Lansing Elementary Weekly Update
Newsletter for the Lansing Elementary School Family
August 5, 2023
Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome you and our students to the 23-24 school year! This week we have staff training on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Our first day of school is Thursday, August 10th. Our building opens at 8:00 and school starts at 8:30.
This Monday (August 7th) from 4-6 PM we have Meet the Teacher, School Supply Drop Off, and Popsicles with the Principals. We are looking forward to seeing you! Our entire staff is participating in training on Monday, so our office will not be open during the day, but please call or e-mail with any questions and we will get back with you!
Our office staff has been attempting to reach out to families who have not yet indicated how students are getting home. If you have not filled out our google form on how students are getting home, please complete this now: https://forms.gle/QxDX6tciH5tNUkMv6
If your student is a car rider, please plan for slight delays at drop off and pick up during the first week of school. As families became more familiar with our traffic pattern, and students learn our routines, drop off and pick up will move faster. Also, please do not park in the pick up/ drop off lanes as this impedes traffic.
If your student is a bus rider, I strongly encourage you to get the bus compass app. This will allow you to monitor bus location in real time.
The first day of school will be exciting! Some families and students may experience worry as we prepare for the first day. We will have several staff members available to assist any students and families needing support on the first day. If your student is shy, please write your student's first and last name on a label and tape to your student's shirt so we can quickly identify everyone. We would like to remind families that all visitors must enter and sign in through the office. Our building theme this year is Stars! We look forward to recognizing our stars with you!
A few updates/information:
Our Schedule: Our school day is from 8:30-3:30 (M-W, & F) and 9:30-3:30 on Late Start Thursdays (if there are 3 or more days of school). Our first day of school is NOT a Late Start. Students are considered tardy if they arrive at school after 8:30 (M-W, & F) and 9:30 on Late Start Thursdays. We will make exceptions during the first few days. If your student(s) is going to be late or absent please call us at 913-727-1128.
Arrival & Dismissal Map: Our traffic pattern map is attached below. One change this year is that 1st grade car riders will arrive on the NORTH side of the building and dismiss on the EAST side. Please see our traffic map below.
Bus transportation: must be arranged by families. Please arrange bus transportation using the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEsJBUyk0ji1m--u_x6dAYIfDmCyf0ndjZsYQgH6F-4N7PTg/viewform. Please see more bus information below.
Breakfast/Lunch: Information about cost, menu options, and general questions can be found on our nutrition services page: https://www.usd469.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/Family%20%26%20Students%7CNutrition%20Services
Family Events & PTA: We have several events planned this year. Our first two events are Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop Off on August 7 from 4-6pm. We will also have Popsicles with the Principals in our cafeteria at the same time.
Our first Parent-Teacher Association meeting is August 17th. The doors open at 6:00 for socializing and the meeting starts at 6:30. See more information below.
Before/After School care: Please see Y-care flyers (coming soon). Parents/Guardians using Y-care this year will enter on the west side (2/3 side) through doors 20 & 21.
Routines:This is a great time to start, or revisit, routines. Some important school year routines include a consistent bedtime, getting plenty of sleep, and being prepared for school each day. Typically, routines take a few weeks to get down. Practice helps!.
As you are considering how your student will go home each day, please be as consistent as possible. Additionally, it is normal for students to feel excited, scared, and/or worried as we get ready to start school. Families are welcome to visit our playgrounds while school is not in session so students can start to become familiar with our school.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Respectfully,
Dr. Jennifer R. Kolb
Principal
Lansing Elementary
LES Calendar of Events
August 7: Staff Training-office closed
August 7: Meet the Teacher & Supply drop off 4-6 PM
(Pre-ordered supplies pick-up in the cafeteria)
August 7: Popsicles with the Principals in the cafeteria 4-6 PM
August 10: First Day of School for K-6 students
August 17: District Late Start- Building opens at 9:00
August 17: PTA Meeting in library doors open at 6:00
August 18: Mini-Spirit Clinic Forms Due Back
August 21: Back to School Night- start in gym 4:30-5:30 (K-1), 5:30-6:30 (2-3)
School Supply Lists:
Transportation:
Bus transportation registration:
Bus rider Information:
- The cost for Busing is now $340.00 for the school year. This is for students who live under 2.5 miles from their school. For families with multiple students the maximum fee is $400.00.
- Students who live in a walk zone may not receive transportation.
- Students who live over 2.5 miles will still have to pay the registration fee of $25.00.
- Registration is open from June 19th to July 28th. Buses will be capped at about 50 students and will be on a first come first serve basis.
- There will be no charge for students who qualify for free and reduced lunches.
- Students of District Employees will not be charged the transportation fee.
- If a student is removed from the bus for any reason, there will be no refunds. Registration fees will also be nonrefundable
Fees do not need to paid at time of registration. They will be added into Skyward at a later date.
If you have multiple students in your family, a registration form must be filled out for each student.
BUS COMPASS App Information:
Arrival & Dismissal Map:
Family/ Community Information and PTA:
PTA Meeting Dates & Registration Form:
Parent-Teacher-Association Contact Information:
Counselor's Corner- Family Events and Resources
Morning Arrival Procedures
Please plan to drop off students after 8:00 am (M-W & F) and 9:00 am on Late Start Thursdays. If you utilize Y-Care, please sign students in with them EACH day.
Car rider pick up procedures
Skyward
Dr. Jennifer R. Kolb Principal @ LES
Email: jennifer.kolb@usd469.net
Website: https://usd469.socs.net/
Location: 450 West Mary Street, Lansing, KS, USA
Phone: 913-727-1128