Bayless Elementary School

Mr. Aaron Kohler - Principal

Dear Bayless Elementary Families,

Welcome to Bayless Elementary!

We look forward to students returning to school on August 23.

Meet the Teacher

• Grades 1-5 Meet the Teacher is August 18 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. To help with parking we ask those with last names starting with A-K to attend from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and those with last names starting with L-Z attend from 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Kindergarten Kick-off is August 19 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Who is my student’s teacher?

• Kindergarten students will find out who their point of contact teacher is on

August 19 at the Kindergarten Kick-off. After rotating for 10 days, They will meet their permanent teacher on Parent Information Night on September 7th. To accommodate parking, we ask last names A-K come between 6-6:30 p.m. and last names L-Z come between 6:30–7 p.m. • Grades 1-5 may view their teacher’s name through the Infinite Campus

Parent Portal on August 18. Class rosters will also be posted on a wall in the Elementary entrance on August 18 at Meet the Teacher for parents who do not have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Supplies

• Kindergarten students’ school supplies should come to school on September 9. • Grades 1-5 students should bring their school supplies to Meet the Teacher on August 18 or on any of the first few days of school.

Important Information

• The Infinite Campus Parent Portal can be accessed at http://el.baylessk12. org/. • The first day of school is Tuesday, August 23. School begins every day at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:21 p.m. Students should arrive at school between 8–8:15 a.m. Bus service is available for all students beginning a half mile from school.

Bayless Elementary is a 2021 National and Missouri School of Character. Our goal is for all students to achieve in academics and to be models of good character that reflect our Portrait of a Graduate values: Problem Solver, Collaborative Communicator, Critical and Creative Thinker, and Global Citizen. Our core values align with the Bayless School District vision for students to be Smart, Good and Strong.

I look forward to seeing everyone at our back-to-school events.

Sincerely, Mr. Aaron Kohler, Ed.S. 6

Meet the Teacher Night August 18 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Main Contact Number 314-256-8620

Fax Number 314-544-6320

Nurse Line 314-256-8623

Mr. Aaron Kohler Principal 314-256-8620 ext. 2301 akohler@bayless.k12.mo.us Mrs. Amber Callahan Assistant Principal Gr. K, 2nd, 4th 314-256-8620 ext. 2303 acallahan@bayless.k12.mo.us Dr. Amanda Middendorf Assistant Principal Gr. 1st, 3rd, 5th 314-256-8620 ext. 2302 amiddendorf@bayless.k12.mo.us Ms. Christa Hessler Counselor - Grades 1st and 4th 314-256-8620 ext 2308 chessler@bayless.k12.mo.us Mr. Rick Moll Counselor - Grades K and 3rd 314-256-8620 ext. 2309 rmoll@bayless.k12.mo.us Ms. Meghan Uthoff Counselor - Grades 2nd and 5th 314-256-8620 ext. 2310 muthoff@bayless.k12.mo.us Ms. Mirsada Becarevic Administrative Assistant 314-256-8620 mbecarevic@bayless.k12.mo.us Ms. Christie Kohl Administrative Assistant 314-256-8620 ckohl@bayless.k12.mo.us Ms. Kim Moreau Administrative Assistant 314-256-8620 kmoreau@bayless.k12.mo.us