The Piper Prairie Press

Dear Piper Prairie Families,

We hope this message finds you well! As we approach the Thanksgiving Break, we have been thinking about and are so thankful for the opportunities we have to work with your children. Additionally, we are so proud of the growth and successes of all of our students during this school year. They are fun, focused, dedicated, and persevere during their learning!

In this season of reflection and gratitude, we also wanted to take a moment to simply and sincerely say, “Thank You!” for everything you have done, are doing, and will continue to do to help and support our students, our staff, and our wonderful school community.

We hope that you and your family have a safe, fun, fulfilling, and restful break.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Bast and Mrs. Porras

As the colder temperatures approach, please make sure your student is wearing appropriate winter clothing. Please put your child's name on the tag of items that could get left behind (sweatshirts, hats, gloves, coats, jackets) so they don't show up at Lost and Found.

If you do not have access to these items, please reach out to our school and we can help you with resources.

Nov. 25th - 29th - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Dec. 6th - PJ Day!

Dec. 19th - Winter Parties *volunteers must be on teacher's list to attend.

Dec. 20th - No School for elementary students (work day for staff)

WINTER BREAK

Jan. 6th - Classes resume

We packaged over 70 sets of hygiene bags full of toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and socks to donate to the VA! Thank you Pirates!

Because ALL of our grade levels participated in this drive, we will celebrate with a PJ day on Friday, December 6th!

Morgan Hunter is looking for substitute teachers and can offer a flexible schedule and competitive pay! If you are interested in subbing in Piper, check this out: https://morganhuntereducation.com/

Would you be willing to share your career expertise with students at Piper? Please complete this form to help INSPIRE our young learners by showcasing various career paths. Your participation will make a meaningful impact to help them become #FUTUREREADY

PHS Academy Descriptions

As you read in Dr. Dain's Tuesday Talk, the Unexcused Absence Reporting System went live on 10/02/24. If an Unexcused Absence is recorded, for students in grades K-5, you will receive an automated call at 11 a.m. This call will include your child's name, the school building they attend, and a notification that they were reported absent.

We are grateful for your help in making our car line run smoothly!

School Hours:

• Mondays-Thursdays: School starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:40 PM.
• Fridays: School starts at 9:10 AM and ends at 3:40 PM.

• If you arrive after morning arrival supervision (8:30): Please park your vehicle and walk your child inside to the office.
• Teachers' duty day is over at 3:55. If you arrive after the dismissal supervising adults have come inside (3:55): Please park and come inside to get your child from the office.

Thank you for helping us keep kids safe!

As we navigate Car Rider traffic, we have reached out to adjust some car lane traffic. Please follow this map below, unless Mrs. Kelsey or your child's teacher has reached out to you personally. Thank you for helping us make dismissal efficient! If your child needs assistance buckling up, please pull forward to the Buckle Up zone!

If your little pirate rides the school bus to or from school, we ask for someone to be at the bus stop to see them get on and off the bus. Student safety is a priority!

Y Club is offering before school care for those in need of only Friday morning times. If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/MUYAnaguYbawHwCAA You must be signed up by 4pm the Thursday before in order to attend on Friday. (If you've signed up once for a Friday, you don't need to sign up again.) You must arrive by 8:15 for YCare on Friday.

Please follow the communication matrix.

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Porras - laura.porras@piperschools.us

Attendance: heather.bryant@piperschools.us

Transportation changes (request must be by 2:30): kristin.miller@piperschools.us

Phone: 913.721.1243

Nurse or medical concerns: taunisha.mcdonald@piperschools.us

Health Services: https://piperschoolscom.finalsite.com/departments/health-services

Counselors: daneen.kelsey@piperschools.us or serena.keenan@piperschools.us

Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:30 am - 3:40 pm

Late Start Friday: 9:10 am - 3:40 pm

Email: darcey.bast@piperschools.us
Website: https://ppe.piperschools.com/
Location: 3131 N 122nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109, USA
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Twitter: @PiperElementary