The Piper Prairie Press
November 6, 2023
Piper Prairie Families,
What exciting times at Piper Prairie. This week we will have our 2nd Grade Concerts on Tuesday and Thursday evening. Additionally, we will be honoring Veterans with an assembly Friday morning. Last week our fall parties were a huge success. Thanks to all the parent volunteers and families that sent supplies. It was a great day of memories and fall festivities. We mentioned this in the blast last week but wanted to revisit. We recognize and respect that not all families in our district celebrate or observe the same traditions and holidays. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher if this is the case for your family.
Finally, we have seen an uptick in illness in the last week. We would encourage you to please monitor your children and keep them home if they are exhibiting symptoms. Your diligence helps keep our school healthy.
Proud to be a Prairie Pirate,
Mrs. Bast and Mrs. Porras
Friday November 10, a day honoring Veterans
Families of second grade students will be asked to only attend the performance of their second grade student on the evening of their concert.
Retake Picture Day is Monday, Nov 13
Retake Picture Day is 11/13/2023! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 78561XF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Find answers to Retake Day questions here.
Spotlight on Specials
Classroom Volunteers
If you are not on the list to volunteer and only need to drop off items for classroom parties or birthdays, please label the items you are dropping off with this information:
- Teacher's name
- Student's name
- and, what or when the dropped off items are for
Volunteer Guidelines for our District
We are so thankful for our families who are dedicated to Piper Prairie through volunteering. Below are the Volunteer Guidelines set forth by our district:
Thank you for volunteering and being part of Piper USD 203. Your time, energy and participation is valued. Please remember to be:
CONFIDENTIAL because it is very important that what is observed in the school remains confidential. Student behavior or performance is not to be discussed with other parents or passed along in the community. Videos or photos of other students are not permitted.
FLEXIBLE in responding to the needs of students.
FRIENDLY because with a smile and thank you, you can make an impact!
HONEST in your approach and attitude which will aid in developing trust.
PATIENT when working with students because when they are having difficulty, they do not need additional pressure.
RESPECTFUL by treating individuals in the same manner you wish to be treated.
Fall Parties were full of experiments, exploration, crafts, and fun!
Notes from Nurse Taunisha
In Case You Missed It...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE!
- Students need to be in their classrooms by 8:30 am (Monday- Thursday) and 9:10 on Friday to avoid a tardy slip. We will start dismissal at 3:40 pm.
- Students arriving after 9:15 am Monday- Thursday, and 9:55 Friday will be counted as 1/2 day absent.
- Students leaving before 3:40 pm will be counted as 1/2 day absent.
- Tardy Policy: 5 Tardies = 1 unexcused absence
- All transportation changes MUST be made by 2:30 pm on the day the change is requested to ensure that the teacher is notified in time and your child arrives home safely.
- Students Arriving Late: If your child has an appointment of any kind that causes them to arrive late to school, please call the office. Please have a doctor's note for the absence to be excused.
- Students Leaving Early: If your child has an appointment of any kind that causes them to leave early from school, we request that you email the front office at heather.bryant@piperschools.us as well as your child's teacher or you may call our front office at 913-721-1243. Upon arrival at the school, you will enter the front of the building to sign your child out and we will call your child to the office at that time.
- Child Absence: Please call and let the office know if your child is absent or late coming to school. Our office will call and verify that your child is safely at home if we have not received notification. The office number is: 913-721-1243
Car Line Safety
Prairie Staff have noticed some children being unsafe in the car line. This includes hanging out windows, popping up out of sun roofs, etc. We would like to ask for your help in correcting these behaviors while in the school line. We do not want any children to be terribly injured if there were to be an accident of any kind. Thank you for your attention to keeping all children safe.
Begin/End School Times
Monday-Thursday
- 8:15 am doors open at Piper Prairie
- 8:30 am school begins
- Dismissal* begins at 3:40 pm
Late Start Friday (beginning 8/25/23)
- 8:55 am doors open at Piper Prairie
- 9:10 am school begins
- Dismissal* begins at 3:40 pm
*Dismissal is at the same time Monday-Friday.
I am Responsible, Respectful, Safe, and Prepared! It's the Pirate Way!
Piper Prairie Elementary School
Mrs. Bast - Principal darcey.bast@piperschools.us
Mrs. Porras - Assistant Principal laura.porras@piperschools.us
Email: darcey.bast@piperschools.us
Website: https://ppe.piperschools.com/
Location: 3131 N 122nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109, USA
Phone: 913.721.1243
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiperElementary/?scrlybrkr=41859c6e
Twitter: @PiperElementary