Grandview C-4 School Report Winter 2021-22

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SCHOOL REPORT

WINTER 2021-22

GRANDVIEW C-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT

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PROGRESS AS PROMISED GC-4 BOND PROJECTS

"Educational Excellence, Unlimited Potential"

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POINTS OF PRIDE REAL WORLD LEARNING: POINTS OF Page 10 GHS Students' Mural Overlooks KC PRIDE Page 10 Page 6

CONTENTS

SUPERINTENDENT'S LETTER

Page 3

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Board President's Letter Page 4

BOND AND LEVY INFO

Progress as Promised GC-4 Bond Projects Page 8-9

the SCHOOL REPORT Magazine Published and paid for by GC-4 School District Public Relations Contact Info: Sheba Clarke GC-4 Public Relations Coordinator sheba.clarke@grandviewc4.net The School Report magazine is published two times a year. It is distributed to approximately 17,348 households and businesses within the Grandview and Martin City zipcode and displayed on the district’s website. It is the official communication tool for parents, students, staff and patrons of Grandview Schools. Any information, content and photos in this publication are property of the Grandview C-4 School District and are only to be used with permission of the GC-4 Public Relations Department.

Grandview C-4 Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and there shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, national origin, age or disability. The school district is committed to providing appropriate educational services for children with disabilities in compliance with the Individuals of Disabilities Act. The district is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

REAL WORLD LEARNING

GHS Student's Mural Overlooks KC Page 10

PRIDE POINTS

Page 6-7

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Superintendent's

Letter

In March of 2020, our school district shifted into a virtual educational environment for the first time in its history. At that point, none of us thought that we would still be dealing with the effects of the pandemic two years later.

While this is unfortunately the case, I know that we are still providing a high quality education to each and every student in the Grandview C-4 School District and I am extremely proud of the daily effort of our staff in spite of the challenging situation.

Coinciding with our educational efforts is the excitement for our upcoming bond projects. After the passing of the $45 million bond in April of 2021, we completed the front entrance of the Martin City K-8 School building which included the renovation of the front office and meeting spaces. Additionally, several design meetings have been held to begin planning the multiple projects that will be done throughout the next few years. These include several projects at the high school such as renovating the visitors' side of Bulldog Stadium and locker room facilities, the renovation of our fine arts facilities, and several interior upgrades to accentuate the school pride that already exists within our community.

GC-4 Board of Education Monica Terry, President Dawn Foy, Vice President Damon Greene, Treasurer Leonard Greene, Member Helen Ransom, Member Kara Wardlow, Member Stacy Wright, Member GC-4 Administration

We will continue to update the playgrounds at all elementary schools as well as safety and security throughout the District by upgrading all camera systems and outside door locks. We are also excited about branding throughout the District which will coincide with our Bulldog logo updates and ensure all are future-ready and continue to reflect the strong Bulldog tradition that exists throughout our community. I truly believe that these projects and several others will push our school district to new heights!

All of us unfortunately are still being impacted by the pandemic and are looking forward to a day that it no longer dictates what is possible or not possible. As for the challenges that continue to arise, we as a community will face them: Together. We must work together to make our district, and community, the best possible environment for all of our students, all our staff, and all the citizens that we serve. Thank you for your support and your unwavering dedication to our community. #WeAreGrandview

Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Superintendent Dr. Royce Powelson, Assistant Superintendent Operations and Finance Dr. Joana King, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction

-Dr. Kenny Rodrequez Superintendent of Grandview C-4 Schools

Dr. Stephanie Amaya, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources

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BOARD

PRESIDENT'S

LETTER

"After all, #WeAreGrandview doesn’t just apply to the

schools. We are a community. Together we are stronger."

MONICA TERRY Board of Education President

Hello Grandview families, In my first letter to you last summer, I mentioned that the 2020-2021 school year was a year like no other. I was looking forward to the next school year and all it would bring, excited for the new start the 2021-2022 school year would present. Who could have known that this year would be an even greater challenge? It seems as if adversity and challenges are becoming more commonplace than the feelings of ease and comfort. Our students are learning to be back in the classroom or learning to be in one for the first time. Our teachers continue to do the very best they can to provide the highest education possible in seemingly impossible circumstances. Our support staff is furiously working behind the scenes to ensure everyone has what they need. Our administration is working to provide leadership while also navigating an ever-changing landscape.

Everyone is wondering what will be next.

As patrons and families of the Grandview School District, your support is invaluable. I know how hard it has been for you to manage the challenges in ever-changing circumstances with a pandemic that seems to have no end in sight. I know it may be a lot to ask; however, our students, staff, and board members need you now more than ever. Just as we think things are going back to “normal” something changes yet again. Mother Teresa once said, “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless,” I ask for continued positivity to be sent our way as decisions are made on a regular basis to ensure the safety and success of our students. After all, #WeAreGrandview doesn’t just apply to the schools. We are a community. Together we are stronger.

Stay strong, Monica Terry

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SuperSERIES COFFEE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT

We are happy to announce the return of Coffee with the Superintendent, which is part of the “Super Series” initiative focused on transparent communication with all of our stakeholders.

These sessions are an excellent opportunity for anyone in the community to find out more about the district and be more involved in our programs. We will hold Coffee with the Superintendent events throughout the year at various dates and times to ensure all have an opportunity to attend.

You can check the district's Facebook page @grandviewcsd4 for dates and details.

