Dragon News for Families
Jones Center ~ September 2020
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Thank you so much for all of your cooperation and flexibility with our arrival and dismissal procedures. As our road construction circumstances change, our procedures may change as well, but we will do everything that we can do keep everyone well informed, and ultimately as safe as possible! In regard to safety, please remember:
- Do not go around other vehicles waiting in the car pickup/dropoff line, especially if the buses have already arrived. I know you are busy and have places to go, we do our best to get the kids out to you ASAP.
- It is especially not safe when buses have arrived and cars are trying to squeeze by them to be at the front of the car line.
PBIS
- be safe,
- be respectful and
- be responsible
As a community we created a behavior matrix to outline for the students what it looks like to be safe, respectful and responsible across all areas in our school.
As part of our PBIS process, teachers and other staff members use evidence-based practices to increase student learning and decrease classroom disruptions. To keep students mindful of the rules in a positive manner, we do the following when teaching academics and behavior:
- Constantly teach and refer to our school-wide expectations.
- Provide students with more praise than correction.
- Talk to students with respect using positive voice tone.
- Actively engage everyone in the class during instruction.
- Use pre-correcting, prompting, and redirecting as we teach.
- Look for the positive first and provide positive, immediate, frequent, and explicit feedback.
The PBIS Program also utilizes an incentive system to reward students who demonstrate these expectations. Every adult at school has Dragon Dollars available to recognize students on a daily basis. Students are working toward individual incentives as well as building wide rewards.
Health and Safety News from Nurse Melissa
Don't forget that if you would like to have any over the counter medications, like ibuprofen or inhalers available to your child, please reach out and let me know so I can get the correct authorization forms signed. Don't forget to screen your students for symptoms before sending them to school. If you have questions on what is a COVID symptom vs. allergies or something else, feel free to call me.
Nurse Melissa Coleman
816.359.4514
Flu Shots for Students
The Platte County Health Department is offering flu shots for all middle and high school students at the Congress Middle School gym from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 21. Please fill out this form, attach a copy of your insurance card and return to your child's school nurse by October 7.
If your child is unable to get their shot on October 21, the Platte County Health Department is offering drive-thru clinics at the Riverside fire department on October 8, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Platte City Middle School on October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These Drive Thru Clinics are open to children over the age of 9 as well.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
NWEA Assessments
Resources from Mrs. Mickie
Dental and Vision Care through LevelUP Kids
LevelUp Kids, Inc., provides free, comprehensive dental and vision care to children who do not have access to these services. The care is provided by licensed dentists, optometrists, and assistants in our home office.
Jones Center students have an upcoming opportunity to participate in these services. Our school is scheduled for dental services on October 15th between 8:00 - 2:00. We can transport your child to their appointment and bring them back to school. All you have to do is sign them up! Electronic links to sign up for dental and vision services is below.
Dental - October 15th
Vision - scheduled upon need
Please reach out to Mrs. Mickie if you have specific questions about the program, heiterm@parkhill.k12.mo.us
816.359.6336.
Day of Hope
Free Clothing for Park Hill Students
The Park Hill Clothing Center would like to thank all of the families who have contributed to our facility. For anyone not familiar with the clothing center there is more information here: https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/parent_resources/pta_clothing_center
There have been some changes due to Covid-19. The biggest change is that we must limit the number of people in the building. Therefore if you need to “shop” (the clothes are free) please sign up for a time slot using the link above.
Volunteers are greatly needed! We have been fortunate to have received numerous donations, however, we’ve had a difficult time hanging up all of the incoming clothes with very few volunteers. If anyone has 1-2 hours to contribute we would greatly appreciate it. The above link also has a link for volunteers. New dates are periodically added so keep checking back.
Thank you for all of your help!
-The Park Hill Clothing Center
PTA
Mark Your Calendars!
Support PTA
Five Easy Ways to Support PTA
Join! Call Ms. Thurston for more information, 359-4510.
Attend a meeting! Our next one is October 1st. (Virtual-zoom link above). We meet once every quarter.
Volunteer to Serve! We have several vacancies on our Executive Board.
Collect BoxTops. Box Tops are now collected by scanning receipts by using the Box Tops app.
Shop on AmazonSmile. It’s Amazon, but better! Shop at smile.amazon.com, choose PTA Missouri Congress Russell Jones Education Center PTA, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to PTA.
Park Hill Education Foundation
Park Hill Education Foundation Community Breakfast
Come Together Towards Tomorrow and join us for the Park Hill Education Foundation Virtual Community Breakfast. This edition will feature several broadcast journalism students in–front and behind the cameras. AND don’t miss . . . an EXCLUSIVE interview with Dr. Jeanette Cowherd, superintendent. Click here for more information.
Repeat Headlines
Health Guidelines for Students and Staff
- Fever
- Cough
- Rash
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Lack of appetite
- Loss of taste or smell
Nominate a Staff Member for the Park Hill STAR Award
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. Anyone can nominate an employee for this award by using the form below. It asks you to share how your nominee demonstrates our district values of continuous improvement, high expectations, integrity, visionary leadership and student focus. You can also share how your nominee supports the goals in our district’s strategic plan.
School Information
Student Hours: 7:30 - 2:00
Office Hours: 6:45 - 3:15
Principal: Dr. Tara Kalis
Social Worker: Mickie Heiter, 359-6336