Line Creek Lowdown 11.8.24

Hello Line Creek Families,

This month, we are excited to focus on the theme of Gratitude in our morning meetings! Gratitude is a powerful practice that encourages us to appreciate the people and things in our lives, helping us to feel happier and more connected. As we introduce students to the concept of gratitude, we will explore simple ways to express thankfulness and recognize the positive aspects of each day.

Throughout the month, students will have opportunities to share what they are grateful for, explore how gratitude can improve their well-being, and learn skills such as positive self-talk and stress management. Our goal is to help students build emotional resilience and strengthen relationships by focusing on what brings joy to their lives.

Next week, we’re thrilled to welcome a special visit from Park Hill South High School’s theater department! This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience the talents of high school role models and practice gratitude by appreciating their performance and the effort it takes to put on a show.

Mrs. Robin Davis, Principal

Dr. Ashley Van Horn, Assistant Principal

More information can be found:

Line Creek Website

Line Creek Facebook

⏰School Hours: 8:15-3:15

Doors Open @ 7:55

📍5801 NW Waukomis Dr, Kansas City, MO 64151

☎️School Phone: 816-359-4320

Line Creek Facebook Page

If you need to make transportation changes please contact the office prior to 2:00. This will help ensure that dismissal goes smoothly.

Principal: Robin Davis

📧DavisR@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Assistant Principal: Ashley Van Horn

📧vanhorna@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Counselor: Taneka Collins

📧collinst@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Social Worker: Laura Roederer

📧RoedererL@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Administrative Assistant- Attendance: Christy Porter

Administrative Assistant to Principal: Jennifer Mikic

Both can be reached at:

📧LineCreekAdministrativeAssistants@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Nurse: Liz Martin

📧martine@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Head Custodian: Leland Osborn

☎️School Phone: 816-359-4320

Check out the linked Curriculum Connections below to see what our students are working on in each subject area during the month of November. We want to share the learning topics at all of the grade levels so that you are familiar with what topics and content are taught this month!

November 2024 ELA Curriculum Connections

November 2024 Math Curriculum Connections

November 2024 Social Studies/Science Curriculum Connections

This month, we're focusing on gratitude. To support local shelters, we’ll be collecting pet items until November 22nd. Students can bring in donations like kitty litter, pet food, blankets, towels, leashes, toys, and cleaning supplies. We’ll share the total donations at our November assembly!

Line Creek families, we need your help! We are seeking 30 community members to share all about their career with our K-5 students (ages 5-11) on April 25th, 2025. If you are interested and available, please fill out interest form here - https://forms.gle/dRr65YQX64Z5TtJw6! Feel free to bring in handouts, treats, or tools you need to perform your job! Please reach out to Mrs. Paddack at lewisl@parkhill.k12.mo.us with any questions!

Not a member of PTA? You can join at any time! Submit your information here: https://forms.gle/F14HyWKVYCncqgTXA. Cash or check can be sent to the school office.

• PTA is purchasing a mascot costume for our school! Your students will be coming home with a selection sheet this week to pick between 3 options & submit a name. Make sure this is turned back into teachers by Friday, 11/15!

• Eileen's cookie dough will be delivered to Line Creek on Thursday, November 14th. Volunteers will be sorting the tubs & sending them home with walkers and car riders. We ask that all other families sign up for a time on Thursday afternoon or Friday for guardians to pick-up cookie dough.

  Any questions can be sent to LineCreekElemPTA@gmail.com.

  Cookie Dough Pick-Up:

  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4FAEAE22A0F94-52589426-eileens

  If you are able to sort & distribute cookie dough on 11/14 & 11/15, sign up here:

  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4FAEAE22A0F94-52780690-cookie

  
  

• Join us Thursday, December 5th, 5:30-7:00 for our annual Holiday Extravaganza! We will have multiple crafting projects, our choir & ROAR will be performing, silent auction items, we will be collecting hats, scarves & mittens to donate, the book fair, a hot chocolate bar, & Santa!

  Each teacher has chosen a theme for their class silent auction basket, which is listed below. The profit from these items goes towards our field trip & literacy program costs. Items can be sent in until 11/22. We have an Amazon list for inspiration & to make donating easy, but you may purchase from anywhere & donate to any theme.

  
  

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Line Creek Elementary School PTA for meeting Microsoft Teams links and important updates.

The Line Creek PTA's success is directly tied to parent and staff involvement.

Please take a moment to complete this 4 question interest survey,

Line Creek Elementary Initial Interest Survey.

We’re excited to announce a safety update for arrival and dismissal times: Mr. Lopez is joining us as our new crossing guard at 56th Terrace across Waukomis. This addition will help students safely cross Waukomis each day.

To further enhance safety, we’re encouraging students to cross at 56th Terrace instead of at the roundabout. To keep the 58th Street crosswalk clear, please avoid parking between Waukomis and the crosswalks during these times. Families on foot can pick up students at the 58th Street crosswalk, or park east of the crosswalks or at the park at 56th and Waukomis.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

For the safety of all our Lions, communication is the key! During Back to School Night, please ensure you communicate with your child’s teacher the details of your child’s mode of dismissal transportation.

