Wolf Pack Weekly

Included in this week's newsletter:

• The Midtown Community School App is Now Live!
• Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating the Latinx Education Collaborative
• Car Line Traffic Flow Update
• PGO Meeting Tonight at 6 pm!
• First Friday - Friday, October 2nd
• Half-Day Friday - Friday, October 2nd
• Picture Day - October 12th
• $10 Spirit Wear Shirts Still Available
• September Board Meeting Summary

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

You can start using Rooms and Messages by selecting them from the bottom of the app screen. If you have more than one child at Midtown, you’ll be able to view all their information within the same app!

Here’s what you can look forward to with our new Midtown app:

• Live Feed Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest school news, including important and urgent announcements, all in real-time.

• Upcoming Events: Easily view and keep track of upcoming school events.

• Push Notifications: Receive timely alerts for critical updates and urgent communications directly to your device.

• Two-Way Messaging: Communicate directly with teachers, staff, and coaches.

• Classroom Announcements: Get reminders about coursework, materials, and important updates.

• Automatic Translation: Easily understand messages in your preferred language.

Need help? Check out the Quick Start Guide for Families and reach out with any questions!

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC) and the important role they play in Kansas City’s educational landscape.

LEC works to strengthen our local education community by supporting and developing Latinx educators, building connections among educators and families, and creating opportunities for Latino students to see themselves represented and supported in their schools. Their work helps make Kansas City’s educational landscape stronger, more representative, and more responsive to the students and families who call our community home.

We’re grateful to have organizations like LEC investing in educators, students, and families across Kansas City and helping shape the future of education in our region.

Learn more about LEC and their work at latinxedco.org.

If this traffic flow doesn't work for you, please consider parking legally on the surrounding streets and using the Broadway walk-up door.

The first PGO (Parent-Guardian Organization) meeting is tonight at 6 pm! Come learn what the Midtown PGO is & how you can get involved. The PGO will share ways to use your time, talents, and treasures to support our school, students, and families!

Snacks & refreshments will be provided, and the $50 QT gift card winner from the PGO survey will be announced!

First PGO (Parent Guardian Organization) Meeting
Tonight, Monday, September 28th at 6 pm in the MPR
We’d love to see you there! Click here to RSVP or complete the form below

Questions? Just email MidtownPGO@gmail.com!

Join us this Friday, October 2nd for another First Friday assembly! 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!

This Friday is another Half-Day Friday! 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. We appreciate your attention to this need so that all of our staff can participate in meetings and trainings on these Friday afternoons.

Rolland Studios will be at Midtown Community School on Monday, October 12 for school pictures! Families can order photo packages online before Picture Day and save on shipping. Prices will increase after Picture Day, so families are encouraged to order in advance.

Visit rollandkc.accessmyevent.com/MTCS or scan the QR code in the flyer to view photo options, choose backgrounds, build your own package, and order additional items.

Spirit wear shirts are still available for purchase through our MCS Merch Site! These shirts can be worn as a part of the daily student uniform. Simply purchase online, and your shirts will be sent home with your student within the week. Be sure to add their name as a "Note to Seller" at the time of check-out! Both youth and adult sizes are still available!

Looking for a sticker for your car or water bottle? Visit the front desk for your free sticker!

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

• The board voted to elect Judge Ardie Bland as the next Chair-Elect.
• The board approved the Antisemitism Policy for the Policy Manual.
• The board approved cosmetic updates to the 2026-2027 Policy Manual, Employee Handbook, and Family Handbook, which included changes such as the school name and new mission and values.
• New policies regarding late student pickup, classroom security, staff appearance and attendance, and staff Bereavement Leave flexibility were introduced and discussed and will be voted on next month.
• We continue to be in strong financial standing, effectively utilizing bond and construction funds.
• Dr. Miles shared an update on our campus construction progress, including photos of the new addition, lower elementary playground, and other building updates.
• Dr. Miles presented the new board dashboard, which highlights trends in enrollment and attendance.

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!

September 29th - Vision Screenings

October 2nd - First Friday, 7:50 am (K-5)

October 2nd - Half-Day Friday, 12 pm dismissal (No CampFire)

October 9th - First Quarter Ends

October 12th - School Photos (K-8)

October 23rd - Fall Festival, 5:30-7:30 pm (K-8)

October 28th-29th - Family Conferences

October 29th-30th - No School (Conferences & Fall Break)

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/midtowncommunityschool

Instagram: www.instagram.com/midtowncommunityschool

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