January From the School & Office
Leawood Elementary School
Enrollment Secretary Leah Lefevre
Financial Secretary Margarita Russell
Health Aide Luana Perry
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration happening now! Choice enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is here!
Round 1 for the 2021-22 school year is Dec. 8, 2020 - Jan. 15, 2021.
Round 2 for the 2022-22 school year opens Jan. 21
Choice applications offers will go out in late January
KINDERGARTEN
Leawood offers a free five day full day program.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
If you missed the Information Night we had in December, you can find the presentation here: Parent Information Night
SCHOOL TOURS
As of now we will not be holding any school tours this year. If you would like to schedule a Zoom Meeting with the principal, please contact our secretary Margartia Russell to set up a date and time. Margarita.Russell@jeffco.k12.co.us
PRESCHOOL
FULL DAY: Leawood will have limited space in our Full Day Preschool so be sure to apply early.
Before & After Care
Jefferson County School Age Enrichment (SAE) strives to provide a true enrichment program. We plan intentionally for active and play based learning experiences to support the success of all children. Children may select from a variety of recreational and enrichment opportunities that will support their physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. For more information, visit our website.
INTENT TO RETURN: CURRENT Leawood Students
The first step to this process is EnrollJeffco. All returning students will use EnrollJeffco for the upcoming school year to indicate where they will be attending school in August.
The second step to this process is Jeffco Connect. In July/August, you will still need to register your student(s) through Jeffco Connect, making sure your contact information is updated, pay fees, and sign off on agreements (Code of Conduct, Media Releases, and other OPT out agreements with your digital signature).
Current 5th Grade Students Moving on to Ken Caryl for 2021-2022
Please remember that if your student is currently “choice enrolled” at Leawood Elementary, they will be assigned to the middle school based on your residency, which will not be Ken Caryl. If your student is planning on attending Ken Caryl Middle School next year, you will need to choice enroll them through EnrollJeffco. Please follow the process mentioned above.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
We would like to thank all of our staff, students, families and community members who contributed to our Leawood Virtual Giving Tree. We appreciate your kindness and know that you brightened the lives of many families over the holiday. We truly couldn’t do this without all of your support. Also, a big “Hooray” to our Leawood Counselor, Mrs. Magri, for organizing and coordinating this project.
Free & Reduced applications for Preschool
Did you know that our preschool families are also welcome to complete a Free & Reduced application? Although it will not cover your tuition fees, if approved, this will provide your student with breakfast or lunch at no cost. Breakfast and lunch is available for all our preschool families. Start application
From the Financial Office
Please don't forget to go login to Jeffco Connect and verify that all of your student's fees have been paid. While you are in Jeffco Connect, please verify your personal information and make sure we have updated phone numbers and email addresses. In addition, please be sure to add additional emergency contacts other than just parents listed just in case we are unable to reach a guardian. If you need assistance with fees, feel free to contact Mrs. Russell at 303-982-7860 ext. #5
From Chef Diann in the Kitchen
Food Service - Locations Added, Time Expanded
Grab-and-Go Meals Available at 19 Locations: Begins Thurs, Jan 7
Jeffco Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is providing grab-and-go meals for all students 18 years old and younger during the all-remote learning period.
For more information click here: REMOTE MEALS UPDATE
NEW:
Four additional sites will open for remote meals – Arvada West HS, Ralston Valley HS, Shelton Elementary, and Wilmot Elementary (see bottom of email for all locations, or visit website)
Meal pick-up times are now 2 - 4:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday
3-day and 4-day meal packs will be available each day (breakfast & lunch)
Meals will be available inside the building, not at curbside pick-up
Wear a mask/face covering and follow social distancing when picking up meals.
Students do not need to be present to pick up meals. Families may pick up meals for younger siblings and other families; names of students will be recorded for documentation.
Menu details of remote meal packs are available on School Café.
For more information: Meal Service Webpage
BakPak Program
Leawood is still offering the BakPak weekend food program, sponsored by local faith-based ministries and businesses. Please call our school counselor Mrs. Magri (303-982-4765) if you are interested in participating.
SAFE2TELL
SAFE2TELL® is designed to help students anonymously report any threatening behavior that endangers them, their friends, family, or the community. Call 877-542-7233 to get help