Fox Hill Family Newsletter

April

• Tuesday, April 8th: NKC Schools Bond Voting Day!
• Tuesday, April 8th: Spring Pictures
• Thursday, April 10th: Kindergarten Round-Up (5:30-7)
• Thursday, April 10th: Fox Hill Booster Club Meeting--Preparation for Carnival (5:00-6:30)
• Friday, April 11th: 1st Grade Field Trip to Union Station (11-2)
• Friday, April 11th: Fox Hill Booster Club Carnival (5:30-7)
• Monday, April 14th: 5th Grade Field Trip
• Tuesday, April 15th: Kindergarten Field Trip
• Thursday, April 17th: Kindest Kid Assembly
• Friday, April 18th: SCHOOL IN SESSION (Snow Day Make-Up Day)
• Tuesday, April 22nd: Chipotle Night

May

• Thursday, May 1st: Kindergarten Art/Music Program (6:00)
• Friday, May 2nd: Attendance Celebration
• Thursday, May 8th: Booster Club Meeting (5:30)
• Monday, May 12th: 4th Grade Field Trip to JA BizzTown
• Thursday, May 15th: 5th Grade Field Trip to JA BizzTown
• Thursday, May 15th: 5th Grade Celebration (6:00)
• Friday, May 16th: Field Day
• Monday, May 19th: Lit Blast Field Trip
• Tuesday, May 20th: Field Day Make-Up Day

Our annual school-wide carnival is on Friday, April 11th from 5:30-7:30. Ticket pre-sale order forms were sent home in backpacks on Monday and are due by Wednesday, April 9th.

This year, we have added even more new games and attractions. There will be a large slide, cotton candy, food trucks, cake walk, balloon artists, face painting, sports games, pig races, a foam pit and many other fun and exciting games. Donations for the cake walk are greatly appreciated and the class with the most donations will get an extra recess.

In order to make this event a success, we need volunteers to help run the games and attractions. We'd prefer adults working each game, but older, responsible siblings would be wonderful as well. You can find the volunteer sign-up HERE or the button below. All volunteers that sign-up ahead of time will receive a free $10 punchcard per shift they work. They will receive their free punchcards on April 11th when they check-in at the volunteer table.

Over the past decade, thanks to strong community support, we have invested nearly half a billion dollars in building new schools, replacing outdated facilities, and adapting to our district’s continued growth – all without increasing taxes. In fact, our overall tax rate is nearly a dollar lower today than it was in 2014.

As one of the fastest-growing school districts in our area, North Kansas City Schools is continuously planning for the future to ensure that our schools meet the needs of students today and for years to come. Over the past year and a half, we have worked closely with families, staff, students, and community members to create a new Long-Range Facilities Plan that reflects the priorities of those we serve. Thank you to all who shared your feedback and ideas!

To begin construction on first phase of the plan, we are asking district voters to consider a $175 million zero tax increase bond issue on the April 8 ballot. This measure would fund essential improvements throughout the district without any increase in taxes, including:

• Major renovations at Northgate and New Mark Middle Schools
• Expanded fine and performing arts spaces at Oak Park and Winnetonka
• Facility updates across the district, including a new gym at Oakwood Manor and upgrades to ensure our schools remain safe, modern, and welcoming
• And more, including additional space and maintenance upgrades across the district

North Kansas City Schools has a proven track record of responsible financial management, completing major school improvements over the past decade without raising taxes. In fact, our tax rate has decreased by nearly a dollar since 2014. This bond issue continues that commitment to ensuring that every student, at every stage, has the world-class learning spaces they deserve.

Learn more about the zero tax increase bond issue at nkcschools.org/bond and mark your calendar to vote on April 8!

Please save the following dates for MAP testing in grades 3-5. We recently found out that DESE has pushed back the testing window by one week because of the large amount of snow days and lost instructional days across the state of Missouri. So please note the dates changes below. Typically, most grades test in the mornings, but there are days and times that the test extends into the afternoon. If at all possible, we ask that you avoid scheduling appointments on these days.

3rd Grade:

ELA Test: May 5th - 9th

Math Test:May 12th - 16th

4th Grade:

ELA Test: May 5th - 9th

Math Test: May 12th - 16th

5th Grade:

ELA Test:April 28th - May 2nd

Math Test: May 5th - 9th

Science Test: May 12th - 16th

Students are not allowed to carry any medications to school including cough drops. Parents are required to bring medication to school, and complete an authorization. Medication must be age appropriate, new in the original packaging, not expired. If medication is a prescription, the medication must be labeled correctly and if the order is not on the prescription, the authorization must be completed by the physician. If your student carries a medication to school, it will be kept in the nurse's office until a parent picks up, it will not be sent back home with the student.

Dana Borque

Fox Hill School Nurse

Yearbook order forms were sent home and are due on Friday, April 11th. Please send your order in an envelope for cash or purchase through MyPaymentsPlus (see link and directions below). The cost is $15.

All fifth grade students will receive a yearbook for free. The Booster Club will be purchasing one for each student in fifth grade.

If you have an incoming kindergartener for the 2025/2026 school year, please call the office at (816)321-5090 to be added to our mailing list. Information will be coming home soon regarding enrollment and K Round-Up.

Due to construction taking place at Fox Hill this summer, our summer school will be at Nashua Elementary during the month of June.

In 2025, the June session will be offered four days per week, following this schedule:

• • Week 1: Tuesday, June 3 – Friday, June 6
  • Week 2: Monday, June 9 – Thursday, 12
  • Week 3: Monday, June 16, Tuesday, June 17, Wednesday, June 18, Friday, June 20
    • Thursday, June 19 is a holiday (Juneteenth) with no summer school. Friday, June 20 will be a virtual attendance day for students and teachers in summer school.
  • Week 4: Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26

Fox Hill's Summer School Hours: 9:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Directions on how to enroll your child in summer school:

• Parents and guardians may enroll students for summer programming beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, through Friday, May 23, 2025.
• Summer School takes an "everybody rises" approach. For example, if your child completes 1st grade this spring, they will be considered a 2nd-grade student for summer school.
• It is important to note that if your child completes 5th grade, 6th grade, or 8th grade this spring, they will transition to the next grade level and their new building for summer programming.

Enroll for summer school through the PowerSchool Parent Portal here. Click the link above or scroll to the bottom of the page for directions.

If you or your family need resources (food, clothing, shelter, school supplies, therapy/counseling, vision/dental, or others), please contact our social worker, Meghan Shipley.

Meghan.Shipley@nkcschools.org

816-321-4098 (office)

816-556-6609 (cell)