Updates January 4, 2018 - February 2, 2018

4-Jan	All Students Return to School except ECD AM who return Jan 8
5-Jan	PTO All School Swim Night ITMS 6:00-8:00 PM
8-Jan	Math Wings CC 3:45-4:45 PM
9-Jan	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
9-Jan	PTO Meeting Library 6:00-7:00 PM
11-Jan	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
11-Jan	Kickball Bloodhounds vs. Basset Hounds DK Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
15-Jan	NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
16-Jan	Professional Development Day No Students
18-Jan	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
18-Jan	5th Grade to ITMS Choral Festival 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
18-Jan	3rd Grade Fire Safety with Fire Crew CC 12:30-1:30 PM
18-Jan	Kickball Greyhounds vs. Foxhounds DK Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
18-Jan	Girl Scouts Meeting CC 4:00-5:00 PM
18-Jan	Preschool Family Fun Night CC 6:00-7:00 PM
19-Jan	Donuts With Dads MPR 7:30-8:00 AM
19-Jan	Major Saver Kick-Off Assembly MPR 9:30-10:00 AM
22-Jan	Math Wings CC 3:45-4:45 PM
22-Jan	5th Grade Band/Strings Concert ITMS 7:00-8:00 PM
23-Jan	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
23-Jan	Ambassadors Meeting Music Room 7:45-8:15 AM
23-Jan	Kindergarten Ernie Miller Nature Center CC 9:00-10:30 AM
25-Jan	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
25-Jan	Kickball Irish Wolfhounds vs. Scottish Hounds DK Gym 3:45-4:40 PM
29-Jan	Math Wings CC 3:45-4:45 PM
30-Jan	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
30-Jan	3rd Grade Musical MPR 2:30-3:00 PM
31-Jan	Group Picture Day
31-Jan	6th Grade Enrollment Visit From ITMS 11:00-11:45 AM
1-Feb	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
1-Feb	Yearbook Sales Begin
1-Feb	Cotton Candy Friday
2-Feb	Professional Development Day No Students

Updates December 4, 2017- January 4, 2018

	Updates December 4, 2017- January 4, 2018
4-Dec	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:40-4:30 PM
5-Dec	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
5-Dec	Special Chorus 4th and 5th Grades Music Room 3:05 - 3:35 PM
5-Dec	Dodgeball Gym 3:40-4:15 PM
6-Dec	Special Chorus 4th and 5th Grades Music Room 7:45-8:15 AM
7-Dec	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
7-Dec	Special Chorus Winter Concert MPR 2:45-3:15 PM
7-Dec	Kickball Bloodhounds vs Scottish Hounds Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
7-Dec	Special Chorus to Crown Center 5:45-6:15 PM
11-Dec	Heritage Spelling Bee MPR 2:15-3:30 PM
11-Dec	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:40-4:30 PM
11-Dec	Math Wings Practice CC 3:45-4:45 PM
12-Dec	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
12-Dec	Special Chorus 4th Grade Music Room 3:05-3:35 PM
12-Dec	Dodgeball Gym 3:40-4:15 PM
12-Dec	PTO Meeting Library 6:00-7:00PM
14-Dec	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
14-Dec	4th Grade To KU Natural History Museum 9:15 AM-2:30 PM
14-Dec	Kickball Greyhounds vs Irish Wolfhounds Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
15-Dec	Cotton Candy Friday
15-Dec	Staff vs 5th Grade Dodgeball Game Gym 2:00-3:15 PM
18-Dec	All School Read In 2:45-3:15 PM
19-Dec	End of 2nd Quarter
19-Dec	Winter Parties 2:45-3:30 PM
20-Dec	Winter Break Begins!
4-Jan	All Students Return to School except ECD AM who return Jan 8

FEE BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PEER PARTICIPATION SLOTS

FEE BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PEER PARTICIPATION SLOTS

The Early Childhood Disabilities program of the Olathe Public Schools incorporates typically developing children into the program.  These students are referred to as “Peers”.

Definition of a “peer” for the ECD program includes children that do not have, or are not suspected of having a disability.  Eligibility to be considered, or to maintain status as a peer in this program requires meeting this definition.

The Olathe Public Schools believes it is important to provide preschoolers with special needs, (Speech/Language delays, behavior concerns, fine and gross motor delays, hearing impairments, genetic disorders, etc.)  the opportunity to learn with peers who are typically developing.

The application process for the 2018 -2019 school year begins on January 9, 2018.  

Children must be three or four on or before August 31^st in order to participate in the upcoming school year.  Children must speak and understand English and also be toilet trained.

Benefits your child can receive by being a peer participant:

·         More positive/accepting attitudes about people with disabilities

·         More social skills

·         Equal, if not greater, developmental progress

·         Access to a highly qualified teacher

·         Good student to teacher ratio

For information about the application process contact Kim Russell at 913-780-7341 or by email: peerapprequest@olatheschools.org. (There are no waiting lists for future years.)

