September 9 News from the Nest 2016-17

Weekly News from the Office of Bentwood Elementary ● September 9, 2016
Dear Bentwood Parents and Students:
September Greetings! This week has been hot, muggy, wet … and all of this creates a bit of school drama,
MOST especially in the parking lot at arrival and dismissal. Do you recall seeing the movie “Mr. Mom” with
Michael Keaton. There was a line in the movie where he was responsible for teaching the other stay at home
parents how the school parking lot worked … and I wish I had that today as a tutorial! Since I don’t, my funny
bone wants to go with the most current thing at my fingertips … hoping you think it’s as funny as I do!
In all seriousness, the flow for our parking lot at arrival and dismissal was created with safety of students AND staff in mind. When
any one parents chooses not to go with the flow, it messes things up! Specifically on rainy, snowy, cold days every parent will
have to pull forward as far as possible to drop off kids, and they might get a few raindrops on their heads as they head under the
awning. They will survive! Those of us out there for 20 minutes of KS weather can attest that it is survivable! The same is true on
the west side, to keep traffic off of Quivira Street, all drivers must pull all the way forward! We thank you for reading this PSA!
Do you know about this weekend’s Old Settler’s activities? I have noticed over the years that folks who live and work in Overland
Park don’t always know about things that transpire in nearby Olathe. Old Settler’s, a tradition since 1898, fills downtown Olathe
with nationally recognized musical entertainment, carnival rides, Kansas' largest parade, antique auto show, arts and crafts, great
food from local non-profit organizations, and much, much more. The Saturday parade is the longest parade in Kansas. Street.
There is FREE entertainment and admission to Old Settler’s is FREE, although the commercial vendors, crafts, and carnival
components all have meager fees attached. The Olathe Old Settler’s hours are: Fri (9/9) 10am-11pm, Sat (9/10) 9am-11pm, with
the Parade Saturday beginning at 10am. Whatever you choose to do, enjoy your weekend!
Educationally yours,
Don’t forget to stop in and check out the BENTWOOD GARAGE SALE on
Sat. between 8am—2pm. We have had some eager customers already
interested in beating you to the bargains on Friday during the school day!
Cathy McDonald
Coming up …
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
September 12
September 13
September 14
September 15
September 16
B DAY
C DAY
D DAY
E DAY
A DAY
Math Wings @ 3:40
Mid Quarter
Walk to School Wednesday
Parent IEP Information
Session @ IRC 6:30pm
Progress reports sent home
(information in the newsletter)
Noah’s Bandage Collection
Art in Education Week
3rd Grade Bike Rodeo
Important Information
September 10th— Bentwood Garage Sale in the GYM 7am—2 pm
Old Settlers Parade 10am & Carnival, Downtown Olathe
September 22nd—Picture Day! (These pictures will be used for our yearbook) Order envelopes will
be sent home prior to the day pictures are taken. The office can’t make change; check or exact cash!
September 28th— Chick-fil-A Night
Save the Date– Fall Festival, Bentwood’s School Carnival—October 7th.
Box Tops Reminder
Remember to have your child turn in BoxTops at anytime to their classroom. Make sure that when they
turn them in, the BoxTops are in a Ziploc baggie marked with your child’s name and teacher.
The class that has the most Boxtops collected by Thursday September 29th, will win 1 tickets per
student to spend at Bentwood’s fall festival that will be held on October 7th and 1 BE car magnet.
So please, make sure you don’t throw away those BoxTops, ask friends and family to help you collect as
well, so we can make a difference at our school!
More September Birthdays
Andrew Lindsey
9/7
Adel Walker
9/8
Madeline Shoup
9/7
Isabelle Bryant
9/9
Taylor Smith
9/7
Bryce Ragner
9/9
Sadie Bundschuh
9/8
Owen Winchester
9/12
Audrey Lennard
9/8
Chloe Zhang
9/12
Watch Dog Information
Watch Dogs Make a Difference:
We are ready for a new year. Signups will be available September 15th
Calling all dads and father-figures! Do you want to make a difference at Bentwood? Can you spare a work day
to spend a fun filled, busy day working with staff and
students? Watch D.O. G. S (Dad of Great Students)
may be for you! If you are
interested in being one of Bentwood’s Watch DOGS, please check the
Bentwood website under the Parent Information Tab for the Watch Dog sign up link. Please choose a date
using signup genius and then fill out the Watch DOG form that can be emailed or printed and returned. For
more information or to answer questions, email Jennifer Walker at jwalkerbe@olatheschools.org
What is Walking Wednesday ?
The Bentwood Elementary Walking Wednesday Campaign encourages students and parents to walk or
bike to school. Our program promotes healthy habits, reduces traffic congestion, boosts our sense of
community, and encourages our cities to provide safe routes to school. Please plan on walking or biking
with your student on September 14, 21, 28 & October 5. Students who participate in Walking Wednesdays
on these dates will receive a small incentive upon arriving at school.
Noah’s Bandage Project
Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Please
help us spread awareness and collect fun, colorful bandages for kids that need
them by participating in our Band-Aid drive. By bringing in a box of fun bandages, you are:

Helping supply bandages to kids across the city (and beyond)
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Supporting a great cause started by a great young boy,
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Bringing smiles to literally thousands of kids!
There will be a Band-Aid collection station set up at the school entrance
every morning from Sept 12 – 16th.
Learn more about Noah at www.noahsbandageproject.com
Counselor’s Corner
A great resource for children and parents is the Olathe School District’s HELP Clinic,
which offers short-term counseling (up to six sessions) for students and families. The
Clinic is staffed by professional counselors, school psychologists, and social workers
who also work in a school setting in the Olathe district. I will highlight other services
the HELP Clinic offers in future newsletters, but if you are interested in a brochure
describing these services in detail, please contact me at 780-7320 or
ekennicottbe@olatheschools.org.
You may also access a PDF of the brochure online at http://www.olatheschools.com/
students-families/parent-resources/help-clinic.
News From the Nurse
During the month of September, Vision Screening will be performed on students in
Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade and students new to the Olathe District. Parents will
be contacted of students who do not pass the vision screening. Please feel free to
contact our school nurse with any questions. Also, if your student wears glasses or
contacts please be sure they are wearing them to school!
Please view an attached parent letter and Johnson County Heath Department
exclusion recommendations.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in its programs, activities or employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups to its facilities as required by: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other relevant state and federal laws. Inquiries regarding compliance with applicable civil rights statutes related to ethnicity, gender, age discrimination or equal access may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone 913-780-7000. All inquiries regarding compliance with applicable statutes regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the
Assistant Superintendent General Administration, 14160 Black Bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone (913) 780-7000. Interested persons including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by calling the
Assistant Superintendent General Administration. (04/13)