Citizens Connection

Included in this week's newsletter:

• Honoring Black Education Leaders: Dr. Bernadette Spooner Thompson & Mr. Murray Woodard
• Family Conferences & Book Fair - February 25th-26th
• Re-Enroll for 2026-2027 by February 28th
• February Pop-Up Pantry
• 2026-2027 CampFire Registration
• February Board Meeting Summary

We’re honored to work with Dr. Bernadette Spooner Thompson of the Children’s Services Fund, which has helped expand our students' access to critical mental health and supportive services that strengthen well-being and removes barriers to learning. Dr. Spooner Thompson’s commitment to children and families in Kansas City has made a meaningful difference in our school community.

We’re grateful to recognize Mr. Murray Woodard of COMBAT for his partnership and support of our community. Through COMBAT’s assistance in securing grants, we have been able to expand our work with the Center for Conflict Resolution, providing meaningful support and restorative practices that help students navigate challenges and build strong relationships. Mr. Woodard’s commitment to prevention and community well-being has helped strengthen the systems of care that surround our students each day.

Fall family conferences are this week - Wednesday, February 25th from 4-8 pm and on Thursday, February 26th from 8 am to 8 pm! If you haven't signed up for a time, please be sure to click here to sign up as soon as possible - our goal is always 100% family participation in conferences!

There will be no CampFire on Wednesday, February 25th to allow classrooms to be used for conferences. There will be no school on Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th!

We're happy to share that we will be having a book fair during our February conferences! A variety of books for all ages and other items will be available for purchase. The book fair will be open for purchases during Family Conferences only, so please do not send money to school with your students. We'd love to have a few adult volunteers - you can sign up here!

If you haven't yet completed your child(ren)'s re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you only have one more week before your children's spots are no longer guaranteed! You can learn more by visiting the Re-Enrollment page of the CWCKC website, and if you would prefer to re-enroll with a staff member at the Broadway building, please click here to sign up for an appointment with Ms. Lineberry.

This year all currently enrolled families need to provide one recent proof of residency that confirms their address is within KCPS boundaries. If you are considering moving sometime soon, please use the Find My District tool to ensure that you will continue to live within KCPS boundaries so that your child can continue to attend Citizens.

If you have any issues accessing your Parent Portal, please reach out to Tisha Kidd as soon as possible.

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.

If you’re already aware that your family will be moving out of KCPS boundaries or there is another reason your child will not be re-enrolling, please reach out to katy.lineberry@cwckansascity.org so that we can note that in our records and stop sending you re-enrollment reminders.

Our pop-up food pantry is this Wednesday, January 25th, from 3:30-7:30 pm in the lobby. This is a first-come, first-served pantry. We will have canned goods, fresh produce, boxed meals, and more. Please sign in when you arrive. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Jessie!

CampFire registration for next year is now open to all families! Click here to register. Don't forget that you must also complete school re-enrollment in order for your child to attend next year (see above). Please email Ms. Megan McMurray, CampFire Director of Programs, with any questions at megan.mcmurray@campfireheartland.org

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

• Dr. Miles shared that we have hired a new elementary principal for next year, and they will be introduced to the community soon!
• Findings from the rebranding focus groups were shared, including a suggested new mission, vision, and core values. Strong themes of the importance of belonging, diversity, and community were expressed by our staff, families, and students, and those were reflected in the draft presentation. These items, including a new name, still need to be finalized and will be shared with the community this spring.
• After discussing the pros and cons of staying with the Missouri Charter Public School Commission for our sponsorship or switching to KCPS, the board voted to pursue sponsorship by KCPS.
• Dr. Miles reviewed the draft of our charter renewal with the board. Highlights include plans to refine and evaluate the rigor of the school curriculum, further interventions to support academics and close the achievement gap, and intentional ways to support emerging teacher leaders.
• Ms. Lineberry shared data and action items for the 2026-2027 enrollment season. We are currently at 54% of our current students re-enrolled for next year, and the lottery results for new students will be sent out on March 9th.

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!

February 25th - Pop-up Pantry, 3:30-7:30 pm

February 25th-26th - Family Conferences (No CampFire)

February 26th-27th - No School (due to Family Conferences)

February 28th - Debate Tournament (NKC Norclay Building)

February 28th - Guaranteed Re-Enrollment Ends for Current Students

March 6th - First Friday (K-5), 7:45 am

March 12th - Open House for Prospective Families

March 17th - No School (St. Patrick's Day Parade)

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Website: www.cwckansascity.org
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