Canyon Creek Express

Monday- C Day

4:00-4:45 Running Club

Tuesday -D Day

9:15 Picture Retakes

4:00-4:40 Math Wings

Wednesday -A Day

9:45-10:45 Second Grade Community Walk

3:50-5:15 First Lego League

Thursday- B Day

Fire Prevention Day

4:00-4:45 Garden Club

Friday- C Day

Breakfast & Books (Last Names E-K)

October

6 ~5th Grade Showcase 5:30-7:00

9 ~ No School - Professional day

12-15 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

14 Early Dismissal 12:10

15-16 ~No School

*Please note that dates are subject to change, and additional dates may be added throughout the year.

Our State Assessments will now be given at the end of each quarter—October, December, March, and May—rather than once at the end of the school year.

Each Math Quarterly Benchmark Assessment (QBA) and ELA Common Formative Assessment (CFA) will focus on 3–4 specific standards that were taught during that quarter. Olathe is one of a small number of districts in Kansas participating in this pilot program.

One of the biggest benefits of this new system is that it will provide us with more timely data about student learning. Rather than waiting until the end of the year to receive results, teachers will be able to use the information right away to identify areas where students may need additional support or intervention.

Our assessment dates are listed below. Please make every effort to avoid absences on these days. We also appreciate your help in making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and comes to school encouraged to do their very best.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support!

Remember to sign up for the Birthday Book Club!

For $15, your child can join the BBC! They will choose a new book for the CY library, have their name inscribed inside, get their picture on the bulletin board, and receive a goodie bag (including a token for the big gumball machine full of prizes!)

Pay using this link:

https://ks-olathe.intouchreceipting.com

Thanks for helping the CY Library grow its collection!

PS Because we print bookplates ahead of time, if you sign up after the first of the month, your child will be included in the following month's group. Thanks!

Olathe Parents as Teachers is a free early childhood program dedicated to supporting families with children from prenatal stages through age 3. Through home visits each month, developmental screenings, parent and child social activities, and family resources, Parents as Teachers helps parents support their child’s learning, growth, and development during these important early years. Whether you're a first-time parent or have experience raising children, the program offers valuable information, encouragement, and resources tailored to your family's needs. To learn more about Olathe Parents as Teachers or to enroll, visit the district website or contact the Parents as Teachers office at 913-780-8106.

Hello Chameleon Families,

I hope you and your family are settled into the fall bustle of school, sports and activities. Don’t forget about sleep! With the busyness of fall, consistent sleep can easily get pushed aside. Elementary-aged children generally need 9-12 hours of sleep each night. A consistent bedtime, a calming bedtime routine, and turning off screens before bed can help kids get the rest they need to learn, grow, stay healthy and feel their best during the school day.

As we head further into the school year and are naturally seeing an uptick in viral illness, a quick reminder that good handwashing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of germs! Encourage your child to wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after coughing, sneezing, or using the restroom. Hand sanitizer can be helpful when soap and water aren’t available, but it is not a substitute for effective handwashing.

Health Room Needs:
Our health room could use a few donations! We are currently in need of Goldfish crackers for students who need a quick snack and gently used boys’ shorts, sizes 6–10, for those unexpected spills, accidents, and muddy-recess moments.

Donations can be dropped off in the health room anytime. Thank you for helping us take care of our students!

Nurse Aly

Providing a safe and secure learning environment for students is of paramount importance in the Olathe Public Schools. The district has numerous practices, procedures and protocols in place each day to ensure a safe learning environment. Please remember that District policy requires us to ask for ID from EVERYONE each time they enter the building. Please remember to have your driver's license ready for the camera at the door when you arrive at Canyon Creek.

SCHOOLHOURSARE8:55AM–3:55PM

*Students may arrive between 8:35-8:50 am. *Please no arrivals before 8:35am.

*Students will be tardy if not in Morning Opening by 8:55am.

This Family Handbook is designed to be a helpful resource for our families. Inside, you’ll find information about daily routines, school procedures, and general details about Canyon Creek Elementary.

The OPS Code of Conduct helps ensure our schools are safe, respectful, and focused on learning. It outlines expectations for student behavior, promotes positive choices, and provides guidance for resolving issues fairly.

Checkout ePOST on the District website for information about extracurricular opportunities in the district and the community

The first full month of school is here and the PTO is looking forward to an awesome year!

Here are some important news and dates for the upcoming month.

If you are thinking about becoming more involved at our amazing school, the PTO wants you. There are many ways to get involved from large to small.

The PTO is for everybody and we are so glad to be part of the CY community.

Please consider donating $5 per student to assist in covering the cost of class parties. Throughout the year, the PTO helps to support three class parties: Halloween, Holiday, and Valentine's Day. Payment can be made via Venmo (@CanyonCreekPTO), cash or check (payable to Canyon Creek PTO).

Yearbook Cost: $23.22 before tax

Purchase your yearbook now and save 10% through October 31!

Custom pages can be created and purchased anytime before the final deadline in April, so you can order your yearbook now and personalize it later.

Use the QR code to purchase your yearbook through TreeRing.

Returning Families:
Scan the QR code, scroll down, and click “Sign In” to purchase.

New Families:
Scan the QR code and create an account to purchase.

Important: You must click the green “Explore Yearbooks” button to continue to the purchase page.

FF Designs is returning as our spirit wear vendor this school year. Support local as FF Designs is a local CY family owned company with custom designs just for Canyon Creek Elementary. https://ffmerchco.com/collections/canyon-creek-pto

● https://www.facebook.com/ptocanyoncreek

● https://instagram.com/canyoncreekpto