School Hours

Office Hours: 8a-5p

School Hours: 9:10a-4:10p

Arrival/Breakfast: 8:50-9:10a

**Please do not drop off students before 8:50a. Students eating breakfast should report to the cafeteria between 8:50-9:10a.

Dismissal: 4:10p

**We will begin helping students make it to their dismissal locations at 3:55p.

Contact Information

Address: 5704 NW Northwood Road, Kansas City, MO 64151

School Phone: 816-359-4360

Technology Support: 816-359-5000

Principal: Jason Pope Assistant Principal: Lynsey Peck

Counselor: Mandy Frayer Social Worker: Sidney Thomas

Office Staff: Dianna Kernel and Jordan Meals

Nurse: Cassie Grantham

February 24th-28th: Great Kindness Dress Up Days

February 24th: Community Connections/Forum #2- Virtual 6-7:30p

February 25th: Battle of the Books District Competition @Lead Innovation Studio

March 3rd: PTA Meeting 6:30-8:00p- Dr. Kimbrel, our superintendent, will be presenting. Plan to attend this meeting in person in the Southeast Library!

March 7th: PTA Skate Night, 5:30-7:30p

Research shows a direct relationship between school attendance, academic achievement and success in school. The state’s Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP6) expectation for public school attendance is 90% or above. We are striving to ensure that at least 90% of students are here at least 90% of the time.

Please Note: Due to only attending one day of school this week, I am not reporting the attendance percentages this week. Below is last week's attendance percentages.

See below for the percentage of students per grade that meet the goal of being at school 90% of the time during the week of February 10th-14th.

Kindergarten: 53 out of 77 or 69% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%.
1st Grade: 83 out of 107 or 78% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%.

2nd Grade: 57 out of 85 or 67% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%.

3rd Grade: 56 out of 85 or 66% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%.

4th Grade: 66 out of 96 or 69% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%.

5th Grade: 64 out of 89 or 72% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%.
School: 379 out of 539 or 70% of students have a rate of attendance that is at least 90%

Order your 2024-25 yearbook
Cost: $20

Deadline: March 14 (before spring break)

Flyers with order forms will be sent home on Monday, February 10th if you would like to pay with cash or check.
Or order online: inter-state.com/order Code: 91993W

Looking Ahead
Our annual online verification and residency process for returning students begins in April. Using our quick and easy online application system, parents of returning students will verify their students' demographic, health, emergency contact and residency information.

Also in April, we will be offering enrollment in summer school programming for elementary and middle school students through the online verification and residency process. We want to make summer school enrollment seamless and easy for our families. Stay tuned for more information!

Check out what library and K-5 classrooms are doing to learn about Black History Month in February.

• LIBRARY: All students are learning about black history in library through books. In lower grades, they are learning about the important contributions of individuals in the past and present. In upper grades, we are focusing on important parts of Black History that many students don’t know about- Juneteenth (end of slavery in Texas/US), the Green Book (black motorists needed this book to find places that would serve them during Jim Crow segregation laws in the South), the Black Lives Matter movement, etc.

• Kindergarten: researching important members and their character traits through the use of PebbleGO, Brain PoP, Let’s Find Out, and books.

• First-We have been sharing read alouds of important figures in black history, Pebble Go and Epic!, Coloring sheets with a blurb about their contribution, and “trading cards”.

• Second- We research different important figures in black history using Pebble Go (we try to focus on less known individuals) and make pennants about them. We then put them on our bulletin boards.

• 3rd- We read the book Martin’s Big Words and discussed Civil Rights. We are also taught the Civil War and how slavery was a major issue that divided our country.

• Fourth, we are knee-deep in the American Revolution this quarter and don’t do anything specific. We do consider the perspective of slaves during this period and learn about a few of them.

• Fifth- Each student picked a hero (important figure) from black history and is doing a research project on them, where they have to learn about their lives and contributions/impact.

The Southeast Battle of the Book Team overall took 1st place in the February 4th Competition. Scores are averaged among all teams and that is how the winning teams are determined. The also award certificates based on individual team scores.

As part of our Title I requirements and our commitment to supporting students and families, we are evaluating our Parent and Family Engagement Plan. We want to ensure our plan meets the needs of our school community. If you would like to see our current Parent and Family Engagement Plan for Southeast Elementary, please click on the link. https://southeast.parkhill.k12.mo.us/fs/resource-manager/view/f27ad97b-214e-4398-a001-a808c19f2d24

Your input is invaluable in shaping future programs and initiatives!

