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NKC_Spring2019.indd 1 2/8/19 8:08 AM THE SUPERINTE NDENT’S CORNER Three Candidates

Kansas City Mayor Sly James has placed an issue on the Seeking Election April ballot to fund pre-K education via a 3/8th cent to Two Board of sales tax. This tax is expected to generate around $28 million per year. While we appreciate the mayor’s work, Education Seats it is the position of the NKC Board of Education that this proposal won’t accomplish its intended goals. District residents will have three The mayor’s plan erodes the authority of our locally elected Board of Board candidates to choose from Education. The proposed plan would create a five-person citywide when they cast their ballots on commission to oversee the distribution of the monies generated by the Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The two pre-K sales tax. This means our locally elected Board of Education would who receive the most votes will not have direct oversight to make decisions in the best interests of our students. become directors for the North There is question as to the constitutionality of the mayor’s plan. The current Kansas City Schools Board of tax proposal would provide funding for private sectarian and parochial schools Education. Each seat is for a term in direct conflict with the Constitution. In short, public money of three years. More doctors would be used for private education. This goes against our state’s top law. Unfortunately, the mayor’s plan would not provide for all students. In the The three include (in the order case of NKC Schools, fourteen municipalities make up our attendance area. they will appear on the ballot): Only those students residing within the city limits of KCMO would be eligible for this program. Students from Gladstone, North Kansas City, specialists Claycomo, Pleasant Valley and more could not participate in the program. The tax proposal provides tuition discounts to those KCMO students attending preschool. In the first three years of the plan, only about 25% of the money generated would actually go to students. The mayor cites 6,750 kids needing pre-K services throughout the City of KC. Using the 25% of the tax, locations this means about 700 kids citywide would be served. More specifically, this would translate into about 50 students within NKC Schools seeing a benefit. Dr. Terry Ward Legislation has been introduced at the state level to expand pre-K throughout than any other provider in the Northland. Missouri using funds from an internet sales tax. This kind of approach may be more universal, affect many more students and keep our locally elected Boards of Education in the position of making decisions in the best interests of its local community. Each of the fourteen school districts located within KCMO voted in opposition to the mayor’s plan. NKC Schools Board of Education has done the same. We hope you will educate yourself on the pre-K tax plan appearing on the April 2 election ballot. Sometimes, you’re too busy to set up a doctor’s appointment or you Dr. Dincer Guler schedule everything last minute. Other times, you just try to tough it out. We get it. Dan Clemens, Ed.D. That’s why Meritas Health has same-day appointments, extended primary Superintendent – North Kansas City Schools care hours and more than 140 doctors – so you can easily nd a provider that [email protected] ts you and your schedule. And when you choose a Meritas doctor, you’re seamlessly connected to a large network of specialists and resources in NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOLS • (816) 321-5000 the Northland – including North Kansas City Hospital – and 15 specialties like cardiology, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. BOARD OF EDUCATION EDITOR OF Mrs. Judy Wartick Jan Kauk, President Terry Stone, Member INSIDER Here, there’s more for you. Michelle Cronk Dixie Youngers, Vice President Judy Wartick, Member For the Office of The NKC PTA Council is hosting Dr. Terry Ward, Treasurer Dr. Daniel Clemens, Community Relations a Board of Education Candidate Superintendent Forum on Thursday, March 28 Paul Harrell, Member [email protected] Jane Rinehart, Member Peggy Cole, Secretary/Clerk (816) 321-4414 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Northgate Middle School. Make Follow NKC Schools on Facebook and Twitter! plans to attend and learn more www.nkcschools.org about these candidates who are More Choices. More Meritas. interested in governing as the Thank you to the many advertisers whose generous support district’s top elected officials. made it possible for NKC Schools to publish Insider.

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NKC_Spring2019.indd 2 2/8/19 8:08 AM THE SUPERINTE NDENT’S CORNER Three Candidates

Kansas City Mayor Sly James has placed an issue on the Seeking Election April ballot to fund pre-K education via a 3/8th cent to Two Board of sales tax. This tax is expected to generate around $28 million per year. While we appreciate the mayor’s work, Education Seats it is the position of the NKC Board of Education that this proposal won’t accomplish its intended goals. District residents will have three The mayor’s plan erodes the authority of our locally elected Board of Board candidates to choose from Education. The proposed plan would create a five-person citywide when they cast their ballots on commission to oversee the distribution of the monies generated by the Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The two pre-K sales tax. This means our locally elected Board of Education would who receive the most votes will not have direct oversight to make decisions in the best interests of our students. become directors for the North There is question as to the constitutionality of the mayor’s plan. The current Kansas City Schools Board of tax proposal would provide funding for private sectarian and parochial schools Education. Each seat is for a term in direct conflict with the Missouri Constitution. In short, public money of three years. More doctors would be used for private education. This goes against our state’s top law. Unfortunately, the mayor’s plan would not provide for all students. In the The three include (in the order case of NKC Schools, fourteen municipalities make up our attendance area. they will appear on the ballot): Only those students residing within the city limits of KCMO would be eligible for this program. Students from Gladstone, North Kansas City, specialists Claycomo, Pleasant Valley and more could not participate in the program. The tax proposal provides tuition discounts to those KCMO students attending preschool. In the first three years of the plan, only about 25% of the money generated would actually go to students. The mayor cites 6,750 kids needing pre-K services throughout the City of KC. Using the 25% of the tax, locations this means about 700 kids citywide would be served. More specifically, this would translate into about 50 students within NKC Schools seeing a benefit. Dr. Terry Ward Legislation has been introduced at the state level to expand pre-K throughout than any other provider in the Northland. Missouri using funds from an internet sales tax. This kind of approach may be more universal, affect many more students and keep our locally elected Boards of Education in the position of making decisions in the best interests of its local community. Each of the fourteen school districts located within KCMO voted in opposition to the mayor’s plan. NKC Schools Board of Education has done the same. We hope you will educate yourself on the pre-K tax plan appearing on the April 2 election ballot. Sometimes, you’re too busy to set up a doctor’s appointment or you Dr. Dincer Guler schedule everything last minute. Other times, you just try to tough it out. We get it. Dan Clemens, Ed.D. That’s why Meritas Health has same-day appointments, extended primary Superintendent – North Kansas City Schools care hours and more than 140 doctors – so you can easily nd a provider that [email protected] ts you and your schedule. And when you choose a Meritas doctor, you’re seamlessly connected to a large network of specialists and resources in NORTH KANSAS CITY SCHOOLS • (816) 321-5000 the Northland – including North Kansas City Hospital – and 15 specialties like cardiology, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. BOARD OF EDUCATION EDITOR OF Mrs. Judy Wartick Jan Kauk, President Terry Stone, Member INSIDER Here, there’s more for you. Michelle Cronk Dixie Youngers, Vice President Judy Wartick, Member For the Office of The NKC PTA Council is hosting Dr. Terry Ward, Treasurer Dr. Daniel Clemens, Community Relations a Board of Education Candidate Superintendent Forum on Thursday, March 28 Paul Harrell, Member [email protected] Jane Rinehart, Member Peggy Cole, Secretary/Clerk (816) 321-4414 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Northgate Middle School. Make Follow NKC Schools on Facebook and Twitter! plans to attend and learn more www.nkcschools.org about these candidates who are More Choices. More Meritas. interested in governing as the Thank you to the many advertisers whose generous support district’s top elected officials. made it possible for NKC Schools to publish Insider.