POINTS OF PRIDE

Cal Ripken Foundation Teams Up with Niagara Cares to Provide STEM Room for Belvidere Students The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, and Niagara Cares, the philanthropic division of Niagara Bottling, built a new STEM Center at Belvidere Elementary School to include state-of-the-art STEM equipment, furniture, teacher training, and more.

Over the course of three days, Niagara Bottling employees, Ripken Foundation staff, and representatives from the school painted the new STEM center, assembled furniture, unboxed, and prepared equipment including computers and 3D printers. In addition, teachers participated in training workshops. For the grand reveal students of Belvidere Elementary tested and explored all the new gadgets.

This event is part of an ongoing partnership between Niagara Cares and the Ripken Foundation, aimed at enriching the lives of youth by improving access to health, wellness, and education.

Grandview High School Sustainable Living Students Earn District Grant Congratulations to several Grandview High School students who earned up to $50,000 for a Sustainable Living Project they pitched to district leadership! The students presented their initiative titled 'The Future of Grandview is Green, Gifting Our Students a Chance.' As part of their proposal, students want to renovate the high school's courtyard to build a greenhouse, which will include a koi pond and an outdoor classroom.

Grandview Firefighters Help Fourth Graders Ride to School Style Some talented fourth-graders got to ride to school in some hot wheels for winning the Grandview Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. The winning students, Abigail Richey of Conn-West Elementary and Amiyah Townsend of Martin City K -8, designed their best poster to promote fire safety and prevention. Grandview Firefighters picked up each winner at their homes and dropped them off at school with sirens sounding. Along with the ride, winners were also recognized at a Grandview Board of Aldermen session.

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Scheels Partners with Martin City K-8 A big thank you to Scheels for making sure students have water bottles this school year. The sporting goods store donated hundreds of water bottles to Martin City K-8 for students to use during the pandemic.

Grandview High School Marching Band Take on the 'Windy City of Chicago' The Grandview High School Marching Band took their talents to Chicago this past fall to perform at the Field Museum. While in Chicago, they took in some sights, such as Six Flags Great America, Hard Rock Cafe, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Giordano's Pizza.

Additionally, the Blue and Gold Brigade had a great season. The band attended the Central Methodist University Band Day this year and received 1st place in DrumLine and 1st place in Field Competition.

Meadowmere Wins 2nd Place Award at First Lego League Competition Meadowmere’s robotics team, the Mechanical Maniacs, earned high honors during a qualifying competition for FIRST robotics.

The team won 2nd place in the Champions Award in December.

The award is for the best all-around team. In addition to this accomplishment, the team qualified for the regional competition.

Grandview Middle School Robotics Team Earns Second Place at a Regional Qualifying Robotics Competition The GMS Techno Dogs had a great year. They ended the season with second place for their robot design during a qualifying event for the FIRST Regional competition. This year their mission, Cargo Connect, dealt with the transportation of goods and logistics. For the team's project, they created a small autonomous neighborhood delivery vehicle.

Progress as Promised GC-4 BOND PROJECTS

MARTIN CITY K-8 ENTRYWAY SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADE After five months of construction, Martin City K-8 School celebrated a redesigned entryway in the fall. The project included updated security features such as a lock system and buzzer. Now the double entry system allows guests to not only be buzzed into the main doors, but they also have to be buzzed into a second door to the main office. The redesigned facilities include a conference room, several new offices, counselors’ suites and waiting area.

The project was designed by Hollis + Miller Architects, Stroud Construction, DH Pace, and Interior Landscapes.

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Progress as Promised

BUTCHER-GREENE PLAYGROUND Students at Butcher-Greene Elementary school were welcomed back to the 2021-22 school year with a new and improved playground. It includes play structures for younger and older students, spinners, riders, tunnels, group swings and other features. New playgrounds at all elementary schools were identified as a district priority in order to update aging equipment and create equity among the schools in the Grandview C-4 School District. Butcher-Greene was the first school on the list.

UPCOMING PROJECTS GRANDVIEW H.S. INDUSTRIAL ARTS, CAFETERIA, WEIGHT ROOM AND HALLWAY UPGRADES AND REMODELING MARTIN CITY K8 GYM, FINE ARTS AND RESTROOM UPGRADES GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL FACILITY UPGRADES DISTRICT-WIDE BRADNING AND SIGNAGE LOCKER ROOM RENOVATIONS AND MORE! SCHOOL REPORT 9

REAL-WORLD LEARNING: GHS STUDENTS' MURAL OVERLOOKS KC

Grandview High School students teamed up with the Kauffman Foundation to work on a mural project that was put on display in the heart of Kansas City at Volker and Troost. The mural is a part of Kauffman’s Real World Learning Pathways to Design track. Last school year, the students worked on the project for real-world client, KC Stem Alliance.

The Pathways to Design project included a combination of students from Grandview, Ruskin, and Center, who are placed into groups. Each group was assigned with the task of designing a public mural that represented the combined concept of "STEM" and "inclusion". Student groups were notified at the start of the project that, out of the three groups, just one group would be chosen to have their mural installed on a large scale on the outside of the KC Stem Alliance's building. The students were recognized during an Art Installation Ceremony held on November 11.

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Vernita Thurman Interim Principal

Dr. VaShawn Smith Principal

Dr. Jennifer Harris Principal

Grandview High School

Grandview Middle School

Martin City K-8 School

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Samantha Dane Principal

Kelly Nash Principal

Conn West Elementary

Belvidere Elementary

Butcher-Greene Elementary

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