The Piper Prairie Press
September 6, 2023
Piper Prairie Families,
We are so proud of the students at Piper Prairie Elementary. They are respectful, responsible, safe and prepared on a daily basis! Our Pirate Pride Pledge encourages students to "Be Their Best," and that is exactly what is happening. If you haven’t asked your students about the daily pledge, please do! Our teachers have been working hard to establish relationships, administer universal screeners and create classroom environments conducive to learning. We encourage you to stay connected to the school! If you haven’t already taken the opportunity to follow your student on LiveSchool or download the SeeSaw App provided at the Back to School Nights, please reach out to your classroom teacher. Finally, we encourage all students to wear RED tomorrow in support of the Chiefs!
Go Pirates,
Mrs. Bast and Mrs. Porras
Kindergarten Parents, Please complete the ASQ this week!
ASQ- SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SCREENER due Sept. 15th
The Kansas State Department of Education strongly encourages 100% of parents to complete the social and emotional screener for their child in Pre-K and Kindergarten. This tool allows families and schools to work together to better meet the social and emotional needs of our students. Piper prides ourselves with our great parent and school relationship. If you have not completed the online ASQ screener, please do so soon! The due date is Sept. 15th.
Please use the links to access the screener.
ASQ-3
https://www.asqonline.com/family/741cff/chain_start
ASQ:SE-2
https://asqonline.com/family/25c119
Surveys need to be completed and submitted electronically by Friday, September 15th.
We look forward to your participation in ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE2
Important Dates
Thurs. Sept. 7 - Read and Play Days for Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri. Sept. 8 - Wear your Piper Purple on Friday, Late Start Friday
Mon. Sept. 25 - No SCHOOL for students - Professional Development for staff
Thurs. Sept. 28 - School Picture Day
Wear Red this Thursday for the Kansas City Chiefs home opener!
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, please call the office when you arrive. After you arrive, we will call your child to the office.
- 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 you have not received notification. The office number is: 913-721-1243
Wear Purple this Friday!
Saturday September 23 is Piperfest
PiperFest is coming and we’re so excited! We’re going bigger and better this year with more inflatables, more games, more food trucks, and a central dining pavilion!
Tickets will go on sale soon. But you can get a FREE wristband to the carnival by simply donating a little bit of your time. Sign up here and upon entry you’ll get your free wristband!
Get ready for Picture Day!
Picture Day for Piper Prairie Elementary School is scheduled for Thursday, Sep 28.
You can preorder your pictures at inter-state.com/order . This event's Order Code is 78562
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
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.
Piper Prairie Elementary School
Mrs. Bast - Principal
Mrs. Porras - Assistant Principal
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