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Tomahawk Elementary - April 2026

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Question of the Month Question of the Month

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My child would like a yearbook. How do I order one and what is the deadline?

Last chance for yearbook purchase to have it sent without a shipping fee! Yearbook is sent to print April 20th! Once the yearbook is sent to print, you may have to pay a shipping fee so order now.


Order your yearbook - www.treering.com/validate enter school code 1015269347902029. Cost is $22


IMPORTANT: If you do not purchase a yearbook this year there will not be extras to purchase at the end of the year. The school will provide a small autograph page for those that choose to not purchase this year.

Updated Tomahawk Information Sheet Updated Tomahawk Information Sheet

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Principal Message Principal Message

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We are heading into a beautiful and busy time of year! April and May are filled with fun events and opportunities to be engaged in the Tomahawk community. Please make sure to read alerts and newsletters so you don't miss out on any important information on events. Thank you for being such a wonderful community to partner with for the success of all of our students. Enjoy this Spring weather and Spring activities!


P.S Make sure you mark your calendars for the April 16th Fine Arts Night!


Julia Baucum

Principal

Absences- Contact office by 9:15am with reason- Include Lunch Choice when late
Click for more details on Attendance Policies. Call office at 913-780-7690 anytime and leave a message or email thattendance@olatheschools.org. Students will be counted as unexcused if parents have not contacted the office on the day of the absence.

Attendance Attendance

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Students of the Month Students of the Month

Each month there will be a classroom recipient (K-5) chosen by the classroom teacher as someone who displays the expected behaviors of Tomahawk Students showing: We Matter, We are Safe, and We are Prepared. This student helps ensure others know that they: Belong, Matter, and are Loved.


The staff members who work with students outside of the classroom (Art, PE. Music, Library, Counselors, Lunch room staff) will vote on the representative for each classroom. That student will receive a yard sign for the month. We are so Proud of all of our Tomahawk students, and showcase their strengths in many ways through out each grade level and each class. We are excited to celebrate these school wide recipients each month, to continue to show our Tomahawk Expectations!

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Grade Level Students of the Month

K: Oakley Ryan

1: Joey Bachman

2: Yasin Alhajjeh

3: Matias Salinas Quijada

4: Leo Queen

5: Sadie Barnes


Classroom Students of the Month

K: Amina Mutai; Emmie Stogsdill

1: Asher Miller; Luna Pearson

2: Kevin Haynes; Rebekah Ouamba

3: Raul Sosa Pacheco; Everett Sunderland

4: Finlee Bartek; Katy Fernandez Mata

5: Jacob Vera-Marin

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Kindergarten Enrollment for 26-27 on Thursday, April 9 from 1-6pm

On Thursday, April 9 from 1-6pm during the Olathe School District's Annual Kindergarten Enrollment, Tomahawk will be enrolling 2026-27 kindergarten students who will be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2026 and live in Tomahawk's attendance area. Please complete this online form below JUST ONCE so we can get you on the mailing list. Kindergarten 25-26 Enrollment List


Please contact the office at 913-780-7690 or email Kelli Zuel, Administrative Secretary, at kzuelth@olatheschools.org if you have questions.

Mark Your Calendar Now! Mark Your Calendar Now!

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - A Day; STUCO Store before school (Items $.50 - $2); STUCO Meeting after school; Running Club after School

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - B Day; Gr 2 Field Trip to Coterie (bring sack lunch)

Friday, April 3, 2026 - C Day


STUCO Elections Week

Monday, April 6, 2026 - D Day; STUCO Applications and Posters Due

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - A Day; Math Wings District Competition after School; 4-8pm PTO Food Night- Papa John's Night (use code KST011 when ordering online)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026- B Day; STUCO Store before school (Items $.50 - $2); Gr 4 Field Trip to Careers on Wheels; Running Club after School

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - C Day; No School for KDG students; 1-6pm KDG Enrollment

Friday, April 10, 2026 - D Day; STUCO Election Speeches and Voting in Gym


Book Fair Week

Monday, April 13, 2026 - A Day

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - B Day; Math Wings Celebration after school

