Renner Report for Families
Friday, August 30, 2019
Developing leaders, innovators and creators for a successful future.
School Hours: 8:40-3:30
Office Hours: 8:00-4:15
Principal: Sasha Kalis
Assistant Principal: Allison Page
Stephanie Stott, Exec. Admin. Assist. to the Principal
Melissa Wiehe, Admin. Assist. for Attendance
Counselor: Kevin Bland
Social Worker: Tara Davis
Nurse: Leigh Benton
From Mrs. Kalis
Renner is an AVID Elementary School, which means we are teaching your child strategies on how to be successful when they grow up. Thank you for signing your child's AVID planner on a daily basis. We want the planner to be used in an authentic manner, so feel free to encourage your to add their own outside of school activities to the planner.
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
Congrats, August Student Agents!
IMPORTANT DATES
Upcoming Events:
- September 2: Labor Day - No School
- September 6: Red Friday - Wear red or KC Chiefs
- September 11: School Picture Day
- September 12: Early Release, Dismissal at 1:30 PM
- September 12: PTA Meeting, Library, 6:00-7:00 PM
- September 13: Wear Your Favorite College Shirt Day
- September 16: Watch DOGS Kick-Off, Cafeteria, 5:30-6:30 PM
- October 3: Early Release, Dismissal at 1:30 PM
- October 14: No School for Students
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.
- September 12
- October 3
- November 7
- December 12
- January 9
- February 6
- March 5
- April 9
- May 7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fifth Grade Leadership Roles
Fundraiser Starts September 9
I'm excited that our fundraiser will offer a variety of items, including food, jewelry, wrapping paper, home decor, candles, flower bulbs, and much more. The items will make excellent gifts and will arrive in time for the holidays! Get ready to shop to support Renner!
Health Information from Nurse Leigh
- Flu season is right around the corner! Schedule your flu vaccine soon to get a jump on that nasty winter cold.
- Vision and hearing screenings for kindergarten, first, third, and fifth grade will begin Tuesday, October 1st.
Park Hill School District Updates
School Start Times
Based on overwhelming feedback from our Park Hill parents, staff members, students and community members, we decided not to change our start times for the 2019-2020 school year. However, we still have challenges due to the nationwide shortage of bus drivers. In addition, while costs for transportation increased sharply over the last few years, state funding for transportation has not kept up. Because we have some money in our reserves, this gap in funding is not an immediate crisis, but we cannot keep taking money from the reserves indefinitely for this and other costs.
The district has an advisory committee, which will take the findings from our Sleep and Start Times work group and make some recommendations to the district and the Board. We will also ask for more public feedback to inform the Board as it makes its decision. In addition to an in-person public feedback meeting, we will continue to get your feedback using our public engagement web site, Park Hill Listens. To get the latest information and give us your feedback, go to https://www.parkhilllistens.com/school-start-times.
PTA Information
PTA is a major contributor to student field trips, 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. Be sure to visit the PTA table at Back to School Night. Membership forms will be available or you can join on the Renner PTA website HERE.
2019-2020 PTA Meetings: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
- September 12
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
- January 9
- February 13
- March 12
- April 9
- May 14
Reading Cafe
Renner Spirit Wear
Volunteers
Greater KC Grandfamilies Conference
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