Raymore Elementary School

The 100th day of school marks a milestone for the halfway point of the academic year. Here's how our kindergartners celebrated! For more pictures, check out our Raymore Elementary Tigers Facebook page!

Mr. Jones, father to Isaiah and Max Jones, is our WatchDOG today! Isaiah is a fifth-grader in Ms. Barbee's class and Max is a second-grader in Mrs. Copeland's class. Thank you for your continued support of this program!

In the spirit of our Super Bowl Spirit Week, we thought it would be SOUPer if we could collect cans of soup for our CAN program and a huge THANK YOU goes to everyone who donated!

Super Bowl Spirit Week has started and everyone is having fun dressing up! We had Mahomes Monday and Touchdown Tuesday! Here are just a few pictures we can post. More to come! [Tomorrow is Touristy Thursday where students can wear tropical shirts, sunglasses, visors/hat and Friday is RED FRIDAY!]

In queso you have forgotten, RE PTA is hosting a Chipotle fundraiser this coming Wednesday, Feb 8th at Chipotle from 5-9pm [1424 E North Avenue, Belton location]. Flyer attached. If you can't stay and dine-in and you have the Chipotle app, use the online ordering for pick-up with the code: EEZR43Q. If you don't have the app, download it! Instructions to online order are also attached. If you order from inside, make sure you show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! [If you don’t tell the cashier, PTA won’t get credit for the sale.] RE PTA appreciates your continued support.

Recently, our K–5 students had the opportunity to engage in our buddies program, which pairs up an upper level classroom with a lower level classroom. While listening to a book about kindness, students were teamed up and given the chance to interact with one another. After that, buddies worked together in a kindness activity. The students enjoyed themselves and made new friends!

Raymore Elementary is excited to celebrate our #KansasCityChiefs making it to the #superbowl for the 3rd time in 4 seasons[!] so we have created a Super Bowl Spirit Week of fun for next week! While we hope all students want to participate, these themed dress up days are always optional. HOW 'BOUT THEM CHIEFS!! @RaymorePeculiarSchoolDistrict #raypec #RaymorePeculiarSchoolDistrict

Raymore Elementary conducted a 5th grade science museum gallery walk through on Thursday, January 26th, for their parents/guardians highlighting their Project Lead the Way activities. Students worked in groups to build and present a tri-fold board containing information about their selected space theme, as well as a hands-on activity. They investigated their topics and developed presentations that included a hands-on component.

In queso you are interested, RE PTA is hosting a Chipotle fundraiser this coming Wednesday, Feb 8th at Chipotle from 5-9pm [1424 E North Avenue, Belton location]. Flyer attached. If you can't stay and dine-in and you have the Chipotle app, use the online ordering for pick-up with the code: EEZR43Q. If you don't have the app, download it! Instructions to online order are also attached. If you order from inside, make sure you show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! [If you don’t tell the cashier, PTA won’t get credit for the sale.] RE PTA appreciates your continued support.

Raymore Elementary School Library Media Specialist Kat Pogatshnik and Art Teacher Kellee Clark received a grant of $572 to purchase a 3D printer. Pictured from left: Raymore Elementary Principal Jennika Miller, Kat Pogatshnik, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Kellee Clark, School Board President Ruth Johnson, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.

Dear RE Parents, Panther Closet - Will be open for shopping on Monday, January 30th from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Clothing in sizes 3T through adult is available through the Panther Closet, located in the lower level of Raymore Elementary School, 500 S. Madison St, Raymore. Please follow the Panther Closet Facebook page for ongoing information and updates. Times the closet will be open will be posted on the Facebook page and in the school district's weekly RP Update newsletter. To make an appointment due to a conflict with already scheduled open times, please email one of the following: Allison.Scott@raypec.org, Addison.Schultz@raypec.org, Alicia.Gedwillo@raypec.org Free & Reduced Meals Applications - If you need help filling out the free and reduced meal form, our School Family Liaisons will also be available on Monday, January 30th from 12:00 - 4:00pm. They will be at our Panther Closet in the lower level of Raymore Elementary. If you have any questions about the form, need access to a computer or wifi, etc. They can assist with that during this time! Here is the form if you need/want to fill it out yourself or just needed to know where to find it! https://rpchildnutrition.org/?fbclid=IwAR225HhmzDcbZnq_BU8OU5rak2IOtrTMlt7UriQHJy5x60EOx6HfXZef-6Y The Caring About Nutrition (CAN) program serves K-5 students with bags of food on Fridays for weekend meals they might otherwise miss. CAN sends home food for two breakfasts, two lunches and two snacks. CAN also has small food pantries at the middle schools and high school for students to access. If this a need for your family, you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMZwdn4PjZxpZd_78bC81K0d-c5ldR6XVsYQEenjWFy1c8lw/viewform Sincerely, Jenni Beck School Counselor, Raymore Elementary

Welcome to our first AMI day of the year. If you need assistance, we have 2 ways to help. 1st, you can use our DLT Help on Demand. One of the Elementary DLTs will be available from 8-12. You must be logged in with a district email to access the code. This code is available for our elementary students and parents. 2nd, email me : Cari.Bryant@raypec.org Enjoy your day!

Mark your calendars! RE's PTA Papa John's Night is Thursday, January 26. Save yourself from planning & preparing dinner and order a pizza instead!

REMINDER that this Friday, January 13th, our Raymore Elementary PTA is hosting a Movie Night! FINDING NEMO will be shown in the Raymore Elementary gym. Bring your cushions and blankets to relax and unwind with us. Concessions will be available for minimal purchase. Hope to see you this Friday! Flyer is attached for details.

Raymore Elementary Families, PTA cordially invites you to Movie Night! FINDING NEMO will be shown in the Raymore Elementary gym this Friday, January 13. Bring your cushions and blankets and unwind with us. Concessions will be available for minimal purchase. Hope to see you this Friday!

What a wonderful way to start the 2023 New Year [after winter break] with WatchD.O.G., Mr. Daugherty! Mr. Daugherty is father to Grayson, Grant and Gwen! Thank you for giving your time and supporting our WatchD.O.G. program! @Raymore-Peculiar School District

Happy Holidays to all of our Raymore Elementary Families. Our wish for you is to have a very enjoyable, relaxing, safe and cozy winter break. We will see all students on Thursday, January 5th!

A huge Thank You to @RaymoreElementaryPTA and Mojitos for providing our staff lunch today! What a great way to end our final school day before winter break!

We welcome Mr. Gatlin, father of Leo and Addy, as our WatchD.O.G. for today! We are so thankful for you and we hope to see you again soon!

Thank you to all of the families that attended our 4th grade music program. Our 4th graders wowed a packed house last night with their Holiday Recorder Concert. They did a terrific job playing under the direction of our music instructor, Mrs. Brock. They had fun engaging in new experiences and making school memories. Congratulations to all of our 4th graders on their achievements!