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - C Day; STUCO Store before school (Items $.50 - $2); Mrs. Tollie's Class Field Trip to Deanna Rose (bring sack lunch); Running Club after School

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - D Day; 5:30-7:30pm Fine Arts Night/Book Fair & Band/Strings/Choir Concert (front doors open at 5:30pm- band/strings should enter from South parking lot Door B at 5:15pm)

Friday, April 17, 2026 - A Day; Gr 3 Field Trip to Nelson Art Museum (bring sack lunch)


School Volunteer Appreciation Week; National Library Week and Potato Book Character Contest

Monday, April 20, 2026 - B Day; Bring Potato Book Characters to school

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - C Day; 7pm PTO Meeting in Staff Lounge

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - D Day; STUCO Store before school (Items $.50 - $2); Gr 2 Field Trip to Olathe South Animal Talks & Frontier Park (bring sack lunch); Running Club after School

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - A Day; Gr 1 Field Trip to American Royal (bring sack lunch); FT Orchestra Tours??

Friday, April 24, 2026 - No School


Monday, April 27, 2026 - B Day

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - C Day; Gr 4 & 5 Field Trip to Golf Course (pizza lunch provided)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - D Day; STUCO Store before school (Items $.50 - $2); Running Club after School

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - A Day

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Gr 5 Students Going to Indian Trail for 26-27

Mark your Calendar for April 7 from 6-7pm

Save the date! Indian Trail’s special services department will be hosting a transition night for incoming 6th graders. This night is reserved for families who have students that receive services through an IEP. Families can expect to meet our special services department, tour the building, spend time with related service providers, have questions answered and gain an understanding of what services look like at the middle school level.

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No School Days No School Days

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Mark your calendars for the following days when there will NOT be school for students:

  • Friday, April 24- Professional Day for teachers - no students


  • Thursday, April 9 - No school for Kindergarten students because of KDG Enrollment for 26-27. Students in Grades 1-5 will have a full day of school! Students in Preschool classes will have school.

Field Trips Field Trips

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Thursday, April 2- 2nd Grade to Coterie Theatre (bring disposable sack lunch)

Wednesday, April 8 - 4th Grade to Careers on Wheels (students will eat lunch before they leave for the event)


Wednesday, April 15 - Mrs. Tollie's class to Deanna Rose Farmstead (bring disposable sack lunch)

Friday, April 17 - 3rd Grade to Nelson Atkins Museum (bring disposable sack lunch)

Wednesday, April 22 - 2nd Grade to Olathe South Animal Talks and Frontier Park (bring disposable sack lunch)


Thursday, April 23 - 1st Grade to American Royal Junior Rodeo (bring disposable sack lunch)

Tuesday, April 28 - 4th & 5th Grade to Heritage Park Golf Course (pizza lunch provided)

Other coming field trips:

  • Friday, May 1- 5th Graders Tour Indian Trail
  • Monday, May 4- 5th Graders Tour Frontier Trail
  • Tuesday, May 5- 4th Grade to KC Zoo (bring disposable sack lunch)
  • Tuesday, May 5- 2nd Grade to Arboretum (bring disposable sack lunch)
  • Tuesday, May 12 - KDG to Fire Station
  • Wednesday, May 13 - 3rd Grade to KU Natural History Museum (bring disposable sack lunch)
  • Thursday, May 14 - 5th Grade to Main Event (pizza lunch provided at Main Event)

What Should I Wear Today? - Spirit Days What Should I Wear Today? - Spirit Days

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We LOVE to have spirit days at Tomahawk! It's even part of our PBIS Reward process where students can turn in Trail tickets for an all school spirit day! We announce those to students at the end of the day and put the info on Facebook and the Tomahawk website calendar. Classroom/Grade level special days will be communicated by the teacher in Seesaw app.


