october From the School & Office
Leawood Elementary School
Enrollment Secretary Leah Lefevre
Financial Secretary Margarita Russell
Health Aide Luana Perry
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY
Please follow all our safety rules before and after school:
Students are not allowed on campus before 8:55 when the soft start bell rings. We've had many students still arriving between 8:30 - 8:45. There is no one on crosswalk or supervising duty before 8:55.
The crossing guard on Jay and Leawood only cross in the east-west crosswalk. Students walking along the south side of Leawood Drive must walk all the way to the stoplight in front of school to cross.
When dropping off or picking up students along Jay Drive, do not wave them into traffic to cross. They must walk up to the stop sign and be safely crossed east - west by the crossing guard on duty. Please do not make U turns for the safety of our students.
When dropping off in the hug and go lane along the east parking lot, please have your student ready to exit the car quickly and safely without needing to spend a lot of time gathering their bags etc. Keeping this lane moving quickly helps keep it safer for everyone.
There is NO Parking in the hug and go lane. If you need to exit your car, you need to park in a slot and use the crosswalk.
Please do not park in a slot and then wave your student across the hug and go lanes. All students exiting the 3rd, 4th and 5th doors need to cross to the parking lot using the crosswalk by the preschool doors.
There is no crosswalk at the entrance and exit of the east parking lot. Students walking must walk all the way around using the parking lot sidewalk. Especially in the winter when they pile snow removal on those rocks, visibility is dangerously poor for cars turning out of the parking lot onto Leawood Drive
REMINDERS ABOUT ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES
Attendance Line: 303-982-7813
Please be sure you are calling the attendance line whenever your student will be out. Emailing the teacher as well is fine, but they don't always check it before Leah in the office pulls the line. If you haven't called in, you will always receive a call to confirm your student's whereabouts. We will keep calling everyone on your emergency list until we confirm. Preschool needs to use this line as well.
Tardies
School starts at 9:05am for grades K-5 and 8:45am for full day Preschool. Students are marked tardy if they arrive after 9:05.
AM Preschool starts at 8:45, students will be marked tardy after 8:45.
PM Preschool starts at 12:30, students will be marked tardy after 12:30.
Early Dismissal
If you are picking your child up early, please call the office in advance at 303-982-7860.
We will get your child after you arrive.
Pre Arranged
If your student is going to be absent for 3 or more days, please fill out a Pre-Arranged Absence Form and turn it into the office 3 days prior to the scheduled absence. Without this form your child will not be excused.
Spirit Day
Tuesday, October 11th wear your Leawood gear to support the Leawood Track team. They have a track meet that day and we want them to know that we are cheering them on. Only students who are part of the track team will be attending the meet.
From the Financial Office
Fieldtrips have been added to some student's fees. Please go into Infinite Campus and check your student's account to be sure that there are not any outstanding fees. If you would like to arrange a payment plan, please contact Mrs. Russell at 303-982-7860 ext #5.
To apply for Free & Reduce complete the application here. If you qualify, your student/s will receive free breakfast and lunch and the school fees will be waived.
Headphones available from our School Store
If you would like to purchase new headphones for your student, please contact Mrs. Russell at margarita.russell@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-7860. She will add the $10.00 fee to your student and you can pay it online or over the phone. She will deliver the headphones to your students, once the fee is paid.
If your child has the following symptoms they must stay home that day and the next day.
Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Thank you!
Luana Perry, Health Aide & Lisa Schalla, Area Nurse
SAFE2TELL
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Call 1-877-542-7233 to get help.