Creek Lookout

We have had a busy week back! We have been celebrating our Veterans this week and will continue into next week. Thank you for helping teach our students the importance of service and love of country. We're including a few pictures of ways we are celebrating and teaching our kids.

As weather changes, please be certain students are wearing some layers as we all know we live in a place that often has 3 different climates in one day! If we can get outside, we are going outside!

Thank you for always partnering with us to help educate and grow our community, and help our students become good, solid, humans!

Mrs. Golden and Mr. Malschak

November 11 - Picture Retakes

November 12 - Music Program @ 6:30 (Franz, Jackson, McEachron, Wright)

November 13 - Music Program @ 6:30 (Bateman, Boyd, Green & Slaven)

November 22 - 5th grade PJ day (reward from Fun'd Run)

November 25-29 - NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break

December 5-12 - Scholastic Book Fair

December 11 - Family Fun Night / Art Showcase

We have a new phone system at Piper Creek. Please follow the following prompts to be routed to the correct person:

1-Transportation Changes. This is for letting us know your child will be going home a different way than their regular dismissal.

2-Attendance Line. This is for letting us know your child will be absent; whether it is illness, out of town or other.

3-Nurse. This is if you need to speak to the nurse about your child's illness. This option is not for reporting an absence.

4-Food Service. This is if you have a question about your balance or if there is a question about the lunches.

5-Bus Company. This is if you have any issues with the bus. A late bus, a missed bus, a behavior to report.

0-Secretaries. This is for any option not covered above.

Unfortunately, due to space constraints, we do not have the space to accommodate parents coming to have lunch with their students this school year.

Over several weeks, students immersed themselves in understanding the complex impacts of natural disasters, becoming knowledgeable in specific disaster relief areas. With this foundation, each class chose a disaster-affected community and designed support projects tailored to that community's needs. Exercising voice and choice, students selected causes ranging from emotional support for children whose schools will be closed, providing hygiene products for frontline support, and assisting animal shelters destroyed by storms. Their efforts demonstrated creativity, with personalized fundraising and advertising campaigns that played to each student's unique strengths and passions.

The unit culminated in a presentation at the middle school, where students shared their insights and project outcomes with teachers, community members, and representatives from FEMA and the Red Cross. This event showcased their deepened understanding of natural disasters, their effects on communities, and the importance of empathy, problem-solving, and civic engagement in real-world contexts.

Our 5th graders have been actively learning about the profound impact natural disasters can have on communities, both near and far. Through our lessons, we’re striving to build empathy and to empower our students with the knowledge and tools to become "Change Makers." As part of this effort, each class has chosen a real-life community affected by a recent natural disaster. Our students are working on projects to understand the unique challenges these communities face and brainstorming ways to support their recovery. We hope these experiences will help our students recognize their potential to make a meaningful difference in the world, even at a young age.

Would you be willing to share your career expertise with students at Piper? Please click the picture above to 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

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

It is great to see the enthusiasm and excitement the Piper community has for supporting our students’ athletics and activities. Attending these events is a great way to come together to show school and community spirit. We thank you for your support of our students, coaches, and activity supervisors.

As our district has continued to grow over the past several years, so have crowds at district events. The larger crowds make supervision of unsupervised youth even more difficult. We have had a few concerning issues where student safety has been compromised.

In an effort to provide a safe, positive and fun fan experience, parental supervision of middle school and elementary school students will be required at ALL district functions for the 2024-25 school year (unless otherwise noted by the building principal or other administrator). Middle school and elementary school student MUST attend games with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult. Unsupervised students will not be permitted to enter the events.

For football games, as per last year, the expectation is that young people sit in the stands with their parent or guardian or on the hill with staff supervision. Students will be able to access concessions and restroom facilities without supervision but will be directed back to their seats to enjoy the game.

Thank you for helping us with these updated procedures to help make Piper USD 203 athletics and activities a safe and positive experience for all.

Click here to find information about before or after school child care at Piper Creek. Y Care is run by the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, not Piper School District.

Sign up here: Friday Late Start Y-Care

Principals

Jenny Golden: jenny.golden@piperschools.us

Jason Malaschak: jason.malaschak@piperschools.us

Front Desk

Chelsea Koenig - registrar: chelsea.koenig@piperschools.us

Missy Hurrelbrink - accounting: missy.hurrelbrink@piperschools.us

Counselors

Morgan Crusoe: morgan.crusoe@piperschools.us

Nicole Dugan: nicole.dugan@piperschools.us

Website: www.piperschools.com

Location: 4420 N. 107th Street, Kansas City, KS 66109
Phone: 913-721-5000