California Trail Parent News

Monday, May 18th:

8th grade Computer Turn In

Dog Dime Day-Pep Assembly Schedule

Choir Farewell Concert @ OE 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19th:

Theatre Banquet 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20th:

7th Grade Awards Ceremony 10:40 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

6th Grade Awards Ceremony 1:00 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

Thursday, May 21st:

Last 1/2 Day of School 8:20 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

8th Grade Awards Ceremony (Breakfast will follow the awards in the MPR). 9:00 a.m. - 11:35 p.m.

Dates and times for the grade level recognition ceremonies are below. At this ceremony, each student receives their grade promotion, as well as any additional awards.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend. Please note you will be asked to show your ID to the camera at the front of the school before entering and parking will be limited.

7th Grade

Wednesday, May 20th

10:40 a.m.

6th Grade

Wednesday, May 20th

1:00 p.m.

8th Grade

Thursday, May 21st

9:00 a.m.

8th grade breakfast follows the recognition ceremony.

After the 8th grade awards and breakfast, please sign out your student at the table located in the MPR. If your student is leaving with another student, you will need to let us know ahead of time.

If you know your student will not be returning to the Olathe School District next year, and you have not contacted the school yet, please call 913-780-7220 and speak with Katie Williams, our Registrar/Student Information Specialist, as soon as possible.

The program runs Monday-Thursday from June 1 to July 23, with lunch available between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the following schools:

• Havencroft Elementary School (1700 E. Sheridan St., Olathe)
• Northview Elementary School (900 N. Woodland Rd., Olathe)
• Pioneer Trail Middle School (15100 W. 127th St., Olathe)
• Ridgeview Elementary School (1201 E. Elm St., Olathe)
• Santa Fe Trail Middle School (1100 N. Ridgeview Rd., Olathe)

There are no income guidelines or registration requirements to participate, however, meals must be eaten on site.

Thanks to all who joined our virtual training sessions to learn more about the new General Education bus registration process. We appreciate your positive feedback on accessibility and ease of use. Many thanks to Tech 233 for their partnership in creating a product that benefits all users!

Families will receive an email and text on Friday to announce 2026-27 General Education, Special Services and Early Childhood registration availability as well as share details for the Bus Registration Help Night held at Olathe South High School on June 10th, 4:30-8:30pm. Please feel free to include the event in your weekly newsletter.

Please note that Payride bus service fees will increase in 2026-27 to the following per student rates:

Early Bird Rate, registrations received May 1 – June 15: $255

Standard Rate, registrations received June 16 or later: $340

Second Semester Only, registrations received December 14 or later: $170

Olathe Public Schools Café 233 is seeking volunteers ages 13 and up to support our Summer Food Service Program.

We need two volunteers per day at each site to help with setup, serving (ages 16+), and cleanup. The program runs Monday–Thursday, June 1–July 23 (no service June 19 or July 4), from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch sites open to the public: Havencroft, Ridgeview, Northview, Santa Fe Trail, and Pioneer Trail.

Whether you can help for a few days or the full summer, we appreciate your time! Spots fill quickly so sign up early.

To sign up, contact Ana Rivera at ariverafpc@olatheschools.org with: volunteer name(s), available dates and preferred school site.

Se necesitan voluntarios para el programa de almuerzos de verano

Las Escuelas Públicas de Olathe (Café 233) buscan voluntarios de 13 años en adelante para apoyar nuestro Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano.

Necesitamos dos voluntarios por día en cada sitio para ayudar con la preparación, el servicio (mayores de 16 años) y la limpieza. El programa se llevará a cabo de lunes a jueves, del 1 de junio al 23 de julio (no habrá servicio el 19 de junio ni el 4 de julio), de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m.

Sitios de almuerzo abiertos al público: Havencroft, Ridgeview, Northview, Santa Fe Trail y Pioneer Trail.

Ya sea que pueda ayudar por unos días o durante todo el verano, ¡agradecemos su tiempo! Los espacios se llenan rápidamente—¡inscríbase pronto!

Para inscribirse, comuníquese con Ana Rivera en ariverafpc@olatheschools.org e incluya: nombre(s) del voluntario, fechas disponibles y sitio escolar de preferencia.

California Trail families, it's time to buy your school supplies for the 26’-27’ school year! I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teachers requested and give your child the confidence they need to conquer

next year! Get them today before it's too late!

Click the link here or scan the QR code below.

Deadline to order is July 1st. Each kit will be shipped directly to your home!

Thank you for supporting our 6th grade fundraiser!

DRESS CODE

• All students are to dress properly for attendance at school and at school functions.

• Coats and hats are to be left in students’ lockers. Shoes must be worn at all times.

