The C-2 View Newsletter

OCTOBER 2024

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Alumni Hall of Fame | Class of 2024

Congrats to the Class of 2024 Raytown Quality Schools Alumni Hall of Fame: Jennifer Goddard, Mike McDonough, Sara Quatrocky, Deanna Rutland and Vicki Turnbow. During induction day the inductees took time to visit each high school, speak with students about their lives and participate in recognition ceremonies. We invite all of those in the Raytown learning community to take time to find out more about these alumni and many others by watching a video here. You can also see more about the Hall of Fame inductees at display cases at each high school, the Raytown Schools Education and Conference Center and the board room of the Administration building. Thank you to all of our 2024 alumni class for being a part of the celebration and to all of the students and staff that helped make this day special for our esteemed alumni.

Andersen Howard | October Ray of Hope Award

Congrats to Andersen Howard on being named the October 2024 Ray of Hope Awardee. Andersen is being recognized for his outstanding academic achievements as well as his overall character and care for his community. Andersen is a senior at Raytown High School and has been named a National Merit Scholar Corporation Semifinalist. This

is a prestigious honor with the nationwide pool of semifinalists representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. Way to go Andersen! You can watch a video that honors Andersen for his achievements here.

Our Schools

Attend to Win | Attendance Recognition at Raytown South High School

In partnership with the district's Attend to Win initiative, each high school will recognize at least four students who meet the 90/90 attendance goal. For September, Ray South had the honor of celebrating eight students who have shown incredible dedication to be here as often as possible! For September, RSHS also chose to celebrate four students that have been in attendance for 100% of the school year. We are excited to celebrate the following students: Eva C., Trenton H., Taylor T., Kynadie H., Joe B., Trevin H., Ra'Shon S. (not pictured), and Jacy W. (not pictured). Each student was given a McDonald's gift card as a reward. Throughout the year, schools will continue to honor and celebrate students who meet milestones in their attendance goals as we work to achieve over 90% attendance.

RHS & RSHS students Attend UMKC Business Student Day

Business students from Raytown High and Raytown South High Schools enjoyed a great day at UMKC Bloch School and Signal Theory. This student event was a collaboration between the Career Education Consortium, UMKC Bloch School of Management, and industry partner Signal Theory.

Students began their morning at UMKC Bloch School for a networking activity and then headed to Signal Theory, a brand development, marketing, and design firm in Westport. During the visit they highlighted their work with John Deere, Sonic, and other well-known clients. They also had time for Q & A about careers in marketing, skill sets needed, and internships.

To conclude their day, RQS students engaged in a panel discussion with Bloch School students. Highlights of the panel discussion included: What influenced their interest in marketing? How is the marketing field changing with modern technology (influencers, AI)? How has the Bloch School prepared students for the job market? What can students in high school be doing now to build their portfolios?

Thank you to all that helped coordinate this real world experience for our students.

Blue Ridge Elementary participates in National Walk to School Day.

National Walk or Ride Your Bike to School was a lot of fun for many families at Blue Ridge. Students and staff had so much fun walking, riding, and socializing on the way to school. The staff shared that you could feel the sense of community. Thanks to all of the families that helped make this a great experience for our students.

Arts & Activities

Raytown Girl's Golf Celebrates A Great Season

Raytown High Girl's Golf has had a season with many celebrations! Recently, at the Cardinal Tournament held at Heart of America, Senior Jordyn H. placed first and the team tied for first place. At the Independence Invitational, both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams competed and freshman Brooklyn D. took 1st in the JV tournament, senior Jocelynn H. placed tenth and JV took third place as a team. Now they move into the post season. Good luck Lady Jays!

RQS DAY | 11.14.24

✨Celebrate our schools✨ by participating in RQS Day on November 14. Wear red and blue and/or support your school by wearing school colors or school spirit wear. New this year, we are also hosting an RQS Day Contest in partnership with Raytown Educational Foundation. Students are encouraged to create submissions on the topic, "Why I Love My School." Entries will be accepted until November 7 and should be submitted online here. Watch for more details to be shared soon on social media and our website.

STEM in the Gym

Families from all ten elementary schools were invited to our STEM night of fun and learning at Raytown High. Thanks to everyone that helped make this night a success. Students loved getting a chance to participate in hands-on experiments and were given a chance to see new things like robotics and more. You can see more photos from this event on our Facebook page.

Our Staff

Blue Bell Delivers Ice Cream Surprise to RHS

Blue Bell Creameries made a surprise visit to Raytown High School in honor of Lauren Hurst, a Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist. Blue Bell delivered a cooler of Mrs. Hurst's favorite flavors as well as ice cream to share with the entire Raytown High Staff! Thank you to Blue Bell Creameries for taking time to recognize Mrs. Hurst and the important role our public schools have for our communities.

Substitute of the Month

Congratulations to Ms. Ann Sneary for being named the Sub of the Month! We are grateful to have an amazing and dedicated substitute teacher that showcases her passion & care for the Raytown Schools Community. Ms. Sneary was nominated by the administrators and staff for her countless years of service with RQS. They describe her as dedicated, dependable, caring, and always willing to assist wherever needed. Thank you Ms. Sneary!

Happening Throughout the District

Rockin' in Raytown | A New Event for Elementary Families

You're invited to join the Raytown Educational Foundation for a new event - Rockin' in Raytown! This special event is designed for elementary age families to get out and enjoy a night of dancing with friends and other RQS families. There will be a DJ, a photo spot, temporary tattoos, and more. Snacks will also available for purchase. For complete details and to register for tickets, visit our website here.

Think Before You Post Safety Video

We encourage everyone to watch this important message from Dr. Martin-Knox in partnership with multiple local law enforcement agencies and the RQS Security team. "Think before you post" will help create a more safe school environment. As a reminder, all potential threats should be reported to law enforcement. Anonymous reports can be also be made via the Courage2Report tip line.

Community Education Program Accepting 2025 Course Proposals

Raytown Quality Schools Community Education Program serves to offer a wide variety of educational, recreational, and personal growth experiences for adults in our community. Community education classes give adults 18+ great choices that are offered at a minimal cost. We add new classes every fall and spring. View fall 2024 courses online now. Class proposals are also being accepted from those interested in teaching a class. We are currently looking for someone to teach basic technology classes featuring things like Canva, Google G Suite, Microsoft and more. For more info on submitting a proposal, click here.

Important Dates & Observances

National Principals Month: October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October
National Bullying Prevention Month: October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October
Custodian Appreciation Day: October 2, 2024
National Coaches Day: October 6, 2024
National Walk/Bike to School Day: October 9, 2024
National School Lunch Week: October 14-18 2024
Bus Safety Week: October 21-25, 2024
No School: Friday, October 25, 2024
No School: Thursday, October 31, 2024
No School: Friday, November 1, 2024
No School: Monday, November 4, 2024
No School: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
RQS Day - Wear Red & Blue or school colors: November 14, 2024
To view the complete calendar, visit our website here.

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