This month's Spirit Days:

Thurs 2nd - Wear Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Fri 3rd - Fan Friday- Wear favorite team

Tues 7th - Tomahawk Tuesdays- Wear TH gear or blue/yellow

Fri 10th - Fan Friday- Wear favorite team

Tues 14th - Tomahawk Tuesdays- Wear Class Colors (KDG-Purple; 1st-Blue; 2nd-Red; 3rd-Green; 4th-Orange; 5th-Pink; PreK-Yellow)

Fri 17th - Fan Friday- Wear favorite team

Tues 21st - Tomahawk Tuesdays- Wear TH gear or blue/yellow

Tues 28th - Tomahawk Tuesdays- Wear TH gear or blue/yellow

Wed 29th - STUCO Spirit- Backwards Day

Tomahawk Website Calendar

Olathe Public Schools Foundation Olathe Public Schools Foundation

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Teacher and Staff Recognitions

We know our school has amazing teachers and staff members! Nominate a teacher or a staffer who has made a difference in your child’s life for an Educator Excellence Award or Classified Employee Excellence Award from the Olathe Public Schools Foundation. Each recognition includes a $500 cash prize! Learn more here>> https://tinyurl.com/mukffmvt


DonorsChoose

Help our teachers get what they need for their classrooms through www.DonorsChoose.org, a national non-profit crowdfunding site. Plus, the Olathe Public Schools Foundation will match your donation, up to $1,000 per educator, per school year. If everyone gives a little, together we will make big things happen for our students. Find an Olathe teacher to support at www.DonorsChoose.org, and encourage your child’s teacher to start their own project.


Please tag us:

· Facebook - @OlathePublicSchoolsFoundation

· X - @OPSF233

· Instagram - @opsfmeetingtheneed

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Office Information Office Information

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Next Year Class Placement

During the fourth quarter, our school team is planning for the 2026-2027 school year. This planning includes class placements for next year. Although placements will not be finalized until August, tentative class lists will be created in May. The class placement decision team consists of the principal, counselor, the grade level teachers, specials teachers (art, music, physical education, and library), and, if applicable, special education teachers. Students are placed in a class with consideration of the following:

  • An even mix of social/behavioral skills
  • An equivalent number of students in each class at a grade level
  • Social dynamics between students
  • An even mix of boys and girls
  • An even mix of academic ability levels
  • Teacher style


As you can see, a large number of variables are taken into consideration. It is an important task, and one that we take seriously. We want you to know that we will do our very best to provide the kind of learning environment that will help your child have a successful school year. While I welcome your input regarding your child’s personality and learning style, I ask that you please do not request individual teachers by name. Thank you for your cooperation.


Moving and Not Returning to Tomahawk for 2026-2027?

If your student is NOT returning to Tomahawk next year, please contact the office 780-7690 and speak with Kelli Zuel or Julie France.


Reminder: Photo ID REQUIRED EACH TIME You Want to Enter Tomahawk

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 or other form of picture ID ready for the camera at the door when you arrive at Tomahawk. If you come to the door without your ID, we will kindly ask you to return to your car to get it.

Specialists Information Specialists Information

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Counselor's Corner

Sunflower House, a Children’s Advocacy Center that serves Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, has proudly provided personal safety education for more than 40 years in area schools. A trained Sunflower House educator will be visiting 2nd – 5th grades at Tomahawk on April 23, 2026. They will present a program regarding personal safety and internet safety.

By talking with our children about these important safety issues, we will create a safer community for all children.

Sunflower House Education Staff can be reached at 913-631-5800. Sunflower House staff is also available to support you in discussing technological and personal safety with your child. Contact us for developmentally appropriate discussion ideas, tools and support! Please visit our website for more information on the programs and sessions for adults! www.sunflower house.org.

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Nurse Devin's Cabinet

Growth and Development

We will be teaching our Growth and Development class to our 4th and 5th graders at the end of the school year. 4th grade is scheduled for April 23rd and 5th grade on May 1st. Your student will be bringing home a letter with more information. With this letter, you have the opportunity to opt-out, so please read the information carefully. If you have questions or concerns about this lesson after receiving the information, please reach out to the nurse.


Dental Screening

All students (unless they opt out) will be part of the Dental Screening scheduled for May 13th and 14th. Look out for paperwork that will be sent home with your student to return to school if you want to OPT OUT of the screening or if you want to allow your student to receive fluoride. If you do not return the form, your child will just be screened. Contact the nurse with any questions.

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Lunchroom Cupboard

Congratulations to our lunchroom staff on their amazing School Lunch Week decorations and activities! Once again, Tomahawk was recognized as one of the seven elementary schools for their efforts in making Kansas School Lunch Week a fabulously fun and educational event! Thank you again to our amazing lunchroom staff: Megan Smith, Julie France, Penny Gfeller, Mary Cooper and Elissa Fields, our amazing art teacher Lauren Ingraham, and our amazing volunteers: Richard/Mikayla Fussel and Debby/David Brewer.

Just a reminder, milks/juices that are purchased with a cold lunch are considered a la carte will be charged $.60 even if you are part of the free/reduced program.

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PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)

Tomahawk students have been recognized almost 150,000 times for their positive behaviors so far this year! Trail tickets will NOT roll over into next school year, so encourage your students to stop by the PBIS school store (open from 8:35 – 8:50 before school) to spend their tickets! Students can purchase items or experiences. The store is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays!

If you'd like to help support the 2025-2026 PBIS store, here is our amazon wish list:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5JAE740KSH8Q/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_5

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Watch D.O.G.S.

There are still available dates to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G.S. this spring!

Watch D.O.G.S. Sign Up

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Art

Mark your calendar for April 16th from 5:30-7:30 because it is our annual Fine Arts Night Celebration. See the flyer for more information. Every student will have several 2D artworks hanging on the wall as well as one sculpture that will be available to take home that night!

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Library

Potato Book Character Contest

National Library Week is April 19th-25th. We will celebrate with the annual Potato Book Character Contest. Please see the attachment and note that came home with information. I can't wait to see the creativity on display!

Spring Book Fair

Stock Up on Books for Summer Reading - The Spring Book Fair is Coming to Tomahawk

The Book Fair is going to be open during school hours. Monday, April 13th-17th. Students will visit the Book Fair during their Library time or before school. Please see the schedule below.

  • Monday, April 13th-Hunter, Burgardt, Saunders, Sackrey, Beverman
  • Tuesday, April 14th—Cotton, Miller, Townsend, Salazar
  • Wednesday, April 15th-Shambaugh, Jung, Barker, Beltran
  • Thursday, April 16th-Richardson, Priddy, Williams, Penner
  • Friday, April 26th-Last minute shopping in the morning before school

Jumpstart and Early Childhood will visit the fair with a teacher throughout the week.


We will also be open for shopping on Thursday, April 16th during the Fine Arts Showcase from 5:30-7:30. Please see the attached flyer for payment information.


Students will view the Book Fair preview video and come home with a flyer the week before. Families can also order books online from April 14th-27th.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tomahawkelementaryschool2

Please sign up using this link if you would like to volunteer in the mornings before school. We can always use adults to help students shop and run the lollipop pull. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4BA4AA22A2F94-62861461-book


This is a great opportunity to get books for summer reading. Reading over the summer will help students be prepared for the fall. Thank you for supporting the Tomahawk Library and its readers.

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Music

My name is Mamta Renkuntla, and the kids call me Ms. Emmy. I am excited to be the long-term sub in Music for Mr. Feagan. I am married to my wonderful husband, Praveen. We have a 13-year-old son Kris who is 8th Grader at California Trail Middle School. During my free time I like to listen to the music. I also like to volunteer in the community. Looking forward to meeting you at Fine Arts Night on April 16. I'm glad to be part of Tomahawk Elementary school.

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PE

Footwear Reminder

A quick reminder to all families to check the ABCD schedules regarding P.E. class. It’s important that on their assigned P.E. days, students wear the proper shoes, which are athletic shoes with closed toes and no raised heel.


MIAA Basketball Field Trip

Thank you to the 30 parents who joined us on our field trip to Municipal Auditorium for the MIAA basketball game. I think everyone enjoyed the event and hopefully we will be invited back next year. I heard so many kids say, “I’ve never been downtown," or "I’ve never seen a basketball game in person”. You allowed so many kids a new experience. Oh, and your children were extremely well behaved, you should be very proud of them. Thank you to the PTO for paying for the bus fees to allow us to attend.

