Nieman News
March 1, 2024
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Happy March!
Wow, how quickly did February fly by?! We are excited to welcome in March and the beautiful spring weather. March is another quick month with the end of 3rd quarter, spring break and the start of 4th quarter! This coming week is a short one, with no school on Friday. We will return from spring break on Monday, March 18th and kick off our spring chocolate bar fundraiser! See information below from our amazing PTA!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Nieman Literacy Night and 2nd and 3rd grade performance on Thursday night! We all had so much fun and those kiddos rocked their performance! We also had an awesome book parade this morning and all of the kiddos worked so hard on their costumes and looked phenomenal!
Along with spring comes some spring fever and increases in behavior. We would appreciate everyone taking a moment to talk with their child(ren) about expected and unexpected behaviors in school. I have included our GRIT Matrix below as a talking point for home. Thank you all for your continued partnership in your children's academic and behavioral success in school!
2nd and 3rd Graders: Change the World
School Information
Pta Information and Updates
Culver's Dine Out
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024, 05:00 PM
Culver’s, Metcalf Avenue, Mission, KS, USA
Color Dance- assistance needed!
Do we have any families that own a business or would your place of employment like to donate to the dance, March 22nd? Monetary donation or small promotional items, such as stickers, pencils, cups? The new pizza place, Fat Sully's is donating pizza. Let the PTA know.
Nieman PTA's Spring Fundraiser is almost here!
We will be selling $1.00 World's Finest Chocolate Bars this year!
World's Finest Chocolate will come and give a presentation to students before Spring Break.
When we return from spring break, students will go home with all the information.
Money raised from our Spring Fundraiser will help fund the following:
Staff Grants
Staff Appreciation
PTA Dance
Educational Enrichment
Family Engagement Events
Spring Event for Students
6th Grade Awards Breakfast
Here are a few things to remember:
For safety. please do not send your students door to door alone.
Those that participate will receive ONE (1) box of an assortment of chocolate bars. Each box has 60 chocolate bars.
Students will NOT go home with these boxes. Please read through the information to come after Spring Break with pickup dates and times.
If you would like more than ONE (1) box, you may prepay for additional boxes.
PTA only accepts cash; no checks or credit/debit will be accepted.
$60 cash will need to be turned in before receiving a new box.
We cannot customize the boxes; they are assortment boxes.
We cannot take any unsold chocolate bars back or any boxes that were checked out for health and safety purposes.
Be thinking Easter Basket fillers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Staff Appreciation and just because!
Pictures Needed!
Hello Nieman Families!
The yearbook deadline is approaching soon and we need your help!
PTA would love to share your photos in the yearbook.We need photos of Nieman students participating in school events, family nights, concerts, skate parties, class parties, field trips, math club, student council, etc. If you would like to share them with the school please send them to the following email for consideration:
All pictures are greatly appreciated!
Hardcover links: https://rb.gy/165u3
Softcover links: https://rb.gy/rgtq8
PTA has so many ways for you to get involved, connect with one another, and support Nieman.
Become a PTA member through Givebacks- scan the QR code or visit the link below!
1st Grade Stock the Lounge! There is still time left!
First grade families, there is still time left! Our stock the lounge has been such a huge hit with staff this year and we are so thankful that you are willing to support us with some goodies throughout the year! March is 1st grade's month and we still have lots of spots left! Feel free to bring items up to the office starting anytime. Thank you all!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054AA4A929ABFC1-48008056-nieman
Stock the Lounge Schedule
March- 1st Grade
April- Kindergarten/PreK
May- PTA Provided
Important Dates for Families
March
Monday 4:
- Choir 3:15-4:15
Thursday 7:
- Knieman Knitters
Friday 8: No School Teacher Workday
No School March 11-15 Spring Break
Monday 18:
- 3:15 Girls on the Run
- 3:15 Choir
Tuesday 19:
- 6:30-7:30 PTA Meeting Library
Wednesday 20:
- 3:15 StuCo
Thursday 21:
- 3:15 Movement Club
- 3:15 Knieman Knitters
- 3:15 Girls on the Run
Friday 22:
- PTA Sponsored Color Dance 6-8pm Nieman Gym
District Information
SMN International Night
On Wednesday, March 6th SMN will be having their annual International Night. International Night is a great way for families and kids of all ages to spend time together and engage in activities. At international Night we will have many different foods from different cultures for families to try, as well as many games, drinks, candy, and performances, etc. International night is a great way for kids and families to learn new cultures, this year we will have over 20 countries represented!. Our International Night will be held from 6:00- 7:30 in the SMN Fieldhouse. Hope to see you there!
-Sincerely, SMN International Club
North Community Night- March 7th!
This spring we are hosting North community feeder elementary schools to meet our spring sports-athletes and participate in game/activities on Thursday, March 7th from 5:30-6:30pm.
Our Bison mascot will also be in attendance! Please encourage our elementary students to wear their Brickhouse Bound white t-shirt they received this past year. We do have some extra ones that we will give away as activity prizes. We expect parents to attend with their students and canvas the various activities, meet the coaches and players, and have some good old’ fashion fun!
- Track - SMSD - North stadium.
- 20-yard sprint - timed.
- Race a sprinter.
