Summer 2011 - Grandview C-4 Schools

“Where Kids Come First:Each and Every One”Rachel Casey, PresidentBoard of Educationrachel.casey@csd4.k12.mo.us"Experience Grandview C-4"Rachel Casey, President, Board of EducationThis summer, as you come across Grandview C-4 students in yourcommunity, I invite you to ask them about their experiencesin the district. If they are a high school student, ask them whathouse they are in. I expect you will hear an enthusiastic responseabout the latest Green Team robots, entrepreneurial business goals,experiences in cadet teaching, or auditions for the fall musical. AtGrandview High School freshmen through seniors thrive in the SmallLearning Communities (SLCs). Academic gains are impressive ashouses create closer relationships with teachers and administrators.2011Walk/Run &Health FairThe GrandviewEducation Foundation(GEF) and theGrandview C-4 PhysicalEducation and HealthTeachers will co-host the10th annual GrandviewTriangle Walk/Run & HealthFair on Saturday, September17, at Grandview HighSchool. All proceeds benefitthe GEF funding of TeachingGrants and StudentScholarships at GC-4.The family-fun eventis open to all ages andprovides good health,wellness, exercise and safetyinformation. Opportunitiesare available for businessteams, Health Fair boothsand event sponsorships.For details and registrationinformation visit www.csd4.k12.mo.us/upcomingevents.html or contact Lane Lucasat 816.316.5021 or lane.lucas@csd4.k12.mo.us.In the fall, come visit the high school and you will feel a warm welcome from the front door.You will see beautiful murals illustrating the different academic subjects and extracurricularactivities and you will hear…not a lot. My personal experience has been hallways so quiet Ipeeked in doors to make sure students were there!Middle school students may not be quick to share, but they are developing their plans andpriorities. At GC-4 friendships in a diverse environment enlarge students worlds and providea wealth of learning opportunities not offered in a textbook. Also, middle students arepreparing their personal paths, taking career and interest assessments and planning for highschool and beyond. As you meet elementary students, ask them about their principals andteachers. Find out what books they are reading and encourage them to keep their minds, aswell as their bodies, active over the summer.And in the fall, we invite you all to visit our schools. Come to a football game, a marchingband halftime show, an elementary school literacy night, or to all-district activities such asthe Grandview Triangle Walk/Run (September 17) and Trivia Night (November 1). We alsoencourage you to sign up for the district e-news and visit www.csd4.k12.mo.us to learn aboutthe exciting events and achievements from all grade levels at Grandview C-4.BOE Retiree/Members Sworn InOn Thursday, April 14, Grandview C-4 School District bid a fond farewell to retiringBoard of Education Treasurer Allen L. Meyer. Mr. Meyer has served on the GC-4 boardfor the past 19 years in many capacities, including acting as president for a five-yearperiod. Newly elected Board membersBarbara Polette, Paul Alexander andBob Stewart were also sworn in by VickiMcGraw, BOE Secretary. Mr. Alexanderhas children attending school at GC-4.Polette and Stewart are both formerGC-4 teachers and long-time Grandviewresidents.From left, Board of Education Secretary Vicki McGraw swearing innew BOE members Barbara Polette, Paul Alexander and Bob Stewarton April 14, 2011.The Board chose the 2011-12 leadershippositions by unanimously selectingRachel Casey as President, Cindy Bastianas Vice President and Bob Stewartas Treasurer. Ann Marie Cook, GC-4Assistant Superintendent, Operationsand Finance, was appointed Assistant Treasurer. Complete information about GC-4 boardmembers and meetings can be viewed at www.csd4.k12.mo.us/BOEhome.html.2