Elementary Assessment Information Elementary Assessment Information

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 Mrs. Baucum.

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Clubs Clubs

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STUCO

Sponsors: Lindsay Cotton, lecotton@olatheschools.org & Rhianna Penner, rnpenner@olatheschools.org


STUCO 2025-2026

Co-Presidents – Zola Dale and Remi Fussel

Vice President – Adele Felix

Secretary – Izabelle Robertson

Treasurer – Angelina Moore

Representatives:

  • 3rd grade- Jamison Rozof, Sophie Senin, Kolton Fussel, Lola Sadi Oufella, Ari Eck, Shelly Gagne
  • 4th grade- Ximena Alvear, Addi Powers, Logan Whitt, Leo Queen, Amari Lindsey
  • 5th grade- Violet Gagne, Sam Palmer, Grady Penner, Trexlyn Phillips, Rory Reeves and Song Senin


Spirit Days

STUCO Spirit Days

  • April 29th Walk Backwards Day
  • May 13th Dress for your DREAM VACATION


Events

This month STUCO will hold student elections. Here are the positions that current 2nd through current 4th graders will be casting a vote for:

  • STUCO President
  • STUCO Vice President
  • STUCO Treasurer
  • STUCO Secretary

All current 4th graders have the opportunity to run for an officer position. Elections will take place the week of April 6th. Winners will be notified and announced by Friday, April 10th. Current 2nd – 4th graders will also have the opportunity to run as a classroom representative at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.

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STUCO Meetings

STUCO Snack Sign Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ACAE29A5FA7-58587233-2526

Meetings will be held in Mrs. Cotton’s classroom from 3:55-4:35 pm on the following dates for STUCO members: April 1st, & May 13th


School Store

STUCO Members Sign Up for School Store https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ACAE29A5FA7-58715146-20252026

Information on the STUCO school store can be found here. The store will be open Wednesday mornings before school until May 13th. Please send your child with small bills ($1 bills or $5 bills) and change..

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Math Wings

March 31st- Regional Competition at Green Springs Elementary School, begins at 4:15

April 7– District Competition at ONHS, begins at 4:30

April 14th - last meeting / end of year celebration! Snacks provided by Ms. Hunter.

Thank you for participating in Math Wings this year!

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Tomahawk Running Club

Our spring running club is back and as of right now we have 85 students participating. You can see us running around Tomahawk every Wednesday after school. Our culminating event will be to participate in the Tower 2 Tower 5K race.


Important Dates:

After School Running Dates - Wednesdays- April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th

Wednesday, April 29th is the last day to register for Tower 2 Tower and have Mr. Lawver pick up your race packet


Saturday, May 2nd Race Day Tower 2 Tower

The Tower 2 Tower Race is completely voluntary and only offers online sign-ups. There is no grant money for this race so everyone must pay their own entrance fees. Parents and family members are welcome to register under the Tomahawk team. If you register under the Tomahawk team, Mr. Lawver will pick up all of the race packets. We receive a special group/team rate of $18.95. To register click on this link https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lenexa/Tower2Tower 5K or the QR Code above.

Search under Group/Teams

Team name: Tomahawk

Password: Tomahawk

PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization)

Check out the information below. Remember all parents/guardians of Tomahawk students and all Tomahawk staff are automatically members of the Tomahawk PTO. We invite you to share your ideas to help us make Tomahawk a great place to be!

PTO Board

PTO Board for 2025-26 school year. Email us at tomahawkolathepto@gmail.com.

President: Ashley Queen – 913-707-8189

Vice President: Jackie Price – 402-210-4621

Treasurer: Katie Barnette – 913-620-7313

Secretary: Ali Alonzo – 913-387-9306

Legacy Advisor: Breanna Francis – 913-219-8218

Ex-Officio: Breanne Harris – 913-991-7835

Meetings

Tuesdays @ 7:00pm in the Tomahawk Staff Lounge:

April 21, May 12

Key April Dates

Tuesday, April 7: 4-8pm PTO Food Night- Papa John's Night (use code KST011 online)

Tuesday, April 14th @ Noon: Deadline to order Spring Basket Sales - see link below

Wednesday, April 15: Sack Lunch Day info needed- see link below

Tuesday, April 21: 7pm PTO meeting in staff lounge

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How you can help!

