The Scoop!

We had another great week at CHE! On top of our typical growing and learning, our PTO helped orchestrate an outstanding fall book fair. On Thursday, we welcomed the Blue Valley Ed Foundation Surprise Squad to CHE! They were honored to award Mrs. York and the 5th Grade Team, Mrs. Auvigne, and Ms. Schwabauer grants that totaled around $10,000. These innovative grants will impact our students for years to come. Thank you, BVEF! We have an amazing support system and engaged community within Cedar Hills and I'm eternally thankful for our staff and community that continue to make this the best place for all.

We've been discussing additional support for those in need with our PTO for the past few years. We are thrilled to relay that we can do our best to help with those needs. If you don't have funds to purchase coats, hats/gloves, shoes, clothing, food, book fair books, gifts, etc., our amazing PTO has established methods to possibly help fulfill those needs. We understand asking for help can be hard, so you can reach out to any of the contacts listed below and request assistance. Your identity, the need, or any other particulars will be confidential.

Cade Chace, Principal - ccchace@bluevalleyk12.org

Kelly Northup, Asst. Principal - knorthup@bluevalleyk12.org

Sara Maddox, Counselor - sfmaddox@bluevalleyk12.org

Denise Stutey, Social Work - dastutey@bluevalleyk12.org

Thank you to our outstanding community and PTO for the additional support!

We will be hosting Interstate photographers again on November 13th. You may retake pictures from the beginning of the year or take pictures if you missed the first opportunity. If you plan to have your student take pictures on this day, please tell your student AND email your teacher.

On Nov. 14, students across the country will participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, an annual, commemorative event that honors the courage of Ruby Bridges who made history by becoming the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960. Students across the country now walk to school on this day to commemorate her bravery and continue the important conversation about equality and inclusion. To learn more about Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, visit https://rubybridges.foundation/. We invite our CHE families to walk to school on November 14th to participate in this nationwide event.

We are thankful for the ongoing partnership and support we experience in our school community. Working together we ensure the best possible student experience allowing them to realize personal success. There are times, however, when issues arise which require our continued collaboration to resolve. Families may utilize the matrix linked on the district website to best address questions and concerns that may arise throughout the course of a school year. Finally, all staff and visitors should conduct their business free from intimidation, harassment, or bullying. The district’s Board of Education states expectations regarding civility within Policy 6341. Again, thank you for your partnership in helping to maintain a safe school community environment for all.

With a sight delay, we will now ask that ALL lunchroom visitors sign up in advance to attend lunch with their student. We will have a link that allows you to sign up and provide notice in advance. This small change will help us tighten safety and security while ensuring we have enough seating for all involved. While this will be a change for all of us, it will greatly reduce concerns and logistical issues for all of CHE. Thank you for your support!

Lunch Sign Up

Save the date for Saturday, January 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Pleasant Ridge Middle School for another fun CHE glow night. But this year, we are doing it glow dance style! Grab your glow gear and bring the whole family for a night of glow fun with dancing, glow paint, a photo booth, food, and tons more glow fun!

All the fun and festivities leading up to the BIG event will start in November, so stay tuned!

• Native American Heritage Month - celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples.

• National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month - honors the military family by recognizing their sacrifices and commitments.

• All Saints Day - November 1 - celebrated by some of the Christian faith, this solemn, holy day honors the saints of the church.

• Day of the Dead - November 1 - celebrated by some with Mexican heritage, a joyful time to remember and honor deceased loved ones.

• Diwali - November 1 - the festival of lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the human ability to overcome observed by some Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, and others. Some will decorate their homes with lights and rangoli art, exchange gifts, dress in colorful clothing, feast with family, and/or go to temple.

Head on over to our spirit wear store here, order your gear and when PTO receives the items they will be delivered to your student's classroom.

November 12th: 3rd grade Chat N' Chew

November 13th: Picture Retake Day

November 13th: 4th grade Chat N' Chew

November 14th: PTO Board Meeting

November 19th: 5th grade Chat N' Chew

November 25-29th: No School for Thanksgiving Break

Email: CedarHillsElementary@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/che
Location: 9100 West 165th Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 9132393300
Twitter: @cedarhillselementary