Hanrahan Family News

Our students deserve the best education and will receive one through respect for one another, pride in our school, and giving our best even when no one is looking.

Our words have power; when used respectfully, we can help, heal, and support one another.

It is a great day to be a Hanrahan Bulldog-Warrior! Where we strive to BE AMAZING ON PURPOSE!

The two weeks of school went exceptionally well! Students arrived and were dismissed safely. As a reminder, breakfast is available to all students each morning at 7:15 a.m., and dismissal begins with our walkers at 2:55 p.m.

This is the first of our biweekly newsletter; please read through each section. You may return to the newsletter at any time. To the left you will find a Table of Contents to skip to relevant sections.

I realize now that families were unaware of the district's clear backpack implementation for this school year. I apologize for the lack of communication. We will require all Hanrahan students to use clear backpacks. Each student received a JSD clear backpack; however, they may use one that has been purchased by a parent/guardian. It must be transparent.

Thank you, Hanrahan Family, for adhering to the uniform policy. These policies will assist our district in keeping our JSD school community safe and recognizing our JSD students in the community.

Great News:

This week, we proudly celebrate the announcement of our College Prep students who have been newly accepted into the program! Each parent should have received a welcome letter, and we will have more information about the College Prep program during Open House.

Please check ClassDojo and your email for messages from Hanrahan teachers and Dr. Wallace throughout the week to ensure you remain current with all the information we may have shared.

We will take each day, week, and month at a time. We are excited to start the year, but if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to call us. I can be reached by email (wallacem@jenningsk12.us) or cell phone (314-220-5435).

Let's continue to be AMAZING ON PURPOSE!

Your Proud Principal

Dr. Wallace

Link to JSD 2024-2025 Calendar

SEPTEMBER 2:

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

SEPTEMBER 5:

Open House @ 4:00-6:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 16:

Hanrahan Grandparents' Day @ 7:15-8:00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 27:

NO SCHOOL - District Professional Development

UNDER CONSTRUCTION (coming soon)

Hanrahan Counselor:

Gabrielle Fowler

JSD Shuttle bus routes are available to some of our Hanrahan students. Please review the following information to learn more.

• Students must follow all expectations that align with the student handbook to continue using the shuttle bus as a service to and from school.
• ***Hanrahan Bentwood Townhouse AM pick-up time is 7:40 a.m. to decrease the time on the bus.
• Below, we have linked the Shuttle Bus Routes Schedule for your review.

Arrival:

• The doors open for breakfast from 7:15 to 7:55.
• After 7:55 a.m., students should be dropped off at the main office doors.
• After 8:30 a.m., an adult should sign late students in.

• Each student received a card with their name to be placed on the passenger side windshield
• The card will assist the person calling the names to move faster through the line
• If you do not have a windshield card, please contact your child's teacher

1. Always look out for our students and staff crossing.

2. Please pull forward in the drop-off/pick-up lanes to allow the cars behind you to drop off/pick up students.

3. On the map, the red lines correspond to drop-off and pick-up lane directions.

4. For safety purposes, please do not go around cars during dismissal unless the traffic director motions for you. This is due to our small parking lot.

Our students will secure their cell phones each morning. To ensure the device's security, we will use the Yondr pouches.

Here are the expectations of students:

1. Personal electronic devices (cellular telephones, smartwatches, earbuds, and headphones) must be silenced and stored away as part of their morning routine.
2. Students will not use personal electronic devices during the school day, including class time, breakfast, lunch, and bathroom breaks.

Without a doubt, this change will be a challenge for some of our students. However, the health benefits, school safety, and academic achievement data and research point to the benefits of having a personal device distraction free educational environment.

Hanrahan Elementary has been the standing district CHAMPS for the best attendance! Let's keep that up by being present each day.

The Jennings School District is unwavering in its commitment to preparing students for academic progression, success, and self-responsibility. To uphold this commitment, the district has established student attendance performance guidelines.

Families can review the district Attendance Policy by "clicking" the link below to the Parent-Student Handbook.

ADDRESS:

Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary School

8430 Lucus Hunt

Jennings, MO 63136

314.653.8190

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