Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• Club Registration Closes Tonight!
• 2026-2027 Re-Enrollment Starts Thursday
• Family Skate Party on Thursday
• PBL Showcase this Friday
• 2026-2027 Middle School Preview this Friday
• PTSO Meeting - Tuesday, February 2nd
• Referral Bonus for Families
• January Board Meeting Summary

Registration for clubs is now open through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal School Store and will close tonight!

Clubs run once a week for 10 weeks, and the cost of each club is $100. Clubs will begin the week of February 2nd and run through April 20th, skipping February 26th (conferences) and the week of March 23rd (Spring Break).

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the CWC Activities Coordinator, Mr. Carl J. Stafford. He can be reached by email at Carl.Stafford@cwckansascity.org or by phone at 816-979-3561.

Re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal will open this Thursday! This is a quick process of confirming your family information and shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes, depending on how many students you have enrolled.

In order to be prepared to re-enroll in a timely manner, please make sure that you are able to log into your Parent Portal. If you have any issues accessing your Parent Portal, please reach out to Tisha Kidd as soon as possible.

Spots for next year are only guaranteed until February 28th, at which time all remaining seats will be offered to new students in the lottery. Please make sure you complete re-enrollment in February! You can learn more by visiting the Re-Enrollment page of the CWCKC website. Specific instructions will also be sent out to all currently enrolled families via email on Thursday.

If you have other children whom you would like to enroll as new students at CWC for the 2026-2027 school year, be sure to fill out the SchoolAppKC application before March 1st so that they have the best chance for a spot in the lottery. Reach out to Katy Lineberry with any questions about enrollment for new or current students.

Save the date for this year's Family Skate Party! All students and their families are invited to join us at Skate City Shawnee on Thursday, January 29th from 6-8 pm. Admission is $7 per skater with skate rental available for $2 each for those who need it. Additionally, the Skate City staff has prepared a fun scavenger hunt and $11 large pizza special for us! Skate City kindly donates a percentage back to our school. This is always a fun time for our staff and families!

Our 2nd grade students will showcase their work at the classroom level and the date will be sent out by the classroom teacher at a later date.

Following the PBL Showcase, all 5th-7th grade caregivers are encouraged to stay for a short chat with Mr. Butler regarding some exciting things on the horizon for our middle schoolers next year! Learn about new opportunities with academics, electives, service learning, and more. If you are not able to attend but would like more info, please reach out to Mr. Butler. Another meeting will be planned if there is additional interest.

All parents and guardians are invited to attend the first PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student Organization) meeting of the school year! This kickoff meeting is an exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape a strong, supportive school community for students of all ages. There will be snacks and childcare available.

Together, we will work to:

• Develop the mission and vision of the PTSO

• Plan engaging school events and fundraisers

• Support meaningful teacher appreciation efforts

• Promote student advocacy and voice

• Strengthen communication between families and the school

• Identify ways families can assist and support school programs

If you have an elementary student just starting their journey or a middle schooler preparing for what’s next, no matter how long your family has been at Citizens, your involvement matters. You can volunteer, share ideas, or simply stay informed. So come join us as we build connections, support our teachers, and advocate for our students. We look forward to partnering with you this year!

Date: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: Broadway building, Music Room

Whether you're able to attend or just want to be kept in the loop as the organization develops, please click THIS LINK to complete the PTSO survey. We do ask that all families planning to attend complete the form so that we can plan ahead for food and childcare. Thank you!

For more information, please email Mr. Stafford, the PTSO liaison, or call him at (816) 979-3561.

If a family you refer accepts a spot and fully enrolls for the 2026-2027 school year, you could earn a referral reward! Just be sure the family includes your name on their online registration form, and you'll earn a $25 gift card per student once they fully enroll and attend Citizens on the first day of school in August. New families can apply today at www.schoolappkc.org.

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

• The board approved the Crown Act Policy for students, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles.
• Charter renewal goals and narratives were again reviewed and discussed. The goals have been submitted and the rest of our application will be finalized as we prepare for our charter renewal hearing.
• Preliminary findings from the rebranding focus groups were shared. Themes of belonging, inclusion, and community were highlighted. More specific findings and recommendations will be shared next month.
• We will continue to be identified as a Diverse by Design school without reservation from the Board.
• Due to a strong increase in FRL forms being completed, we will be receiving an additional $293,000 in funding.
• Ms. Lineberry shared data and action items for the 2026-2027 enrollment season.

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!

January 29th - Re-Enrollment Opens for Current Students

January 29th - Debate Tournament (Gateway 6th Grade Center)

January 29th - Family Skate Party, 6-8 pm (Skate City Shawnee)

January 30th - First Semester PBL Showcase, 2-3 pm

January 30th - '26-'27 Middle School Preview, 3-3:30 pm (5th-7th Grade Families)

February 2nd - Clubs Begin

February 2nd - PTSO Meeting, 6-7 pm (Broadway Building, Music Room)

February 6th - First Friday, 7:45 am

February 12th - Middle School Dance, 6-7:30 pm (Broadway Building)

February 13th - Friendship Parties

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

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