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From the Principal
From the Principal
TO OUR WONDERFUL LEAWOOD FAMILIES:
TO OUR WONDERFUL LEAWOOD FAMILIES:
Dear Leawood Elementary Families,
Wow, we have had a lot of fun events in the month of September with the Leawood Movie Night, Watch Dog Dads/Marvelous Moms Kick-Off, School Accountability and PTSA meetings, and Leawood 5k, to name a few. Thanks to all the parents and the families who have attended these events, and a special thanks to the parents who have organized these events; it truly takes a village.
On September 14th, we held our Watch Dog Dads/Marvelous Moms kick-off event. The purpose of Watch Dog Dads is twofold; one is to provide positive role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important, and the second is to provide an extra set of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
During the event, I shared my personal experience with Watch Dog Dads and how my children wanted me to sign up to volunteer at their school. I must admit that at the time, it seemed that the hours away from my work would be too much of a sacrifice. However, they continued to persist, and at the same time, I was hearing from many of the fathers how it was such an enriching experience for not just their kids but for them as well. My children were beyond excited the first time that I volunteered as the Watch Dog Dad at their school. They loved that I was there helping in the classroom and at recess, and all of the attention that they were getting from friends by having me present at their school community. For me, I really enjoyed walking through my children’s schedules, meeting their teachers, and seeing firsthand what their typical day is like from a student's perspective. It was also from doing this that I decided I wanted to pursue a principalship at the elementary level. Thus far, I have been amazed at the number of Marvelous Moms, Watch Dog Dads, and other volunteers who come in to support the school. I am grateful to all of you!
On October 17th and 18th, from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., we will be hosting our fall conferences. Conferences provide a great opportunity to share celebrations, problem-solve any issues, and continue to build partnerships between home and school. We look forward to this chance to dive into this work with all of you.
Here is a link to sign up for conferences: Fall Conferences '23
Thank you, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kevin Kolasa
Principal, Leawood Elementary
We are so excited to have our Watch Dog Dad and Marvelous Mom program back. All crosswalk Watch Dog Dads & Marvelous Moms need to be trained. If you are interested in being a Leawood Crossing Guard, Jefferson County requires you to take the crosswalk training and test before you can report for duty. View here the training presentation and then take the test here: Link to test You must score at least an 80% to be qualified, so please inquire your score before signing up. You can review the presentation and take the test as many times as you'd like.
Remember to arrive around 7:20 in order to get your vest and walkie talkie for crosswalk duty, and be in your assigned crosswalk by 7:30 or in the afternoon by 2:25 to be at your spot by 2:30. Your student(s) may not be in the crosswalk with you. Have them wait on the grass in front of the school.
All crossing guards are also required to sign a Workers Comp Waiver as well. Please leave with the office staff. Thank you!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Monday, Oct. 2: Official October Count Day
Thursday, Oct. 12: PTSA Community Night @ Skate City, 6-8pm
Friday, Oct. 13: Book Fair, 2:35-3:00
Monday, Oct. 16: Book Fair, 2:35-3:00
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Book Fair, 2:35-7:00
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Parent Teacher Conference, 3:00-7:00
Wednesday, Oct. 18: Book Fair, 2:35-7:00
Wednesday, Oct. 18: Parent Teacher Conference, 3:00-7:00
Thursday, Oct. 19: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Learning Day
Friday, Oct. 20: NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
Tuesday, October 24: Picture Retake
Tuesday, October 24: Track Meet @ Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80226, 11 - 3 pm
Thursday, Oct. 26: 4th Grade Field Trip to Hiwan Museum
Saturday, Oct. 28: Trick or Treat Street @ Columbine High School, 3 - 5 pm. Student Leadership will be helping decorate and pass out candy. We are asking for candy donations from parents.
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Parade and Parties, Parade 8:00-8:45 and Parties 8:45-9:45. Parents may join for the parade and party. Signup to donate food, craft or game coming soon.
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