Principal Weekly Update to Families

Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Jayhawk Elementary Families,

We want to extend a huge thank you to our JES families for the incredible turnout at Parent-Teacher Conferences! We had 291 out of 301 families in attendance—what an amazing show of support! Our staff truly appreciates the opportunity to share the success and progress of our students. We are so thankful for our families who value the strong partnership between home and school—it truly makes a difference.

As we look ahead, we’re excited to announce our upcoming Halloween celebrations here at JES! On Friday, October 31st, our students will take part in our community parade uptown from 1:30–2:00 PM. Following the parade, classes will return to JES for their classroom parties, which will begin as close to 2:30 PM as possible.

We look forward to a fun and festive afternoon with our students and community!

DISTRICT CHANGE: ANNOUNCEMENT

Veterans Day Program Announcement - ONE DISTRICT CEREMONY

We are honored each year to celebrate our nation’s heroes during our Veterans Day Program. This year, there will be an important change to our district’s tradition. USD 346 will host one unified Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Jayhawk-Linn High School. Our goal with this change is to provide a single, district-wide celebration that allows all veterans and community members to attend one special event honoring their service.

More specific details about the program and student participation will be shared as the date approaches. We are looking forward to this meaningful day of recognition and gratitude.

State Assessment Scores:

The state assessment scores from last year have been released and you now have access to see your child's scores on the assessments. Families who selected the opt-in option during enrollment can view their child’s assessment results in the KITE Parent Portal. Attached to this message you will find two helpful documents:

You will be able to access your child's scores through the KITE Parent Portal using the email address you provided in PowerSchool during enrollment. If you need assistance updating or confirming your email in PowerSchool, please contact JES at @ 913-795-2519.

We encourage you to review the enclosed guide before logging in, as it will help you better understand the score reports and what they mean for your child's learning.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student's education.

Help Us Recognize our Wonderful USD 346 Employees:

We are fortunate to have an amazing team of teachers, support staff, and employees here at USD 346 who go above and beyond for our students each day. We would love your help in recognizing their hard work and dedication! Please take a moment to nominate a staff member who has made a positive difference. A link to the nomination form will be provided below.

https://tinyurl.com/3z964evz

Upcoming Events: