I hope everyone is having wonderful summer break. I was able to spend some much needed time with my family over the last several weeks before we gear up for another amazing school year. I hope you have spent time filling your bucket and making memories with your family as well!

Back to school time is my favorite time of the year. I get so excited thinking about all the possibilities, opportunities for students to grow and excel, and the friendships to be made. There is absolutely no other job I would want to do. I am so excited to be a Stonegate Stingray and cannot wait to welcome students in a few short weeks.

As we go into this new school year I wanted to commit a few things to you:

1. I will always have your students' best interest in mind.
2. I will build connections with you and your children.
3. I will be honest and transparent with you.
4. I will partner with you.
5. I will provide timely and frequent communication.
6. I will have positive intent and I will seek to understand in all situations.

Sincerely,

Kiley Brown

Principal

Meet the Teacher

• Thursday, August 17 from 4-6:30. This evening provides your family with the opportunity to meet your teacher, bring in school supplies, meet with our food services and BOOST program, and provides a chance for photo opportunities to capture those back to school memories. Our school nurse will be available to answer your questions and receive physician approved medications.

Kindergarten Preview:

• Friday, August 18th from 8:20am-11:10am at Stonegate Elementary. Students will get to know their teacher and classmates, play on the playground and enjoy a snack in the cafeteria. We encourage your child to take their normal mode of transportation to and from school on preview day so he or she can practice safely following their normal routine. Information about bus transportation routes and bus numbers will be share with parents prior to Preview Day.
• Please RSVP here

Before and After School Care

• BOOST enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. BOOST stands for Best Out Of School Time. There are sites at each elementary school and Shull Early Learning Center. BOOST offers care for before-school, after-school, non-school days, winter break, spring break, and during the summer. More information

General info:

• Doors will open at 8:20am for students to begin arriving.
• School starts at 8:35am.
• Students are dismissed at 3:50pm.

Raypec App:

Check out the app for the Ray-Pec School District! You can access documents, events, news updates, athletic schedules, and the staff directory. In addition, the app will provide direct links to pay online bills and to add money to student meal accounts.

• Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3w9yPb8

• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3Fl2Ysh

Registration for all of our students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will be available to complete online starting July 12, 2023. Follow this link to complete the online registration forms: https://rp.sisk12.net/RP360x3/parent In-person registration times will be available for families who do not have Internet access or who would like assistance in completing the forms. Families who need documents notarized and others with special circumstances may also find it beneficial to register in-person. More Information

Every family in the Ray-Pec School District must verify residency each year as part of the registration/enrollment process. To verify residency, send an email to residency@raypec.org and include the following information in the email message:

• Name(s) of your student(s), grade level(s) and the school(s) they will attend.

• Your address.

• A phone number where you can be reached.

Attach a PDF copy of your electric, gas, or water bill (may be scanned) to the email.

• The bill must be in the name of a parent or legal guardian in the primary resident household for the student.

• The bill must show the service address (not just mailing address).

• The bill must have been issued within the last 30 days.

• A final notice or disconnect notice is not an acceptable proof of residency.

What if I need assistance with registration?

In-person registration will be available for families who don't have computer access, families who need documents notarized, families who need assistance completing the forms, and families with special circumstances. Please come to the Administrative Services Center, 21005 S. School Rd., on these dates:

• Friday, July 28: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Wednesday, Aug. 2: Noon to 7 p.m.

School Supplies

The school supply list for the upcoming year are online. This year we have created a new quick and easy way to do your school supply shopping for those who hate fighting the crowds. All you have to do is use this link https://www.teacherlists.com/schools/37729-stonegate-elementary-school. Click on your student’s grade to access the online list. Once you do that, on the right will be several vendors that will automatically load the required school supply list items into your cart. Depending on the vendor you choose you can either pick up your items directly at local stores such as Target or Wal-Mart or have them shipped to your home. You can also use Amazon too! Happy Shopping!!