Updates November 1- December 1, 2017

	Updates November 1- December 1, 2017
1-Nov	Special Chorus 4th and 5th Grades 7:45-8:15 AM
2-Nov	Special Chorus 4th Grade 3:05-3:35 PM
2-Nov	Hound Dog Kickball Mr. Kilber's Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
3-Nov	Special Chorus 5th Grade 7:45-8:15 AM
3-Nov	PTO Swim Night ITMS 6:00-8:00 PM
6-Nov	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:40-4:30 PM
6-Nov	Math Wings Practice CC 3:45-4:45 PM
7-Nov	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
7-Nov	Fire Safety With Fire Crew CC 12:30-1:30 PM
8-Nov	Special Chorus 4th and 5th Grades 7:45-8:15 AM
8-Nov	Kindergarten ABC, 123 Night MPR 6:30-7:30 PM
9-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Begins Canned Goods Day
9-Nov	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
9-Nov	Hound Dog Kickball Mr. Kilber's Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
10-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Begins Soaps and Cleaning Supplies Day (Laundry Detergent, Hand Soap)
10-Nov	Special Chorus 5th Grade 7:45-8:15 AM
10-Nov	2nd Grade Grandparents Day Performance (Grades 3-5) MPR 10:00-10:30 AM
10-Nov	2nd Grade Grandparents Day Performance (Grades PK-2) MPR 2:30-3:00 PM
13-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Staple Items Day (Flour, Oil, Salt, Sugar, etc.)
13-Nov	Week of Book Fair Begins Library 8:00-8:30 AM
13-Nov	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:40-4:30 PM
13-Nov	Math Wings Practice CC 3:45-4:45 PM
14-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Cereals and Pasta Day
14-Nov	Ambassador Meeting Music Room 7:45-8:15 AM
14-Nov	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
14-Nov	PTO Meeting Library 6:00-6:30 PM
15-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Baby Items Day
15-Nov	Special Chorus 4th and 5th Grades 7:45-8:15 AM
15-Nov	Special Chorus to ITMS 12:45-3:00 PM
16-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Paper Products Day (Napkins,Paper Towels, Tissues, Toilet Paper)
16-Nov	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
16-Nov	Special Chorus 4th Grade 3:05-3:35 PM
16-Nov	Hound Dog Kickball Mr. Kilber's Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
16-Nov	FLIP Night and Book Fair MPR/Library 6:15-7:30 PM
17-Nov	Bountiful Harvest Personal Items Day (Brushes, Combs, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, etc.)
17-Nov	Special Chorus 5th Grade 7:45-8:15 AM (CANCELED)
17-Nov	Mid Quarters Go Home
18-Nov	Book Fair/Breakfast With Santa Library/MPR 8:30-10:30 AM
20-Nov	Hearing Screenings CC 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM  PK,K,1st,4th,5th and new to Olathe District
20-Nov	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:40-4:30 PM
Nov 22-24	Thanksgiving Break  Have A Wonderful Thanksgiving!
27-Nov	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:40-4:30 PM
28-Nov	Beginners Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
28-Nov	Special Chorus 4th Grade 3:05-3:35 PM
29-Nov	Special Chorus 4th and 5th Grades 7:45-8:15 AM
30-Nov	Experienced Chess Club CC 7:30-8:00 AM
30-Nov	Hound Dog Kickball Mr. Kilber's Gym 3:45-4:30 PM
1-Dec	Special Chorus 5th Grade 7:45-8:15 AM

Now Hiring Emergency Substitute Teachers/Nurses

Now hiring Emergency Substitute Teachers and Nurses.

With 60 college credit hours, you could qualify!

• ·         With 60 college credits, you can get an emergency substitute license.
• ·         Substitute teaching works well with college students schedules.
• ·         The pay is $117.00 a day for a full day.
• ·         Great job for parents of students in Olathe Schools.
• ·         Substitute RN’s can work and still maintain other part time nursing jobs.
• ·         Call Shelly for more information at 780-8268.

Early Childhood Openings

ATTENTION PARENT’S OF

THREE-YEAR OLD CHILDREN!

EARLY CHILDHOOD FEE BASED PEER PARTICIPATION SLOT APPLICATION’S

We are now accepting applications for open three-year old peer slots in our Early Childhood Disabilities classrooms at the following locations:

Bentwood, Fairview, Pleasant Ridge, Ridgeview, Walnut Grove, Westview, Heartland and Harmony Early Childhood Center.

To be considered for a peer slot you/ your child must meet the following guidelines:

1.     You must live in the Olathe School District. (Even if you are an employee of the district you must still live within the Olathe School District.)

2.     Your child must be potty trained.  (Not wearing pull-ups)

3.     Your child must speak and understand English very well.

4.     You must complete the “Ages and Stages” questionnaire with your child and once scored, your child must be at the appropriate developmental level.

To request and application packet please contact Kim Russell at 913-780-7341 or via email at krussellhlc@olatheschools.org. Be sure and include your child’s date of birth. 

Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart

Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart

This year our 3^rd -5^th Grade Hound Dogs took the challenge to not only eat healthy and get 60 minutes of exercise a day, but also help raise some money for the American Heart Association.  The money raised by students all over the county, who participate in Jump Rope / Hoops for Heart, helps to fund cardiovascular research and education that helps save lives right here in our community as well as around the country.

Our 3^rd - 5^th Graders raised $1,030.00!!!  We are so proud of their efforts and generosity!  

To celebrate, each class participated in a Jump Rope / Hoops for Heart Event where they rotated through six separate jump rope and basketball stations.  Everyone had a great time and we look forward to continuing this tradition next year too!