Wolf Pack Weekly

Included in this week's newsletter:

• After-School Activities Registration Now Open!
• Half-Day Friday - Friday, September 4th
• First Friday - Friday, September 4th
• Curriculum Night & Ice Cream Social - Thursday, September 10th
• Arrival Notice for Walkers
• An Invitation from the Parent Guardian Organization (PGO)
• Meal Modification Form
• Uniform Donations Requested
• August Board Meeting Summary

All newsletters can always be accessed on the Newsletters page of our website.

Registration for our Fall After School Academic Enrichment Activities (Clubs) is now open!

We’re excited to offer a variety of clubs this year, including Musical Theatre, Botany, Improv, LEGO Club, and more! Please review the instructions below to register. Registration closes on Tuesday, September 8th at 6 pm, and space is limited, so don't wait to register!

How to Register For Fall Clubs:

1. Log into your Parent Portal (CLICK HERE)
2. Click on "School Store"
3. Click on "Shop"
4. Click on "Products". At this point, you can view information about each club.
5. Add the club you want to register your student for to your cart.
6. Click "Submit" to check out. Be sure to check the grade levels for each club before submitting.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please email Mr. Stafford or call him at 816-979-3561.

Our first Half-Day Friday of the school year is coming up this Friday, September 4th! There will be no CampFire or other after-school care on Half-Day Fridays, so all students will need to be picked up at 12 pm on these days. We appreciate your attention to this need so that all of our staff can participate in meetings and trainings on these Friday afternoons.

Please note that Operation Breakthrough is not offering after-school care at all this Friday, September 4th, due to a professional development day, so ALL students need to be picked up at 12 pm.

We have just five Half-Day Fridays this year:
Friday, September 4th

Friday, October 2nd

Friday, February 19th

Friday, March 5th

Friday, April 23rd

Please reach out with any questions!

Join us this Friday, September 4th for our first First Friday of the 2026-2027 school year! Friday Morning Sing is an all-elementary assembly with shout outs, singing, birthday recognitions, and other celebrations, all led by our fifth graders. All kindergarten through 5th grade families are invited!

Caregivers, please enter through the back parking lot door between 8-8:15 am, then proceed down to the MPR for coffee and time to chat with other families. After the students arrive, please be sure to sit in the caregiver section and keep talking to a minimum as we enjoy the celebration!

We hope to see you this Friday!

Join us for a fun evening focused on supporting student success this year, our Curriculum Night and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 10th from 6-7:30 pm! We'll kick things off with presentations from our school leaders, sharing what to expect this year and how we're supporting student growth. Afterward, head to the classrooms for a chance to meet with teachers and learn more about the curriculum and how you can support your student at home.

Be sure to arrive at 6 pm to be entered into our raffles for various prizes! Please enter through the same doors as Meet the Teacher: Elementary families should enter through the back parking lot door and head down to the MPR, and middle school families should enter through the Broadway entrance and go up the stairs to the 3rd floor. If you have students in both and are not able to split up, please start in the MPR for the elementary presentation.

We'll wrap up the evening with an ice cream social, which will be a fantastic opportunity to meet other families and meet your children's new friends! This is always one of our favorite events of the year, and we can't wait to see you there!

Morning arrival for students not enrolled in before-school care begins at 7:50 am. If your child walks to school, please stay with them near the Broadway gate until a staff member opens it at 7:50 am. Leaving children unattended on Broadway Blvd. is a serious safety risk, and keeping our community safe is a top priority.

Please also follow all parking and traffic laws — park only in legal spaces, and do not make U-turns in the street. Thank you for helping keep our students and community safe!

The Parent Guardian Organization (PGO) is made up of parents and guardians working together to support and strengthen our school community. The PGO is a separate organization from the school, but we work closely and in tandem with school leadership and staff to support the needs of our students, families, and community. We believe our school is stronger when families are involved, and the PGO provides opportunities to contribute your time, talents, ideas, and resources in ways that make a meaningful difference. Our work centers around four key areas: Appreciation, Advocacy, Assistance, and Academics. We celebrate and recognize the people who make our school special, inform and empower families, support our school and its needs, and help inspire learning and student growth. Together, we can build a strong community, strong families, and bright futures. Please take a moment to view this flyer and complete the interest survey below.

Thank you so much,

Kiley Salmons

Families, please use the meal modification form if your child has a medical need for alternative milk. Students stating they can't or won't drink cows milk doesn't meet the requirements for a milk alternative. Please turn this form in at the front desk or email a digital version to Mr. Blake Smith.

As we work to rebuild our uniform closet with these new items, we could really use your help! Ms. Jessie has created a uniform closet wish list, and if you're able to donate a bit extra or share this wish list with others, we'd really appreciate it! Orders can be sent directly to the school, which makes it even easier!

Please reach out directly to Ms. Jessie with any questions about the uniform closet!

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

• The board passed a policy that allows out-of-district staff members to enroll their children at Midtown Community School as long as they still reside within the state of Missouri.
• The board passed a policy for the Employee Handbook that gives clarity around how grants, donations, and fundraisers are initiated and handled at MCS.
• The board passed a policy for the Family Handbook that allows 6th through 8th grade students to take home their Chromebooks for academic purposes. Middle school families can expect communication regarding the take-home tech agreement in the coming weeks.
• The board passed a policy outlining expectations for the organization and functioning of a Parent/Guardian Organization, including finances, event planning, and communication.
• The new fiscal year began on July 1st, and our baseline budget has us on track to end with 93 days of cash on hand, on track with the board's targeted reserve range.
• The Board voted to hold future in-person Board meetings at the school building for the remainder of the academic year.
• Dr. Miles shared highlights from the beginning of the school year.

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!

August 31st - iReady Inform Testing Begins (K-8)

September 4th - First Friday, 7:50 am (K-5)

September 4th - Half-Day Friday, 12 pm dismissal (No CampFire or OB)

September 7th - No School (Labor Day)

September 8th - iReady Literacy Testing Begins (K-3)

September 10th - Ice Cream Social & Curriculum Night, 6-7:30 pm

September 14th - After-School AEAs (Clubs) Begin

September 18th - No School (Professional Development Day)

September 22nd - Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm (The Offices at Park 39, Annex A)

Email: info@midtowncommunityschool.org
Website: www.midtowncommunityschool.org
Location: 3435 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64111
Phone: (816) 499-8000

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