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NKC_Spring2019.indd 3 2/8/19 8:08 AM Extraordinary Achievements

Students Selected for All-State Seniors Awarded New Orchestra & Band Mizzou Scholarships Musicians from NKC Schools recently Seven NKC Schools seniors were recently auditioned for All-State Orchestra and Band . . surprised with scholarships from the Eight NKC Schools students earned a spot in the state ensembles . . University of Missouri-Columbia . .They are Those who were selected performed at the Missouri Music Educators the first group chosen as recipients from Association conference in January . . a new $40 million fund that will provide Orchestra: 800 Mizzou scholarships over eight years Nathaniel Mayer – Viola – North Kansas City for students living in the Kansas City area . . Mattie Peter – Violin – Winnetonka It will be supported by Mizzou, the University Laura Hoesley – Cello – Oak Park of Missouri System and KC Scholars . Extraordinary Achievements Kyleigh Taylor – Viola – Staley The announcement, made at North Kansas Band: City High School, marks yet another Missouri Football Honored with Teachers Earn National Certification Samuel Kwon – 2nd Alternate Trumpet – North Kansas City scholarship fund launched in partnership Kiersten Buck – 1st Chair Honorable Mention English Horn – with KC Scholars, a college savings program Post-Season Awards Three .NKC .Schools .teachers .recently .earned .their . North Kansas City created in 2016 to help low- and modest- After .a .historic .season, . National .Board .Certification . .The .National .Board .was. Isabella Middaugh – 5th Chair Honorable Mention Clarinet – income families complete higher education . . the .North Kansas City established .as .the .profession’s .vehicle .for .defining .and. Winnetonka District students impacted by the new football team .was . recognizing .accomplished .teaching . .National .Board . Spencer Addis –Alternate Jazz Band Tenor Saxophone – Staley scholarship fund include: honored .with .a .record . Standards .are .created .by .teachers, .for .teachers, .as .is. three .Simone .Award . National .Board .Certification, .a .voluntary .process .to. nominations . .The . certify .teachers .against .those .standards . Antioch Teachers Named Teacher of the Year annual .Simone .Awards . Tobin Brosnahan – Antioch Two Antioch teachers have been recognized as exceptional celebrate .the .best .of . Science/Early .Adolescence educators! Jessica Colgan, social studies teacher, was named the .best .in .Kansas .City . Missouri’s Outstanding Teacher of American History by the William high .school .football . Boydston chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution . . Gladstone VFW Post 10906 honored Mallory Mahon, band teacher NKC .Head .Coach . Coach Leon Douglas (right) at Antioch and Oak Park, as their Teacher of the Year . . Leon Douglas .was .recognized .as .the .2018 .Eric .Driskell . Angel Kalu, Corbin Smith, Debora Paez and Twana Zhalah – North Kansas City Chiefs .Coach .of .the .Year . .Douglas .was .also .named .by.the. Chiefs .as heir.t .NFL .Don .Shula .Coach .of he.t .Year .nominee . Two Administrators Nominated Two .North .Kansas .City .seniors .were .also .honored .as. for MAESP Awards Simone .finalists: .CJ Price .for .the .Thomas .A . .Simone . Two of the three nominees representing the Clay-Platte chapter Memorial .Award .and .Adetomiwa Adebawore .for .the . for Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Buck .Buchanan .Memorial .Award . .In .addition, .Quinten are from North Kansas City Schools! Congratulations to 2019 Arello, .Jackson Pfender .and .Jake Wilson .of .Staley .were . Exemplary New Principal nominee Anjanette Smith (Chouteau) and Troy Fredde and Elizabeth Hagan – Crestview 2019 Outstanding Assistant Principal nominee Jeremy Montague named .to .the .2018 .All-Simone .teams .honoring .the .best. Almina Trinity Asase players .in .the .metro .area . Literacy: .Reading-Language .Arts/Early .And .Middle . (Golden Oaks) . .Each nominee is selected for their exemplary Dizdarevic – McGlowen – Jewel – Childhood leadership and dedication to excellence in elementary education . Oak Park Oak Park Winnetonka Rachel Mitchell, .a .Family .and . Consumer .Science .teacher .at . Staley, .earned .the .National . SAGE Team Wins at Robotics Regionals Restaurant .Association . The NKC Schools SAGE robotics team took first place at the First Lego Education .Foundation’s . League regional competition . .Students competed against more than “Certified .Secondary .Food . thirty teams from all over Kansas City in events testing their robotics Service .Educator” .Certification . skills . .First Lego League competitions give students the chance towork together to find solutions to real-world robotics problems . .Students There .are .a .limited .number .of. learn coding and engineering skills in a collaborative environment educators .who .have .received . before testing their knowledge at competition . .At the championships this .certification .for .teachers . Simone finalists from North Kansas City High School (from left to right): in January, SAGE students were honored with the Teamwork Award . Adetomiwa Adebawore, Coach Leon Douglas and CJ Price. specializing .in .restaurant .management .and .culinary .arts .

