Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• MAP Testing Continues This Week
• Snack Donations for MAP Testing
• Summer School Registration & Fee Payment
• Final Citizens of the World Friday Morning Sing - Friday, May 1st
• Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4th-8th
• Night on Broadway - Thursday, May 14th
• 2026-2027 Enrollment
• April Board Meeting Summary

The annual Missouri MAP tests continue this week with all 3rd through 8th graders taking the ELA portions of the test. We kindly ask that you plan ahead to ensure your child gets a good night's sleep each night and arrives at school on time each morning. Testing sessions will begin promptly at 8:30.

Week of April 20th - ELA (All 3rd-8th graders)

Week of April 27th - Math (All 3rd-8th graders)

In order to maintain a focused testing environment, students are not allowed to bring cell phones or smart watches into the classroom during testing. Please remind your child to leave these items at home or to speak with a teacher about securely storing them during the assessment.

If you have not yet completed the encouragement letter for your 3rd-8th grader, please drop it off at the front desk today! You can reach out to Ms. Roland with any questions about MAP testing or letters for students.

Please consider donating granola bars, chips, and other individually wrapped snacks for our students during testing. Snacks should be dropped off at the front desk. Please let the front desk know that they are for MAP testing. If you have any questions about what is needed, please reach out to Ms. Kerrie at kerrie.schoen@cwckansascity.org

Our summer school classrooms are starting to fill, so please be sure to register soon! Below are general details about summer school, and you can click here to view more info from Ms. Kriefall!

Don't forget to pay your supply fees! Summer school fees have now been added to all students accounts and can be paid either through your Parent Portal or with cash or credit card at the front desk during school hours. Please reach out Ms. Kidd if you need help getting into your portal.

Click here to register or reach out to Ms. Katie with any questions!

As we look ahead to our rebranding this spring, we’re also celebrating the first 10 years of our school as Citizens of the World, as well as the traditions that have shaped our community and culture. Friday Morning Sing began as a full-school assembly where students, staff, and families gathered each week to connect and celebrate together, and it remains an important part of our elementary school program today.

To mark our 10th anniversary, we’re making this tradition a little more special. We can think of no better way to celebrate than with an extended, full-school Friday Morning Sing for all K-8 students, families and staff - our last as Citizens of the World! We’ll be welcoming back some of our founding families and staff to join us, too!

Please plan to join us on Friday, May 1st from 8–10 am. More information to come!

Please help us celebrate our Teachers & Staff and all they do for our school community. During the week of May 4th-8th, we’ll be treating staff to a week of meals, snacks, and thoughtful surprises to show just how much they’re valued.

To kick things off, we’ll celebrate Blooms for Buddies on Monday, May 4th! This special day invites students to share flowers with teachers and staff members who have made a meaningful impact. Whether it’s a handmade flower craft, a bloom from your home garden, or one picked up from a store like Aldi or Costco, it’s the thought that counts, and every petal spreads appreciation! Handwritten notes from students and families are always appreciated, as well!

We are also asking for donations of snacks, drinks, and/or goodies. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will help make the week special. Please drop off snack donations at the front desk by Friday, May 1st.

Please save the date for this year's Night on Broadway on Thursday, May 14th at 6 pm! This year we will be holding the event a few blocks away at Kansas City Young Audiences (3732 Main Street), and it will feature an art show, choir concert, majorette performance, one-act play, and parent vs. student debates in both English and Spanish. We also have a few other surprises in the works! More info coming soon!

The re-enrollment period has now ended, and students' spots for next year are no longer guaranteed. Re-enrollment through your Parent Portal will still be available if there is not a waitlist in your child's grade, and you can find instructions for completing re-enrollment by visiting the Re-Enrollment page of the CWCKC website.

If your family will not be returning for the 2026-2027 school year or if your plans have changed, please email Ms. Lineberry or text/call her at 816-550-5276 with this information, as we are required to account for every student's intentions for next year.

Offers for next year are already being sent out to newly enrolling students! If you are interested in enrolling a sibling who will be a NEW STUDENT at Citizens next year, please be sure to complete a SchoolAppKC application soon to secure their seat for next year! Don't forget to add your current student's name on the sibling question so that sibling priority is applied!

If you have any questions, please contact Katy Lineberry right away.

Here are some highlights from the April meeting of the Board of Directors:

• The board was introduced to Ms. Stephanie Moore, our board pick from the BlaqueKC draft last week. She has extensive experience in marketing and communications, has served on many area boards and teams, and is a published author. The board will vote to confirm her at the May board meeting.
• We are still in the process of finalizing our charter renewal with KCPS. Everything is running smoothly.
• We continue to forecast a strong cash balance for the end of the fiscal year, which is currently expected to be the equivalent to 74 days of cash.
• Regarding enrollment, we continue to have a strong acceptance rate, although applications are low throughout the city as we continue to experience the results of the low birthrate. We do not currently have waitlists for any grade at the Broadway building.

Members of the community are always welcome at monthly board meetings. Board meeting Zoom links, agendas, minutes, and other materials are available on the new Board of Directors Materials Public Portal!

Don't forget to check the Family Dashboard for the full calendar, including upcoming field trips!

Week of April 20th - MAP Testing - ELA (3rd-8th)

April 23rd - Pop-Up Food Pantry, 3:30-6 pm

Week of April 27th - MAP Testing - Math (3rd-8th)

April 30th - Sex Ed Zoom Meeting for 8th Grade Caregivers, 6:30 pm

May 1st - Final Citizens of the World Friday Morning Sing Event, 8-10 am

May 4th-8th - Staff Appreciation Week

May 5th - Elementary Choir Concert, 6:30 pm (The Warwick Theater)

May 8th - No School (Professional Development Day)

May 13th - First Floor Classrooms Spring Concert, 10:10 am

May 14th - Pop-Up Food Pantry, 3:30-6pm

May 14th - Night on Broadway, 6-8 pm (Kansas City Young Audiences)

May 20th - 8th Grade Clap-Out & Field Trip

May 20th - 8th Grade Promotion, 6 pm (Midtown Baptist Temple)

May 21st - Field Day

May 21st - 5th Grade Picnic, 5-6:30 pm

May 21st - Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm (Offices at Park 39)

May 22nd - Last Day of School

June 1st - Summer School Begins (Cristo Rey High School)

Email: info@cwckansascity.org
Website: www.cwckansascity.org
Location: 3435 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO, 64111
Phone: (816)499-8000

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