Wolf Pack Weekly

Included in this week's newsletter:

• New Midtown Community School App Coming Soon!
• Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly
• September Pop-Up Pantry
• Vision Screenings

All newsletters can always be accessed on the Newsletters page of our website.

We’re excited to introduce a new Midtown Community School app, coming to families in the next couple of weeks! The app will give families one place to find school communication, making it easier to stay informed without searching through emails, texts, and multiple platforms.

Through the app, families will be able to message teachers and staff directly, receive school announcements and important updates, and get notifications when new messages are available. Two-way messaging will make it easy for families and staff to communicate, and built-in translation features will help families communicate in their preferred language.

The app can be accessed through a phone, tablet, or computer, so families can stay connected wherever they are. We’ll share more information soon about how to download the app and get started.

Want to learn more about what the app can do? Visit Apptegy’s family communication page.

We invite families to help us celebrate! We are looking for family members to share traditional clothing, cultural foods, music, dances, or performances during our school-wide Hispanic Heritage Month assembly. If you or a family member would like to participate, please reach out to Ms. Palacios at adriana.palacios@midtowncommunityschool.org

Our first pop-up food pantry at Midtown Community School will be on Thursday, September 24th from 4-6 pm. The pantry is located at the walk-up entrance off Broadway Blvd. Please wait to enter the building after dismissal has finished. Our pantry is first-come, first-served. We only ask that you take what you need and sign in when you arrive. For questions, please email Ms. Jessie at jessica.cox@midtowncommunityschool.org.

We are excited to collaborate with KidSight’s vision screening program to provide free vision screenings for our elementary students. Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade will be screened on Tuesday, September 29th. Each screening only lasts about 30 seconds and all participating students will receive a detailed letter explaining the results and any recommended next steps with available resources. Middle school students can be screened at the request of caregivers. We will be sending more information home with your student this week, so please check their folders and backpacks. If you do not want your student to be screened, please sign and return the KidSight letter to opt out or contact Johanna Chambers, Director of Student Support, at johanna.chambers@midtowncommunityschool.org.

Don't forget to check the Family Dashboard for the full calendar, including upcoming field trips!

September 14th - After-School AEAs (Clubs) Begin

September 18th - No School (Professional Development Day)

September 22nd - Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm (Virtual)

September 24th - Pop-Up Pantry, 4-6 pm

September 29th - Vision Screenings

October 2nd - First Friday, 7:50 am (K-5)

October 2nd - Half-Day Friday, 12 pm dismissal (No CampFire)

October 9th - First Quarter Ends

Email: info@midtowncommunityschool.org
Website: www.midtowncommunityschool.org
Location: 3435 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64111
Phone: (816) 499-8000

Facebook: www.facebook.com/midtowncommunityschool

Instagram: www.instagram.com/midtowncommunityschool

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