Teacher Appreciation

We are looking for parents to volunteer some time and talent to make Teacher Appreciation week in May amazing this year. This is a great opportunity to be involved with celebrating our teachers. One way you can help is to donate gift cards or dollars. Donations will go towards treating and celebrating our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. May 4th to May 8th, 2026. Sign up to donate money here https://my.cheddarup.com/c/we-love-our-teachers-copy/items


Sign up to donate gift cards https://my.cheddarup.com/c/we-love-our-teachers-copy/items

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Spring Basket Sales

We're partnering with Louisburg Nursery and Greenhouse again to bring you beautiful spring baskets. You'll have your choice of shade loving or sun loving plants in a beautiful hanging basket. The hangers can be removed to create a standing pot or removed and planted.

  • Final day to purchase is April 14th by noon.
  • Pickup will be April 21st 5-7pm at Tomahawk. Our April meeting will start at 7pm in front of the school weather permitting.

Flower details:

  • The baskets will have trailing plants to vine down in addition to upright color.
  • The nursery has over 100 different flower options for them to choose from. Some possible options are: geraniums, petunias, Calibrachoa, Torenia (wishbone flower), New Guinea Impatiens, vinca vine, creeping Jenny, bacopa, verbena, salvia, zinnias, cosmos, lobelia, coleus, begonias, portulaca (moss rose), bidens, angelonia, mezoo.
  • Every basket will have 3-9 different varieties depending on the varieties and how big they get. The baskets and pots are 12" in diameter.

Ordering Information: 2025-spring-baskets-fundraiser-copy.cheddarup.com

The link can be shared with family and friends!

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5th Grade Legacy

Pastries with Parents on May 1st-Pre-order for a dozen glazed donuts.

Pre-order a dozen glazed Krispy Kreme donuts for $12. Pick up during Tomahawk's Pastries with Parents event of Friday, May 1st from 7:45 to 8:30am on the playground

Pre-order closes Thursday, April 30th @ noon. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/pastries-with-parents-pre-order-for-a-dozen-glazed-89890/items


Attention 5th grade Parents! Our Yearbook editor would like to do a page dedicated to the 5th graders and would like a picture of their 1st day of kindergarten or around that time/age for each 5th grader. It will also be featured in the slideshow on our 5th grade celebration night on May 18th (put that on your calendar). If you only have a hard copy you can take a picture of it and email it to Katie McGinnis. Please send to kmcginnis@olatheschools.org by April 3rd at the latest.


End of Year Video

If you have any special photos you want in the End of Year video for 5th grade celebration, please send them to Tara Dale mrstaradale@gmail.com . These can be K-5 pictures, school events, group photos, special events. We would love to have everyone featured so send them in!


Important 5th Grade Dates

May 1st- Cougar Palooza - 5th Graders visit Indian Trail Middle School

May 4th- 5th Graders Visit Frontier Trail Middle School

May 14th- 5th Graders to Main Event (lunch provided)

May 18th - 6pm 5th Grade Promotion Night

May 19th - 1:15pm 5th Graders vs Staff Kickball Game

Color Walk Prizes

Coming event:

May 15: Foam & Water Party and Sack Lunch Day*


*Let us know if your student is bringing a lunch from home or having the school sack lunch on the All School Sack Lunch Day. Send back the paper form with your choice or complete the online form below by April 15.

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Take a night off from cooking and support our school!

Tuesday, April 7- 4-8pm Papa John's Night (use code KST011 when ordering online)

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Yearbooks

Order your yearbook now. The only way to order is online. We will not have extras to purchase at the end of the year. You should order now at www.treering.com/validate enter school code 1015269347902029. Cost is $22.


If you aren't sure if you bought a yearbook- it is super easy to find out. Simply log on to your Treering account and it will tell you date purchased or if you haven't completed the purchase yet. If you have never logged onto Treering, then you haven't ordered a book. We only do online orders. Contact Kelli Zuel (kzuelth@olatheschools.org ) with questions.

