Hale Cook Elementary

We need your feedback as we take the next step in our Blueprint 2030 process. Help us shape goals for our schools by participating in our Thoughtexchange platform. Learn more: https://bit.ly/BP2030-Phase2 Necesitamos sus comentarios para dar el siguiente paso en nuestro proceso de Blueprint 2030. Estamos pidiendo a los miembros del personal, estudiantes, padres / tutores y otros que se unan a nosotros para brindar comentarios al participar en nuestra plataforma Thoughtexchange." Esta es una oportunidad para que nuestros interesados ofrezcan sus respuestas a preguntas sobre el futuro de nuestras escuelas. Aprende más: https://bit.ly/BP2030-Phase2

"We want everybody to come in and get the vaccine. In order for us to reach herd immunity, we know that we are going to need 75-80% of our community to go out and get the vaccine and get this virus under control." - Superintendent Mark Bedell

We're thrilled to announce our 2021 School Teachers of the Year! Join us as we celebrate these extraordinary public educators! Visit our website for the complete list of honorees: https://www.kcpublicschools.org//celebrate-our-2021-school

Order your dinner tonight from Jason's Deli with proceeds benefiting the PTA. It will be delivered to Hale Cook parking lot this evening. While you're there, be sure to stop by the uniform sale, as well. See you then! ... https://order.jasonsdeli.com/#/?restaurantId=1285

Help shape a great future for our students and schools by joining the District Advisory Committee (DAC) general body meeting by Zoom from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17! Learn more: https://www.kcpublicschools.org//help-shape-the-future-of-

We want to give every student an opportunity to lift their voice as part of our 2021 Sankofa Oratory Contest. What inspires you to reflect on your history and helps to provide direction for your successful future? Entries are due March 5. Learn more: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSf5-YUp-q4k-tSQM4/viewform

Nominate a KCPS classroom educator today for your school’s 2021 Teacher of the Year Award. This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the great teachers who work hard in our schools! Nominations for school Teachers of the Year will be accepted until 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. Each school-level recipient will be in the running for the district-level recognition. They will be honored on Thursday, April 8, during the 2021 KCPS Teacher of the Year Virtual Celebration, when the district winner and two runners-up will be announced. Learn more and nominate a KCPS teacher: https://www.kcpublicschools.org/about/teacher-of-the-year

Mark your calendar for this Friday, January 29th. Swing by the school to pick-up supply bags for all students in all grades.

Unfortunately, due to weather we are postponing the LINC Books and Treats Event scheduled for tonight. We are concerned that the parking lot might not be clear and could be a hazard. A new date will be decided and announced soon! ... Stay safe and warm.

<<>> Unfortunately, due to the weather, the LINC Books and Treats Event event for tonight has been canceled. We are concerned that the parking lot might not be clear and could be a hazard. ... A new date will be decided and announced soon! Stay safe and warm!

With snow coming next week, it's winter garden time! Join us tomorrow, Thursday (October 22) from 4:30 to 5:30pm to tuck our winter veggies in with cozy mulch and frost blankets. We'll talk about winter hardy veggies and predict how long they'll keep growing under cover. ... Experiment with covering your garden at home, too! You could use an old sheet or tarp, or cover a single plant with an upside down bowl. Try covering one plant and not another and then compare! Over the next 2 weeks, observe plants outside. Which ones die after the first frost? The first snow? Which ones stay green and healthy?

Join us for our next Parent University: Understanding Tyler, Your Education Gateway. Learn how to use Tyler to check grades, attendance, behavior records, update personal information, set communication preferences and more! Learn more: https://fb.me/e/bZwtP1IiY

KCPS parents and guardians can help transform our "Student Code of Conduct" during the next District Advisory Committee (DAC) virtual meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Learn more: https://www.kcpublicschools.org//help-transform-the-studen

We have been planning and working through details to begin hybrid in-person learning on Nov. 9, 2020, for some of our students. This plan is still based on science and data. Students will return to school buildings only if COVID-19 positivity rates are declining consistently within our KCPS boundaries. Visit our website for more details: https://bit.ly/KCPS-ReEntry

Calling KCPS seniors and families, help shape the future of your country! Get #VoteReady and make time to register to vote before the Oct. 7 deadline. In partnership with NAACP, KCPS is hosting a Voter Registration Drive Thru on Sept. 30 from 3:00 6:00 pm at Central High. Everyone is welcome! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/3366307630101222

Want to know more about what your student will be learning this year and how you can support at home? Need tips on accessing and using some of the technology? Join us for our first Parent University, Roadmap to Success: Navigating Curriculum & Technology, on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 pm. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2681577028782915

Are you taking advantage of the amazing MEALS ON THE BUS program? KCPS is loading up school buses and dropping-off FREE breakfast & lunch each day at nearly 200 spots across the city. Stops and times are denoted here:... https://www.kcpublicschools.org/reopening-/meals-on-the-bus This is a great way to keep our students fed, grocery bills down and support the district’s foodservice workers & bus drivers. No sign-ups are needed although you may be asked to verify KCPS attendance. FYI: Here’s a sampling of today’s breaksfast and lunch. (9/29/20 EDIT: Review updated route map for new times, stops, etc. https://tinyurl.com/y2qduflt)

Welcome back, gardeners! Today's the unofficial first day of Garden Club Your Way! All activities will be low tech and lots of fun, and you can join in as much or as little as you want. ... It's seed planting time and we have lots of ways for you to join in the fun! 1. Help plant seeds at school this Thursday (9/17) from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Come when you can and wear a mask. Please comment below if you'll be joining us so we can stagger groups if needed. This activity is very relaxed, so whatever works for you is awesome. 2. Order a free take home garden kit from Kansas City Community Gardens! It comes with seeds, a pot, garden markers, an activity book, and more! Delivery is available. Comment below if interested! 3. Can you identify this flower head that's covered in seeds? (Hint: bunnies love these veggies, and they grow best in the spring and fall.) What other veggies like the cooler temperatures in autumn? Help make something to eat with fall veggies and post what you make below! Thanks for keeping our garden growing!