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December 6, 2024

Upcoming Events-- Mark Your Calendars

December 11th-Winter Choir Concert 6:00 pm

December 13th-4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee 9:30 am

December 18th-5th Grade Strings Performance @ETMS 7:00 pm

December 20th-Early Release 12:15 pm

December 21st-January 5th Winter Break- NO SCHOOL

January 6th- PD Day- NO SCHOOL

January 7th-Second Semester Begins

Arrival at HPE

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.

Leaving Early?

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.

November Optimist Winners

Congratulations to our November optimist winners! The goal of the month was "Being a Good Friend and Support to Others."

Kindergarten: Teddy Martin from Mrs. Tucker’s class

First Grade: Oliver Juliette from Mrs. Sapp’s class

Second Grade: Addie Mack from Mrs. Kasper’s class

Third Grade: Adaline Petersen from Mrs. Towles’ class

Fourth Grade: Brooklyn Spieth from Mrs. Miller’s class

Fifth Grade: Eden Bailey from Mr. Welchert’s class

Cold Weather

As the colder weather begins to set in, we would like to remind you that recess will continue to be held outdoors, even in cold temperatures. It is important for students to be prepared for outdoor recess by dressing appropriately with coats and gloves.

Tips for Cold Weather Preparedness

Dress Warmly: Ensure your child wears a warm coat and gloves to protect against the cold.
Label Clothing: It is a good idea to put your child's name inside their coats. This way, if they leave them outside, they can be returned promptly.

Weather Guidelines for Outdoor Recess

We use a 20-degree temperature guideline for determining when recess is held indoors.
If the wind chill or temperature falls below 20 degrees, we will stay inside for recess

Please ensure your child is equipped for the winter weather so they can enjoy their time outdoors safely and comfortably. Thank you for your cooperation!

Teacher of the Year

This is a quick note to let you know that the nomination form for Excellence in Teaching/Teacher of the Year Awards AND Support Professional of the Year is open.

Please note that this window is earlier than in past years. Our nomination window will remain open from Dec. 5, 2024 through Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 so that we can host our Excellence in Teacher/Teacher of the Year and Support Professional of the Year reception on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Lee's Summit West ahead of spring break.

Big thanks to our partners at the Chamber of Commerce who support our Excellence in Teaching/Teacher of the Year program with us! As a reminder this is how the awards program works:

Excellence in Teaching Awards: Given annually to twelve teachers, counselors or library media specialists etc (certificated staff) who embody overall dedication and excellence in LSR7.
Teachers of Distinction Awards: Given annually to three former Excellence In Teaching recipients who have been nominated again.
Support Professional Awards: Given annual to six staff members who are serving in a role that is not teacher-certificated or administrative.
Excellence In Teaching or Teacher of Distinction recipients may choose to interview for LSR7's Teacher of the Year award, part of the state program.

Recall that for the past couple of years, our process has been all digital. All members of our school community - parents, students, staff etc. - are welcome to nominate.

You can access our nomination form here and are welcome to share it.

HPE Yearbook

Please share your memoires for the 24-25 school yearbook!

Were You Selected to Chaperone A Field Trip?

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.

Want to Volunteer??

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

Husky Heroes

Husky Helpers

HPE School Hours

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.

Lunch Visitors

We welcome you to join your student for lunch. Please respect the following:

Lunch visitors are welcome Monday-Thursday (not Fridays due to late start).
Arrive to check-in a minimum of 5-minutes before your student's lunch time; call 816.986.2250 to inquire.
First semester: No visitors on Nov. 25; Nov. 26; or, after Dec. 5.

Late Start Fridays

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.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

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.