The Scoop!

We made it through our first full week in what feels like a very long time! I bet there were a lot of tired students this week and I'd venture to say that staff were feeling the same way. We've enjoyed getting back into the swing of things, connecting with our kiddos, and reestablishing routine and consistency. I'm hopeful that the winter weather is behind us and we can look towards warmer weather for good!

Thank you to the PTO and those that were able to join us Tuesday to talk about Mental Health in our classrooms, strategies we are implementing at CHE, and some tools that you can use at home. We have an amazing Mental Health team at CHE -- frankly, I've never worked with such a skilled and collaborative team.

I'm also excited to share that our Mental Health team will be getting larger! Blue Valley received a grant through the state of Kansas and we are one of the twelve BV schools that demonstrated a need for more Mental Health support. We are receiving the support of a new position - Mental Health Liaison. This person will be a degreed professional and they will help support our students, staff, and the community. It will offer us a new level of service and care to students, staff, and our families! If you know anyone that may be interested, please let me know!

Have a great week!

-Cade

Is your child ready to spark their creativity, explore new hobbies or discover the joy of science this summer? Sign your child up for Blue Valley’s Summer Explorations program. With hands-on experiences, these one-week sessions are designed to keep kids engaged and excited about learning. Enrollment opens 8 a.m. March 25 and closes 4 p.m. April 7. For more information about the Summer Explorations program, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/summerprograms.

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about Kindergarten enrollment for next school year! If you have a student who you think may be enrolling with us for next year, please add the information to the form below. We want to be able to communicate with all of our potential new Cheetah's!

2025-2026 CHE Incoming Kindergartner Info

• Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.

• Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!
• OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year:

• The more money your student raises, the more prizes they can earn along the way
• If your student’s class has 50% participation, their teacher will receive a $50 amazon gift card for the class
• If you student’s class has 3 people complete Finn’s Mission (watching a video to learn hands only CPR) their teacher will receive a $25 amazon gift card for the class
• If your student raises $100 or more, they will receive an extra recess & popsicle at the recess
• If the school raises $10,000 a lucky winner will get to silly string Coach Stubbs and/ or Mr. Chace
• If the school raises $15,000 a few brave staff members will get a pie in the face

• The Nineteen Day Fast - March 1-19 - a time of prayer, meditation, and fasting, some adult members of the Baháʼí faith refrain from food and water from sunrise to sunset each day. This practice might include prayers of spiritual preparation for the new year.

• Ramadan - evening of March 1-30 - the holy month of fasting for the Islamic faith. For some Muslim families, it is a time for introspection, communal prayer, reading the Qur’an, and fasting between sunrise and sunset.

• Ash Wednesday - March 5 - a Christian holiday signifying the first day of the Lenten season, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading to Easter. Some families will attend religious services and receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead.

• Holi - March 14 - known as the Hindu festival of colors, Holi honors the triumph of good over evil and marks the beginning of Spring. Some families will light bonfires, throw colorful powder called gulal, eat sweets, and dance to traditional music.

• Eid al Fitr - March 31 - marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Some families will celebrate the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” by joining in communal prayer and meals, visiting family, gift-giving, and charity.

We are thankful for the ongoing partnership and support we experience in our school community. Working together we ensure the best possible student experience allowing them to realize personal success. There are times, however, when issues arise which require our continued collaboration to resolve. Families may utilize the matrix linked on the district website to best address questions and concerns that may arise throughout the course of a school year. Finally, all staff and visitors should conduct their business free from intimidation, harassment, or bullying. The district’s Board of Education states expectations regarding civility within Policy 6341. Again, thank you for your partnership in helping to maintain a safe school community environment for all.

March:

6: 2nd Grade Musical - 2:30pm and 6:30pm

7: Trivia Night

14: NO SCHOOL (Professional Learning)

17-21: NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

24: NO SCHOOL

Email: CedarHillsElementary@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/che
Location: 9100 West 165th Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 9132393300
Twitter: @cedarhillselementary