May From the School & Office

Leawood Elementary School

Enrollment Secretary Kathy Catron       Financial Secretary Margarita Russell 

 Health Aide Melissa Hake  

Friday, May 3rd - Modified Contact Day

No school on this day except for students who need to be tested.  Parents should have received an email from their child's teacher if they need to sign up for a test time.


Summer Skate City Cards for Sale in Office

The Skate City summer membership cards have always been a HUGE hit and something all families look forward to at the end of each school year. 

 The school will be selling the summer cards for just $3,  Any skater with a summer membership card can then skate all summer long for just $1 admission! 

Skate City will be selling the cards at the rink for $10, so this is a huge discount if purchased from the school. Please bring in cash or check (made out to Skate City) only.  No credit card transactions will be available.


End of Year Report Cards and School Fees 

Please review your fees and pay any outstanding amounts. Unpaid fees will convert to fines at the end of the school year and will stay on the student’s record to the next grade levels until paid, regardless to which Jeffco School you transfer. Please pay ASAP. Fees can be viewed and paid online via the Jeffco Student Fee Payment link found in Jeffco Connect click here. Fees can also be paid via cash, check or credit card in the office with Mrs. Russell (303-982-7860). If you are struggling with a hardship or need assistance regarding outstanding fees, please feel free to email Mrs. Shehan martha.shehan@jeffco.k12.co.us

Last Day of School

Please note that the last day of school is an early release. It is Thursday, May 23rd. School will dismiss at 1:15pm.  We will also be celebration our last community event at Nella’s. 2:30-5:30pm.  Come and have some fun with friends to celebration the summer kick off.

Year End Info from the Cafeteria

Parents…please note that if you have a 5th or 6th grader moving onto middle school and they still have money in their lunch account, it will transfer with them to their new Jeffco school. If you have a student who is leaving the school district and still have money in their lunch account, you will have to contact the district at Food & Nutritional Services at 303-982-6748. 

If you have received a notice from the cafeteria that your student has an outstanding balance on their lunch account, please get these fines paid. These outstanding fees will continue to roll to your students account next year. Even if you have been approved for Free & Reduced lunches and are receiving this notice, these fees may have been incurred prior to your Free & Reduced approval. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Balbier at 303-982-7853.

Lost and Found

We have lots and lots of clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes, and many other valuable items left in our Lost and Found. If you happen to stop by the school, please take a moment to check it out. You might find that “missing” hoodie that your student has been looking for.

Emergency Contact Numbers

In order to receive all communication from the school over the summer break, and any districts news, we need to have the correct phone numbers and email addresses in Jeffco Connect. It is important not to block or unsubscribe messages that come from either the school or district or you will not receive communications about upcoming news, school events or important crisis information. Please make sure you have access to your Jeffco Connect account before we leave for the summer break. If you need help with your account or password re-set, please call the office for assistance.

From the Health Room

It is that time of year again. If your student has medication in the health room:

 District policy requires a parent/guardian pick up any unused or discontinued medication at the end of each school year.This includes all prescription and over-the counter medications including cough drops, cough syrup, Tylenol, EpiPen, inhaler, and any other injectable medications.

 If you, as the parent, are not able to come in to the school’s health room and pick-up the medication, please call your district RN to set up a special arrangement. 

 If your child will be in summer school or ESY this summer, please pick up the medication as noted above; the current medication agreement form will be copied and put in a Ziploc along with the medication. You will need to bring this Ziploc bag to your child’s first day of summer school at the site he/she is attending and check it in with the health aide. 

 The last day of school is now May 23, 2019.  This will be an early release day.

 All medication that is left in the school health room will be disposed of after the last day of school according to Jeffco policy.

The Health Room is in need of little girls and boys underwear (xxs-m) and pants only (xxs-large).

Stay Healthy,

Ms. Hake

Summer School Available -JSEL 

(Jeffco Summer of Early Learning)

Parents who will next year have Kindergarten – 3rd  Graders:  Did you know that Jeffco offers a FREE summer school program called JSEL: Jeffco Summer of Early Learning.  Each year only a few elementary schools host this great program, and this summer it will be held at Westgate Elementary, 8550 W Vassar Dr, Lakewood, CO. This program is intended for students entering K-3 who are on either a READ Plan, have been recommended by their teacher, or are not at end-of-year benchmarks.  It’s a 3 hr/day FREE program, M-F June 3 to July 12, from 8:30-11:30. Students will continue to focus on reading, writing, and math skills.  The day also includes optional free breakfast 8-8:30 and lunch 11:30-12.  If interested, complete the Registration form HERE and return to the Leawood office.  You may even see some familiar teachers and staff there!

Leawood SAE for 2019-2020

Leawood School Age Enrichment is now enrolling for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Discounts (tuition only) Only one discount may be applied per family

Registrations are accepted on a first come first served basis and are based on space availability.  For more information call:  303-982-7826

Summer SAE  Registration

 Locations

Hours of Operation:  Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm

Fees

Discounts available if qualified

Closure Dates

For more information or space availability, please call the facility that you are interested in.

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.

Columbine Roots Brick Fundraiser

BUY A BRICK!  Purchase before June 30th!      Order Here

The more bricks purchased, the more fun things we can build with the bricks.  Currently 3 raised beds are planned with these red bricks, but there could be more.  Think of it as a donation to your school AND your name is in the garden forever!  We are dedication our Butterfly Tunnel as the "Columbine Memorial Butterfly Tunnel- Endurance, Chance, Hope and Life."  Please consider buying a personalized brick if this memorial is close to your heart.

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

Easy Ways to Support Leawood

You Can Still Support Leawood by participating in the following programs . We are still collecting Box Tops and Milk Caps for Mooola . We have a collection bin in the front entryway of the school. We are also participating in the American Furniture Warehouse and Burgers for Better Schools Programs. 

·       Box Tops Marketplace 

·       Milk Caps for MOOLA

·     American Furniture Warehouse “Better Your Home, Better Your School”

If you shop there, please let them know you have students at Leawood. Use code LES016 when you make your purchase and 2-4% comes back to our school. 

·     Burgers for Better Schools Program 

Leawood has been selected by Red Robin to be a part of this new program. Every time you eat at Red Robin, 1% of your check will be donated directly to your school of choice. Be sure to invite your friends, family and neighbors to join Red Robin Royalty and opt-in to support your school, too. Remember, the more you devour – the more they’ll donate!  

Food Service Breakfast & Lunch Menus

May Breakfast & Lunch Menus