Shull Shark News Bites
Preparing Each Student for a Successful & Meaningful Life
January 19, 2017
Congratulations to Aidan & Sophie, Spelling Bee Winners!
District Spelling Bee is January 19, 6:30 p.m. at Eagle Glen
Aidan Carver and Sophie Dick will represent Shull at the event. Best of luck!
Donuts With "Dad"
Guests and students must wait until the event begins at 8:00 a.m.
Guests are required to stay with students until 8:25 a.m. when the students are released to class.
Friday, Jan 20, 2017, 08:00 AM
Shull Elementary, East 211th Street, Peculiar, MO, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
PTA Free Family Movie Night is, Friday, January 20, 2017, "The Secret Life of Pets"
Please remember that childcare is not provided.
Everyone is invited to wear their PJs and to bring their blankets and pillows!
Make Up Snow Days are Scheduled
The Jan. 5 snow day will be made up on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
The Jan. 13 snow day will be made up on Monday, April 17.
Any other inclement weather days will be made up starting on May 24.
Shull Early Learning Center Feedback
The Ray-Pec School District is excitedly planning for the opening of the NEW Shull Early Learning Center in the Fall of 2017.
If you have a child who will be younger than 5 before July 31, 2017, we would greatly appreciate your input, and invite you to complete a brief parent survey. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/a/raypec.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTrLYkbO73-j5ZOcaryiT8q1z6AjGOWQKzCIZWJUy7vtea0Q/viewform .
Your answers will not commit you to any service provided by the district. The survey will close on January 31, 2017.
Time to Plan Spring Parties for Kiddos!
Parent input, ideas and help is appreciated!! The more parents can work together and delegate roles or help within a larger group, the more our kids benefit.
Can't take off work to volunteer at the Spring Parties or can't come because you have younger children??
NO PROBLEM!
You can still help by providing ideas for fun games, or sending materials for activities.
Want to help but not sure how to get started? Email Virginia Costanzo, Shull's PTA President: shullelementarypta@gmail.com
Coaching Kids Through Sadness
The Teacher of the Year Nomination Period is OPEN
Seeking nominations for Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year...
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2017 Teacher of the Year and the 2017 Support Staff Employee of the Year. A banquet is scheduled for April 6 to honor finalists in both awards programs.
Anyone may nominate a teacher by submitting a letter of nomination by Feb. 28. A candidate must:
• Be a full-time teacher. Librarians and counselors are also eligible for the award.
• Be returning to teach in 2017-2018 in the District.
• Have completed three or more years teaching at Ray-Pec.
• Be effective and innovative in the classroom.
For the Support Staff award, you may nominate a full-time or part-time employee who has worked at least one year for the District. Examples of employees eligible for the award include those from the following areas: accompanist, accounts payable, buildings and grounds, child care, child nutrition, crossing guards, lunch monitors, media assistants, paraprofessionals, Panther Cub Academy, payroll, safety and security, secretaries, teacher aides, and technology employees.
Send letters of nomination to: Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year/Support Staff Employee of the Year program, Administrative Services Center, P.O. Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078 or to Michele Stidham, Communication Director, at michele.stidham@raypec.org or rp.update@raypec.org.
The LEAP Nomination Window is Open Until Jan. 29
Students must meet qualifying levels on identified assessments in order to participate in LEAP. The levels are prescribed by the Missouri State Board of Education and have been adapted to the Ray-Pec LEAP program.
Each year, parents or teachers may nominate students in grades 1-7 for candidacy to be evaluated for LEAP. The nomination period is from Jan. 3 to 29, 2017. LEAP nomination form
Important Calendar Events
Jan 19 - 6:30 p.m. District Spelling Bee at Eagle Glen
Jan 20 - 8:00-8:25 a.m. Donuts with Dad in the Shull Cafe (adults must stay with students until class begins at 8:25 a.m.)
Jan 20 - FREE PTA Movie Night 6:30 p.m. in the Shull Gym
Feb 3 - 3rd Grade Dental Screenings
Feb 4 - Father/Daughter Dance at the High School
Feb 6-10 - National School Counselor's Week - Celebrate Miss Madras!
Feb 7 - 6:30 p.m. PTA Meeting in the Library-Spring Party Planning
Feb 10 - 8:00-8:25 a.m. Muffins with Mom (adults must stay with students until class begins at 8:25 a.m.) *Please note there will be no dietary/allergen free alternative offered
Feb 15 - Major Saver Kick Off
Feb 16 - 1st Grade Music Program 6:30 p.m.
Feb 16 - March 3 - Major Saver Fundraiser
Feb 17 - Early Release at 1:15 p.m.
Feb 20 - NO SCHOOL
Feb 21 - SCHOOL DAY FOR ALL RAY-PEC STUDENTS!
Father Daughter Dance
Inviting all Kindergarten through 6th grade girls with their Father or Special Male Companion (older brother, uncle, grandpa, family friend, etc) to attend the annual Father/Daughter Dance.
This year's theme is, "Alice in Wonderland."
Saturday, February 4, 2017
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ray-Pec North High School Building Main Gym
Advance Reservations Girl and Male Companion: $20.00
Additional girls will be $10.00 per person
At the Door $24.00 per girl/companion ($12.00 for each Additional girl). Admission includes one raffle ticket for prizes to be given away throughout the evening and one complimentary photo per girl – photo will be delivered to their respective school later the next week.
Light refreshments will be served. Souvenirs and additional snacks will be available for purchase. Questions? Contact Angela Weis at anngweis@gmail.com
Additional forms may be printed from the Ray-Pec band website www.rpbands.com
Picture of t-shirt also available on the website. Reservations w/shirts purchases must be post marked by January 20th in order to pick up the shirt at the dance. Advanced reservations with discounted entry must be postmarked by January 27th, 2017
(registrations must be mailed in, registrations will not be accepted at the schools. Shirt price at Dance $15.00)
Reservation form: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/DocumentCenter/View/11816
Eight People File for School Board Election
As of December 20, eight candidates have filed to run in the April 4, 2017, Ray-Pec School Board election.
They are: Incumbent Ruth Johnson of Raymore, Incumbent Kim York of Raymore, Patrick S. Clark of Raymore, Paul Coffman of Peculiar, Collin Stosberg of Raymore, Chris Bruton of Peculiar, Donna Nuccio of Lee’s Summit, and Bill Lowe of Raymore.
Filing will continue through Jan. 17. There are three positions available with three-year terms. Board members whose terms expire in 2017 are Ruth Johnson, Kim York, and Barbara Boucher.
Lost Items Looking for Their Owner...
Mini Prowler Dance Clinic
The Ray-Pec Prowlers Dance team will host a dance clinic for kids ages 4 to 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 in the North High School gym. Dancers will perform with the Prowlers at the boys varsity basketball game at 7 p.m. Jan. 31. Flyer:https://mo-raymorepeculiarschools2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/11860. Dance experience is not required.
School Board Approves New Boundaries
The School Board on Dec. 13 approved new attendance boundaries for grades K-8.
The boundaries will take effect for the 2017-2018 school year as the District moves to a different grade configuration as part of the Long Range Facility Plan. In fall 2017, there will be seven elementary schools for grades K-5, two middle schools for grades 6-8, and one high school building for students in grades 9-12.
A volunteer committee of parents worked several months with District administrators to review data and prepare the boundary recommendation. See boundary maps, a list of Frequently Asked Questions, and more information: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/1072/Attendance-Boundary-Committee
EXEMPLARY SCHOOL STATUS!!!!
On January 31, Shull will be recognized in front of 2,000 teachers, administrators and Department of Elementary and Secondary reps in the state of Missouri for our hard work and dedication to supporting the Professional Learning Community process and in recognition of our impressive student achievement. Mrs. Kiger, Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Kelch, Miss Madras and Dr. Mattingly will present to the conference participants and described the steps involved to becoming an Exemplary School.
Only 15 other schools in the ENTIRE state of Missouri are being recognized as an Exemplary School this year (and three are in our district, yay)!
Meal Account Menus & Payments
Menus
School meal menus are available on the Child Nutrition website at www.rpchildnutrition.org as well as the “Web Menus” app by School Nutrition and Fitness available through itunes for Apple or Playstore for Android.
New Online Payment Processing
The Child Nutrition Department now uses the Ray-Pec Web Store to process meal account payments. Go to www.raypec.k12.mo.us and select “Online Bill Pay” at the top of the page to replenish funds in your student’s meal account.
C.A.N. Program Sends Food Home on Weekends
Panther Pride Before and After School Care
Click here to be directed to the Panther Pride page on the district website
Apple Bus Company and Bus Routes
Quick Tip Reporting
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