From the Principal
Parents and Guardians,
As we move into October, I hope your family is able to take time to enjoy all the many fall activities that living in Colorado provides. It has been wonderful to see so many people attend our first PTSA and Accountability meetings in September. We are thrilled to have so many new Preschool and Kindergarten parent volunteers, as well as so many new Watch Dog Dads in our halls and classrooms! Involvement and communication is key! Please contact us should you have any concerns, questions, or comments. When schools and families work together, children benefit.
Administrators and teachers everywhere recognize the important contributions parents make toward a child’s success in school. There is no question about it - success at school begins at home. Parents are the single most important variable in a child’s schooling. Parents model both a silent and spoken language in front of their children daily. The close partnership between home and school is one of the exceptional strengths at Leawood. 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 such as joining the PTSA, volunteering in the classroom, attending Accountability meetings, reading to their children, and helping in many other ways. It is important to your child that you are involved in some way at school. It’s a way to let your child know you think his or her school is important.
Coming Up:
Next week Van Gogh will be here on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct 2nd/3rd for fall picture day.
Book Fair Previews will begin next Friday, October 5th
Book Fair Purchasing Hours:
Tuesday, October 9: 8:30-9:00 and 3:45-4:45
Wednesday, October 10: 8:30-9:00, 12:15-1:15 and 3:45-7:45
Thursday, October 11: 8:30-9:00 and 3:45-7:00
For more information, click on the "From the Teachers" page
Tuesday October 9th is our next Community Night at Chipotle in SW Plaza!
Fall parent/teacher conferences on Wednesday and Thursday, October 10th & 11th, from 4:00-8:00. Check this newsletter for links to signup for a time. The teachers are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s academic and social growth. Thank you in advance for the wonderful dinners PTSA organizes for the teachers on these busy nights. Please look for a signup to donate on the "From PTSA and Accountablity" page of this newsletter.
This year, our district has once again added a fall break on Friday, October 12th. Enjoy the glorious Colorado fall weather!
On Tuesday, October 16th, Leawood will once again host our annual Invitational Track Meet at Jeffco Stadium. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW DATE, ONE WEEK LATER THAN IS ON OUR CALENDAR! Thanks to Mr. Gonzales, Mr. Lupo and the many teachers and parents who support this incredible event.
Wednesday, October 17th is our next PTSA Meeting in the Leawood Library, 6:00-7:30. Childcare is provided!
TRICK OR TREAT STREET at Columbine High School, Saturday, October 27th. 3:00-5:00pm. More information coming soon as well as donation boxes for treats. We're looking forward to this year's Student Leadership Team once again helping prepare our "street" area and distribute candy to our guests.
October Wall of Pride, Lunch with the Principal, Monday, October 29th
Wednesday, October 31st, Halloween Parade & Parties, 9:30am-10:45am. Be sure to read the costume guidelines and expectations on the "From the School and Office" page of this newsletter. The signups for bringing food to the party is on the "From the PTSA & Accountability" page. Please note, we've made a few changes in our typical food requests, since this is a morning/breakfast event.
We look forward to seeing you at all these great events. Be sure to look for lots more information in this newsletter, as well as on our www.leawoodlions.us website. For a full list of school events, click for our 2018-19 School Calendar
Thanks for all you do for our community of learners!! Leawood is an exciting place to Grow and Learn!
Happy Fall! Fondly,
Mrs. Shehan