Week of August 25-29, 2025
Good Morning Cavalier Families,
We’ve had such a great start to the school year! This first full week of classes have been full of smiles, learning, and practicing new routines. Classes kicked off their core curriculum lessons using CKLA, iReady, and Mystery Science. Other details on our Elementary Programming Guide can be found on this link. Our students also put in great perseverance completing the first set of FastBridge Reading and Math Screening assessments. Moreover, we can’t forget to mention how impressive their "Quiet Cavaliers" have been in the hallways, demonstrating respect and focus as they move from one location to another. Keep up the great work, Cavaliers!
Our Cavalier Greeting Crew
Arrival & Dismissal:
Thank you so much for your patience during drop-off and pick-up this first full week of school. Your cooperation has made a huge difference, and we’re excited to share that Friday’s dismissal was completed in just 7 minutes! To keep things running smoothly and safely, we would like to continue sharing a reminder and emphasize the importance of all parents/guardians following our safety procedures during arrival and dismissal.
If you choose to park and walk up towards the front of our building, please use the crosswalk.
Students should always enter/exit from the passenger side for safety.
For our K-2nd Grade loop: If your child needs help buckling, please pull into the parking lot or drive forward near the west door exit (past the fire hydrant) before safely assisting your child.
Transportation Changes: If there are any changes in your child’s transportation for the day, please call the school office (913-592-7266) by 2:30 p.m. If possible, earlier notification to the teacher and the front office staff via email or phone call is greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your cooperation in helping arrival and dismissal run smoothly and safely for all Cavaliers!
Important Dates & Links
Week of Aug. 25-29, 2025
Safety Drill: We will conduct our first ALICE drill during this week.
Fall District Assessment Continues: Students will continue completing FastBridge and iReady assessments. The data from these tests will guide teachers in tailoring reading and math instruction to better meet your child’s learning needs. For specific details on your grade level’s testing schedule, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Grades 3–5 headphones: The new iPads for our 3rd to 5th Graders use a USB-C port. Please check that your student has either headphones with a USB-C connection or an adapter for current headphones. If this creates any difficulty, please reach out and we’d be happy to help.
Wednesday, Aug 27: First PLC (1-HR Late Start)
School hours will be 9:00-3:10 p.m.
Drop off and Breakfast start at 8:40 a.m.
For those who are paying for the Y-Club: Drop off still starts at 6:30 a.m.
Free YMCA care during PLC Days: Drop Off is from 7:40-8:00. Drop off through the bus loop.
Thursday, Aug 28: Parent Information Night 5:00-6:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to come in and learn about the classroom expectations, class schedule, and core curriculum. There will be two sessions available. Each session will be 20-25 minutes in length to allow transition time for parents/guardians attending multiple classrooms/ grade levels.
Option 1: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Option 2: 5:30-6:00 p.m
Friday, Aug 29: Last Day to Order PTO Spirit Wear
Monday, Sept 1: NO CLASSES, Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept 2: NO CLASSES, Staff Professional Development Day
Friday, Sept 12: Fall Picture Day
Monday, Sept 15: Vision and Hearing Screening
Recognize a DCES staff going above and beyond to serve our students and school community by completing the short USD 230 Standing Ovation Awards. The district will select Core Value Award recipients from this pool of nominations.
PTO Volunteer & Contact Form: As part of this year’s Skyward update, parent contact lists for each class are no longer available. If you would like to share your contact information with other parents in your child’s class for outside school activities (e.g. birthday parties), you may do so voluntarily by completing the PTO Volunteer & Contact Form. Please note that completing this form is entirely optional.
Kindly review our updated Elementary Handbook 2025-2026 for more information on Academics, Activities, Attendance, Code of Conduct, Health, Nutrition, Safety & Security, and Transportation.
1st Quarter DCES Community Feedback Form: We value your feedback so please share your thoughts on how we're doing through this form.
We are truly grateful of your unwavering support for our school! Together, we commit to creating opportunities for all students to LEAD: Learn, Engage, Achieve, and Discover new things that empower them to take their path to success and excellence everyday! If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. May you have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Miller
Office: 913-592-7266 or 913-592-7162
E-mail: millerthe@usd230.org
