Only 4 short weeks until we go to the polls for the 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond! This will help us invest in our current and future students! #ShawneeSTRONGER
There are two upcoming community information forums regarding the 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond Proposals.
6 p.m., March 11, at Horace Mann Elementary
6 p.m., March 13, at Will Rogers Elementary
These forums will give you the chance to hear community members' questions regarding the bond as well as give you the opportunity to ask your own. We hope you can make it! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Today is the last day to register to vote to be able to vote in the bond election on April 2nd! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Join us tonight at 6pm at Jefferson Elementary for a community information forum. This will be an opportunity for you to hear more details about the bond proposals, including how they are possible with no tax increase, as well as ask your own questions. We look forward to seeing you there! #ShawneeSTRONGER
We have THREE upcoming community information forums regarding the $0 tax increase 2024 SPS Student Investment Bond Proposals.
6 p.m., March 5, at Jefferson Elementary
6 p.m., March 11, at Horace Mann Elementary
6 p.m., March 13, at Will Rogers Elementary
These forums will give you the chance to hear community members' questions regarding the bond projects as well as give you the opportunity to ask your own. We hope you can make it! #ShawneeSTRONGER
Hello Sequoyah Families! 📚🎉
Get ready for an exciting week ahead as we celebrate Read Across America! Here's the dress-up schedule for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
📅 Monday - Community Spirit Day: Show your Shawnee pride by wearing our district colors - blue, white, and gray. Let's come together as a community!
📅 Tuesday - Cat in the Hat Day: Embrace the whimsy of Dr. Seuss and wear a hat or dress in the colors of the mischievous Cat in the Hat - red, white, black, or stripes. Let's bring the magic of storytelling to life!
📅 Wednesday - Read as a Team: Team up for literacy! Wear your favorite sports jersey or dress in the gear of your preferred team. Let's score big with the joy of reading together!
And that's not all! 🍧 Join us on Thursday during recess for a cool treat - snow cones will be available for $2. It's a sweet way to wrap up our celebration of reading.
Let's make Read Across America week a memorable and spirited occasion for all our Sequoyah students. Looking forward to seeing everyone dressed up and enjoying the festivities!
Happy reading! 📖🌈✨
The next Title VI Indian Education Parent Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Building in the Board Conference Room at 326 N. Union St. Families of Native American students are encouraged to attend.
Check out our January/February Principal's Newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/hk48t
Hello Sequoyah Parents! We have Parent/Teacher Conferences this Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-7:00. We also have candy grams for sell ($3) and the money is due tomorrow. Wednesday we will have snow cones at recess for $2. We also have our Book Fair this week. No school on Friday and Monday is a Digital Day. Thanks!
Shawnee community, join us at 6 p.m., Monday, February 12 for a special "State of the Schools" presentation at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center (PAAC). Learn more about the status and future of Shawnee Public Schools.
Valentine’s Day is a special celebration at Sequoyah. We want our parents to be aware of the guidelines for student gifts. All gifts should be able to fit into a backpack (approximately 12 inches or smaller). For safety reasons, no glass (breakage) and no balloons (allergies, the safety concerns of balloons on school transportation and the distractions they cause to classroom instruction). Additionally, deliveries to classrooms will be limited due to distractions to instruction. Thank you for your understanding and please contact our office if you have any questions.
Hello Sequoyah Families! This Friday, February 2, is our 100 Star-Studded Days of School Celebration. Students can dress like a movie star or wear star clothing! We will have fun activities and Oscars will be given out. Thank you for your support in our award winning school year!
Shawnee Transportation Director John Wiles was able to talk about our district's new electric buses with NPR. Wiles says electric buses have some benefits for students and their health. https://www.kcur.org/2024-01-26/electric-school-buses-midwest
Due to potentially hazardous side roads, parking lots, and sidewalks, SPS will cancel classes and have a traditional snow day on Tuesday, January 23. Students will not need to complete any online work on Tuesday. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.
Due to potentially hazardous road conditions, SPS will have a traditional snow day with no classes on Monday, January 22. Students will not need to complete any online work on Monday. Thank you for your understanding as we act with safety in mind. Stay safe and warm.
The next Title VI Indian Parent Committee Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24 at the Board of Education Conference Room, 326 N. Union St.
Parents/guardians of Native American students are encouraged to attend.
The 2024 Community Health Survey is happening NOW! Don’t worry, this shouldn’t hurt a bit. The survey is an inclusive study conducted to understand health needs, barriers to service, and potential solutions. Take the survey here https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XK1sFkk9rTBWSO
Evening activities scheduled for January 16, including basketball games and spring homecoming ceremonies, will be rescheduled.
Homecoming will be January 25 at the wrestling match vs. Noble. Time and location of the match will be announced soon.
Due to the dangerously cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills in the forecast, as well as potentially hazardous conditions on roads and in parking lots, Shawnee Public Schools will have a traditional snow day with no classes on Tuesday, January 16. Stay safe and warm.
Hello Families! We will have spirit sticks for sale this Friday for $1. Also, next Thursday, January 18 there will be a PTA meeting at 5PM in our library. We would love to have you come. Thanks!