topics at all of the grade levels so that you can ask your child about their learning this month. Your child's teacher is always happy to provide more details should you have questions!
Southeast PTA
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2020-2021 PTA Board and Positions
President – Beri Edwards
VP of Communications – Stacy Mudd
VP of Membership – Daryl Terwilleger
VP of Fundraising – Julie Sola
Treasurer – Dan McCabe
Recording Secretary – Jenn Anthony
Family Events Coordinator – Emily Farrow
Staff Appreciation Coordinator – Erin Rau
Classroom Events Coordinator – Jessi Corriston
Teacher Liaison – Sue Ann Andrade
This week we awarded 10,693 PBIS Leadership Points!
- 1st Quarter Total: 50,858 points
- 2nd Quarter Total: 48,966 points
- 3rd Quarter Total: 83,703 points
This year we are working hard to recognize students for all the great things that they are doing. When staff notice students following our school PBIS expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Proactive, Be a Leader) they often award students a Leadership Point.
Southeast Communication
You will find several ways to stay up to date on school activities on the Southeast website , Facebook, 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 or email with any questions you may have regarding your child’s education.
Terri Deayon
Principal
(816)359-6560
Sarah Sieminski
Assistant Principal
(816)359-6818
Email: sieminskis@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: https://southeast.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 5704 Northwest Northwood Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816)359-4360
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Southeast-Elementary-School-Park-Hill-School-District-390510981515939/