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June 2nd- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL-Early Release 7:30-12:15

(Dismissal will begin at 12:05)

June 3rd-Teacher PD/Work Day

Thank you, HPE families, for all your support throughout this school year. We truly appreciate your time, energy, and partnership in helping us support every student at Highland Park Elementary. Your involvement—whether through volunteering, encouraging your children, or working alongside our staff—plays a vital role in the strength of our community. You are what makes Highland Park such a special place, and we are grateful for each and every one of you.

Wishing you a fun, restful, and safe summer!

Warmly,
Mrs. Orf and Mr. McVay

Hello HPE Families! Keep your child(ren) reading throughout the summer with the resources and programs shared below! Happy Summer Reading!

Summer 2025 Reading Opportunities

Monday, May 19th - ALL STUDENT library books due.

Please make sure all library books are turned in. Thank you!

• The last day for lunch visitors was THURSDAY, MAY 15TH!

• We look forward to seeing you next year!

HPE Families-MCPL is offering their Summer at MCPL summer reading program again this summer from June 1 - August 24. Check out the Summer at MCPL website for more information about the program and how to track summer reading and participate in MCPL events. Happy Reading!

This guide includes resources for food, housing, mental health, camps, summer childcare and much more!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16wMZdkkeYljvrpAegRSY2XOXrP_xzT79/view?usp=sharing

Important things to remember to make sure your student is not tardy:

• Students must be inside the school doors by 7:45 (8:45 on Fridays). Anyone arriving after that time will be considered tardy.
• All school doors close by 7:45. Anyone arriving after that time will need to go through the front doors to be let in.
• Announcements for the day begin at 7:46. If you are arriving at 7:46 or after you may be asked to wait a couple of minutes until the announcements are finished.

We appreciate your support.

• Help us ease front office congestion! Pick your student up from school by 2 p.m., especially on Fridays.
• Minimizing commotion the last 1/2 hour of the day helps us meet safety protocols.
• Is your student leaving early? Notify our front office staff (816.986.2250 or heather.wathan@lsr7.net) by Noon.

We'll inform necessary parties, and prepare your student to exit efficiently when you visit.

Here's a friendly reminder of what to LEAVE AT HOME if your student forgets:

-water bottle [we have cups and filtered water fountains]

-school supplies

-homework

-planner

-library book

-chromebook [can check out a loaner at school

-musical instrument

-lunch money [send it tomorrow; students will eat lunch regardless]

Acceptable drop offs include:

-Eyeglasses

-medicine

-coat/jacket

-sack lunch

Thank you so much for your help!

The Lee's Summit School District has used 6 AMI Days for the 2024-25 school year with a total of 12 inclement weather days. Our new last day of school is Monday, June 2, 2025.

Take a look at the upcoming dates for 2025-2026 Kindergarten families!

Wow! We're blown away by the incredible support we've already received for our SchoolStore program. A big, heartfelt thank you to all the amazing families who have participated so far! Haven't had a chance to participate yet? No worries! There's still time to join in the fun:

• It's 100% online - safe, easy, and convenient!
• Kids get prizes the more their email correspondents participate!
• HPE earns a percentage of sales to offset costs for our activities. We've raised nearly $1K so far!
• Your support makes the difference. Simply visit: https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000291627

Remember, every family's participation is the secret ingredient to our success. Thank you for sharing the link and asking correspondents to also share the link. Together, we're unstoppable!

Warmest regards,
HPE Team Dreaming Big

If your child's teacher has invited you to chaperone, please immediately apply for clearance here. For "school-specific paperwork" in Step 3, contact front office staff to initiate a background screening that takes a min. of 2 weeks to process, and must be renewed annually. LSR7 employees are pre-screened.

Check out our "Husky Hero" and "Husky Helper" flyers to learn how to get involved!

Husky Heroes

Husky Helpers

Student hours will be 7:45-2:45 each day. Doors will open at 7:30 each morning and buses will depart at 2:45 each afternoon. The tardy bell will ring at 7:45. The HPE office will be open 7:15 - 3:15 each day to assist you with any needs you may have.

On Late Start Fridays, school will start one hour late with the school doors opening at 8:30. School buses will also run one hour late when picking up students.

Do you know about the Free and Reduced Lunch program? Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to complete the application for free and reduced meals online. This can be completed on a computer, tablet, chrome book or cell phone. Check the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) eligibility guidelines to see if your family qualifies.

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https://www.hpepta.com/newsletters

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Email: stacy.orf@lsr7.net; ryan.mcvay@lsr7.net

Website: http://hpe.lsr7.org/
Location: 400 Southeast Millstone Avenue, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 986-2250
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