FROM THE PRINCIPAL
April 2022
Dear Leawood Families,
I hope you all had a safe and relaxing spring break. As the students and staff return, we are hitting the ground running for the final stretch. As we welcome the spring season, we commence a busy and exciting time of year at Leawood. Be sure to check below for important dates, as well as on the From the PTSA page of this newsletter.
One of the most important components of a good school is the partnership between the school and parents who work together for the best interest of children. The close partnership between home and school is one of the exceptional strengths that make Leawood a GREAT school. We have a strong tradition of supportive, hard-working parents. Throughout the year parents have the opportunity to develop that partnership in a wide variety of ways. Parents join the PTSA, attend Accountability meetings, read to their children and help in many other ways. We can't wait for the day that we once again see you in our halls volunteering in the classroom.
One of the many great things about Leawood is the strong parent support our students receive. We see the most student growth when our school staff and our families work together. We appreciate your support in many ways, both academically and socially. We know you read with your children, look over their Friday Folders, help with homework, provide them love, guidance, and the modeling, structure, and rules to be happy successful kids. Our Accountability and PTSA groups do so many great things for OUR kids that deserve support. They always need parents to help at events and attend meetings. Please consider joining these groups so that our Leawood students will continue to benefit from our great family support.
Leawood continues to monitor and remain vigilant with respect to safety. Thanks for driving slowly and cautiously in the parking lot, and for using the hug and go lane quickly. The flow of traffic goes much better when we all work together.
I’m so very proud of the achievement that can be seen in our classrooms at this time of year. Our students have grown both academically and socially. Everyday I thank the amazing and committed staff we have who nurture their continued growth.
Fondly,
Mrs. Shehan
Attention 3rd-5th Grade Parents:
CMAS State Testing
In March and April, our 3rd through 5th grade students will begin taking the CMAS state assessments. These assessments provide us with another measure of how our students are progressing toward state standards. We use this information as another way to ensure that we are meeting the needs of each student in our school. This data also allows us to make sure our classroom instruction is supporting our students. We appreciate your support in making sure that your child is at school on time during the testing. Please check the schedule of testing for your student(s) and try to avoid any appointments during this time. Thank you.
There is so much happening in April! Please mark your calendars for these events:
Thursday, March 31 - Spring Picture Day
Friday, April 1 - Science Fair entries due!
Tuesday, April 5 - PTSA Community Night, Skate City - 6-8pm
Tuesday, April 12 – PTSA Leawood Eats: 4:00-8:00pm Freddy's @ Kipling and Chatfield
Wednesday, April 13 - Accountability Meeting, 6:00-8:00 - link will be sent out that morning
Wednesday, April 20 - Science Fair, 6:00 Viewing and 6:30 Awards in the school gym
Thursday, April 21 – PTSA Spring Fundraiser starts: Read A Thon Kick-off assembly
Thursday, April 21 - Spring Picture retake day
Friday, April 22 – NO SCHOOL: Teacher Work Day
Monday, April 25 - 5th Grade Band/Orchestra Concert - 7-8pm @ Ken Caryl Middle School
Wednesday, April 27 - Secretaries' Day
Wednesday, April 27 - PTSA Parent Learning Night (virtual) 6:30: Come learn more about our school garden, Columbine Roots
Tues-Thurs, April 26, 27, 28 - April Wall of Pride Lunches
Friday, April 29 – Day Without Hate Day: Wear White!
Friday, April 29 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 8:15-8:55 in the Library; school aged babysitting provided by staff