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Location: 11600 Knox Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913 239 6400
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Parents and Students,

All library books are due next week. If you have any overdue books, your child will be bringing home a list. Please look for them this weekend.

If books are lost, or have been damaged, you will be billed through Synergy no later than June 10.

Thanks for your help tracking down these books!

As you begin preparing for next school year, please note the newly approved eight non-student attendance days that will be utilized for plan and collaboration time. These days will be vital for ensuring the best possible preparation for our elementary students and key to quality teacher retention during a growing teacher shortage era.

The eight days that will be used as non-student attendance days for plan and collaboration time can be found in the revised 2024-25 calendar on the district website. Please note these days only apply to elementary students.

To address the childcare needs on these days, families will be able to sign up for Y Club Academy (formerly Y Club). Families not currently using Y Club will not be required to sign up for a full year to benefit from childcare on these specific days.

Blue Valley is excited to welcome a new kindergarten class into the Chinese Immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. Limited spots remain in the program that will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Families interested in the program are encouraged to complete the application to be considered. When the limited spots are filled, the application will be closed.

For more information on the immersion program that is located at Wolf Springs Elementary, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/immersion.

As spring weather arrives, many students enjoy walking or biking to school. Please review pedestrian safety information with your children to ensure they arrive safely to and from school.

• Use designated crosswalks when crossing a street

• Wear a helmet when riding a bike

• Stay alert for drivers

• Increase driver awareness around school zones

There are more tips, including ideas for parents of walkers and riders at healthychildren.org.Thank you for prioritizing safety to make this spring season a safe and enjoyable one for everyone.

End of Quarter Information - Viewing Canvas Courses and Fourth Quarter Grades

At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app and website. Courses for this year’s fourth quarter will conclude on May 23rd. Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view second quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on June 6, 2024.

How do I view my child’s report card?

Log in on ParentVue

Select your elementary student’s name

In the left navigation bar, choose REPORT CARD

If you have questions about Standards Based Grading as you view your child’s report card, please review the information found on the Elementary Report Card resource page.

Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish their next quarter Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

Please refrain from bringing your pets to the entrance of the school at arrival/dismissal. Please keep pets near the red marquee sign. Some students are very allergic, and others are afraid of animals. Even the friendliest pets can get anxious around a large number of students. We want to make sure we keep everyone safe. Thank you!

Elementary school registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and online now for current students. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information and pay fees. Completing registration confirms that your child will attend school in August. Thank you for providing important information as part of this annual process. For more registration information, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens Tuesday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Click hereto register for before and/or after school care. These spots fill up quick!

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.

Skate City Spirit Night

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our last spirit night of the year! We had so much fun with these and can't wait to pick back up next school year!

1st Day School Supplies

Buy your 1st Day School Supplies kit today knowing that you are getting the exact supplies your teacher requested with the brands you trust and respect. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies, with absolutely no budget brands. Buy today before it’s too late - Orders due by July 1st! IVE Store Link

Upcoming Events:

Friday, May 24 - 5th Grade Farewell - 8:30am breakfast, 9am program start

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