Canyon Creek Express

Monday- D Day

4:00-4:45 Running Club

Tuesday -A Day

5:30-7:00 Fifth Grade Showcase

Wednesday -B Day

3:50-5:15 First Lego League

Thursday- C Day

4:00-4:45 Garden Club

Friday- No School

Professional Day

October

12-15 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

14 Early Dismissal 12:10

15-16 ~No School

*Please note that dates are subject to change, and additional dates may be added throughout the year.

Please do not park on McCormack during arrival or dismissal to pick up or drop off your child. If you are transporting your child by car, please use the car line.

We are seeing many cars parked on both sides of McCormack, causing students to walk between parked vehicles and making it difficult for drivers to see them. This creates a serious safety concern.

Students who are walkers should be walking to a home in the neighborhood. Students have been reminded to use the crosswalk and stay on the side of the street where their home is located.

We have also received concerns from neighbors about blocked driveways and vehicles parking on lawns. Please be respectful of our neighbors and keep driveways and yards clear.

Dismissal begins at 3:55 p.m., and our car line has consistently been finished by approximately 4:08 p.m. each day. The arrival car line also moves very quickly.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and be good neighbors!

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Monday–Thursday, October 12–15. Teachers will share their available times throughout the week, and we ask each family to select a slot that best fits your schedule. Specials teachers and support staff are also available; please email them directly to set up a time.

• Please sign up by Friday, October 9.

Items to note

• One conference per child. For families with shared custody, please plan to attend the same time slot together.

• If you will be on vacation during scheduled conference times, please do not expect a conference (in person or by phone) on a non-conference day.

• Fall conferences are for parents/guardians only.

Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions. We appreciate your partnership!

There are lots of fun costume options out there! While your child may choose a scary or gory costume for Halloween night, these types of costumes are not appropriate for school. Please help your child use discretion when choosing a costume for our parade and parties.

For everyone’s safety and comfort at Canyon Creek, please avoid:

• Costumes that appear bloody, gory, or violent

• Weapons or look-alikes (e.g., toy guns, knives, spears, scythes) — leave these at home

• Masks that circulate colored liquid must remain turned off while at school

If you have questions about costume choices, please check with Mrs. James.

Event Day Details (Friday, October 30)

• Parade: 9:15 AM

  • Weather permitting, the parade will be outside on the playground.

  • Spectators may set up chairs in designated areas around the perimeter and in the center of the playground. Bring your camera and join us!

  • Inclement weather plan: Parade moves inside.

• Classroom Parties: Immediately after the parade and end at 10:00 AM.

• Room Parents: May go to classrooms to begin set-up at 8:55 AM.

Costumes at School

• Students should arrive in costume.

• They may stay in costume all day or change after the party.

• Accessories will be stored in lockers after the party.

• Parents who choose to dress up should follow the same guidelines as students.

Thanks for helping us keep the day fun, festive, and safe for all!

Remember to sign up for the Birthday Book Club!

For $15, your child can join the BBC! They will choose a new book for the CY library, have their name inscribed inside, get their picture on the bulletin board, and receive a goodie bag (including a token for the big gumball machine full of prizes!)

Pay using this link:

https://ks-olathe.intouchreceipting.com

Thanks for helping the CY Library grow its collection!

PS Because we print bookplates ahead of time, if you sign up after the first of the month, your child will be included in the following month's group. Thanks!

Providing a safe and secure learning environment for students is of paramount importance in the Olathe Public Schools. The district has numerous practices, procedures and protocols in place each day to ensure a safe learning environment. 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 ready for the camera at the door when you arrive at Canyon Creek.

SCHOOLHOURSARE8:55AM–3:55PM

*Students may arrive between 8:35-8:50 am. *Please no arrivals before 8:35am.

*Students will be tardy if not in Morning Opening by 8:55am.

This Family Handbook is designed to be a helpful resource for our families. Inside, you’ll find information about daily routines, school procedures, and general details about Canyon Creek Elementary.

The OPS Code of Conduct helps ensure our schools are safe, respectful, and focused on learning. It outlines expectations for student behavior, promotes positive choices, and provides guidance for resolving issues fairly.

Checkout ePOST on the District website for information about extracurricular opportunities in the district and the community

The first full month of school is here and the PTO is looking forward to an awesome year!

Here are some important news and dates for the upcoming month.

If you are thinking about becoming more involved at our amazing school, the PTO wants you. There are many ways to get involved from large to small.

The PTO is for everybody and we are so glad to be part of the CY community.

Please consider donating $5 per student to assist in covering the cost of class parties. Throughout the year, the PTO helps to support three class parties: Halloween, Holiday, and Valentine's Day. Payment can be made via Venmo (@CanyonCreekPTO), cash or check (payable to Canyon Creek PTO).

Yearbook Cost: $23.22 before tax

Purchase your yearbook now and save 10% through October 31!

Custom pages can be created and purchased anytime before the final deadline in April, so you can order your yearbook now and personalize it later.

Use the QR code to purchase your yearbook through TreeRing.

Returning Families:
Scan the QR code, scroll down, and click “Sign In” to purchase.

New Families:
Scan the QR code and create an account to purchase.

Important: You must click the green “Explore Yearbooks” button to continue to the purchase page.

FF Designs is returning as our spirit wear vendor this school year. Support local as FF Designs is a local CY family owned company with custom designs just for Canyon Creek Elementary. https://ffmerchco.com/collections/canyon-creek-pto

● https://www.facebook.com/ptocanyoncreek

● https://instagram.com/canyoncreekpto