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

CHILDHOOD FEE BASED PEER PARTICIPATION

ATTENTION PARENT’S OF

THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CHILDREN!

2017 – 2018

APPLICATION REQUESTS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FEE BASED PEER PARTICIPATION SLOT’S

Application requests will begin on January 9, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year.

Applications cannot be requested prior to January 9, 2017

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

1.     Your child must turn 3 or 4 years old on or before August 31, 2017

2.     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.)

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

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

5.     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 an application packet on the 9^th of January,  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.