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🎥 Staff Spotlight 🎥 In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Stephanie Pugh. Stephanie is an art teacher at the Ninth Grade Center.

As we prepare to cheer for the Chiefs this weekend, we also are looking ahead to next week. As a reminder, schools are not in session on Monday, Feb. 12, for staff collaboration. If the Chiefs win on Sunday, Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Wednesday, Feb. 14. After much discussion, it was decided that it would be difficult to maintain a normal school day due to the high number of families and staff planning to attend the Super Bowl Champion celebration activities. Classes would be canceled. No virtual learning will occur. The Ray-Pec Administrative Services Center would be open. All school buildings would be closed. BOOST (Best Out Of School Time) would open at 8 a.m. for families who are already enrolled. The make-up day for Feb. 14 would be on Tuesday, Feb. 20, which is currently on the calendar as a non-attendance day for students. Should the Chiefs receive an unfavorable result, schools will be in session as usual on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

February is National CTE Month. What a perfect time to highlight the future CTE programs in the district. In 2024-25 we're excited to offer a Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling program! Just one more way Ray-Pec is a #DistrictOfChoice https://youtu.be/Pm3d7wHVZFE

February is Career and Technical Education Month! 👷 While we're celebrating our existing CTE programs, we're also excited about the future. In 2024-25 we're looking forward to adding HVAC and Heavy Equipment Operation programs to our ever-growing list of offerings in efforts to be a #DistrictOfChoice!

The Ray-Pec RUSH Show Choir & Band will present a preview show on Thurs., February 8th at 6 pm in the RPHS Academy Theatre. Come out and support your RPHS Show Choir as they present "Sweet Dreams", songs & choreography for their upcoming competitive season! The show is free for all attendees.

Today marks the beginning of National School Counselor Week! Sending a huge thank you to our counselors for their awesome guidance and making school a bit more fun! 🤩

Ray-Pec Connect is back with a new episode! 🎙️ In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Elementary Education, Michelle Hofmann and Creekmoor Elementary Principal, Ashley Tegenkamp, to talk about the choices that are available for students at the elementary level and what their goals are for offerings in the future. Listen now: raypec.org/page/ray-pec-connect-podcast

🎥 Staff Spotlight 🎥 In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Helena Nunn. Helena is a 4th grade teacher at Stonegate Elementary. https://youtu.be/MVPx7UMvL14

The Raymore-Peculiar High School Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce its production of the musical comedy Shrek the Musical. Performances of the show will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Feb. 2, and Feb. 3; and at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4. To read more about this production, visit our website here: https://www.raypec.org/article/1427233 Tickets may be reserved by calling the box office line, 892-3999 extension 2400, or by utilizing the QR code below. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students. Here is the link to reserve tickets: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeBhpP50Kcayb.../viewform

🎥 Learning Lens 🎥 Artificial Intelligence is here. Karmin Ricker, Coordinator of Instructional Design and Technology, explains the District's approach to A.I. so far, and how she believes it will be utilized in classrooms in the next few years. https://youtu.be/YWxv5NQtXsI This series details some of the lesser known topics around the district and highlights some of the wonderful things that go on behind the scenes.

Attention Ray-Pec families: The National Weather Service has made us aware of the high potential for icy conditions in the morning. We will monitor conditions overnight and in the morning. If a schedule change is necessary for the day, we will communicate the information as early as possible.

Ray-Pec is again planning to participate in the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics! The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27, at Longview Lake. ❄️ If anyone is interested in joining or donating the Surf's Up Panthers Plunge team, here is a link to instructions: support.somo.org/event/2024-kansas-city-polar-plunge/e521315

📢AMI Day📢 Due to the continued cold temperatures, and the forecast for extreme cold and wind chill, there will be no school Friday, Jan. 19. This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home. This will be the District’s third AMI day during the 2023-2024 school year. Missouri law allows schools to use up to five AMI days during the year. 🏀Activities🤼‍♂️ All elementary school and middle school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled. Watch for separate notifications about high school events or activities. In some cases, those activities may continue as scheduled. 👦Child Care👧 BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will open at 8 a.m. to provide care to families who are already enrolled. BOOST will provide care at Raymore Elementary School only. The charge is $30 for the day. This is not included in the no-school-day sign-up or cost. Space is limited, due to the staffing ratio. Children are required to bring lunch on snow days, as the school cafeteria is not open.

The first Learning Lens of 2024 is here! 🎥 https://youtu.be/KPEmslw2nl4 The student experience is always changing. Ray-Pec United is a group of staff, parents and students that come together to discuss what students needs are now and work together to figure out the best ways address them. This series details some of the lesser known topics around the district and highlights some of the wonderful things that go on behind the scenes.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools will be closed today, January 15th. 2024. Schools will also be closed tomorrow to allow for staff collaboration. "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of a true education." -Martin Luther King Jr.

With the snow melting, here's a look at some of the events that you can take part in over the next few weeks! Tuesday, Jan 16 - Girl Scout Princess Party Saturday, Jan. 27 - Shrek Workshop Day Saturday, Feb. 3 - Father-Daughter Dance January and February - individual sessions of Mini Jammers Basketball Camp To learn more about how to get involved in these events and future events, visit our website: raypec.org/page/in-the-community

With the snow thawing, here's a look at some of the events that you can take part in over the next few weeks! Saturday, Jan. 13 - RP Select Day Tuesday, Jan 16 - Girl Scout Princess Party Saturday, Jan. 27 - Shrek Workshop Day Saturday, Feb. 3 - Father-Daughter Dance January and February - individual sessions of Mini Jammers Basketball Camp To learn more about how to get involved in these events and future events, visit our website: raypec.org/page/in-the-community

We are sorry to share the news of a death in the Ray-Pec family. Longtime high school English teacher Ruth Bogart passed away on Jan. 10. Mrs. Bogart started teaching at Ray-Pec in 1980, and retired in 2005.

The LEAD Center open house has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 4:30-6:30. We hope to see everyone next week! In the meantime stay warm Panthers!

❄Due to heavy snowfall districtwide and road conditions in the rural areas of the district, there will be no school on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. 💻This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home. Despite efforts to get schools ready for tomorrow, winds and additional snowfall have combined to create drifts in areas previously cleared. Some rural roads have not yet been plowed. Our law enforcement and public works partners with other agencies have advised that there may be other areas of concern for drivers in the morning. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle said that, “I understand that any time school is not in session as originally expected, it can cause disruptions for families. Please know that our team will always strive to make the safest, most prudent weather-related decisions, and also will take into account the ability for all parts of school operations to run smoothly. I appreciate your understanding while we deal with this difficult week of weather.” 🤼Activities🏊‍♀️ All elementary school and middle school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled. Watch for separate notifications about high school events or activities. In some cases, those activities may continue as scheduled. 👦Child Care👧 BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will open at 8 a.m. to provide care to families who are already enrolled. BOOST will provide care at Raymore Elementary School only. The charge is $30 for the day. This is not included in the no-school-day sign-up or cost. Space is limited, due to the staffing ratio. Children are required to bring lunch on snow days, as the school cafeteria is not open. Watch for additional communication from BOOST. 📅Calendar📅 Because students are learning at home, the school day will not be made up later in the year. The last day of school remains scheduled for May 23, 2024.