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Students Selected for All-State Seniors Awarded New Orchestra & Band Mizzou Scholarships Musicians from NKC Schools recently Seven NKC Schools seniors were recently auditioned for All-State Orchestra and Band . . surprised with scholarships from the Eight NKC Schools students earned a spot in the state ensembles . . University of Missouri-Columbia . .They are Those who were selected performed at the Missouri Music Educators the first group chosen as recipients from Association conference in January . . a new $40 million fund that will provide Orchestra: 800 Mizzou scholarships over eight years Nathaniel Mayer – Viola – North Kansas City for students living in the Kansas City area . . Mattie Peter – Violin – Winnetonka It will be supported by Mizzou, the University Laura Hoesley – Cello – Oak Park of Missouri System and KC Scholars . Extraordinary Achievements Kyleigh Taylor – Viola – Staley The announcement, made at North Kansas Band: City High School, marks yet another Missouri Football Honored with Teachers Earn National Certification Samuel Kwon – 2nd Alternate Trumpet – North Kansas City scholarship fund launched in partnership Kiersten Buck – 1st Chair Honorable Mention English Horn – with KC Scholars, a college savings program Post-Season Awards Three .NKC .Schools .teachers .recently .earned .their . North Kansas City created in 2016 to help low- and modest- After .a .historic .season, . National .Board .Certification . .The .National .Board .was. Isabella Middaugh – 5th Chair Honorable Mention Clarinet – income families complete higher education . . the .North Kansas City established .as .the .profession’s .vehicle .for .defining .and. Winnetonka District students impacted by the new football team .was . recognizing .accomplished .teaching . .National .Board . Spencer Addis –Alternate Jazz Band Tenor Saxophone – Staley scholarship fund include: honored .with .a .record . Standards .are .created .by .teachers, .for .teachers, .as .is. three .Simone .Award . National .Board .Certification, .a .voluntary .process .to. nominations . .The . certify .teachers .against .those .standards . Antioch Teachers Named Teacher of the Year annual .Simone .Awards . Tobin Brosnahan – Antioch Two Antioch teachers have been recognized as exceptional celebrate .the .best .of . Science/Early .Adolescence educators! Jessica Colgan, social studies teacher, was named the .best .in .Kansas .City . Missouri’s Outstanding Teacher of American History by the William high .school .football . Boydston chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution . . Gladstone VFW Post 10906 honored Mallory Mahon, band teacher NKC .Head .Coach . Coach Leon Douglas (right) at Antioch and Oak Park, as their Teacher of the Year . . Leon Douglas .was .recognized .as .the .2018 .Eric .Driskell . Angel Kalu, Corbin Smith, Debora Paez and Twana Zhalah – North Kansas City Chiefs .Coach .of .the .Year . .Douglas .was .also .named .by.the. Chiefs .as heir.t .NFL .Don .Shula .Coach .of he.t .Year .nominee . Two Administrators Nominated Two .North .Kansas .City .seniors .were .also .honored .as. for MAESP Awards Simone .finalists: .CJ Price .for .the .Thomas .A . .Simone . Two of the three nominees representing the Clay-Platte chapter Memorial .Award .and .Adetomiwa Adebawore .for .the . for Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Buck .Buchanan .Memorial .Award . .In .addition, .Quinten are from North Kansas City Schools! Congratulations to 2019 Arello, .Jackson Pfender .and .Jake Wilson .of .Staley .were . Exemplary New Principal nominee Anjanette Smith (Chouteau) and Troy Fredde and Elizabeth Hagan – Crestview 2019 Outstanding Assistant Principal nominee Jeremy Montague named .to .the .2018 .All-Simone .teams .honoring .the .best. Almina Trinity Asase players .in .the .metro .area . Literacy: .Reading-Language .Arts/Early .And .Middle . (Golden Oaks) . .Each nominee is selected for their exemplary Dizdarevic – McGlowen – Jewel – Childhood leadership and dedication to excellence in elementary education . Oak Park Oak Park Winnetonka Rachel Mitchell, .a .Family .and . Consumer .Science .teacher .at . Staley, .earned .the .National . SAGE Team Wins at Robotics Regionals Restaurant .Association . The NKC Schools SAGE robotics team took first place at the First Lego Education .Foundation’s . League regional competition . .Students competed against more than “Certified .Secondary .Food . thirty teams from all over Kansas City in events testing their robotics Service .Educator” .Certification . skills . .First Lego League competitions give students the chance towork together to find solutions to real-world robotics problems . .Students There .are .a .limited .number .of. learn coding and engineering skills in a collaborative environment educators .who .have .received . before testing their knowledge at competition . .At the championships this .certification .for .teachers . Simone finalists from North Kansas City High School (from left to right): in January, SAGE students were honored with the Teamwork Award . Adetomiwa Adebawore, Coach Leon Douglas and CJ Price. specializing .in .restaurant .management .and .culinary .arts .

