Dear CST Family,

I'm so looking forward to the week ahead. Our students are well aware of the fun we have planned for the week...it's SUPER BOWL WEEK!!! Our spirit days are listed below, but we'll certainly enjoy the moment as our city takes part in such a big event. In addition, it's a four day week! Followed by the shortened 2.5 day conference week...what a good time for students.

This past week our 7th grade Math Counts was honored at Thursday's Board of Education meeting for their 1st place finish in a fall competition. We also hosted 5th grade parents for an enrollment night for the incoming 6th grade class. It was fun to share all about CST and welcoming new CST Family. The week concluded with both cheer and dance participating in competitions in Baldwin City and ONWHS respectively. Proud of both groups!

As mentioned, the next few weeks will be a little choppy. Four days next week, two and a half the following week, and Presidents Day is just around the corner...let's have a great February!

Enjoy the weekend and let's get our CHIEFS on!

CST Parents: Please take a moment to consider helping make a delicious taco bar for our teachers during conferences on February 15!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA4AB2EA4F85-cstparentteacher1

An opportunity to have your track gear by the start of track season...order now! (a second chance to order will be made available once the season begins)

https://csttrack2023.itemorder.com/

• 2/10--Professional Day--No school
• 2/15--Parent-Teacher Conferences--1/2 Day (11:15am)
• 2/16--Parent-Teacher Conferences--No School
• 2/17--No School
• 2/20--Presidents Day--No School
  
• 3/13-3/17--Spring Break
• 3/20--Professional Day--No School
  

Parents,

Parent-teacher conference week is 2/13-2/16 and you’ll be receiving information from your child’s teachers about how to sign up. This go-around of conferences, we are utilizing ParentVUE as our sign-up platform. Attached are directions for your assistance. Watch for communication from your child’s teachers in the coming days about their own availability. Watch for updates and a repeat of this information in this weekend’s Weekly Wildcat.

Have a nice weekend.

Rick

PTC Structure...

• All teachers will have 12 hours of availability to meet with parents
• All teachers are available "arena style" on Wednesday, 2/15 from 4:30-8:30pm in the CST MPR and gym. These are conducted on a "first come, first serve" basis.
  
• Teachers will communicate their own availability beyond 4 arena hours by email.
• Parents will have the opportunity to sign up through ParentVUE using the directions below. (Teachers will alert parents to their availability and sign-up readiness)
  

Olathe Northwest: February 1st

Olathe East: February 6th

Olathe South: February 13th

Olathe North: February 8th

Olathe West: Februrary 8th

**Times vary by school - see high school website for times and more information**

Thursday, January 19th

• Current 6th and 7th grade parent night. 6:00 pm- CST Auditorium- no students

Friday, January 20th

• CST counselors meet with current 6th graders through Science classes to go over course options for 7th grade

Tuesday, January 31st

• Current 6th and 7th grade student elective enrollment forms due and online enrollment deadline

• CST counselors meet with current 8th graders through Social Studies classes to go over high school enrollment (Olathe South Counselors attending presentation)

Thursday, February 2nd

• Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the CST Auditorium

Tuesday, February 7th

• Enrollment talks: Arbor Creek - 9:15 am, Sunnyside --1:15pm

Wednesday, February 8th

• Enrollment Talk: Madison Place – 1:15pm

Monday, February 13th

• Current 8th graders High School paper elective forms due and CST counselors meet with 8th graders through Social Studies to finalize high school online enrollment

Tuesday, February 14th

• Incoming 6th grade students paper elective enrollment forms due to 5th grade teacher and online enrollment due

High School Enrollment Information Parent Nights**

Olathe Northwest: February 1st

Olathe East: February 6th

Olathe South: February 13th

Olathe North: February 8th

Olathe West: Februrary 8th

**Times vary by school - see high school website for times and more information

Check the website below for updated enrollment information from Thursday's (1/19) meeting. Talk with your child who also received the same information from counselors this week in class. Feel free to reach out to your child's counselors with questions. Paper and online enrollment forms are due on TUESDAY, January 31st!

https://www.olatheschools.org/Page/8527

With colder weather we have less walkers/bikers and more vehicle traffic. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for morning drop-off. Your child should have their items readily available and conversations finished prior to stopping so exiting the vehicle can be as efficient as possible. This helps the line not back up and maintains a constant flow of traffic. A few other reminders to assist with safety and efficiency...

• Those dropping in the front of the school may pass vehicles in the activity drop-off on the left
• If dropping off at the activity entrance, please do not pass others who are dropping off at the activity entrance to then merge back into the same activity drop-off lane--this creates a safety issue
• Form 2 lines for afternoon pick-up--students may cross at the front cross walk with CST staff only...do not encourage your child to run across traffic or parking lot.
  

Reminders for Walkers and Bike Riders

Please help us reinforce with students the best sidewalks to use upon arrival for walkers/bike riders (seen with the purple arrows on the map below).

• Students from east of Mur-Len should cross at the 159th/Mur-Len light and walk/ride toward the football field. They will avoid having to cross all vehicle traffic in the parking lot by doing this.
• Students coming from Lindenwood should take a left upon reaching the CST property and use the sidewalk next to our open field on the west. They should not cross exiting traffic onto 159th from the CST parking lot.
• A new bike rack was placed at the doors west of the front entrance.
  
• Students should exit the building using the same routes. PLEASE talk with students about crossing 159th at the light/cross walk...for their own safety, they should not cross 159th at any other location.

Thank you for your support as we promote safety and efficiency.

Parents,

The information below is from technology and outlines a software available for parents for monitoring your child's district device outside the school day. For full details, click the PDF button below. Check it out!

What is included in the GoGuardian Parent App:

• Top 5 summary of student browsing (apps, extensions, documents, and websites visited)

• Teacher interventions

• 30-day view of websites, videos, documents, apps, and extensions

• Ability to block websites on school-issued devices during out-of-school hours

• Ability to pause internet access on school-issued devices during out-of-school hours, either on-demand or at a scheduled time.

Read more in the attached PDF.