Stuff the Bus

Community Bank of Raymore is hosting its 15th Annual “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive to collect school supplies for students in the community. The event will begin on July 31 and will conclude on Aug 12. The main objective of “Stuff the Bus” is to fill a need in our community by providing children with the basic, yet essential tools they need to have a bright, worry-free start to the school year.

Donations will be happily accepted at any Community Bank branch between the lobby hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Donations can be dropped off at:

• Community Bank of Raymore, 801 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore

• Community Bank of Peculiar, 300 C. Highway, Peculiar

Read more

The Cass County Health Department is offering walk-in clinics July 31 through Aug. 18 for back to school immunizations. More information

Families can apply for free and reduced-price meals for the 2023-2024 school year: Meal Application. Applications can also be submitted throughout the school year, based on family circumstances.

Easier Online Payments

MySchoolBucks.com is now the place to pay online for school meals!

In addition, your free MySchoolBucks account also makes it easy to:

• View cafeteria purchases
• Check your student’s balance
• Set up low balance alerts
• Schedule automatic payments
  

Don’t have an account yet? Visit MySchoolBucks.com to sign up today!

Get Started Today:

1. Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app
2. Create your free account and add your students using their school name / student ID
3. View cafeteria purchases and add funds using your credit / debit card or electronic check

If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or, you can contact

MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.

Breakfast and Lunch Prices

PK-5 Breakfast: $1.90

PK-5 Lunch: $2.75

Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Chalk the Walk:

• August 21st, 2pm-6pm

Ice Cream Social on the playground:

• August 25th 6:00-7:30pm

PTA information meeting (Stonegate Library):

• August 29th 6:00pm-7:30pm
  

Our Watch DO.G.S. program is back! Watch D.O.G.S. is a program that helps provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father-figures volunteer to spend the day doing various activities within the school such as greeting students, reading with students, doing flash cards with students, various stem activities, and recess monitor.

Fill out the Watch D.O.G.S. Interest Form for more information

If you are interested in volunteering at school for field trips, field days, events, class parties, or Watch D.O.G.S, please click on this link to get started on your application:

RP Volunteer Application process

If you need any assistance, please call or email the secretaries in the office and they would be happy to help.

Absence Definitions Explained

• VERIFIED ABSENCES: An absence from school resulting from illness or unforeseen circumstances which is verified by a parent/guardian. A VERIFIED absence is NOT an EXCUSED absence. (Verified absences count against student's attendance)

• EXCUSED ABSENCES: An absence is categorized as excused when a note is received by the school excusing the absence. EXAMPLE: official doctor’s note, court document, etc. (Excused absences do not count against a student’s attendance)

• UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: An absence from school without verification within 48 hours of the absence. (Unexcused absences count against a student’s attendance.)

After ten verified/unexcused absences or tardies/early outs, the office will contact the parents to schedule a conference regarding the issue. In accordance with Missouri’s Compulsory School Attendance Law (RSMO 167.031), regular school attendance is required. This law states, “Every parent, guardian or other person in this state having care, control or custody of a child between the ages of five and seventeen years shall cause the child to attend regularly.” Should the pattern of excessive absences continue, Raymore-Peculiar School District reserves the right to refer the matter to the Juvenile Officer of Cass County for further investigation

As we continue to keep the safety of our students and staff at the forefront of our minds, all visitors will need to check in at the office and be scanned through our Raptor School Safety Software. Parents are welcome to provide their driver’s license to be entered into the system proactively, this will allow for a more efficient process during future visits during the school day.

Quick Tip is an online method to report a school safety or bullying issue, or concern about a student engaging in self-harm. Click on the link and complete the information requested. Tip reporters may enter personal contact information or remain anonymous.

Email: Kiley.Brown@raypec.org
Website: https://www.raypec.org/o/ses
Location: 900 S Foxridge Dr, Raymore, MO 64083
Phone: (816)892-1900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonegateelementary