Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• Message from Mr. Butler
• New Family Orientation - Thursday, August 8th
• Meet the Teacher - Monday, August 12th
• Campus Prep Volunteer Opportunities - August 8th & 12th
• Camp Fire After-School Program
• After School Clubs - Proposal Form
• Early Release Wednesdays

I hope everyone had a fantastic summer and that you are now eagerly anticipating the start of a brand-new school year! The beginning of a new school year is always filled with promise and opportunities for growth. Here at Citizens, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where our entire community can thrive. So, let's approach this year with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, ready to learn, grow, and create lasting memories together. I'm looking forward to an amazing year ahead!

We have quite a few events coming up in the weeks to come, so please take a close look at the info below and keep an eye on your email, as more info will be sent out again soon. When school begins, you can expect the Citizens Connection to arrive in your inbox every Monday. You can always check the Newsletters page of the website to check on previous editions, as well.

We'll see you soon!

Best regards,

Mr. Butler, Principal

We welcome all of our incoming families to Citizens of the World Charter School - Kansas City (CWCKC)! We are so glad that you and your student(s) will be joining us this fall, and we know that you probably have some questions as you prepare for your first day of school on August 14th.

Please join us for a New Family Orientation on Thursday, August 8th from 6-7 pm. Following a presentation from Dr. Miles (Executive Director) and Mr. Butler (Principal), pizza will be served, and there will be time for questions, available assistance in setting up your Parent Portal, and more.

Students are welcome to attend with caregivers but are not required to do so. Parking is available in the CWCKC parking lot and on surrounding streets. Please enter and exit through the back door (near the parking lot) to avoid work being done on the first floor during this time.

In the meantime, please explore our Family Dashboard for info about uniforms, school hours, meals, etc. or call the front desk at (816)499-8000 with any questions!

Tendremos un intérprete de español disponible para el día de orientación para familias nuevas y el día para conocer al maestro. Usted puede enviar un mensaje a Ivette De La Paz al número 816.804.2529 si tiene alguna pregunta en algún momento.

Meet the Teacher will be held on Monday, August 12th. The school will be open between the hours of 5:30-7 pm for your family to:

• Receive elementary teacher assignments and middle school schedules.
• Meet both classroom and specials/electives teachers.
• Drop off school supplies in your homeroom classroom.
• Browse items from the uniform closet.
• Drop off medications and medical paperwork with the nurse.
• Get needed vaccinations on site from KC Health.
• Fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch application, which we request all families complete.
• Ask questions!

Tendremos un intérprete de español disponible para el día de orientación para familias nuevas y el día para conocer al maestro. Usted puede enviar un mensaje a Ivette De La Paz al número 816.804.2529 si tiene alguna pregunta en algún momento.

We have plenty of back to school volunteer opportunities for our students, families and outside community!

On Thursday, August 8th from 2pm-6pm (prior to our New Family Orientation) we will have a Back To School Volunteer Day!

Volunteer opportunities include:

- Clearing weeds/trees/trash from the easement

[Gloves required, weed shears and tree clippers recommended]

- Rubber mulch refresh

[Gloves recommended, rakes and push brooms recommended]

- Playground equipment check-up

[Gloves recommended] [Basketball and soccer goals, picnic benches, GagaBall pit, obstacle course]

- Garden Bed setup

[Gloves recommended] [5 garden beds to be put together, lined with the proper items and dirt moved to fill garden beds]

- Fruit Tree Orchard Clean-Up

[Trim dead limbs and clear brush]

- Fix and set-up shade over dismissal benches

[Setup new carport and fix new carport, anchor to ground

- Organize and setup Uniform swap prior to Meet the Teacher Night

[Work on organizing uniforms onto tables in our Multi-Purpose Room]

On Monday, August 12th from 2pm-5pm (prior to Meet the Teacher Night) we will finish up any of our outdoor landscaping/playground clean-up!

Please reach out to our Facilities Manager, Blake Smith, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!

If you are in need of extended care but have not yet registered for after-school care with Camp Fire, please do so as soon as possible!

Camp Fire is available to registered Citizens students every day until 6 pm, even on Wednesday early release days! Due to an incredible grant they received last year, Camp Fire is available at no cost to our families. However, families need to commit to 90% student attendance in order to participate due to this funding, meaning that students should generally stay until 5:30-5:45 pm.

Please note that CampFire is currently maintaining a waitlist for their after-school program at Citizens, but they are actively hiring more teachers and hope to accommodate all families. If you are in need of after-school care next year, please register as soon as possible so that Camp Fire can staff their program as accurately as possible.

Similarly, if you registered previously and have had a change in plans, please reach out to Camp Fire to notify them that you no longer wish for your child to be registered.

Click here to register your child(ren). If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Camp Fire at 660-539-7100 or email them at megan.mcmurray@campfireheartland.org.

Our clubs are taught by school staff, caregivers, and community members who are passionate about a skill or hobby that they want to share with our students. Some examples of popular clubs from previous years are cake decorating, chess, cooking club, yoga, Dungeons & Dragons, crafting, soccer, and Spanish! Club sponsors are paid $600 at the end of the semester for attending a sponsor orientation and then teaching ten weeks of clubs. If you would like to be a club sponsor, please fill out this club proposal form by Monday, August 12th.

As a reminder, this year we will implement Early Release Wednesdays. Dismissal will take place at 1:50 pm every Wednesday beginning Wednesday, August 21st. Childcare will be available until 3:30 for those students not enrolled in the after-school program if their caregivers are not able to pick up at 1:50 pm.

Camp Fire students will attend Camp Fire programming beginning at 1:50 pm on Early Release Wednesdays and may be picked up as late as 6 pm, as on other days.

Don't forget to check the Family Dashboard for the full calendar!

August 8th - Campus Beautification Volunteering, 2-6 pm

August 8th - New Family Orientation, 6 pm

August 12th - Meet the Teacher, 5:30-7 pm

August 14th - First Day of School (dismiss at 3:30 pm)

August 21st - First Early Release Wednesday (dismiss at 1:50 pm)

August 29th - Back to School Night, 6-7:30 pm

Email: info@cwckansascity.org
Website: www.cwckansascity.org
Location: 3435 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO, 64111
Phone: (816)499-8000

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