Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• Class Photos (K-5) & Individual Retakes Are Tomorrow
• Middle School Spirit Week (5th-8th Grade)
• November Food Pantry - Thursday, November 20th
• 2026-2027 Applications for New Students
• Reporting Student Absences
• Thanksgiving Break - November 24th-28th

Tomorrow are class photos for kindergarten through 5th grade classes and individual retakes for kindergarten through 8th grade students who were absent on the day of photos or just want to have their photo retaken are able to do so on this day and do not need to be in uniform. Please reach out to Ms. Jamesetta with any questions!

This week our middle schoolers are having a spirit week! We hope to see all 5th-8th graders participating in Hat Monday, Twin Tuesday, Pajama Wednesday, Dress Down Thursday, and Fancy Friday!

Our CWC Pop-Up Food Pantry is happening on Thursday, November 20th, from 3:30-6 pm. This is a first-come, first-served pantry. Please sign in at the desk in the lobby and take what you need. If you have any questions, email Ms.Jessie jessica.cox@cwckansascity.org

Do you have additional children in your household whom you would like to be at Citizens next year? Whether they are an incoming PreK or kindergarten student or at another school right now, they are now eligible to apply for the 2026-2027 school year!

This application period also applies to any neighbors or friends who would like to join our school family, so please help us spread the word!

How: Visit SchoolAppKC, answer a few questions, choose Citizens, and submit!

When: To be included in the lottery, apply before March 1st

Who: Next year’s PreK (must be 3 or 4 years old on or before 7/31/26) or kindergarteners (must be 5 years old on or before 7/31/26), any other students up to 8th grade who will be new students at Citizens

Current students should not re-enroll using SchoolAppKC. ReEnrollment for current PreK-7th grade students will begin February 1st through your Parent Portal, so stay tuned for additional details after winter break!

There will be no school next week, November 24th-28th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope that you have a gratitude-filled holiday with family and friends!

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

November 18th - School Photo Retakes & Class Photos

November 20th - Pop-Up Pantry, 3:30-6 pm

November 20th - Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm (Offices at Park 39, Annex-A)

November 24th-28th - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

December 5th - First Friday (K-5th grade), 7:45 am

December 12th - PBL Showcase (2nd-8th grade), 2 pm

December 19th - End of 2nd Quarter

December 20th-January 4th - Winter Break

January 5th - No School (Professional Development Day)

January 6th - School Resumes & 3rd Quarter Begins

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

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