- Softball / Baseball - Upper Softball Field
- T-ball for littles
- Wiffle Ball
- Run the bases - timed.
- Girls’ soccer - SMSD-North stadium
- Pop-up goals for 3 v 3 or 4 v 4 soccer games
- Girl’s swim and dive
- Tag on the Legacy patio.
- Big Leg Soccer Kick - Goal
- Boys Tennis - Tennis courts at Northeast end
- Skill development
- Mini-games
- Boys golf - SMSD - North stadium - track apron (Southside)
- Putt-putt golf.
- Art National Art Society - Rose Garden
- Face painting
PreK and Kindergarten Enrollment 24-25
Calling all incoming prek and kindergarten students! Enrollment is open for the 24-25 school year! Head to smsd.org to enroll!
SMSD Mic'd Up!
Shawnee Mission's premier podcast, hosted by Superintendent Dr. Michelle Hubbard and Dr. Jeremy Higgins, Secondary HR Director. New episodes drop every other Thursday wherever you download your podcasts!
Episode 14: Introducing... In his first interview since being named the new Superintendent of SMSD, Dr. Michael Schumacher joins Mic'd Up to discuss his goals for the future!
https://youtu.be/3UBR7pw17HI
Community Resources
Homework Help- Central Resource Library
On Wednesdays and Thursdays during January 17 - April 25, 2024 at 3:30 pm - 5 pm, Central Resource Library (9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212) offers Homework Help specifically focused on literacy support for grades 2-5. Students are encouraged to bring specific homework assignments from school, such as book reports, writing projects, vocabulary, spelling, science or social studies. More info...
Repeated but Important Information
If your child is going to be gone, please call the attendance line.
As a reminder, if your child is going to be absent please call the attendance line 913-993-4088 or email JennyMeacham@smsd.org and the classroom teacher letting them know. If we do not hear from you or are not able to contact you then it is considered an unexcused absence. Thank you!
Changes in Dismissal Routine
Student safety is of the upmost importance to us. Please know that frequent changes in dismissal routines causes safety concerns. We ask that you have a regular dismissal routine and communicate this with the classroom teacher at or before Sneak.
If a change has to occur the safest way to ensure the change is communicated is to email the classroom teacher BEFORE school starts and then ALSO call the office BEFORE 2pm. Teachers have different plan times and lunches, and they are not regularly able to read email. Any dismissal change received after 2pm is NOT GUARANTEED. We will do our best, but the end of the day is a very hectic time in a school. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of your child.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Our Shawnee Mission Student Handbook provides information on our philosophy of education, code of conduct and a of variety policies and procedures. Students and parents can read this handbook to better understand the behavior expectations of Nieman Elementary and also the Shawnee Mission School District.
Please note specifically the updated cell phone policy that was approved summer 2023:
- SMSD is committed to providing highly effective and consistent learning spaces across the district. During instructional time, the personal use of cell phones and other electronic devices that are not district-issued is prohibited unless explicitly directed by school staff. Cell phones and other personal electronic devices are to be turned off and put away during the day in order to respect the educational environment of the classroom. Medical exemptions may be applied. Initial violations will fall under the Discipline Matrix as a Level 1 offense. Subsequent violations will result in progressive disciplinary action.
Inclement Weather Procedures 2023-24
As the winter months approach, it is especially important for our community members to be aware of inclement weather procedures and how to receive an alert if plans for building closures are announced.
Procedures
If conditions make it necessary for SMSD to close schools, the district will implement one of three plans: A, B, or C. Click here to view the plans.
Inclement Weather Announcements
If plan A, B, or C is announced, this information will be shared broadly. Staff and families can receive direct emails, texts, and voice messages. Families can sign up to receive alerts in the manner that works best for them. Click here for details on how to sign up for alerts.
Additional Resources:
The main page of the district website
Local radio and television stations
24-hour information line at (913) 993-7380
No announcement will be made when schools are to remain open.
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Procedimientos de Inclemencias Meteorológicas 2023-24
A medida que se acercan los meses de invierno, es especialmente importante que los miembros de nuestra comunidad estén al tanto de los procedimientos de inclemencias del tiempo y cómo pueden ser alertados si se anuncian planes para el cierre de edificios.
Procedimientos
Si las condiciones hacen necesario que SMSD cierre las escuelas, el distrito implementará uno de tres planes: A, B o C. Haga clic aquí para ver los planes.
Anuncios de inclemencias del tiempo
Si se anuncia el plan A, B o C, esta información se compartirá ampliamente. El personal y las familias pueden recibir correos electrónicos directos, mensajes de texto y mensajes de voz. Las familias pueden inscribirse para recibir alertas de la manera que mejor les convenga. Haga clic aquí para obtener detalles sobre cómo registrarse para recibir alertas.
Recursos adicionales:
La página principal del sitio web del distrito
Estaciones de radio y televisión locales
Línea de información las 24 horas al (913) 993-7380
No se hará ningún anuncio cuándo las escuelas permanezcan abiertas.
Principal Tenbrink
Email: kileytenbrink@smsd.org
Website: https://nieman.smsd.org/
Location: Nieman Elementary School, West 67th Street, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-4000
Twitter: @Tenbrink512