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!

Updates May 1 to May 25, 2017

	Updates May 1 to May 25, 2017
1-May	Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
1-May	3rd Grade Reading Olympics 12:30-1:50 PM
4-May	Ambassadors Day at the "K" 8:00 AM -  5:00 PM
4-May	Kindergarten to OSHS Animal Talks 8:40 - 9:40 AM
5-May	1st Grade to Theatre for Young America 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
5-May	Cindo De Mayo PTO Teacher Luncheon
5-May	3rd Grade Reading Olympics 12:30-1:00 PM
8-May	Championship 3rd Grade Reading Olympics 1:00-1:20 PM
10-May	3rd Grade to Nelson Atkins Art Museum 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
10-May	6th Grade Band Tour Heritage MPR 9:00-10:00 AM
12-May	3rd and 4th Grades Instrument Petting Zoo Music Room
12-May	AM Kindergarten Lunch 10:30 - 11:00 AM
15-May	3rd Grade Fire Safety with Firefighters 1:00 - 2:00 PM
16-May	Kindergarten Performance MPR 6:30 - 7:30 PM
16-May	PTO Meeting Library 6:30 - 7:30 PM
17-May	5th Grade Celebration MPR 7:00-8:30 PM
18-May	Kindness Connection with Havencroft 2:00 - 3:30 PM
19-May	FIELD DAY 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
22-May	5th Grade vs Staff Dodge Ball Game Downstairs Gym 2:00-3:15 PM
23-May	RAH RAH Celebration 2:30 - 3:30 PM
24-May	Last Day of Preschool
24-May	Talent Show MPR 2:00 - 3:30 PM
25-May	Last 1/2 Day of School K-5th  8:20 AM - 11:40 AM
25-May	Awards Assembly and Slide Show 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Updates April 3 - April 28, 2017

	Updates April 3 to April 28, 2017
3-Apr	Severe Weather Drill 9:00 AM
4-Apr	Regional Math Wings Regency Place 4:00-5:30 PM
5-Apr	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
5-Apr	5th Grade Great Kansas City Science Fair Union Station 8:50 AM-2:45 PM
6-Apr	Grill Day 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
7-Apr	5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
7-Apr	4th Grade Special Chorus 3:05 - 3:35 PM
8-Apr	Fun Fair Heritage!!  4:00-7:00 PM
11-Apr	Heritage Chess Club Tournament MPR 3:45-5:30 PM
11-Apr	District Math Wings ONHS 4:00-5:30 PM
12-Apr	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
13-Apr	5th Grade vs Staff Volleyball Game Mr. Kilber's Gym 2:00-3:30 PM
14-Apr	NO SCHOOL Professional Day
17-Apr	4th Grade Special Chorus 3:05 - 3:35 PM
18-Apr	Ambassador Meeting Music Room 7:45-8:15 AM
18-Apr	3rd Grade Fire Safety w/Firefighters Creative Commons 1:00-2:00 PM
18-Apr	Math Wings CELEBRATION Creative Commons 3:40-4:40 PM
18-Apr	Heritage Chess Club Tournament MPR 3:45-5:30 PM
18-Apr	PTO Meeting Library 6:30-7:30 PM
19-Apr	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
20-Apr	3rd Grade to Old Shawnee Town 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
20-Apr	4th Grade to Animal Talks OSHS 1:40 - 2:45 PM
21-Apr	5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
24-Apr	Career Week Begins
24-Apr	Kindergarten to Kaleidoscope/Picnic Arrowhead Park 8:45 - 11:45 AM
24-Apr	4th and  5th Grade Special Chorus 3:05 - 3:35 PM
26-Apr	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
26-Apr	5th Grade Cougar Palooza ITMS 9:00 - 11:00 AM
26-Apr	Choir Field Trip to I.T.M.S. and Garmin 12:50-3:00 PM
26-Apr	1st Grade Animal Talks OSHS 1:40 - 2:45 PM
27-Apr	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus Performance MPR 2:30 - 3:00 PM
27-Apr	Pre-K Family Fun Night Creative Commons 5:00 - 8:00 PM
27-Apr	Curriculum Fair 6:30 - 8:00 PM
28-Apr	4th Grade to Kansas City Zoo 8:45 AM - 2:45 PM
28-Apr	Cotton Candy Friday

Career Week at Heritage

April 24^th-28^th is our Career Week at Heritage. 

Students are encouraged to wear college or career-related t-shirts on Monday, April 24^th. 

During the week, the students will learn all about many different careers from many different sources.

Updates March 1 to March 31, 2017

	Updates March 1 to March 31, 2017
1-Mar	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
1-Mar	PreK Family Fun Night 5:00-8:00 PM Creative Commons
2-Mar	4th Grade Special Chorus 3:05-3:35 PM
3-Mar	5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
3-Mar	Cotton Candy Friday
6-Mar	1st Grade Performances 2:30-3:00 PM, 6:30-7:00 PM MPR
7-Mar	Ambassador Meeting 7:45-8:15 AM
7-Mar	Math Wings 3:40-4:45 PM Creative Commons
8-Mar	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
8-Mar	Kindergarten ABC, 123 Night 6:30-7:30 PM MPR
9-Mar	4th Grade Special Chorus 3:05-3:35 PM
10-Mar	5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
10-Mar	Kindest Kansas Citian Assembly 9:00-10:00 AM MPR
10-Mar	5th Grade vs. Staff Volleyball Game 2:00-3:30 PM Gym
13-Mar	Spring Break  March 13-19
20-Mar	Professional Day NO STUDENTS
21-Mar	Math Wings 3:40-4:45 PM Creative Commons
21-Mar	PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM Library
22-Mar	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
23-Mar	FLIP Night 6:15-8:00 PM MPR
24-Mar	5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
24-Mar	4th Grade Special Chorus 3:05-3:35 PM
28-Mar	Math Wings 3:40-4:45 PM Creative Commons
29-Mar	4th and 5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
31-Mar	5th Grade Special Chorus 7:45-8:15 AM
31-Mar	Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart 1:00-2:30 PM Gym
31-Mar	4th Grade Special Chorus 3:05-3:35 PM
31-Mar	PTO Movie Night 4:00-6:00 PM

