FROM THE PRINCIPAL

REGISTRATION:

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins Thursday, December 5.  There's lots more information on the "From the School & Office" page of this newsletter. Please be sure you are aware of procedures and deadlines.

Whether you are new to Leawood, or plan to return, all current and new families MUST go through this Jeffco Enroll process to indicate your intentions for the 2025-26 school year.

We will be holding an interest night on Thursday, December 12th for any incoming preschool or Kindergarten Families, or other families interested in choice enrolling for any grade level.  Join us at 5:30pm in our school library. 

If you're interested in a school tour, we will be offering them on December 16 @ 3:00 and January 10 @ 8am.  In order to minimize any instructional disruptions, we are offering slots for 6 people at a time. Please call Leah Lefevre @ 303-982-2069 to schedule a tour.

We have fantastic schools in the Columbine Area, and we know you have choices and decisions to make. You can't go wrong with any of them. 

MODIFIED ATTENDANCE DAY FOR TESTING: Friday, December 6, 2024

Jefferson County Schools allow 4 modified contact days each school year giving teachers additional time and attention for assessing individual students. Leawood schedules two of these days in August to assess where students come into their learning at the start of the school year. The other days are in December and one in May. Friday, December 6, is our next assessment day. 

On these days, teachers will be assessing reading skills and other assessments that they deem pertinent to guide the instruction for your child. Not all students will be tested this month. If you are new to Leawood and missed our beginning assessment days, you will likely be requested a time. We may also request a parent/teacher conference, either because we were not able to schedule one in October, or because we have further concerns we need to address. You will receive more information and the signup coming from your child's teacher. If not, reach out directly to your teacher with any questions. Thank you for allowing us this time getting to know more about the learning of your student.

Dear Leawood Families,

As we embrace the holiday season, we are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a festive holiday choir assembly once again with songs from our choir and each grade level. There will also be a sing-along which we would love for you to join. The assembly takes place on December 20th from 8:00-8:30 am in our gymnasium. This provides the opportunity to come together as a school community to celebrate the joy of the season while showcasing the talents of our students. We will also be featuring a special performance by our talented Leawood cheerleaders.

Classroom parties will be organized just for students and will be sporadic throughout the day. Also, please feel free to join us and our PTSA for another fun winter event, Canvas and Cocoa on December 5th from 5-7 pm. 

We believe this collective gathering with the Winter Assembly and Canvas and Cocoa will foster a sense of unity and holiday spirit that extends beyond individual classrooms. We look forward to this joyful assembly and appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to enhance the overall experience for our students. 

Although I know it is December, I truly can’t wrap my head around how fast this year is going. This month, our Habit of the Month is “Prioritizing”. As you are aware this skill has tremendous value to the personal and academic growth of all students as well as us as adults. Throughout this month, our students will engage in activities that center around the importance of setting priorities in their daily lives. Understanding the significance of prioritization helps instill valuable time management skills, goal-setting habits, and the ability to make thoughtful choices. We encourage families to reinforce this character trait at home, fostering a sense of responsibility and resilience in our students. Let's work together to empower our young learners with the skills they need to prioritize effectively, both in and out of the classroom.

Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday season! 

Your Proud Principal, 

Kevin Kolasa

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

• Monday, December 2: Student's & Staff first day back

• Wednesday, December 4: Ken Caryl Spartan Interest Night, 5:30-7:00pm

• Thursday, December 5: Elf Day! Wear Green or any other silly elf gear 💚

• Thursday, December 5: 5th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Nature & Science

• Thursday, December 5: PTSA Canvas & Cocoa, 5:00-7:00pm, https://leawoodlions.givebacks.com/w/Events 

• Friday, December 6: Assessment Day, School by appointment only

• Friday, December 6: Wear your holiday socks 🧦

• Friday, December 6: AMP Presentation to future PK & KG students, 9:00-9:45

• Saturday, December 7: Breakfast w/ Santa @ C.H.S, Click HERE for flyer

• Saturday, December 7: Mile High Home Group Sleigh Rides w/ Santa around Leawood neighborhood

• Monday, December 9: Rudolph's red Nose Day! Wear Red! ❤️

• Tuesday, December 10: Tinsel Tuesday! Wear glitter, sequins or white 😀

• Tuesday, December 10: Orchestra Winter Concert, 6:00-6:45 @ C.H.S.

• Tuesday, December 10: Band Winter Concert, 7:30-8:15 @ C.H.S. 

• Wednesday, December 11: Wear Flannel 😀

• Wednesday, December 11: Leawood Civic Association Santa Party, 5:30-7:30 

• Thursday, December 12: Dress like a Snowman ☃️

• Thursday, December 12: Columbine area Band/Orchestra Fundraiser @ Red Robin, 11:00-10:00pm.

• Thursday, December 12: Pre-School & Kindergarten Information Night

• Friday, December 13: Fancy Friday! Wear your holiday finest👗🕴️

• Monday, December 16: Holiday Hat and Accessory Day! 🧢

• Monday, December 16: School Tours for 25/26 School year, 3:00. Please call Leah to schedule.

• Tuesday, December 17: Holiday Sweater/Shirt Day 👚

• Wednesday, December 18: Wear Blue 💙

• Thursday, December 19: Holiday Stuffie Day 🧸

• Friday, December 20: Wear you holiday pajamas! 😀

• Friday, December 20: Winter Assembly, 8:00-8:30

• Winter Break: December 23th- January 2nd

• Teacher Learning Days: January 3rd-January 6th

• Tuesday, January 7th - Students Return 

From Our Principal

From the School & Office

From Our Teachers

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