PC Principal's Post
Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.
Prairie Center Elementary
Home of the Pioneers
10/29/2021
Halloween...Oh How I Love Thee
Dressing up, parades, parties...what other profession had the opportunity to do that today? :)
Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to participate in the fun today...and your patience on Monday with the aftermath of having Halloween fall on a Sunday!
Update to Printed Calendar
We will have a Veterans Day assembly on November 11th. This will be 3rd-5th grade at 8:30 and K-2 at 9:00.
There is not another assembly on the 12th as printed on the calendar.
Spirit Day - Chiefs Red Monday!
ELEMENTARY ASSESSMENT SPREADSHEETS
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Your Olathe Public Schools benefits team has developed a digital postcard, Open Enrollment webinar, and benefits website to help with Open Enrollment. Please take a few moments before Open Enrollment begins on Monday to review the information, watch the webinar, videos, and read the detailed 2022 Benefits Guide that will explain all of your options for the 2022 year. All plans and premiums are remaining the same for the 2022 benefits year.
Open the 2021-22 Olathe Open Enrollment Communication
Username for Employee Navigator:
On Monday, October 25, watch for an email from Employee Navigator. Included in that email will be a link to the Open Enrollment platform and your username.
Enrollment Sessions:
If you need a little help enrolling in your benefits, we are offering afterschool and evening enrollment sessions. These are come and go sessions where you can get your questions answered and receive assistance in completing the online enrollment. A Blue Cross Blue Shield representative will be at the first three sessions.
- Tuesday, 11/2 – Indian Trail Middle School Library 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 11/3 – OSC Custodial/Maintenance Enrollment Day 7:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 11/10 – Ed Center EDC 138; 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Q & A Benefit Zoom Meetings:
If you have a question about one of our benefit plans, feel free to hop on the Q & A Benefit Zoom Meetings. Also come and go meetings, these zoom calls offer a chance to quickly get your questions answered.
- Tuesday, 10/26 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/94518852022
- Thursday, 11/4 – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/99331449587
- Monday, 11/8 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. https://olatheschools.zoom.us/j/93624327650
The United Way Campaign is Back!
he Annual United Way Campaign is officially up and running! This year's fundraising drive was kicked off yesterday (Oct. 25) and runs through Nov. 8.
By now, all district employees should have received an informational email regarding this annual event. Included in the email should have been an active link that allows employees to donate easily through a payroll deduction pledge or with a one-time credit card payment. The link is also mobile-phone user friendly, so don't hesitate to access that email with your mobile device.
Additionally, as we have done in previous years, individual buildings and service centers may also use their discretion and conduct extra fund-raising activities.
Did you know? When you give to the United Way, your donations go to benefit important organizations like the following:
- El Centro
- Salvation Army
- Catholic Charities
- Boys & Girls Club
- Kids TLC
The campaign ends on Monday, Nov. 8, so don't delay - donate today! Let's all work together to surpass last year’s total district contributions of $33,907.40!
COVID REPORTING & DISTRICT FAQ:
If a fully vaccinated employee is exposed to COVID-19 and they are symptom free, the employee does NOT have to quarantine or complete a staff report.
If a fully vaccinated employee develops symptoms within the 14-day incubation period after an exposure to COVID-19, or is experiencing ONE of the PRIMARY symptoms or TWO or the SECONDARY symptoms (regardless of exposure), the employee should:
- Notify their supervisor
- Stay home
- Complete the Staff Report Form
- A Supervisor Referral Form should be sent to the HR department.
Click the link below to access the link below to access the staff reporting form:
https://www.olatheschools.org/domain/3145
All COVID updates regarding mitigation measures will be shared on the district website on the Return to School 2021 page.
See link below:
PLC Agendas and Notes
CALENDAR FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK
Monday, November 1st- E Day
Tuesday, November 2nd- A Day
*Sean at District Meeting in AM
*SIT Day
**8:30 Coverdale
**9:00 Hammeke
**11:00 Palmer
**12:30 Daniels
**1:30 Pomerenke
Wednesday, November 3rd- B Day
*PLC Day
**9:30 5th
**10:00 3rd
**11:30 4th
**1:00 2nd
**1:30 K
**2:30 1st
*Lighthouse Meeting After school
Thursday, November 4th- C Day
*9:00 IEP Meeting Templeton
Friday, November 5th- D Day