Updates January 30th-March 3rd, 2017

	Updates January 30-March 3, 2017
30-Jan	Wellness Week Begins
30-Jan	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:45-4:30 PM
30-Jan	5th Grade Science Backboard Night 5:00-7:00 PM Creative Commons
31-Jan	Beginner Chess Club 7:30-8:00 AM Mr. Parsons
31-Jan	3rd Grade Performance 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM in the MPR
31-Jan	District Math Wings 4:00-5:30 PM ONHS
1-Feb	Individual/Group Picture Day MPR and Library
1-Feb	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:45-4:30 PM
1-Feb	Preschool Family Fun Night 5:00-8:00 PM Creative Commons Mrs. Genis
3-Feb	NO School  Professional Day
6-Feb	5th Grade to Kauffman Stadium 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
6-Feb	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:45-4:30 PM
7-Feb	Beginner Chess Club 7:30-8:00 AM Mr. Parsons Creative Commons
7-Feb	Math Wings 3:45-4:45 PM Creative Commons
8-Feb	NO PREK CLASSES   Pre-K Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
8-Feb	PreK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30 PM
9-Feb	District Spelling Bee FTMS 8:30 AM
9-Feb	NO CLASSES PreK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
10-Feb	NO SCHOOL
13-Feb	CSI Mrs. Mulligan 3:45-4:30 PM
14-Feb	Beginner Chess Club 7:30-8:00 AM Mr. Parsons Creative Commons
14-Feb	2nd Grade Fire Safety w/Firefighters 1:00-2:00 PM
14-Feb	Valentine Parties 10:45 AM, 2:45-3:30 PM
16-Feb	Experienced Chess Club 7:30-8:00 AM Mr. Parsons Creative Commons
16-Feb	4th Grade to Arrowhead Stadium 9:00 AM-1:15 PM
20-Feb	NO SCHOOL President's Day
21-Feb	Ambassadors Meeting 7:45-8:15 AM Creative Commons
21-Feb	Math Wings 3:45-4:45 PM Creative Commons
21-Feb	PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM Library
23-Feb	Experienced Chess Club 7:30-8:00 AM Mr. Parsons Creative Commons
23-Feb	2nd Grade to ONHS Geoscience 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
23-Feb	Kindergarten Round-Up for 2017-2018 1:00-6:00 PM
24-Feb	PTO Movie Night 4:00-6:00 PM MPR
28-Feb	Math Wings 3:45-4:45 PM Creative Commons
1-Mar	PreK Family Fun Night 5:00-8:00 PM Creative Commons
2-Mar	Kindergarten ABC, 123 Night 6:30-7:30 PM MPR
3-Mar	Cotton Candy Friday

Kindergarten Round-Up

Kindergarten Round-Up

Heritage Elementary will hold Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday,  February 23^rd from 1:00-6:00 PM.  We will enroll all students who will be 5 years of age on or before August 31^st, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year.  Kindergarten Enrollment is an opportunity for parents to complete pre-enrollment paperwork in preparation for our July 27^th all-school enrollment.  Round-Up usually takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Your kindergartner is welcome to come too.

Please bring the following for your child:

o   official state birth certificate

o   child’s social security number

o   immunization records

o   parent numbers

o   emergency contact numbers

o   daycare and doctor information

o   proof of residency

Parents will receive physical and dental examination forms that are to be completed for each child.  Immunizations must be completed before students begin school in August.  Kindergarten Round-Up is the time to apply for full day kindergarten or request the half day class.  Afternoon kindergarten will not be offered at Heritage next year.  We will only offer morning kindergarten to those interested in the half day class.

On Sneak A Peek Night/Back to School Night on August 14^th your child will bring school supplies and the teacher will supply more information regarding curriculum.

We look forward to seeing you!

Is it a Cold or the Flu?

Is it a Cold or the Flu?

Heritage has a few positive cases of influenza upon returning from Winter Break. Please monitor your child for the symptoms below.  The cold and the flu are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different types of viruses with different symptoms.  Here is a quick chart to review the differences:

Signs and Symptoms	Influenza	Cold
Symptom onset	Rapid	Gradual
Fever	High fever/chills	Rare
Body Aches	Usual; often severe	Slight
Fatigue/weakness	Usual	Slight
Headache	Common	Rare
Chest discomfort/cough	Common; can be severe	Mild to moderate
Stuffy nose/sore throat	Sometimes	Common

In addition to getting the flu vaccine, you should take these steps to avoid spreading germs:

·         Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.  Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.

·         Try to avoid contact with sick people.

·         If you get the flu, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  Germs spread this way.

·         Children need to be fever free for 24 hours without medication to return to school.

If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse.

Keri Hicks RN