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing our evaluation survey. Your feedback will help us strengthen partnerships and improve family engagement efforts. The survey is available via the link https://forms.gle/jAS8gdjs6HUzv1gg8.

Please complete the survey by Thursday, February 13th. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Johnson.

Southeast Families,

We value your input and encourage you to complete the annual Title 1 Evaluation Survey. Your feedback is essential in helping us assess the effectiveness of our Title 1 programs and services. By completing the survey, you provide valuable insights that allow us to understand what is working well as well as areas we can improve. Your responses help us make informed decisions to better support your child's education and enhance the learning experience for all students. We appreciate your time and commitment to strengthening our school. Please complete the survey by Friday, February 21st. Title I Annual Evaluation Survey

Members of the Park Hill School District's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Council will facilitate this community update and conversation in partnership with Sophic Solutions. Join us!

Park Hill School District parents/guardians, staff, and community members are welcome to join us for these conversations. In these upcoming online forums, we will start with a presentation to all participants, overviewing the work our DEIB Council and DEIB Action Teams have accomplished since our 2024 community forums. We'll also share how this aligns with the current 2023-2028 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). After our large group presentation, we will move into small groups where participants will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue about the work that is being done and provide input regarding how they would like to see this work carried out within the specific school(s) they are associated with.

We look forward to sharing the work of our council and action teams thus far. We also look forward to our next steps, in alignment with our DEIB drivers and narratives, and the individual council work at each building. Thank you for your connection to this critical work in Park Hill.

We are hosting two community forums: February 18, 2025, and February 24, 2025. Both nights we will begin at 6:00 PM and end at 7:30 PM. Please register for only one session. The forum Zoom link will be sent, via email, on the day of your event.

Registration link: 2025 PHSD DEIB Community Connection

Dear Southeast Superstars Parents and Community Members,

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for our Southeast Superstars – the College and Career Readiness Day on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Event Details:

• Booth Setup: 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM (for 3rd - 5th grade)

• Event Time: 9:55 AM - 12:25 PM (for 3rd - 5th grade)

• Booth Setup: 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM (for K-2 grade)

• Event Time: 1:00 PM - 3:35 PM (K-2nd grade)

We are reaching out to you with a special request: Would you be willing to participate by setting up a booth? You can choose to do either the morning session, the afternoon session, or you may do the whole day. Your insights and experiences can make a significant impact on our students' understanding of various career paths and educational journeys.

What's In It For You:

• Support: We will assist with setup, teardown, and any necessary copies.

• Engagement: Connect with our enthusiastic students and share your knowledge.

• Community Building: Be a part of an event that strengthens our school community.

Your participation will contribute immensely to the success of this event, and we genuinely appreciate your consideration. Please fill out this form with your information, and we will reach out to you.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Southeast Superstars family! We look forward to making College and Career Readiness Day a memorable and enriching experience for our students.

Best regards,

Southeast AVID Team

Everything you need to know about AMI days and snow days can be found on the Park Hill School District website below.

AMI Days, Snow Days and Late Starts

Hi!

This is Ms. Thomas, Southeast School Social Worker.

I cannot believe that we are already finished with 1st quarter! I wanted to share another Confidential Resource Checklist with you all that way if your needs have changed since this form was sent home with your kiddo early this year, we can still partner to get you connected to the resources that you need. Fill out this form and I will send home more information regarding the resources that you request.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by p: 816-359-5847 or e: thomassi@parkhill.k12.mo.us.

I look forward to supporting your family!

Sidney Thomas, LMSW

School Social Worker

Southeast Elementary

816-359-5847

Check out the linked Curriculum Connections below to see what our Superstars will be working on in each subject area during the month of September! We want to share the learning topics at all of the grade levels so that you are familiar with what topics and content are taught this month!

ELA

Math

Social Studies/ Science

Visitors: Visitors are welcome at Southeast! Visits should be prearranged with the appropriate Southeast staff member at least one day in advance of the visit. All visitors must check in at the office, identify the purpose of the visit, and will receive an ID sticker to wear during the visit.

Volunteers: We welcome all volunteers into our schools and classrooms, with prior arrangements made with Southeast staff. All volunteers who work with our students need to complete background screening by Park Hill. Forms for the screening are available here. Volunteers must check in at the office and wear an ID sticker.

Early Student Check-Out: Anytime a student is checked-out, the adult checking the student out must present appropriate ID.

Field Trip Volunteering:

• Any volunteer who will be alone with students must have a full screening, which includes a criminal background check, a check of the child abuse and neglect registry, and a check of the sexual offender registry. Volunteers must complete the paperwork found here. Please submit all paperwork to Park Hill School District Central Office.

