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Kindergarten Roundup set for April 17 at all Kansas City, Kansas Public School elementary schools

Enrollment time is here for kindergartners starting school in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools next fall.

On Thursday, April 17, all KCKPS elementary schools will be holding Kindergarten Roundup sessions.

Parents with children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2014, may enroll them for the 2014-2015 school year.

Kindergarten Roundup is for both parents and children. Activities taking place during the sessions differ from school to school, but children will be given the opportunity to get acquainted with the kindergarten teachers, and learn about going to school, while parents complete the necessary paperwork.

In many instances, translators will be provided.

Dates have not yet been set for preschool enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. Parents with questions may call 913-627-0360.

Parents should bring the following information with them for kindergarten enrollment:

• Their child’s state birth certificate (must be the original, not a copy)

• Their child’s current immunization records

• Proof of a recent physical for their child

• Proof of address (such as a utility bill or lease agreement with the parents’ name on it)

Times and locations of the enrollment for each school:

Banneker Elementary, 2026 N. 4th St., April 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m., Angela Wright, principal, 627-4700;

Bethel Elementary, 7850 Yecker, April 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., Faye Thicklin, principal, 627-3000;

Caruthers Elementary, 1100 Waverly, April 17, from 2 to 4 p.m., Dionandre Josenberger, principal, 627-4750;

Claude Huyck Elementary, 1530 N. 83rd, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Colleen Dudley, principal, 627-4650;

Douglass Elementary, 1310 N. 9th, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leala Taylor, principal, 627-5100;

Emerson Elementary, 1429 S. 29th, April 17, 1:30 p.m., Brett Bernard, principal, 627-5900;

Eugene Ware Elementary, 4820 Oakland, April 17, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., Collette Chaney, principal, 627-5950;

Frances Willard Elementary, 3400 Orville, April 17, 1:30 p.m., Sarah Pike, principal, 627-6100;

Frank Rushton Elementary, 2605 W. 43rd Ave., April 17, 2:30 p.m., Mary Welsh, principal, 627-3050;

Grant Elementary, 1510 N. 4th St., April 17, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12:45 to 2:45 p.m., Janice McConnell-Miller, 627-4300;

Hazel Grove Elementary, 2401 N. 67th St., April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dee Dee Hines, principal, 627-7000;

John F. Kennedy Elementary, 2600 N. 72nd, April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Canise Salinas, principal, 627-4950;

John Fiske Elementary, 625 S. Valley, April 17, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Josie Herrera, principal, 627-4850;

Lindbergh Elementary, 641 N. 57th, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, Iva Lee Colgan, principal, 627-5150;

Mark Twain Elementary, 2300 Minnesota Ave., April 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m., Sandra Egidy, principal, 627-5200;

McKinley Elementary, 611 N. 14th, April 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m., Ruth Capell, principal, 627-7350;

Pearson Elementary, 310 N. 11th, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Connie Horner, principal, 627-3150;

New Chelsea Elementary, 2500 Wood, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Dominic Flora, principal, 627-5000;

New Stanley Elementary, 3604 Metropolitan, April 17, from 7:45 to 11 a.m. or 2 to 6 p.m., Ryan Most, principal, 627-3950;

Noble Prentis Elementary, 2337 S. 14th St., April 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., James Poplau, principal, 627-5250;

Parker Elementary, 3334 Haskell, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., Janice Turner, principal, 627-4300;

Quindaro Elementary, April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., Linnie Poke, principal, 627-4400;

Silver City Elementary, 2515 Lawrence Ave., April 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Deanne Letourneau, principal, 627-4550;

Stony Point North Elementary, 8200 Elizabeth, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Jane Martin, principal, 627-4500;

Stony Point South Elementary, 150 S. 78th, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Lori Cooper, principal, 627-4600;

Edison Elementary, 1000 Locust, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m., Cindy Cop, principal, 627-4900;

Welborn Elementary, 5200 Leavenworth Road, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m., Jennifer Malone, principal, 627-4450;

White Church Elementary, 2226 N. 85th, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bruce Haber, 627-4250;

Whittier Elementary, 295 S. 10th, April 17, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. or 5 p.m., Geri Cunningham, 627-4250;

William Allen White Elementary, 2600 N. 43rd Terrace, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or 1 to 3 p.m., Alexis Etier, principal, 627-6250.

– Story from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools

Fundraiser for scholarships to be held Tuesday

Volunteers from Business West will help serve meals at Culver’s from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, to raise funds for a scholarship for students at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

Culver’s will contribute 10 percent of its sales of Butter Burgers to the fundraiser. The restaurant is at 1925 Prairie Crossing in Village West, Kansas City, Kan.

The public is invited to attend the fundraiser to help raise scholarship funds for students to attend KCKCC. The scholarship fundraiser is an initiative of Business West.

 

Revolve KC announces upcoming events

by William Crum

Revolve KC Bike Shop has announced several upcoming events.

On April 2, Revolve is asking its supporters to shop at Whole Foods market in Overland Park on this day. Revolve will receive 5 percent of this store’s sales.

Revolve’s earn-a-bike program makes bikes available to kids. They may  go to the Revolve website, login, take a bike safety test and after they complete the test they are qualified to get a good quality used bicycle.

Another event coming up in Kansas City, Kan., is at 11 a.m. April 26. The event is called blessing of the bicycles. Mark Holland, a pastor and the Unified Government mayor, will officiate to ask for the protection and blessing of the diverse community of bike riders.

On May 17 between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Revolve KCK is throwing a party to celebrate Bike Month and Bike to Work Week.  This celebrates the first year at their Kansas City, Kan., location. Money raised at this supports the IRNA bike program and other programs such as the Latino and Geers4Queers outreaches.

For more information on how to get involved with the earn-a-bike program go to the website www.revolvekc.org or call 816-835-3310 Tuesday through Saturday.