Stay tuned to your Synergy email for weekly parent newsletters throughout the summer and this year. Specific pro - tips and updates will be coming throughout July and early August.

For any specific needs or questions call or email:

hrsigg@olatheschools.org

913.780.7200

Please note that the fall sports season starts on Monday, August 19. A current physical form (completed after May 1, 2024) must be turned in prior to participating.

Physical forms are available in the office or at https://www.olatheschools.org/Page/9564. The district will continue with an online format to submit Pre-Participation Physical, Concussion, Substance Abuse, and Transportation forms. Please follow the steps listed below to help you complete this process.

1) Each student should log into their Touchbase account: https://ks-olathe.intouchreceipting.com/ (same account to to register and pay fees for the school year).

2) Select the ‘Registrations’ tab.

3) To choices are offered on this tab: a) If you plan to participate in a sport for the 2024-2025 school year you will choose ‘Athletics’ and/or b) If you plan to participate in an activity for the 2024-2025 school year you will choose ‘Activities’.

3) Next, see steps to access all the forms that need to be submitted for participation. The Pre-Participation Physical packet will need to be printed and brought to your doctor appointment.

4) After completing all pages needing signatures are signed, you can now scan and upload (5 total pages) to Intouch registrations. Please make sure all 5 pages are scanned and saved as one document before you upload. The concussion form, substance abuse, and transportation forms are to be signed electronically. No need to print these forms to submit.

5) Last step is to submit forms for approval. Once approved you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that your forms were submitted successfully.

6) If you will be participating in multiple sports, clubs, or committees throughout the school year you will NOT need to go back and register again. Once you receive an approval email your submitted paperwork is valid for the entire school year.

See you at The Summit on August 1! Join us for schedule pick up and locker walk.

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Seventh and Eight Grade Schedule for August 1st:

• 2:30: EIGHTH GRADE schedule pick up and locker walk window
• 3:30: SEVENTH GRADE schedule pick up and locker walk window

Summit returning students walk their schedule, decorate lockers and store supplies in preparation for the first full day of school on August 14th.

Please note: if schedule errors or questions arise there will be station with a QR code available to request a counselor follow up for support for schedule and locker issues.

If you will not be available on August 1, please email/call and to schedule a visit on a later date.

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Sixth Grade Schedule for August 1st:

• 5:00: SIXTH GRADE Ice Cream Social at Summit
• Pick up schedule: if questions exist a QR code to request time w a counselor will be available
• Prepare for computer pick up: change / set up password to prep for first week computer pick up
• Locker practice: locate your locker and practice your combination with staff support
• Drop off school supplies (linked here): store first day supplies in your locker
• Walk your schedule: take time to walk your class schedule
• Connect with Summit News: check Synergy information for principal updates, connect with PTA (SteelePride) on Facebook, follow Summit on X (Twitter handle: @STMS233 ) for timely updates
• Sixth Grade Selfie Station: celebrate the kick off moments at Summit on X with your friends
• Enjoy ice cream with fellow Sabercats

This event will be open from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Summit. Parking will be on the Activity / Staff parking lot (see traffic pattern below and on website).

If you will not be available on August 1, please email/call and to schedule a visit on a later date.

Sixth graders will receive laptops the first several days of school. In order to access your laptop, there are mandatory steps to take in preparation. Please note:

Key steps to receive an ST laptop happen the first days of school:

Before 5:00 on August 1. Develop a password with your student. The pw MUST include:

• 10 characters
• 01 upper case letter
• 01 lower case letter
• 01 number
• 01 special character
• Record the password with your Sabercat child and bring it with you written down on August 1 to the Ice Cream Social.
• Additionally, enter the pw on the google form linked:

On August 1:

• Bring your 10 character password with your student
• Stop at the Password Station at Summit to see Mrs. Messerly & Mrs. Hubler
• You will double check the password and note it on your schedule.
• You will need to bring this password with you the first week of school in order to get your device

As you log into Parent Vue for your Sabercat schedule, check out your locker and combination:

Note in the image below: Select "Student Info" in the selection bar:

....slide to the bottom of the Student Information tab and note the image below for :

Locker ..... combination.

BRING THIS WITH YOU ON 08.01.

IMPORTANT:

• Your locker number and combo are on your schedule...
• KEEP YOUR SCHEDULE WITH YOU ... do not leave in your locker
• You will want this on the first day of school

For special events and evening activities, Sabercat families will enter Summit Trail through the "Activities Entrance". We encourage you to use the activity door to enter the event.

• See link below: please follow the BLUE dotted line to the Activity parking lot
• Enter drive via Sunnybrooke Lane going south toward 119th
• Overflow parking will be available via 118th Street / Flagpole entrance

• Bring your laptop password
• Park in the activity parking lot
• Bring your school supplies to drop in your locker

Sabercat Stations:

1. Device Checkout Prep: Meet your science teacher and prepare for Aug 13
2. Meet your counselor & pick up your Fall Schedule
3. Practice your locker. Staff will be there to help
4. Walk your schedule
5. Head downstairs for a Sabercat Selfie. Follow us on Twitter @_STMS233
6. Visit with Summit Trail PTO / Steele Pride
7. Grab an ice cream sandwich in the commons
8. If needed, submit locker challenges or schedule needs

• Bring your copy of your laptop password

• Please have your printed schedule
• Your locker number and combination are on your printed schedule

• DO NOT BRING SUPPLIES ON AUG 13 ... you only need YOU, schedule and your laptop pw

• The Sabercat Kickoff Assembly starts at 8:10
• Lunch will be served from the Summit Cafe (or bring your own lunch)
• Pick up your student at 12:50

August 23: School Pictures

August 29: Back to School Night

September 19: Saberbash

STMS Parents: as you register your child for the 24-25 school year, you’ll notice buying a Yearbook is no longer an option to add to your cart.

This is because OPS is now using our publisher, Josten’s, to collect orders and payment. This way, you’ll be sure to know you have ordered a book, and you’ll also receive reminders from Josten’s so you don’t miss any deadlines (less confusion for everyone, yay!)

MORE INFORMATION will be available for yearbook orders & payment soon!

Email: hrsigg@olatheschools.org
Website: https://www.olatheschools.org/Page/2394
Location: 22201 West 118th Street, Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: 9137807200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800856034011865/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1450962512334544
Twitter: @_STMS233