The C-2 View Newsletter

January 2025

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Raytown South High Celebrates New Performing Arts Center

Thank you to everyone that joined us to celebrate the opening of the Raytown South High Performing Arts Center. We are thankful for the community support and enjoyed showcasing the facility to many alumni, students, and staff. We look forward to many show-stopping performances in this new state-of-the-art facility. If you'd like to view more photos from this event, you can visit our Facebook Page here.

January Ray of Hope Award 🌟

Our January Ray of Hope Awardee is Michael M. Michael is being recognized for his exceptional commitment to academic excellence and his remarkable courage and determination in advocating for himself throughout his school career. He is a Ray of Hope for the Raytown Schools Learning Community and champions our district at every opportunity. Take time to watch this video that highlights his story and achievements.

Our Schools

Fleetridge Elementary Celebrates Attendance

Our district continues to focus on the benefits of regular and consistent attendance. This month we are featuring Fleetridge Elementary. Many Fleetridge students had excellent attendance during the month of December, but 103 students had PERFECT attendance! Great job, Fleetridge Stars! ⭐⭐ For more information about the positive impacts of regular attendance, visit our website.

The Dr. is in!

Dr. Martin-Knox is taking over as a substitute for teachers as part of a teacher incentive rewarding attendance. This fun incentive is available to teachers across all buildings and levels. All teachers that meet the excellent attendance requirement will be entered to win in a drawing for a day off. Congratulations to second quarter winners! We had over 250 teachers who qualified in this quarter's drawings! Additional information will be coming soon for the third quarter teacher incentive.

Little Blue Elementary Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Students in Ms. Criner's classroom spent time reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They discussed the positive and impactful contributions he made to society. After the lesson, each student wrote about how they could spread kindness to others.

Arts & Activities

Baby Jays Preschool Enrollment

Baby Jays Preschool 2025 is now enrolling for classes starting in late February 2025. For complete details about eligibility and fees, please review this flyer. For more information you may reach out to Rochelle Netten at rochelle.netten@raytownschools.org

Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open

Don't miss your chance to nominate someone for the Raytown Quality Schools Hall of Fame. The Alumni Hall of Fame is a program that pays tribute to alumni who have achieved a certain level of distinction in their lives and careers. It also celebrates the rich heritage of education in the Raytown community. Honorees have noteworthy success in areas such as business, visual or performing arts, community service, academics, athletics, or military service. To nominate someone, please complete this form.

Our Staff

Distinguished Leadership Award Nominations

Now accepting nominations! The Distinguished Leadership Award exists to recognize administrators whose work has demonstrated an extraordinary level of commitment to students, staff, families, and the community. All members of the District Leadership Team (excluding the Superintendent's Cabinet) who have been in a leadership role in the district for at least two years are eligible to be nominated for the Distinguished Leadership Award. Nominations due by February 11, 2025. For more information click here. To nominate a leader, fill out this form.

UCM Alumni in Action - Kelsey Smith

Congrats to Kelsey Smith for being recognized as an Alumni in Action from UCM Education Leadership. We are appreciative of your thoughtful leadership in our district. Find out more about Mrs. Smith, her leadership principles and her work in this post on Facebook.

Happening Throughout the District

Healthy Smiles Mobile | Opportunity for Dental Care

Healthy Smiles Mobile Dentistry and Raytown Quality Schools are teaming up to offer mobile dentistry at all RQS middle schools.

Hope Dental will be providing on-site dental services this school year, which include:

X-rays and an examination by a licensed dentist
A full teeth cleaning and educational session
A fluoride varnish
Sealants, if necessary
Restorative work as needed

Hope Dental accepts Medicaid, all private dental insurances and has grant programs for students with financial needs. To take part in this opportunity, you must complete a form in FOCUS. If you do not complete this form, your student will not be included. If you have any questions regarding our program please feel free to reach out to Hope Dental at 816-427-1164 or you can contact your students' school nurse.

Save the Date for the Raytown Educational Foundation Breakfast

Make plans now to attend the Share the Love Community Breakfast on February 6, 2025. This breakfast event helps raise awareness and funds for the Raytown Educational Foundation. Registration for this event is now open. Visit this link to purchase your ticket.

Community Education Classes for Adults

The Raytown Quality Schools Community Education Program serves to offer a wide variety of educational, recreational, and personal growth experiences for adults in our community. Community education classes give adults 18+ great choices that are offered at a minimal cost. This semester we are offering a few new classes including, Intro to Spanish and updated courses for Microsoft Office software programs. View Spring 2025 class options here. Class proposals are also being accepted from those interested in teaching a class. For more info on submitting a proposal, click here.

Important Dates & Observances

January Observances and Calendar Info

New Year's Day: January 1, 2025
National Mentoring Month: January 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 20, 2025

To view the revised district calendar, visit our website here.

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