September From Our Teachers
Leawood Elementary School
LEAWOOD TRACK TEAM 2021-22
Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Leawood’s Track Team is assembling once again for this school year, and we would LOVE for you to join us! Leawood Track will begin Tuesday, September 7, and it will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45 - 5:00 pm, and on Friday mornings from 8:00 - 8:55 am.
Our goal is to introduce students to the sport of track and field, inspire healthy and active habits, and promote positive values such as discipline, perseverance, goal-setting, commitment, and teamwork (among others). Our program will include a variety of track and field practices such as properly warming up, training, setting goals, learning skills in different types of events, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
The track season will end with a culminating activity for our Leawood athletes who have attended and participated in our practices, demonstrated good sportsmanship, followed track practice rules and expectations, and maintained a positive attitude! This culminating activity is the Leawood Invitational Track Meet. The track meet will be Tuesday, October 12th at 11:15a.m., and it will be held at Jefferson County Stadium off of 6th and Kipling. Admission is free.
We are excited for this new track season!
All Our Best ~ Ms. Field, Mr. Gonzales, Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. Bole, Mrs. Magri, Mrs. Pepper, and Ms. Lefevre
Leawood Library
Be sure to visit our website Library page for lots of information about resources and websites to support student learning. Please reach out with any other questions: Lisa Pepper, Digital Teacher Librarian Leawood Library Website
5th Grade Parents
Please visit Leawood’s home page, Family Resources, 5th Grade 1:1 Chromebook Initiative to find a wealth of information about this program, including an optional warranty that you can purchase to protect your student’s device. Four years of unlimited damage protection for a little over $100 is a highly recommended option.
A Message from Band and Orchestra!
It's not too late to join! Click for an introduction and overview from your 2 new teachers: Carrie Welch, Orchestra and Aaron Graverson, Band: Band & Orchestra Curriculum Night
Aaron Graversen, Band Teacher
aaron.graversen@jeffco.k12.co.us
Mr. Aaron Graversen grew up in Topeka, Kansas and became interested in music at a very early age. He studied music at Kansas State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in music education with an emphasis in Jazz and Latin music. Mr. Graversen then went on to teach fifth grade through 12th grade band in Osage City, KS for five years before moving to Kansas City, where he taught fifth grade through 12th grade band for another six years. During that time, he has also been an avid performer, composer, and songwriter; performing in a variety of bands of different genres. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Leanne, his dog, Sandy, as well as his friends and family. He loves playing/writing music, playing video games, and hiking Colorado’s beautiful trails. Mr. Graversen is extremely excited to share his experiences and talents with the fifth graders of JeffCo.
Carrie Welch, Orchestra Teacher
carrie.welch@jeffco.k12.co.us
Mrs. Carrie Welch is excited to be teaching beginning orchestra in the Columbine and Dakota Ridge area elementary schools. This will be her eighth year of teaching instrumental music in Jeffco, the district in which she grew up. She obtained her BA in Music Education from Colorado State University and has been teaching band and orchestra of all levels for over ten years. In her free time, Mrs. Welch enjoys being outdoors, taking care of her pets, and of course, playing her instruments. She is looking forward to sharing her passion for music with her students and the community.