We would love to include your photos of school events in the yearbook. See instructions below on how you can upload photos to share with the school.

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Around the District/In the Community Around the District/In the Community

Join the 3rd Annual STEMing with the Stars Competition!

Calling all 3rd-5th graders! You are invited to STEMing with the Stars, a fun, FREE hands-on STEM competition. Form a team of up to 3 (no need to be from the same school) and get ready for an evening of creativity, experiments, and learning.

📅 When: April 16, 2026 | 4-8 p.m.
📍 Where: Olathe North High School (600 E Prairie St, Olathe)
🍕 Extras: Enjoy pizza and a fun science show!
💰 Cost: FREE

Spaces are limited—register your team here: https://forms.gle/jCKB8C8Hq1jKWXRg6

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Don’t miss out on a night of STEM excitement and discovery!

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Athlete Builder Summer Academy is back for its third year!

Open to all current 1st–6th graders, regardless of sport. Two locations, morning sessions, and expert coaching to help your child build athletic skills this summer.

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More Community and District Opportunities Available on ePOST

Check out ePOST on the District website for information about other opportunities in the district and the community.


Food Bank Resources- see the attached document on Food Banks in the area.

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School Hours School Hours

School Hours are 8:55am-3:55pm

  • Students may arrive between 8:35- 8:50 am when staff will help them exit their cars out front. Students will enter through South parking lot gym doors during this time. After 8:50am, students will enter through the front door.
  • Please no arrivals before 8:35am.
  • Students wanting to eat breakfast should arrive between 8:35-8:45am to eat in the lunchroom.
  • Students will be tardy if not in the classroom by 8:55am. No breakfast will be allowed in classrooms.
  • NEW Early Childhood Hours: AM Class 8:55am-12:00pm; PM Class 12:50-3:55pm- No classes for EC on Fridays or on Half Days.

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STOPFINDER App for Families of Students Riding DS Buses To/From School

Parents, are you aware that after your StopFinder account is activated you can share the account with any other smartphone user? Also, did you know you can set customized alerts so you are notified when the bus is nearby? Check out all the app’s capabilities here for English and here for Spanish. Contact olathebus@dsbuslines.com if you need to activate your StopFinder account or need additional support.

Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather - Olathe Public Schools

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Birthday Celebrations in the Classroom

Birthday Celebrations - Tomahawk Elementary School

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Food Services - Olathe Public Schools

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SchoolCafé

SchoolCafé gives students and parents a quick and easy way to stay on top of their nutrition. Macros, ingredients, and allergies are displayed for meals and individual items. Submitting eligibility applications has never been easier, SchoolCafé allows parents to quickly submit for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits.

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Safety Services

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Tomahawk Elementary School | Facebook

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School Supply List

School Supply Lists - Tomahawk Elementary School

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Newsletter

News - Tomahawk Elementary School

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Home - Tomahawk Elementary School

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District Calendar - Olathe Public Schools

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ParentVUE

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TouchBase Signin

Try clearing your browser cache if you have issues with your payment completing. ** Parents of Olathe School District Students: *this will set/change your TouchBase password and will not affect your ParentVUE password. Returning Users: Username: Your ParentVUE username Password: Password created during first visit * You MUST have a ParentVUE account in order to use the online payments portal.

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Tomahawk Family Directory Sent in Blackboard Alert

If you need to contact other Tomahawk families, you can find information in our Tomahawk Student Directory and Class Lists sent in a Blackboard alert on Wednesday, January 7th. Please note this information does not include everyone in the school as some of our families have opted out for various reasons and new students are added regularly.


This directory is intended for school use only. All of the contact information -email, home addresses and phone numbers - are not for business use. Please respect the privacy of our families and do not share the list with others or use it for business purposes.

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Tomahawk Elementary School

Email: kzuelth@olatheschools.org
Website: https://tomahawk.olatheschools.org/
Location: 13820 S. Brougham Dr. Olathe, KS
Phone: (913) 780-7690

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