• Any volunteer that plans to attend a field trip with students must have a full screening completed which includes the above information.
• If you completed a background check with Park Hill before March 2020, you must do it again, because the earlier screening process did not include the criminal background check.
• If you completed the full screening last year, you will NOT need to do it again.
• All volunteers must read and agree to the rules in our policy and procedure, and each volunteer will sign in and reaffirm the rules each time they arrive at a school to volunteer.
• The district will receive updates if a volunteer’s screening status changes. Someone’s volunteer status can change at any time.

• The district must pay a fee of $42.75 for each background check, as required by the state. If you would like to donate to help defray this expense, please enclose a check made out to the Park Hill School District for this amount with your screening form. This donation is not required.

The screening process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the time of year. Please be aware of this when submitting your application in anticipation of volunteering for specific events.

We understand the desire to send students to school with cell phones and smart watches. Please see the important passage from our Park Hill Parent-Student Handbook below regarding their use during the school day (p.48):

Personal electronic devices are not permitted to be used during the school day. Students must place their personal electronic devices in the designated location established by the classroom teacher and/or school administration. Such devices must be turned off or placed on silent mode to avoid disrupting the learning environment.

Students will be asked to turn off these devices and stow them in their backpacks upon entry to the school and through the school day. Thank you for your support with maintaining our educational environment.

Parents can purchase additional insurance protection for accidents that may occur during school classes and while students are away from school, at home, during weekends and vacation periods, including the summer months. For information regarding this optional coverage, visit www.kidguardinsurance.com for additional benefit and on-line enrollment information.

The PTA of the Park Hill School District runs a clothing center that provides free, gently used clothing and new socks and underwear to district students.

The PTA Clothing Center serves all Park Hill School District students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and the PTA asks you to bring some proof that you are enrolled in a Park Hill school. This could be a student ID, bus pass, dated letter from a principal or social worker, class schedule or enrollment form.

Donations are welcome at the Clothing Center. Please make sure your donations are clean, in good condition and bagged in kitchen-sized bags that the volunteers can lift.

2024-2025 Park Hill PTA Clothing Center Shopping Dates

• August 20th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• September 3rd and 17th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• October 1st and 15th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• November 5th and 19th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• December 3rd and 17th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• January 7th and 21st: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• February 4th and 18th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• March 4th and 18th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• April 1st and 15th: 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
• May 6th: 4pm-6pm

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Missouri Department of Mental Health, there is tremendous need for 988 services in Missouri.

988 is the three-digit number to call (multiple languages), text or chat (English only) that connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support are available for anyone experiencing mental health–related distress. The chat feature is available through the Lifeline’s website. People can use 988 if they are having thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Why did the polar bear sit on the ice? He wanted to stay cool!

How does a snowman keep his pants up? With a snow belt!

Students may bring a birthday treat or favor to school to share with their classmates, as long as they come from our list of treats that contain none of the eight (8) major allergens - milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish and shellfish.

Thank you for understanding that all classroom treats must come from this list, because we do not have the staff capacity to check for allergens that could threaten the health of some students.

Please bring birthday treats ahead of time (two hours after the start of school, at the latest).

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) work in Park Hill. Please use the link below to let us know when you have a comment about DEIB in Park Hill. We will keep this link within the helpful links section of this newsletter throughout the school year for your easy-access.

Park Hill Perspectives

Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District, and we would like to recognize them for all they do for our students. That is why we present the Park Hill Star award once a month to a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher, and a support employee. Nominations from families are so meaningful to our staff!

We will keep this link within the helpful links section of this newsletter throughout the school year for your easy-access.

Park Hill Star Award Nomination Form

2024-2025 Park Hill School District Calendar

Email, Text, and Social Media for PHSD

Menus for Breakfast/Lunch

Parent Student Handbook

Park Hill Perspectives

Park Hill Star Nomination

School Cafe

You will find several ways to stay up to date on school activities on the Southeast website , Facebook, and newsletters from your child’s teacher. You will also occasionally get an automated email or voicemail message sent to you, by the school, with important information and reminders. We know two-way communication is best, so please feel free to call or email with any questions you may have regarding your child’s education.

Dr. Jason Pope

Principal

PopeJ@parkhill.k12.mo.us

(816)359-6707

Mrs. Lynsey Peck

Assistant Principal

PeckL@parkhill.k12.mo.us

(816)359-5737

Website: https://southeast.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 5704 Northwest Northwood Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816)359-4360
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Southeast-Elementary-School-Park-Hill-School-District-390510981515939/