Greetings from the Grove
September 23, 2022
At Hazel Grove Elementary, we positively transform lives.
H - Helping inspire children to make a difference.
G - Growing leaders and learners in a changing world
E - Engaging students in their school and community.
Calendar of Events
Character Trait: RESPECT
9/29 HGE Pancakes with my Peeps
9/30 PTA Movie and Dinner Night
October
10/12 Culver's Night
10/20 Haunted Festivities
10/21 No School
10/25 Grade Cards distributed electronically
10/26-27 PT Conferences
10/28 No School
10/31 Fall Parties
School Safety!!
Dear HAWK Families,
Have you ever wondered how we keep our folks safe at Hazel Grove? Well . . . many of you have heard me say, "Safety is our number 1 priority!" Here are a few ways that we go about addressing student and staff safety:
* Locked doors - All of our doors that lead to the interior of the building remain locked at all times and are not propped open. Interior doors are locked at all times, as well.
* Visitors to the building - You will notice that when a visitor buzzes at the entry, we ask them to share their name and their purpose for the visit prior to admittance into the school. Visitors check-in with their ID at each visit.
* Materials/Delivery drop offs - You may have noticed a new delivery basket in our vestibule. Deliveries and parent drop-offs can be left there and we will be sure to deliver. We have post-its available to label items.
* Safety drills - Our school practices drills monthly. We do this to be proactive and empower our Hawks to feel prepared should we have a fire, tornado, or other event that would put stress on our environment or the safety of our people. Our staff reviews situational and emergency drills and safety protocols on a consistent basis throughout the year.
* Arrival/Dismissal - We post approximately 5 - 10 adults at the front of our building and main parking lot each day at arrival and dismissal. Within the building we also have multiple staff assigned to supervisory posts during arrival and dismissal.
* Releasing students - Only adults listed in Powerschool have permission to pick up their student.
* Identification - Our LSR7 staff wear identification badges.
*Trainings - Staff are trained in emergency response as well as active shooter training.
* HGE Emergency Operations team. This HGE staff team is the command unit should the school ever experience a weather or situational crisis. Each member of the team has a role and responsibilities. The Emergency Operations Team meets throughout the year to review protocols and practice scenarios.
Finally, our staff are trained to be observant and be proactive when anything or anyone causes concern. We choose to err on the side of caution for the safety and security of our staff and students.
Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe place for our Hawk family!
Proud to be a Hazel Grove Hawk!
"Life is Better at The Grove"
~ Kristen Merrell, Principal Jed Prickett, Assistant Principal
Hawk Heroes of the Hallways
CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO SIGN UP!! The next shirt order will be shared at conferences in October.
Want to join our Hawk Family??
News from our PTA
Have you joined the Annual Fund but still need to order spirit wear? October 7, 2022 is the last day to order Hazel Grove Spirit Wear. Click this link to login and order Hazel Grove PTA - Login (membershiptoolkit.com)
EVERY STUDENT COUNTS. EVERY GIFT MATTERS.
Help us reach our goal of $10,000. By donating to the Annual Fund you are supporting the annual operating budget for the HGE PTA. Your donation helps to provide:
Staff Support
Supplies, Direct Support for Teachers, Recognition and Appreciation
HGE Teacher Grants
Grants for Curriculum Enhancers, Based on Annual Teacher Requests
Student Programs
MAP Testing Snacks, Red Ribbon Week, Spelling Bee T-shirts
Special Events
Movie Night, Haunted Halloween, Variety Show & more
Grade Level Support
Holiday Parties for K - 5th, Select Activities, and Field Trips for all grades
Cultural Arts
Grade-Level and School-Wide Presentations and Assemblies
Scholarships/Donations
HGE Alum, LS Education Foundation, HGE Students in Need
Teacher Stipends
Stipends for each teacher to purchase classroom materials each year
Click the link to donate now and remember your donation is tax deductible. Hazel Grove PTA - Annual Fund (membershiptoolkit.com)
PTA Movie Night September 30th
Lunch Updates for the Year
LUNCH GUESTS
Guests are welcome to have lunch with their child in our beautiful Courtyard. Lunch guest may also eat at the table in our front hallway.
Lunch guests may eat with their Hawk only. Students may not bring other children to lunch.
Guests may bring in outside food.
If a person other than a parent is wanting to have lunch with a student we must have permission from the parent before the lunch date will be allowed.
Lunch guests may start the second week of school.
Volunteer?
Covid Updates
View Building and District Covid Cases at
COVID-19 - Lee's Summit R-7 School District
.About HGE
Fax: 816-986-3335
Office Hours: 8:25 - 4:25
School Hours: 9:10 - 4:10
Email: Firstname.lastname@lsr7.net
Website: https://hge.lsr7.org/
Location: 2001 Northwest Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: 816-986-3310
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hgehawks
Twitter: @HGEhawks