Principal Weekly Update to Families

Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Jayhawk Elementary Families,

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our JES families for your amazing support and assistance with our Halloween celebrations! Our students had a fantastic day filled with smiles, laughter, and community spirit. Your help with costumes, class parties, and parade attendance made the day extra special for everyone—thank you for helping make these memories possible!

We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Susan Schneider has been selected as JES’s Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Schneider, one of our outstanding 6th grade teachers, is truly deserving of this honor. She is known for her high moral character, dedication to her students, and passion for creating a classroom environment where every child feels valued and inspired to grow. Her commitment to both academic excellence and strong relationships represents the very best of JES.

DISTRICT CHANGE: ANNOUNCEMENT

Veterans Day Program Announcement - ONE DISTRICT CEREMONY

We are honored each year to celebrate our nation’s heroes during our Veterans Day Program. This year, there will be an important change to our district’s tradition. USD 346 will host one unified Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Jayhawk-Linn High School. Our goal with this change is to provide a single, district-wide celebration that allows all veterans and community members to attend one special event honoring their service.

More specific details about the program and student participation will be shared as the date approaches. We are looking forward to this meaningful day of recognition and gratitude.

State Assessment Scores:

The state assessment scores from last year have been released and you now have access to see your child's scores on the assessments. Families who selected the opt-in option during enrollment can view their child’s assessment results in the KITE Parent Portal. Attached to this message you will find two helpful documents:

You will be able to access your child's scores through the KITE Parent Portal using the email address you provided in PowerSchool during enrollment. If you need assistance updating or confirming your email in PowerSchool, please contact JES at @ 913-795-2519.

We encourage you to review the enclosed guide before logging in, as it will help you better understand the score reports and what they mean for your child's learning.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student's education.

Help Us Recognize our Wonderful USD 346 Employees:

We are fortunate to have an amazing team of teachers, support staff, and employees here at USD 346 who go above and beyond for our students each day. We would love your help in recognizing their hard work and dedication! Please take a moment to nominate a staff member who has made a positive difference. A link to the nomination form will be provided below.

https://tinyurl.com/3z964evz

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