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NKC_Spring2019.indd 5 2/8/19 8:08 AM 2019 Legislative Academic Performance Rating Every year, North Kansas City Schools receives a “report card” from the state indicating how the district is performing on educational Platform targets, measuring our success in preparing students for future success . . Each school district throughout the state receives an Annual Performance Report (APR) and NKC Schools is thrilled to announce we received a solid “A” for 2017-2018 . Below you’ll see our performance data that led to our APR of 97 .4% . .As champions for As champions for all students, all students, we will continue working to ensure all students are life-ready by providing North Kansas City Schools’ mission is to ensure that innovative educationalCelebrating experiences that inspire lifelong learning . all are life-ready and ethically grounded in an ever-changing world through innovative educational experiences. 2017-2018 NKC Schools Each year, NKC Schools develops legislative priorities, also Lawmakers representing NKC Schools known as a Legislative Agenda, to guide advocacy work on the in the Missouri General Assembly are: federal, state and local levels . .These priorities are the result of State Report Card State Senate, District 17 – Lauren Arthur research and the work of a Board of Education-appointed committee, this year comprised of BOE president, Jan Kauk, Academic & Sub-group Achievement State House, District 14 – Matt Sain and members Judy Wartick and Paul Harrell . . Exceeded the state average in percentage of State House, District 15 – Jon Carpenter These priorities allow area legislators to clearly see what is students who scored proficient or advanced 3 important to NKC Schools as they go about their business making in ELA in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 State House, District 16 – Noel Shull laws . .All actions are sanctioned through the BOE acceptance of Exceeded the state average in percentage of State House, District 17 – Mark Ellebracht the Legislative Agenda . students who scored proficient or advanced 3 in Math in all tested grade levels State House, District 18 – Wes Rogers NKC Schools 2019 Legislative Priorities Exceeded the state average in percentage of Lawmakers representing NKC Schools We support appropriations for full funding of the Foundation students who scored proficient or advanced 3 in the US Congress are: Formula . in American Citizenship Senate – Roy Blunt Total Points 49.4 out of 50 98% Josh Hawley We support expanded statewide funding for Pre-K education . College & Career Readiness House – District 5 – Emanuel Cleaver We support passage of legislation allowing school districts ACT,WorkKeys and/or ASVAB 7.5 out of 10 District 6 – Sam Graves to raise the threshold requiring advertising/bidding of construction projects from $15,000 to $50,000 . AP, IB, Dual Credit, PLT W and/or TSA 10 out of 10 We support passage of legislation allowing qualified students Post-Secondary Preparation 10 out of 10 to use A+ funds while in high school if they are in an early college program . Total Points 27.5 out of 30 92% Student Attendance 10 out of 10 100% We oppose diverting state funds from public schools by any means, including withholdings, tuition tax credits, scholarship Graduation Rate – 95.5% 30 out of 30 tax credits, vouchers and economic development incentives of 82.1% of graduates report planning to attend more than 50 percent for projects that do not have local school a 4-year or 2-year program. district approval . . Overall Grade from the State 97.4% We oppose any legislation that erodes the authority of local school boards and undermines the voice of local voters .

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NKC_Spring2019.indd 6 2/8/19 8:08 AM 2019 Legislative Academic Performance Rating Every year, North Kansas City Schools receives a “report card” from the state indicating how the district is performing on educational Platform targets, measuring our success in preparing students for future success . . Each school district throughout the state receives an Annual Performance Report (APR) and NKC Schools is thrilled to announce we received a solid “A” for 2017-2018 . Below you’ll see our performance data that led to our APR of 97 .4% . .As champions for As champions for all students, all students, we will continue working to ensure all students are life-ready by providing North Kansas City Schools’ mission is to ensure that innovative educationalCelebrating experiences that inspire lifelong learning . all are life-ready and ethically grounded in an ever-changing world through innovative educational experiences. 2017-2018 NKC Schools Each year, NKC Schools develops legislative priorities, also Lawmakers representing NKC Schools known as a Legislative Agenda, to guide advocacy work on the in the Missouri General Assembly are: federal, state and local levels . .These priorities are the result of State Report Card State Senate, District 17 – Lauren Arthur research and the work of a Board of Education-appointed committee, this year comprised of BOE president, Jan Kauk, Academic & Sub-group Achievement State House, District 14 – Matt Sain and members Judy Wartick and Paul Harrell . . Exceeded the state average in percentage of State House, District 15 – Jon Carpenter These priorities allow area legislators to clearly see what is students who scored proficient or advanced 3 important to NKC Schools as they go about their business making in ELA in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 State House, District 16 – Noel Shull laws . .All actions are sanctioned through the BOE acceptance of Exceeded the state average in percentage of State House, District 17 – Mark Ellebracht the Legislative Agenda . students who scored proficient or advanced 3 in Math in all tested grade levels State House, District 18 – Wes Rogers NKC Schools 2019 Legislative Priorities Exceeded the state average in percentage of Lawmakers representing NKC Schools We support appropriations for full funding of the Foundation students who scored proficient or advanced 3 in the US Congress are: Formula . in American Citizenship Senate – Roy Blunt Total Points 49.4 out of 50 98% Josh Hawley We support expanded statewide funding for Pre-K education . College & Career Readiness House – District 5 – Emanuel Cleaver We support passage of legislation allowing school districts ACT,WorkKeys and/or ASVAB 7.5 out of 10 District 6 – Sam Graves to raise the threshold requiring advertising/bidding of construction projects from $15,000 to $50,000 . AP, IB, Dual Credit, PLT W and/or TSA 10 out of 10 We support passage of legislation allowing qualified students Post-Secondary Preparation 10 out of 10 to use A+ funds while in high school if they are in an early college program . Total Points 27.5 out of 30 92% Student Attendance 10 out of 10 100% We oppose diverting state funds from public schools by any means, including withholdings, tuition tax credits, scholarship Graduation Rate – 95.5% 30 out of 30 tax credits, vouchers and economic development incentives of 82.1% of graduates report planning to attend more than 50 percent for projects that do not have local school a 4-year or 2-year program. district approval . . Overall Grade from the State 97.4% We oppose any legislation that erodes the authority of local school boards and undermines the voice of local voters .

