Starside's Comet
Newsletter Communication for September 10, 2021
Starside Elementary
Our Starside Mission:
Through a collaborative learning community we will build a foundation upon which all students can develop essential academic and life skills.
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Email: SE@usd232.org
Website: se.usd232.org
Location: 35400 W 91st St, De Soto, KS, United States
Phone: 913-667-6270
Facebook: facebook.com/StarsideComets
Twitter: @StarsideComets
Mark your calendars: Conferences September 29th and 30th
Congrats to Starside!
Late Start - Make Plans Now
The Board of Education approved three (3) delayed start days for the 2021-22 school year. The first 2-hour delayed start date is Wednesday, September 22. Students will begin school two (2) hours later than normal. Students will need to be at school for their first class at 10:45 a.m.
Students who ride the bus will simply add two hours to their normal pick-up time. For example, if the normal pick-up time is 8:05 a.m., the pick-up time on September 22 would be 10:05 a.m.
Teachers and support staff will report for duty at their normal time on September 22. Schools will utilize time with staff for needed training and professional development. The other two dates for 2-hour delayed starts will be October 10 and April 6.
Save the Date
September
- Wednesday, 9/22 - 2 Hour Delayed Start - 10:45 AM
- Wednesday, 9/22 - DHS Homecoming parade, 6 PM
- Friday, 9/24 - Java with Jan - 9 AM
- Friday, 9/24 - PTA Walk-A-Thon Kickoff (W-A-T paperwork goes home)
- Wednesday, 9/29 - Half Day K-8; Dismissal @ 12:10 PM; P-T Conferences 4:40 - 8:10 PM
- Thursday, 9/30 - No School for Students, P-T Conferences 10 AM-8 P
October
- Friday, 10/1 - No School, District Closed
- Friday 10/8 - Walk-A-Thon
- Thursday, 10/14 - End of Quarter 1
- Friday, 10/15 - No School for Students, Teacher PD/WorkDay
- Monday, 10/18 - No School for Students, Teacher PD
Making a Difference Award Nomination Link
Nurse's Notes
DON’T FORGET!
· Water Bottle: Please remember to send a water bottle each day
· Extra Clothes: Please send an extra change of clothes with ALL students (5th graders spill too) to keep in their locker/ backpack.
· Extra Mask: Please send an extra mask or two in your child’s backpack each day.
As Always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Tara Brown, BSN, RN, AE-C
Phone: 913-667-6270
Fax: 913-667-6271
Music with Mrs. Pradhan
Starside Choir
Dear 4th and 5th Grade Students and Family,
The choir is a great avenue of musical performance for our 4th and 5th graders and is open to any 4th or 5th grader who chooses to join. My goals for choir include rehearsing choral music for fun as well as for the improvement of vocal techniques (including matching pitch, singing with a pleasant tone, singing in harmony, etc.).
The attached choir handbook includes information that you will need during the school year. Please read the entire handbook as important dates and policies are included. If you want to improve your singing and you enjoy performing with a group, then the choir is what you need.
If you are interested, please read the handbook, and sign up to join! Let’s have fun, make beautiful music, and make some new friends.
Sincerely,
Maria Pradhan
Starside Music Teacher
Counselor's Corner
Community Service
Dear Starside Parents/Guardians,
Starside would like to continue the tradition of recognizing students for their community service efforts. Community service hours should be tallied from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Attached you will find a form for tracking service hours. All service hours are due no later than Monday, April 4th this school year.
Students who achieve between 10 and 25 hours will be recognized with a Starside Community Service certificate. Students who earn 26 hours will receive a bronze pin and certificate from the President’s Volunteer Service Award organization. Students who achieve 50 hours will receive a silver pin, and the gold pin is awarded for 75 hours.
The definition of service under the President’s Volunteer Service Award program includes any activity that has a significant impact on meeting the needs of the community. Services that are paid for or carried out for a family member do not count towards service hours. Some examples of services include helping with community organizations, school-based programs, scouting service or any effort to help others.
Students are responsible for keeping track of ALL of their community service hours including hours completed at Starside such as Comet Guard. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at Starside at 667-6270 ext. 2196 or e-mail me at mmispagel@usd232.org. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
McKenzi Mispagel
Starside School Counselor
Media Center
Scholastic Book Fair - cancelled until November!
Starside will have its Scholastic Book Fair in November - stay tuned!!
More specific information will be coming your way very soon, including a signup genius and information on using the e-wallet!
Thank you,
Lana DeHoff
SE Library Media Specialist
PTA
We are gearing up for Java with Jan and Walk-A-Thon kick-off on 9/24!
Join our Facebook and Instagram pages at Starside PTA and starside232, respectively, to stay up to date on information and events.
Fundraising Opportunities:
- Casey's Rewards - download their app and earn points
- BoxTops - download the app and scan your store receipts
- smile.amazon.com - choose Starside PTA as your favorite charity
Kindergarten! Don't Forget!
Kindergarten ASQ Reminder
The goal of Kindergarten Readiness is to ensure that each student enters Kindergarten at age five socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for success.
To help us meet this goal, we are asking you to please consider participating in the state’s child screening program. Please click the following links to begin the questionnaires:
ASQ3 Questionnaire: https://www.asqonline.com/family/760fbd
ASQSE2 Questionnaire: https://www.asqonline.com/family/b53e05
Parents have the option to either complete the questionnaire online, or to print the questionnaire, complete it, and then enter information online at a later time. If you would like paper versions of these questionnaires, please contact your child’s school and they will be happy to provide them to you. We ask that questionnaires be completed by September 20, 2021.
Other SE Community Information
De Soto High School
Continuing Construction News
The construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 91st Street is nearing completion but is still coned as a construction zone, so be alert for changes each day as you travel!
K-10 near Lexington Avenue has been reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. The Eastbound K-10 on-ramp will remain closed for the duration of the construction project through November.
REPEATED INFORMATION
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Contacts: Front Office
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The current video is from our prior beloved Principal Kris Meyer.
A new video from our new lovable Principal Jan Hicks
will be coming after SE construction is complete!
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