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January 17, 2025

Upcoming Events-- Mark Your Calendars

January 20-Martin Luther King Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL

January 21-Sky Zone Night 4:00-8:00pm

February 3-7-School Counselor Week

February 11-PTA Meeting 6:00 @ HPE Library

Februrary 12-3rd Grade Field Trip to Coterie Theater

February 13-23-HPE Read A Thon

February 14-Valentines Day Parties

February 14-5th Grade Field Trip to Miller Theater

February 17-President's Day NO SCHOOL

Arrival at HPE

Important things to remember to make sure your student is not tardy:

Students must be inside the school doors by 7:45 (8:45 on Fridays). Anyone arriving after that time will be considered tardy.
All school doors close by 7:45. Anyone arriving after that time will need to go through the front doors to be let in.
Announcements for the day begin at 7:46. If you are arriving at 7:46 or after you may be asked to wait a couple of minutes until the announcements are finished.

We appreciate your support.

Leaving Early?

Help us ease front office congestion! Pick your student up from school by 2 p.m., especially on Fridays.
Minimizing commotion the last 1/2 hour of the day helps us meet safety protocols.
Is your student leaving early? Notify our front office staff (816.986.2250 or heather.wathan@lsr7.net) by Noon.

We'll inform necessary parties, and prepare your student to exit efficiently when you visit.

Reminder: Toys from Home

Just a reminder, please help ensure that your kiddos leave their toys at home unless given permisson from your child's teacher due to an upcoming special event. Thank you!

HPE Spirit Store

HIGHLAND PARK SPIRIT STORE

Now is the time to add some swagger to your spirit wear collection. Fresh new winter options are available including flannel pants, hoodies and sweatshirts.

ORDER ONLINE

https://kcswaggershop.com/collections/hpe

DEADLINE

Monday, January 20, 11:59 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE

Use discount code PICKUP to remove shipping fees and have your order delivered at school. The box for the discount code is after you enter shipping information. In the notes section don’t forget to include student name and teacher. Completed orders will be ready the week of February 2.

QUESTIONS?
Email the Swagger team at info@kcswaggershop.com or text 816.305.9225

Sky Zone Fundraiser Night

Sky Zone Fundraiser Night
January 21st
4-8 p.m.
Sky Zone

Jump into fun and support Highland Park Elementary! Head to Sky Zone on January 21st, and 20% of all sales during the event will go directly to our school.

HPE Read A Thon

Get Ready for the Read-a-Thon!

From February 14th to 23rd, students at Highland Park Elementary will dive into a world of books for our annual Read-a-Thon! Packets will go home on February 13th with all the details. We’re encouraging students to read as much as they can and collect donations to support our school.

Let’s make this a fun and rewarding experience for our young readers, as we work together to foster a love for books and raise funds for school programs. Happy reading!

MakerSpace Volunteers

Interested in volunteering? Click on the MakerSpace sign up link below for January and February!

SIGN UP HERE

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AMI Days

The Lee's Summit School District has used 4 AMI Days for the 2024-25 school year. A total of 5 AMI can be used before switching to traditional snow days. As of now, the last day of school remains May 23, 2025.

Cold Weather

As the colder weather begins to set in, we would like to remind you that recess will continue to be held outdoors, even in cold temperatures. It is important for students to be prepared for outdoor recess by dressing appropriately with coats and gloves.

Tips for Cold Weather Preparedness

Dress Warmly: Ensure your child wears a warm coat and gloves to protect against the cold.
Label Clothing: It is a good idea to put your child's name inside their coats. This way, if they leave them outside, they can be returned promptly.

Weather Guidelines for Outdoor Recess

We use a 20-degree temperature guideline for determining when recess is held indoors.
If the wind chill or temperature falls below 20 degrees, we will stay inside for recess

Please ensure your child is equipped for the winter weather so they can enjoy their time outdoors safely and comfortably. Thank you for your cooperation!

HPE Yearbook

Please share your memoires for the 24-25 school yearbook!

Were You Selected to Chaperone A Field Trip?

If your child's teacher has invited you to chaperone, please immediately apply for clearance here. For "school-specific paperwork" in Step 3, contact front office staff to initiate a background screening that takes a min. of 2 weeks to process, and must be renewed annually. LSR7 employees are pre-screened.

Want to Volunteer??

Check out our "Husky Hero" and "Husky Helper" flyers to learn how to get involved!

Husky Heroes

Husky Helpers

HPE School Hours

Student hours will be 7:45-2:45 each day. Doors will open at 7:30 each morning and buses will depart at 2:45 each afternoon. The tardy bell will ring at 7:45. The HPE office will be open 7:15 - 3:15 each day to assist you with any needs you may have.

Lunch Visitors

We welcome you to join your student for lunch. Please respect the following:

Lunch visitors are welcome Monday-Thursday (not Fridays due to late start).
Arrive to check-in a minimum of 5-minutes before your student's lunch time; call 816.986.2250 to inquire.
Second semester: No visitors until Jan. 21st or after May 15th.

Late Start Fridays

On Late Start Fridays, school will start one hour late with the school doors opening at 8:30. School buses will also run one hour late when picking up students.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

Do you know about the Free and Reduced Lunch program? Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to complete the application for free and reduced meals online. This can be completed on a computer, tablet, chrome book or cell phone. Check the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) eligibility guidelines to see if your family qualifies.