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NKC_Spring2019.indd 7 2/8/19 8:08 AM CONSTRUCT ION UP DATE Winnetonka Gets Facelift with New Entrance Students attending Winnetonka High School were greeted with a brand-new entrance as they returned to school after the winter break . . The new two-story, 3,600 square foot addition is on the west side of the building and houses the principal’s administrative team and student services plus conference and meeting space . . Scholarships Provide $$$ for College The entrance was funded through the district’s capital funds created by the last bond program Seniors graduating this spring that voters approved in 2016 . .This new part can apply for 40 different college of the building creates a much more inviting scholarships – many with multiple entrance to the school but beyond that, it recipients – offered through the ensures that Winnetonka has a safe and secure Education Foundation . .Some are access area for students, staff and visitors . . open to students from all four district high schools, while others Construction Continues on the New Northtown are school-specific . Support Our Schools Crews are hard at work on North Kansas City High School as the In 2018, district graduates received 73 scholarships worth $64,000 . .Since Elementary students will sell Major “A” wing comes closer to a reality . .The “A” wing houses the 2004, the Education Foundation has provided 577 college scholarships Saver discount cards March 8-25 to Performing Arts Center as well as classrooms and rehearsal space totaling nearly $530,000 . raise funds for their schools and the for both vocal and instrumental music students . .This much needed addition is especially welcomed as the NKC band had to meet For more information and to view applications, Education Foundation . .The $15 cards as two different classes due to the lack of space large enough to visit www.nkcschoolsfoundation.org. feature 18 buy-one-get-one-free offers accommodate the entire group at one time . .The “A” wing will be at local restaurants and attractions, open to students by the start of the 2019 – 2020 school year . as well as other great deals! They can As the “A” building goes up, the interior walls of Old Main are be purchased via cash, check or at going down . .Demolition of the inside of Old Main will clearthe Impact Grant Enhances Makerspaces www.majorsaver.com. Online sales way for a new library and media center, classroom space and A recent $10,000 grant can be credited back to a specific administrative offices . .The brick exterior of Old Main, built in1926, . . from the Education school and student . .During the past will not change . .Construction work in this building will continue Foundation’s Lewis 22 years, the district’s partnership through the fall of 2019 with the space ready for students and staff Learning Impact Fund with Major Saver has brought in more in January 2020 . . has helped buy more than $1 .4illion, m with nearly $900,000 Thanks to district voters, NKC Schools has been able to dedicate supplies for makerspaces benefitting our elementary schools . $65 million in this total makeover . .Once the “A” wing and the in schools across the renovations at Old Main are complete, North Kansas City High School will be ready to serve generations of Hornets to come, offering the district . .Makerspaces are most up-to-date learning environment around . hands-on exploration centers – typically housed Easy Online Donations in library media centers – that empower students Check out the NKC Schools Undertakes Major Facilities Plan to think creatively, solve Education Foundation’s website: Due to rapid student population growth throughout the district, NKC Schools has engaged challenging problems and www.nkcschoolsfoundation.org. incite Design Studios to develop a long-range facilities plan to help make decisions on learn computer coding . . Make tax-deductible gifts to support building needs . .incite will work with district personnel to determine where expansion Activities like these grants for staff, dozens of scholarships opportunities are with existing buildings and where future needs are going to dictate new stimulate their interest and our high school alumni funds. construction . .Community input will be gathered as the process goes forward including several forums open to the public . .A final report will be presented to the NKC Schools in STEAM – science, Alumni T-shirts and commemorative Board of Education in the Fall of 2019 . technology, engineering, granite bricks are also sold online. art and mathematics .

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NKC_Spring2019.indd 8 2/8/19 8:08 AM CONSTRUCT ION UP DATE Winnetonka Gets Facelift with New Entrance Students attending Winnetonka High School were greeted with a brand-new entrance as they returned to school after the winter break . . The new two-story, 3,600 square foot addition is on the west side of the building and houses the principal’s administrative team and student services plus conference and meeting space . . Scholarships Provide $$$ for College The entrance was funded through the district’s capital funds created by the last bond program Seniors graduating this spring that voters approved in 2016 . .This new part can apply for 40 different college of the building creates a much more inviting scholarships – many with multiple entrance to the school but beyond that, it recipients – offered through the ensures that Winnetonka has a safe and secure Education Foundation . .Some are access area for students, staff and visitors . . open to students from all four district high schools, while others Construction Continues on the New Northtown are school-specific . Support Our Schools Crews are hard at work on North Kansas City High School as the In 2018, district graduates received 73 scholarships worth $64,000 . .Since Elementary students will sell Major “A” wing comes closer to a reality . .The “A” wing houses the 2004, the Education Foundation has provided 577 college scholarships Saver discount cards March 8-25 to Performing Arts Center as well as classrooms and rehearsal space totaling nearly $530,000 . raise funds for their schools and the for both vocal and instrumental music students . .This much needed addition is especially welcomed as the NKC band had to meet For more information and to view applications, Education Foundation . .The $15 cards as two different classes due to the lack of space large enough to visit www.nkcschoolsfoundation.org. feature 18 buy-one-get-one-free offers accommodate the entire group at one time . .The “A” wing will be at local restaurants and attractions, open to students by the start of the 2019 – 2020 school year . as well as other great deals! They can As the “A” building goes up, the interior walls of Old Main are be purchased via cash, check or at going down . .Demolition of the inside of Old Main will clearthe Impact Grant Enhances Makerspaces www.majorsaver.com. Online sales way for a new library and media center, classroom space and A recent $10,000 grant can be credited back to a specific administrative offices . .The brick exterior of Old Main, built in1926, . . from the Education school and student . .During the past will not change . .Construction work in this building will continue Foundation’s Lewis 22 years, the district’s partnership through the fall of 2019 with the space ready for students and staff Learning Impact Fund with Major Saver has brought in more in January 2020 . . has helped buy more than $1 .4illion, m with nearly $900,000 Thanks to district voters, NKC Schools has been able to dedicate supplies for makerspaces benefitting our elementary schools . $65 million in this total makeover . .Once the “A” wing and the in schools across the renovations at Old Main are complete, North Kansas City High School will be ready to serve generations of Hornets to come, offering the district . .Makerspaces are most up-to-date learning environment around . hands-on exploration centers – typically housed Easy Online Donations in library media centers – that empower students Check out the NKC Schools Undertakes Major Facilities Plan to think creatively, solve Education Foundation’s website: Due to rapid student population growth throughout the district, NKC Schools has engaged challenging problems and www.nkcschoolsfoundation.org. incite Design Studios to develop a long-range facilities plan to help make decisions on learn computer coding . . Make tax-deductible gifts to support building needs . .incite will work with district personnel to determine where expansion Activities like these grants for staff, dozens of scholarships opportunities are with existing buildings and where future needs are going to dictate new stimulate their interest and our high school alumni funds. construction . .Community input will be gathered as the process goes forward including several forums open to the public . .A final report will be presented to the NKC Schools in STEAM – science, Alumni T-shirts and commemorative Board of Education in the Fall of 2019 . technology, engineering, granite bricks are also sold online. art and mathematics .