• Costume-type dress is not permitted unless a special day has been designated.

• Students must have some part of their shirt/top which goes over the shoulders.

• Students who are not properly dressed or their dress is deemed disruptive to the

educational process will be requested to correct their clothing. If they do not have a

change of clothes, items will be provided through the nurse’s office.

These items are not considered appropriate for school:

• Obscene or suggestive phrases or pictures on clothing.

• Overly revealing clothing, including short shorts, bare midriffs, plunging necklines (bottom of shirts should touch top of pants).

• Clothing which does not cover undergarments.

• Phrases or pictures on clothing which refer to alcohol, smoking, drugs, or provocative

brands.

• Hats, stocking caps, sunglasses, hoods.

• Clothing deemed inappropriate by school administration, school staff, district staff, or

clothing which is a threat to the order or safety of the school or students; clothing in

violation of school board policy.

At California Trail, the dress code is intended to insure that students dress tastefully and

appropriately for the school setting. We ask students to remember that clothing for

school and clothing for recreational activities may NOT be the same. School clothes

need to reflect that the child is at school to attend to the business of learning. Specific

guideline questions may be directed to the building administration.

We have recently completed our MySAEBRS screening tool. MySAEBRS is one of many tools our school district uses to ensure we have the right supports in place to meet every student’s emotional, behavioral, and social needs. Only students with signed consent during registration were given this screening tool. If you would like to know your student’s results, please contact your child’s counselor: Stephanie Beyer sbeyerct@olatheschools.org for students with last names A-K and Sue Sandbothe ssandbothect@olatheschools.org for students with last names L-Z.

We are excited to introduce a new way to support our school incentive program, designed to nurture the values of Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Each Other, and Caring for Our Community. This program encourages students to develop self-respect, build supportive relationships, and actively contribute to the well-being of those around them.

To make this initiative a success, we are seeking your support. Your donation will help fund a variety of activities, rewards, and resources that will inspire and motivate our students to embrace these important values in their daily lives.

By contributing to this program, you are helping to create a positive and caring environment where our students can thrive—both academically and personally. Together, we can empower them to grow into compassionate individuals who care for themselves, each other, and the world around them.

The link to donate is below.

https://ks-olathe-lite.intouchreceipting.com/CTDogDime

Thank you for your support and for being a vital part of our school community.

Grade updates are coming! Your student(s) will be emailing you on FRIDAYS to let you know how they are doing in their classes. This will be part of their WIN time routine, and they will copy their WIN teacher on this email. It is good practice in sending emails and holding them accountable for their academic progress. You can always check Parentvue for grades as well.

As a reminder, if somebody is experiencing a mental health emergency, please call the Johnson County Mental Health crisis line at 913-268-0156 (24/7 access), 988 for the national suicide crisis lifeline, or 911 for other emergencies. School staff members are not available to support a mental health crisis after school hours, during weekends, or any time students are not in school.

Many of our assignments and textbooks are accessed through student devices that have been checked out to each student. We have talked extensively with students about how to keep their devices safe. If something were to happen to a device, families are responsible for the repair. Below you will find a breakdown of charges that could occur. Thank you for reviewing with your student.

Need strong, reliable trash bags? We've got you covered — and every purchase helps support California Trail students year-round!

📦 Available All Year:

• 55-gallon black bags – Heavy-duty for big jobs

• 39-gallon black bags – Perfect for household cleanup

• 15-gallon white kitchen bags – Everyday use

• Paper yard waste bags – Great for yard and garden work

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💲All sizes available for $13 per roll

🧑‍🎓 Proceeds go directly to support student programs, supplies, and events.

📍 Order anytime through the school office

📅 Pick-up is quick and easy – we keep bags in stock all year long.

Help us raise funds while getting something everyone needs — trash bags that work!

📞 For questions or to place an order, contact: Megan Hennkens mhennkensct@olatheschools.org

Thank you for supporting CT!

Doors will now open at 7:30 a.m. and students need to be picked up in the afternoon by 3:40 p.m.

• The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups to its facilities as required by: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Equal Access Act of 1984 and other relevant state and federal laws as amended. Inquiries regarding compliance with applicable civil rights statutes related to race, ethnicity, gender, age discrimination, sexual orientation, gender identity or equal access may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone 913-780-7000. All inquiries regarding compliance with applicable statutes regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Executive Director of Special Services, 14160 S. Black Bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone (913) 780-7000. Interested persons including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by calling the Assistant Superintendent, Operations. (05/22)

Summer Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

School Hours:

8:20 a.m.-3:20 a.m.

Location: 13775 West 133rd Street, Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: 913-780-7220