Renner Report for Families
Friday, January 24, 2020
Let's Show Our Chiefs Spirit!
IMPORTANT DATES
Upcoming Events
- February 4: PTA Chick-Fil-A Night (4:00-8:00 PM)
- February 6: Early Release at 1:30 PM (wear grade level shirts
- February 7: Wear College Gear Day
- February 11: Spring Pictures
- February 11: STEAM Family Night (6:00-7:30 PM) RESCHEDULED DATE
- February 13: PTA Meeting at 6:00 PM
- February 13: PTA Papa John's Night (4:00-8:00 PM)
- February 14: Spring Parties (2:00-3:00 PM)
- February 17: School in Session (Snow Day Make-Up)
- February 22: PTA Mercury Gymnastics Night (6:30-8:00 PM)
Early Release Dates
All elementary schools will have an early release once a month for our teachers to receive professional development focused on increasing student success.
On the following Thursdays, school will be released at 1:30 pm.
- February 6
- March 5
- April 9
- May 7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Birthdays at Renner
Celebrating Student Birthdays: (Park Hill Parent/Student Handbook pages 39-40):
We are happy to celebrate student birthdays and half birthdays (if your child has a summer birthday) at Renner! To protect the health and safety of our students, families may bring pre-packaged treats to school to share with classmates. In order to address any known allergy concerns, a label listing ingredients should be affixed to the package. Due to allergies and other food intolerances, please consult with your classroom teacher before the pre-packaged treats are brought to school. As a healthier alternative, Park Hill Food Service offers a variety of nutritious treats that may be purchased.
At Renner we need your help! Many birthday treats arrive at the beginning of the school day which provides us time to review the class list regarding food allergies or food intolerances, however, many other birthday treats arrive during lunch and often right at the same time the treat needs to be distributed to students. PLEASE plan on arriving earlier for lunch (at least 15 minutes) to give us time to check the pre-packaged treat ingredients with the students in the classroom who have food allergies or food intolerances. Nurse Leigh will help with this process so when the lunchroom staff teachers distribute the treat in the cafeteria, additional steps have been taken to ensure we are protecting the health and safety of our eagles.
Please remember: If you want your child to distribute birthday party invitations at school, they will only be distributed if there is a party invitation for everyone in the classroom. Thank you!
Box Tops and Pop Tabs
- Box Tops - These provide money to our school. You can send them to school or scan them using the Box Top app.
- Pop Tabs - We are collecting these for the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City.
Cold Weather Guidelines
What if my child needs to stay inside for recess?
- Page 41 in the Student Parent Handbook: Students are expected to go out for recess each day. If your child needs to be excused from recess for more than three days, a written doctor's recommendation is required. Thank you!
Park Hill Spelling Bee (5th Grade)
The Park Hill District spelling bee will be held Saturday, February 22nd at PHSHS with the winner advancing directly to the Scripps National Spelling Bee held near Washington, DC., May 24-May 29. Awards will be presented to the top ten finishers. All current Park Hill 5th-8th graders are eligible, but students must sign up by February 1st. Register thru the link below, or by going to the “Parent Resources” section of the district website. You may also contact the school office for assistance. http://tinyurl.com/PH2020spellingbee
Picture Day - February 11
PTA Information
PTA is a major contributor to student field trips, building events, grade level t-shirts and cultural arts activities. PTA is a great opportunity for families to get to know more about our school and provide support to students.
2019-2020 PTA Meetings: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
- February 13
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
STEAM Night Rescheduled
Two-Hour Late Start
If we announce a delayed start for students, Renner will start two hours after normal time at 10:40 AM, and morning bus pick-up times will be two hours after the normal pick-up times. School will end at its normal time (3:40 PM), and afternoon bus drop-off times will be the same as usual. Hot breakfast will not be available, but students will have the option of a Grab and Go breakfast. Lunch times will be the normal lunch times.
If a parent or guardian believes, based on personal circumstances, that conditions pose a safety concern for their child to get to or from school, they can call the school for an excused absence.
Two-Hour Late Start Schedule
10:20-10:40 AM - Car riders can arrive
10:40 AM - School begins
3:30 PM - School ends
Renner Elementary School
Website: https://renner.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Location: 7401 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-4350
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RennerElementary
Twitter: @parkhillrenner