Arrival

• Students may arrive at 7:55 a.m. and the tardy bell rings at 8:15 a.m.
• After 8:15 a.m., students will need to go through the front office to check in and order lunch.
• Students may not enter earlier than 7:55 unless attending a before school club, because there is not adult supervision until 7:55.
• As soon as busses and car riders arrive at 7:55 am, they may go straight to their classroom or stop at the cafeteria for breakfast.
• Breakfast is served from 7:55 to 8:15 am.
• Instruction begins at 8:15 am.
• Students arriving after 8:15 am are considered tardy.

Dismissal

Families must establish their child as one of the following:

• Bus Rider (Front of the building): Your student's ID badge will designate their bus information. A sticker with their bus number will be placed on the back of the badge on the first day of school. Please confirm your child's bus number with his/her teacher.

• Car rider (North side of building): All families with car rider students will receive a car name tag to place in the front car window to assist teachers assisting with student pick-up. car rider tags will be handed out at back-to-school night.

• Walker (South side of building): Due to safety, we are unable to dismiss you from the office. Walkers will be encouraged to walk along Waukomis on the east side and to meet with families at 58th St. If students need to cross Waukomis they will be encouraged to cross at 56th Terr. Staff will be available to help students with any questions during the first two weeks of school.
  

To ensure a safe dismissal, students won’t be dismissed from the office between 2:50-3:20. Please submit transportation changes by 2:00. Thank you!

Bus information is available in Infinite Campus for students assigned a bus before August 4th. We recommend contacting First Student if you have any concerns regarding your child’s stop. First Student can be reached at 816-359-4560 or contact Kay Burnos at kay.burnos@firstgroup.com

During the year, please notify the school office of any transportation changes prior to 2:30 pm. Thank you for your assistance!

Special Construction Note: NW Waukomis Dr will be closed north of Line Creek until further notice. Waukomis south of Line Creek is open.

In June of 2023, Park Hill adjusted the bus transportation boundaries to help alleviate the shortage of bus drivers in Park Hill School District. This adjustment includes only offering bus transportation to students living within a defined distance from their school:

· Elementary School Students – 0.5 miles from school

· Middle School Students – 1.0 mile from school

· High School Students – 1.0 mile from school

Several of our neighborhoods were previously receiving bus services, because of a construction safety variance. Because the construction south of Line Creek on Waukomis is complete, the district will be removing the safety variance and will no longer be providing bus transportation to families who live within the 0.5 radius.

We know this may be difficult for some families. If you have questions you’d like to share with our Transportation Department, please email them at transportation@parkhill.k12.mo.us.

Thank you for making this adjustment with us, and please connect with us if you need support.

Road work is taking place alongside NW Waukomis Drive. While the new roadway and sidewalks are an exciting update, they may impact our arrival and dismissal throughout the year.

As of right now, Waukomis will be closed North of Line Creek until the end of the year. Line Creek can be accessed on Waukomis from the South.

We will update you with more information as we receive updates form the city.

Thank you for your patience.

Students may bring their lunch from home or purchase a school lunch from the cafeteria. Students also have the option to purchase a breakfast upon arrival at school. See breakfast and lunch pricing:

Breakfast: $1.75

Lunch: $2.95

Milk: $0.70

Juice: $0.40

To set up your child's breakfast and lunch account visit: https://www.schoolcafe.com/

This app will allow you to make a payment, add purchase restrictions, view orders and view school menus.

To qualify for free or reduced meals for the 2024-2025 school year, you must fill out a free/reduced application form.

You may do so by stopping by our front office for a form OR you can apply by visiting: https://www.schoolcafe.com/

If you have questions, you can check with our social worker, Laura Roederer at RoedererL@parkhill.k12.mo.us or our Nutrition Services Department.

If your child is eligible for free and reduced meal benefits and you apply, you can also receive additional benefits like fee waivers, activity scholarships, free screenings, school supplies, and more.

You can find more information on our website: https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/families/menus-and-nutrition/free-and-reduced-meals

If you need the application translated, please use this link. https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications

https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/families/menus-and-nutrition/free-and-reduced-meals

To protect the health and safety of our students, homemade treats will not be distributed to students in the Park Hill School District. Due to allergies and other food intolerances, please consult your classroom teacher before sending any pre-packaged treats to school.

Students may bring a birthday treat or favor to school to share with their classmates, as long as they come from our list of treats that contain none of the eight (8) major allergens - milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish and shellfish.

Thank you for understanding that all classroom treats must come from this list because we do not have the staff capacity to check for allergens that could threaten the health of some students. Please bring birthday treats ahead of time (two hours after the start of school, at the latest).

• Stickers

• Erasers

• Pencils

• Crazy straws

• Blow Pops

• Juice boxes

• Popcorn

• Smarties

• Dum Dum lollipops

• Jelly Belly

• Nerds

• Ring Pops

• Skittles

• Sour Patch Kids

• Starburst

• Swedish Fish

• Life Saver Gummies