Kentucky Trail Elementary

The KT office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the school year on days school is in session.

Principal: TJ Winkelmann

Counselor: Carey Hughes

Lead Secretary: Amy Dunn

Office Para: Lyndsey Pickens

Nurse: Stacie Williams

Hello KT Families,

It is hard to believe December is here and we are closing out 2024. We continue to be inspired by our families at KT. Our families truly value education, and this is evident in our attendance and participation rates at KT. You truly realize each minute of each day is valuable, and we appreciate that! Our attendance and participation continues to be outstanding, and we aim to continue that each year.

Take a few moments to read through the December Newsletter. We are fortunate to have a wonderful family here at KT, and are glad you are a part of it!

Dr. Winkelmann

Principal, Kentucky Trail

At Kentucky Trail, we believe in fostering a learning environment that empowers every student. Our guiding principles of Equity, Perseverance, Integrity, and Critical Thinking are the compass that steers our educational journey. We strive to create a space where all students feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

This fall and early winter Kentucky Trail will be hosting grade level Family Reading Nights. Families are invited to come learn more about what your child is learning in reading, complete activities together, and make reading tools to take home! Family reading night dates are:

Second Grade- December 4

Third Grade- December 17

Fourth Grade- January 14

All family reading nights will take place from 5:00-6:30pm in the Kentucky Trail cafeteria.

We will again implement up to 5 AMI days due to inclement weather. Check out this section of the BSD website for more information.

As the weather is changing quickly, please remember to send your child to school in a coat, hat, and gloves. Students will have outdoor recess as long as the wind chill is above 20 degrees. The students will not be allowed to stay in during colder temperatures unless there is a note from the doctor specifying that your child cannot go outside for recess due to medical reasons. We want to help every student stay healthy, and wearing a coat is an easy way to accomplish this. We will not take the students outside if there is thunder, lightning, or heavy precipitation.

The Cass County Dental Clinic will be at Kentucky Trail the week of January 27. If you would like your child to get x-rays, cleanings, & sealants at school please click on the link below for enrollment. Cass Community Health Foundation/Cass County Dental Clinic will contact you to complete your enrollment.

About the Clinic:

• Elementary-aged students who are insured by Missouri Medicaid or who are uninsured and on the free/reduced lunch program are eligible to receive care
• Services provided include x-rays, photos, dental cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments
• A virtual exam is completed by the dentist within 72 hours & a treatment plan is made
• Coordination of follow-up care including fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, or even care under sedation

English:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/CassCommunityHealthFoundation/casscountydentalclinicteledentistryenrollment

Spanish:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/CassCommunityHealthFoundation/casscountydentalclinicteledentistryenrollmentespa%C3%B1ol

Happy Holidays from KT PTO! Our monthly meeting will be December 12th at 5 p.m. This meeting will be finalizing details for the Winter Parties on December 20th. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event, please reach out if you have any questions at ktrailpto@gmail.com!

Reminder: To have an absence excused, please submit a note from a healthcare provider.

A reminder that birthday treats/other outside treats are not permitted due to numerous food allergies in our schools.

December

4 - 2nd Grade Reading Night

12 - PTO Meeting @ 5:00 in the Library

17 - 3rd Grade Reading Night

20 - Winter Parties

The mission of Kentucky Trail Elementary, as a vibrant partnership of our students, staff, families, and community, to ensure all students pursue growth throughout life with innovative mindsets, emotional health, and strong character while meaningfully contributing to the world around them through extraordinary school experiences distinguished by:

• a culture of high expectations
• engaging learning opportunities
• activities that foster connection and joy
• collaborative relationships built on trust, safety, compassion, and support.

Email: kesoffice@bsd124.org
Website: https://kentuckytrail.beltonschools.org/
Location: 8301 E. 163rd St. Belton, MO 64012
Phone: 816.348.1100
Facebook: KT Facebook