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North Kansas City Schools would like to recognize and thank the following business and organization Academic Calendar for their continued support of our district students. Thank you! JULY 2019 AUGUST 2019 177 Student Attendance Days 528 Kansas City, Inc. Essendant S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 186 Teacher Contract Days (183 + 2* + 1**) A Turning Point Fairview Christian Church *2 days = 15 hours for conferences **1 day = Flex Day Advanced Health Chiropractic Family Foot Docs 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 AKKA Karate USA Farm Bureau Insurance 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Allied Refreshment Company Farmers Insurance Agency – 2019 Alpha Chapter #507 Tyler Ritenour Quiznos – NKC 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Order of the Eastern Star FastSigns KC North Rand Construction Company 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 July 16-19 Summer Academy Alpha Masonic Lodge #659 Faubion United Methodist Church Reed Portrait Group Marx Family Dental 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AMC Graphics First Baptist Church McMurray United Methodist Church Renew Counseling Center & July 31-Aug. 1 Leadership Team Workshops American Digital Security of North Kansas City The Quirky App MCC – Maple Woods August 2-7 New & Beginning Teacher Orientation American Family Insurance – First Christian Church MCC – Penn Valley Research Instructor College Danielle Kohler of North Kansas City Mid-Continent Public Library – River Roll Skate Center SEPTEMBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 August 8 Building Based Workshop (all day) – Antioch Bible Baptist Church First Federal Bank of Kansas City Antioch Branch Rob Sight Ford Elementary Antioch Community Church First Presbyterian Church of North Saint Luke’s North Hospital S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Mid-Continent Public Library – Building Based Workshop (AM)/ Antioch Urban Growers Kansas City Claycomo Branch Sam’s Club – North Oak 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Antioch Printing Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Mid-Continent Public Library – ScrapsKC Teacher Workday (PM) – Secondary Security Bank of Kansas City 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Arvest Bank – North Broadway Friendly Bean Coffee Company North Oak Branch August 9 Building Based Workshop (AM)/ Assistance League of Kansas City Full Features Nursery Midway Ford Truck Center Senõr Tequila 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Sherwood Bible Church Teacher Workday (PM) – Elementary – Heartland Auxiliary Gallery Portraiture Miles of Smiles 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 – Operation School Bell Gashland Baptist Church Missouri Poster, Banner & Sign, Inc. Sign Pro Building Based Workshop (all day) – Asthma Ready Gashland Presbyterian Church Missouri Western State University, Smiles & Kuts, LLC. 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Secondary Avondale United Methodist Church Gashland United Methodist Church Department of Nursing & Solar Holdings, LLC. BankLiberty Gladstone Animal Shelter Allied Health Sonic Drive-In – North Oak August 12 Teacher Workday (all day)/ Back to School Night (Elementary) Barnes & Noble – Zona Rosa Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce MOD Pizza – Sonic Drive-In – Vivion Road NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 Barry Christian Church Gladstone Bowl Nashua Baptist Church Squid Screen Printing St. James Lutheran S M T W T F S S M T W T F S August 13 Convocation/District Workshops (AM) Batteries + Bulbs Gladstone Community Center NAPA Auto Parts – North Oak Teacher Workday (PM) Bee Bee Nails Gladstone Police Department NAWS Spay Neuter Clinic – St. Luke Joy Church 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Be Home with the Brown Team Gladstone Public Safety Northland Animal Welfare Society Staley Farms Golf Club August 14 First Day of School K-12 Belfonte’s Carwash Gladstone Rotary Club New Mark Care Center Starbucks Coffee Company – 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Benton House of Tiffany Springs Godfather’s Pizza – Antioch Road North Cross United Methodist Church Antioch Crossing 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 August 30 Prof. Development, District (PM), Bev’s Tax Service Good Shepherd United North Kansas City Fire Department State Farm – Joe Nowatzki Half Day K-12 Beyond the Vision, LLC. Methodist Church North Kansas City Hospital State Farm – Peter Fox 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Briarcliff Church Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral – Community Health & Wellness Summerset Press 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 September 2 Labor Day, No School K-12 Briarcliff Trails Grace Baptist Church – Youth Development Specialist Sweet Beginnings Daycare October 11 No School K-12 Building Community Capacity, LLC. Gracemor Christian Church North Kansas City Kiwanis Club Synergy Services Carlitos Mexican Food Gracemor-Randolph North Kansas City Police Department Target at Chouteau Crossings October 14 Prof. Development, District (AM)/ Casey’s General Store Community Council North Oak Christian Church Tenneco JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 Building (PM), No School K-12 Celebrate Dental & Braces Grainger North Star Methodist Church Texas Roadhouse – Liberty S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Cerner Corporation Green Acres Market at Briarcliff Village Northern Lights Pizza Company – Texas Roadhouse – Roanridge Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving Break, No School K-12 The ATA Group, LLC. 1 2 3 4 1 Chiropractic Life Center H&R Block North Oak December 20 Winter Break Begins, Half Day K-12 Chouteau Estates Neighborhood Habitat Restore – Deramus Northland Early Education Center The Cause Church 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Association Habitat Restore – North Oak Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. The Grove Church 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break, No School K-12 Christ Temple North Happy Rock Church Northland Physical Medicine The Laughing Place Bakery Church of the Good Shepherd Happy Times T-Shirt Co. Northland Rehabilitation The Maintenance Shop, Inc. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Citizens Bank & Trust Harmony Vineyard Church and Healthcare Center The Rock of KC 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2020 City of Gladstone Harvesters Northland Regional Chamber The Smoothie Shop City of North Kansas City Healthe Kids of Commerce Tower View Baptist Church January 6 Second Semester Begins City of North Kansas City – Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars Northland Shepherd’s Center Traditional Logistics & Cartage, LLC. Parks & Recreation Henning Family Foundation Northland Teacher’s Community Tri-County Mental Health MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, No School K-12 City of Pleasant Valley Hillcrest Hope Credit Union Tutor Doctor – Gladstone S M T W T F S S M T W T F S February 14 Prof. Development, District (AM)/Building (PM), Clay County Economic Development Hillcrest Thrift Shop Northminister Presb yterian Church University of Missouri Extension No School K-12 Council Holy Family Catholic Church Northtowne Automotive Group Clay County 4-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Clay County Health Center Hope.wrx, Hillside Christian Church Northwest Missouri State University Uplift Organization, Inc. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 February 17 Presidents’ Day Observed, No School K-12 Clay County Senior Services Hunt Midwest O’Reilly Auto Parts – Parvin Road Wal-Mart – Gladstone Clay County Sheriff’s Department Hy-Vee – 64th Street Pak’s Academy Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 March 16-20 Spring Break, No School K-12 College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors Hy-Vee – Englewood Road Papa John’s – Vivion Road Wayne Croy Car Care 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Community America Credit Union Weber, Inc. May 20 Last Day of School, Half Day K-12 Hy-Vee – Gladstone Park University 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Cosentino’s Sun Fresh – New Mark Insight Eyecare Specialties Parvin Estates Resource Center We-Mac Manufacturing Company May 21-22 Make Up Days, if needed Costco Wholesale #1268 Jason’s Deli – Skyview PepperJax Grill – Antioch Crossing Wendy’s – North Oak Country Financial Jeff David Insurance Agency Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery – We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym May 25 Memorial Day Observed, No School K-12 Gladstone Westlake Hardware Corporate MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 Creative Expression for Children, LLC. Kansas City Church May 26-29 Make Up Days, if needed CW Video & Photography, Inc. Kansas City Police Department Pike’s Place William Jewell College S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Donna’s Academy of Hair Design – Shoal Creek Patrol Division Pizza Ranch – North Oak Window World 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eagle Heights Baptist Church – North Patrol Division Pizza Street – Gladstone Winnwood Baptist Church KEY Edward Jones KCMO Health Department Platte Valley Bank Winnwood Skate Center 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Elevate Life Chiropractic & Wellness Keller Williams – Jenny Burkhead Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 No Student or Teacher Attendance Half Day El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant King of Kings Lutheran Church Price Chopper – Barry Road YMCA – North Kansas City 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Englewood Baptist Church Lightfoot Photography Price Chopper – North Oak Zappy Zeal Appeal, LLC. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 No Student Attendance/Teacher Workday Makeup Days (If needed) Priority Care Pediatrics Zaxby’s – Antioch Crossing Englewood Community Farm Linden Baptist Church Student Half Day/District Professional Development Eric Craig Real Estate Team Main Event Qdoba – Antioch Crossing Zone 6 Fitness 31 28 29 30

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North Kansas City Schools would like to recognize and thank the following business and organization Academic Calendar for their continued support of our district students. Thank you! JULY 2019 AUGUST 2019 177 Student Attendance Days 528 Kansas City, Inc. Essendant S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 186 Teacher Contract Days (183 + 2* + 1**) A Turning Point Fairview Christian Church *2 days = 15 hours for conferences **1 day = Flex Day Advanced Health Chiropractic Family Foot Docs 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 AKKA Karate USA Farm Bureau Insurance 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Allied Refreshment Company Farmers Insurance Agency – 2019 Alpha Chapter #507 Tyler Ritenour Quiznos – NKC 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Order of the Eastern Star FastSigns KC North Rand Construction Company 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 July 16-19 Summer Academy Alpha Masonic Lodge #659 Faubion United Methodist Church Reed Portrait Group Marx Family Dental 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AMC Graphics First Baptist Church McMurray United Methodist Church Renew Counseling Center & July 31-Aug. 1 Leadership Team Workshops American Digital Security of North Kansas City The Quirky App MCC – Maple Woods August 2-7 New & Beginning Teacher Orientation American Family Insurance – First Christian Church MCC – Penn Valley Research Instructor College Danielle Kohler of North Kansas City Mid-Continent Public Library – River Roll Skate Center SEPTEMBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 August 8 Building Based Workshop (all day) – Antioch Bible Baptist Church First Federal Bank of Kansas City Antioch Branch Rob Sight Ford Elementary Antioch Community Church First Presbyterian Church of North Saint Luke’s North Hospital S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Mid-Continent Public Library – Building Based Workshop (AM)/ Antioch Urban Growers Kansas City Claycomo Branch Sam’s Club – North Oak 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Antioch Printing Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Mid-Continent Public Library – ScrapsKC Teacher Workday (PM) – Secondary Security Bank of Kansas City 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Arvest Bank – North Broadway Friendly Bean Coffee Company North Oak Branch August 9 Building Based Workshop (AM)/ Assistance League of Kansas City Full Features Nursery Midway Ford Truck Center Senõr Tequila 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Sherwood Bible Church Teacher Workday (PM) – Elementary – Heartland Auxiliary Gallery Portraiture Miles of Smiles 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 – Operation School Bell Gashland Baptist Church Missouri Poster, Banner & Sign, Inc. Sign Pro Building Based Workshop (all day) – Asthma Ready Gashland Presbyterian Church Missouri Western State University, Smiles & Kuts, LLC. 