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The Scoop!

Cedar Hills Elementary - April 28, 2024

The Scoop!Cedar Hills Elementary - April 28, 2024

Principal's Note

Friends,


It was a week of opportunity outside of CHE. We had field trips to the Wilderness Science Center for our 5th grade classes and to the Zoo for our 1st grade classes. They both had amazing learning opportunities thanks to our PTO and the EEF fund!


This coming week, the PTO will also be hosting the annual School Picnic that has been rescheduled on Thursday at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there! Our 4th grade will be going on a field trip to BizTown on Wednesday and PTO is hosting our Spring Book fair Wednesday through Friday. We are excited for the week ahead!


Have a great weekend,


Cade Chace

Pets on Campus - Arrival and Dismissal

Please refrain from bringing your pets to the entrance of the school at arrival/dismissal. Please keep pets away from the front circle and no closer than the service road in the back. Some students are very allergic, and others are afraid of animals. Even the friendliest pets can get anxious around a large number of students. We appreciate your help and support with this request.

Register for the 2024-25 school year today

Elementary school registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and online now for current students. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information and pay fees. Completing registration confirms that your child will attend school in August. Thank you for providing important information as part of this annual process. For more registration information, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.

Creative Kiddos Wanted!

The Johnson County Election Office is running a contest for K-8 students to design a sticker to be distributed to youth at advance voting and Election Day polling sites. The submission deadline is May 3. Contest rules and required forms are included in this Sticker Contest Packet as well as at this link.

SOJO Basketball Camp

We are excited to announce the 3rd annual SOJO Basketball Camp! Dates are June 11th - 14th at PRMS! This is the only camp that PRMS coaches Fritch (A2 coach) and me (A1/head coach) will be attending this summer. This year will be the best one yet and we are super pumped to get the kids into camp, get them excited about playing basketball, and improving their skills! Please see the attached flyer for information. Here is the sign-up link. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. It's going to be great!! 🏀🏀🏀🏀


Marc Modelski

Some April Celebrations & Observances:

  • World Autism Awareness Month - aims to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism.

  • National Arab American Heritage Month - recognizes the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans to society, culture, and American history.

  • Eid al Fitr - April 10th - marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. Some families will celebrate the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” by joining in communal prayer and meals, visiting family, gift-giving, and charity.

  • Day of Silence - April 14 - a national, student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the silencing and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.

  • Passover - evening of April 22-30 - a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. Some families will observe the holiday with a special meal, called a Seder, eating foods of symbolic significance and reciting traditional prayers.

Attendance Reporting and Notifications

Families can expect automated attendance messages by email, phone, and text if a child is absent and their absence has not already been reported by a parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to report an absence or reply to the automated email or phone message.


What is the purpose of attendance notifications?

We realize that students may occasionally need to miss school for planned absences, illnesses, and appointments. However, when a student does not arrive at school or unexpectedly misses a portion of the school day, we are concerned and want to make sure you are aware that your child is absent.


How can I get push notifications?

Families who would also like a push notification can download the ParentVUE app and manage their notifications. If a child has an unreported absence when a teacher submits attendance, then a push notification will immediately be sent to the parent/guardian's mobile device.

Interested in push notifications? Simply download the ParentVUE app (iTunes app store or Google Play), enable push notifications in device settings and select attendance notifications through in-app settings. Once the app is downloaded, these instructions will help you complete the set-up.

Civility Reminder

We are thankful for the ongoing partnership and support we experience in our school community. Working together we ensure the best possible student experience allowing them to realize personal success. There are times, however, when issues arise which require our continued collaboration to resolve. Families may utilize the matrix linked on the district website to best address questions and concerns that may arise throughout the course of a school year. Finally, all staff and visitors should conduct their business free from intimidation, harassment, or bullying. The district’s Board of Education states expectations regarding civility within Policy 6341. Again, thank you for your partnership in helping to maintain a safe school community environment for all.

Do you have a question or concern? We want to help!

If you have a question or concerns, we want to help! Many times by starting at the building level, you will work with the person who is closest to the situation and will usually have the most information. If you feel further discussion is warranted, the following chart can be used as a guide for whom to call when questions arise on the most common topics. See the image below for specifics.

Safe Schools Reporting

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.

What to KNOW from the PTO… 4.28.24

Upcoming Events

May Events

  • May 1-3 Spring BOGO Book Fair

  • May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week

  • May 10th Field Day

  • May 15th Andy’s Frozen Custard Spirit Night

  • May 16th Fifth Grade Farewell

  • May 24th Last Day of School

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Kick Off to Our EEF (Educational Enhancement Fund) Fundraising For the 2024-2025 School Year!

  • One big part of your child’s education is the ability of the PTO to provide funds for all sorts of education enhancements throughout the year.

  • The EEF funds incredibly important parts of your child’s education and learning including field trips, online and in class learning subscriptions (estimated to $12,000 this year) and staff grants which we are grateful to be able to offer $5,000 this year to our incredible staff through this fund!

  • We also fund school assemblies, visiting authors and after school clubs through the EEF.

  • We ask that you consider making a suggested $75 donation per student to help us plan and fund your child's education enhancements for the 24-25 school year!


You can make your donations HERE! And we appreciate every single one of you and your support of the EEF.

đź“ť School Supplies Are Now Available đź“ť

Shopping for all the right school supplies can be time consuming so don’t miss out on this hassle free opportunity through the PTO. Pre-order school supplies now and they will be in your child’s classroom at Sneak Peak in August. You can find your child’s grade specific box here for ordering.

Become a PTO Member!

PTO membership is now available for the 2024-2025 school year! Your PTO membership allows you access to your child’s class lists (this is the only means to doing so), PTO operating budget, staff appreciation throughout the year, CHE cares events, caring for the Mr. Marsh Garden, printing fees, entrance decor, grade level socials, book fair events, sneak peak, school picnic, field day, 5th grade farewell and glow night!!


Renew your membership for the 2024-2025 school year here!


*****And an added bonus, if you complete your EEF donation, purchase of school supplies and renewal of PTO membership between April 8th - May 3rd, you will be entered into a drawing for school supplies for your student (we will reimburse the school supply fees to the winners) One set given away per grade!*****

Spring BOGO Book Fair is Right Around the Corner

The Spring Bogo Book Fair is almost here! Come join us Wednesday May 1st - Friday May 3rd. Check book fair hours and your students' time slot (listed below), in which you can go shop with them, or choose a time before or after school too! Also please consider helping at a session time here, to make it another successful Book Fair for CHE.

Staff Appreciation May 6th - May 10th

Cedar Hills community please join us in celebrating our teachers and staff during the week of May 6th -10th. Your PTO has put together some fun treats and is seeking additional items to fulfill the plans. Keep an eye out for a flier with the week’s events as well as thank you notes to distribute to the teachers and staff. But for now please consider donating items to help make the week incredible!

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Field Day!

Come and run a station while watching the kiddos jump, hop and bounce on Friday, May 10th (rainout is Monday, May 13th - please make sure you are available on both days if volunteering). Sign up to volunteer HERE!


On Field Day, each grade will wear a color to promote school spirit. Please have your children wear the following colors:

K - Green

First - Yellow

Second - Purple

Third- Red

Fourth - Orange

Fifth - 5th grade farewell t-shirt


Don’t forget to have your children wear sneakers, sunscreen, and possibly a hat. Bring a water bottle!!

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Cade Chace
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