Phillis Wheatley Elementary

KCPS families,

Remember that we have our Summer Food Service Program going on for the entirety of Summer Academy (through June 28).

Your child DOES NOT have to be enrolled in Summer Academy to participate in the free program and get hot breakfast & lunch each day!

Our popular FREE Adult Spanish & English classes are back!

Reserve your spot for the Sept 16-Nov 19 session, which includes Spanish for Beginners & Mid-Beginners, and English for Beginners & Mid-Beginners.

Led by the incredible Senora Vargas, we'll meet at Carver Dual Language School's library on Mondays & Wednesdays (Beginners) and on Tuesdays & Thursdays (Mid-Beginners).

On those days, Spanish classes will run 5-5:50 p.m., while English classes will run 6-6:50 p.m.

To reserve your spot, you can contact the school's front office or call 816-418-4925

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This Teacher Appreciation Week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and immense appreciation to all the educators in our district.

Each day, our teachers go beyond the standard curriculum to inspire, motivate, and engage our students, creating a learning environment where young minds are nurtured and encouraged to flourish.

Thank you for all that you do.

It's been a fantastic journey highlighting our 37 school-level Teachers of the Year over the past several weeks!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT that one awesome educator wins the title of 2024 KCPS Teacher of the Year.

Check out our social media as we bring you the latest from the awards gala, along with our winner!

Your finalists for 2024 KCPS Teacher of the Year are:

*Banneker Elementary's Ms. Jessica Williams
*Trailwoods Elementary's Ms. Katie Aulgur
*Phillis Wheatley Elementary's Ms. Kim Ramsey

The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and trophy from the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation, while the 2 finalists will each receive $1,000 in classroom grants to support their amazing work.

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Shout out to Mrs.Ramsey!

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Registration now open for Summer Academy 2024!

We are so excited to host Summer Academy once again this June, giving our students and families high-quality education options, no matter your child's age.

Registration is now open & will remain open until May 3. Click here to learn more and register: https://www.kcpublicschools.org/schools/summer

SUMMER ACADEMY 2024 KEY FACTS

June 5-28 (no school on June 19)
Before & after-school care provided at all elementary summer academy sites.
Breakfast & lunch provided at all sites.
Transportation provided for all sites.
12 Summer Academy sites.

We are READY and EXCITED for the Kindergarten Open Houses tonight from 5 to 7 p.m.!

All of our elementary schools are opening their doors this evening to families interested in enrolling their children in our Kindergarten programs. We are always happy to invite the community into our learning spaces and show them what awaits their young children!

We also want to thank everyone who came out to the Kindergarten Information Night last week! Here is more information on Kindergarten enrollment if you were not able to make it last week or tonight: https://tinyurl.com/yhk5f2df

We want to joyfully invite you to our next Moving Forward Together meeting, which will include an important community conversation on the KCPS Bond Initiative.

Your voice matters as we plan significant investments in our school facilities. Together, we'll dive into the crucial task of defining priorities for school facility improvements.

We're gearing up for the most significant investment in our schools in over three decades, and we need your voice & perspective to ensure we get it right.

Thursday, March 14
Board of Education Building
2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO
6-7:30 p.m.
Dinner, childcare & translation services will be provided.

We have now fully launched mental health services in all our schools through our partners at Hazel Health!

The teletherapy program comes now in addition to the physical health services already provided through Hazel Health to our families, along with the various mental health services previously available at many of our schools.

The goal of these programs is to provide an access point to care for all students that is convenient, no cost, high quality, and always supplemental to the great work already being done by KCPS staff.

The Hazel team will work with families on the highest priority to schedule therapy sessions, either from school or at home.

All Hazel services are at no cost to families.

Here is an opportunity for our KCPS families to join the conversation!
If you want to voice your opinion on the topic of: "Armed officers in elementary schools." Join us at the Board of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 18th at 6 p.m.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Collier as the official Kansas City Public Schools superintendent.

Dr. Collier makes history as the first woman and first Black woman to serve as superintendent. We’re thrilled she’s chosen to continue her 23-year career serving .

“We will be ambitious. We will demand the best for our students because they deserve a first-class education. Most importantly, we will move forward together,” said Dr. Collier.

For more details, visit us: www.KCpublicschools.org

Join us tomorrow for our District Advisory Committee Meeting in person at the BOE & on Zoom to discuss transportation and athletics, learn about community resources and more. We hope to see you there! To learn more, visit: https://fb.me/e/2sANdIStX

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Join us on January 18 for the first District Advisory Committee Meeting of the new year! We are in-person at the BOE & on Zoom to discuss the revised Blueprint 2030 recommendations, learn about community resources and more. To learn more, visit: fb.me/e/2qjfR7tkD

Help Kansas City Public Schools celebrate exceptional teachers! Do you know a Wheatley teacher who goes above and beyond to increase performance and provide exceptional experiences? Nominate them to be our 2023 KCPS Teacher of the Year! http://ow.ly/n4Ee50LPu1C

Pictured: Hannah Arst, 2022 Wheatley Teacher of the Year

Join one of our amazing schools this fall! Enrollment is NOW OPEN! Learn more about the unique options available at KCPS. Apply today at http://ow.ly/3HB950LZ0Hc.

The Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors needs your help! Join us in person or online to give feedback on the superintendent search: http://ow.ly/76P050LWAPl

Know a Scholar Superstar, Terrific Teammate or Outstanding Admin? Nominate them to be recognized by the Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors and Superintendent at our "On the Road" meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023! http://ow.ly/t5av50LBJBZ