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Secondary Avondale United Methodist Church Gashland United Methodist Church Department of Nursing & Solar Holdings, LLC. BankLiberty Gladstone Animal Shelter Allied Health Sonic Drive-In – North Oak August 12 Teacher Workday (all day)/ Back to School Night (Elementary) Barnes & Noble – Zona Rosa Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce MOD Pizza – Antioch Crossing Sonic Drive-In – Vivion Road NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 Barry Christian Church Gladstone Bowl Nashua Baptist Church Squid Screen Printing St. James Lutheran S M T W T F S S M T W T F S August 13 Convocation/District Workshops (AM) Batteries + Bulbs Gladstone Community Center NAPA Auto Parts – North Oak Teacher Workday (PM) Bee Bee Nails Gladstone Police Department NAWS Spay Neuter Clinic – St. Luke Joy Church 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Be Home with the Brown Team Gladstone Public Safety Northland Animal Welfare Society Staley Farms Golf Club August 14 First Day of School K-12 Belfonte’s Carwash Gladstone Rotary Club New Mark Care Center Starbucks Coffee Company – 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Benton House of Tiffany Springs Godfather’s Pizza – Antioch Road North Cross United Methodist Church Antioch Crossing 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 August 30 Prof. Development, District (PM), Bev’s Tax Service Good Shepherd United North Kansas City Fire Department State Farm – Joe Nowatzki Half Day K-12 Beyond the Vision, LLC. Methodist Church North Kansas City Hospital State Farm – Peter Fox 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Briarcliff Church Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral – Community Health & Wellness Summerset Press 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 September 2 Labor Day, No School K-12 Briarcliff Trails Grace Baptist Church – Youth Development Specialist Sweet Beginnings Daycare October 11 No School K-12 Building Community Capacity, LLC. Gracemor Christian Church North Kansas City Kiwanis Club Synergy Services Carlitos Mexican Food Gracemor-Randolph North Kansas City Police Department Target at Chouteau Crossings October 14 Prof. Development, District (AM)/ Casey’s General Store Community Council North Oak Christian Church Tenneco JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 Building (PM), No School K-12 Celebrate Dental & Braces Grainger North Star Methodist Church Texas Roadhouse – Liberty S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Cerner Corporation Green Acres Market at Briarcliff Village Northern Lights Pizza Company – Texas Roadhouse – Roanridge Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving Break, No School K-12 The ATA Group, LLC. 1 2 3 4 1 Chiropractic Life Center H&R Block North Oak December 20 Winter Break Begins, Half Day K-12 Chouteau Estates Neighborhood Habitat Restore – Deramus Northland Early Education Center The Cause Church 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Association Habitat Restore – North Oak Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. The Grove Church 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break, No School K-12 Christ Temple North Happy Rock Church Northland Physical Medicine The Laughing Place Bakery Church of the Good Shepherd Happy Times T-Shirt Co. Northland Rehabilitation The Maintenance Shop, Inc. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Citizens Bank & Trust Harmony Vineyard Church and Healthcare Center The Rock of KC 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2020 City of Gladstone Harvesters Northland Regional Chamber The Smoothie Shop City of North Kansas City Healthe Kids of Commerce Tower View Baptist Church January 6 Second Semester Begins City of North Kansas City – Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars Northland Shepherd’s Center Traditional Logistics & Cartage, LLC. Parks & Recreation Henning Family Foundation Northland Teacher’s Community Tri-County Mental Health MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, No School K-12 City of Pleasant Valley Hillcrest Hope Credit Union Tutor Doctor – Gladstone S M T W T F S S M T W T F S February 14 Prof. Development, District (AM)/Building (PM), Clay County Economic Development Hillcrest Thrift Shop Northminister Presbyterian Church University of Missouri Extension No School K-12 Council Holy Family Catholic Church Northtowne Automotive Group Clay County 4-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Clay County Health Center Hope.wrx, Hillside Christian Church Northwest Missouri State University Uplift Organization, Inc. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 February 17 Presidents’ Day Observed, No School K-12 Clay County Senior Services Hunt Midwest O’Reilly Auto Parts – Parvin Road Wal-Mart – Gladstone Clay County Sheriff’s Department Hy-Vee – 64th Street Pak’s Academy Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 March 16-20 Spring Break, No School K-12 College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors Hy-Vee – Englewood Road Papa John’s – Vivion Road Wayne Croy Car Care 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Community America Credit Union Weber, Inc. May 20 Last Day of School, Half Day K-12 Hy-Vee – Gladstone Park University 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Cosentino’s Sun Fresh – New Mark Insight Eyecare Specialties Parvin Estates Resource Center We-Mac Manufacturing Company May 21-22 Make Up Days, if needed Costco Wholesale #1268 Jason’s Deli – Skyview PepperJax Grill – Antioch Crossing Wendy’s – North Oak Country Financial Jeff David Insurance Agency Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery – We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym May 25 Memorial Day Observed, No School K-12 Gladstone Westlake Hardware Corporate MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 Creative Expression for Children, LLC. Kansas City Church May 26-29 Make Up Days, if needed CW Video & Photography, Inc. Kansas City Police Department Pike’s Place William Jewell College S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Donna’s Academy of Hair Design – Shoal Creek Patrol Division Pizza Ranch – North Oak Window World 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eagle Heights Baptist Church – North Patrol Division Pizza Street – Gladstone Winnwood Baptist Church KEY Edward Jones KCMO Health Department Platte Valley Bank Winnwood Skate Center 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Elevate Life Chiropractic & Wellness Keller Williams – Jenny Burkhead Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Worlds of Fun 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 No Student or Teacher Attendance Half Day El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant King of Kings Lutheran Church Price Chopper – Barry Road YMCA – North Kansas City 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Englewood Baptist Church Lightfoot Photography Price Chopper – North Oak Zappy Zeal Appeal, LLC. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 No Student Attendance/Teacher Workday Makeup Days (If needed) Priority Care Pediatrics Zaxby’s – Antioch Crossing Englewood Community Farm Linden Baptist Church Student Half Day/District Professional Development Eric Craig Real Estate Team Main Event Qdoba – Antioch Crossing Zone 6 Fitness 31 28 29 30

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