Clear Creek Elementary seeks grant funds to enhance its learning environment by transforming the courtyard into an innovative outdoor learning lab. The proposed project involves the purchase of an above-ground pond stocked with fish and plants, hydroponics kits, bird feeders, and composting bins. The grant would include funds for an art area, a sensory and building area, and a formal learning area as well. The grant would cover the costs of materials and blueprints for a shed, to be built in collaboration with woodworking classes at MVHS. The goal is to immerse students in a natural setting, facilitating outdoor learning experiences aligned with core standards and exploratory classes. By providing a varied learning environment, the project aims to foster student engagement, enhance problem-solving skills, and reduce negative behaviors, ultimately enriching the overall educational experience at Clear Creek Elementary.

Talking with your kids early and often about the dangers of drug use is an effective tool to prevent youth substance use.

Join us Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 PM for Hidden in Plain View - An Initiative to Help Parents Spot Signs of Risky Behavior. Attendees will have a chance to explore an interactive display of a teenager’s bedroom containing over 70 items that could signal that a young person is involved in risky activities. The presentation will help parents learn more about how to spot warning signs and get tips for talking with kids about the dangers of alcohol and drug use.

Register now to join us on March 7 > https://bit.ly/48k9QCX

USD 232 offers high quality preschool programs for children, ages 3 to 5, that are not yet kindergarten eligible. All programs are half day (3 hours), Monday through Thursday located at Cedar Trails in Lenexa KS. Grant funded (FREE) preschool spots are available for students who qualify. Fee based (paid) spots are also available. To apply, please use the link below. Paper applications will also be available, in both Spanish and English, within the Starside Elementary (DeSoto, KS) and Cedar Trails Exploration (Lenexa, KS) offices.

For more information on grant funded preschool spots please visit: https://www.usd232.org/Page/9300

For more general information, including an informational video, please visit: https://www.usd232.org/Page/8960

Applications are due by Friday, March 1, 2024 at 4pm in the Cedar Trails Office.

Please contact the Cedar Trails Office at 913-667-1820 with questions.

Application Link:

https://forms.gle/FjQJG8S3KUwEJ7oN7

March:

Tuesday, March 5th: 5th Grade Music Program

Wednesday, March 6th: 5th Grade Daytime Performances

Monday, March 11th-Monday, March 18th: Spring Break

Wednesday, March 20th: Twisted Fresh Food Night

Have a "Lunch Date" with your student at CCE! We kindly ask that you limit the number of adults eating with the student to 2, as we are limited on space. You only need to take one slot, even if more than one adult is attending. You are free to bring in a sack lunch from home, or food from restaurants. Lunch tables will be set up in the foyer area for "Lunch Dates". Outside food from restaurants is not allowed to be brought into the school cafeteria.