TUE's Newsletter for the Week of September 21, 2026

Good Afternoon, TUE Families,

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoying all the fun our community has to offer at the Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest! As we head into a new week, we are hopeful that cooler temperatures are on the way so our students can spend more time enjoying recess and the outdoors.

As I visit classrooms each day, I continue to be amazed by the excitement, growth, and learning taking place throughout our school. Our students are settling into routines, building friendships, and working hard to challenge themselves academically. None of this would be possible without the strong partnership between home and school. Thank you for the support, encouragement, and trust you provide each day. When families and schools work together, amazing things happen for children.

Below you will find important updates and reminders for the week ahead. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with your family and remain committed to providing the very best educational experience for every child.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Casey Brownsberger

Principal

·      September 28th-October 2nd – TUE’s Bookfair

·      September 29th – Family Math Night 6-7:30pm

·      October 1st – Special Persons Night 5:30-7pm

·      October 2nd – Custodian Appreciation Day

·      October 2nd – Attendance Awards

·      October 5th – No School-PD Day

·      October 7th – Walk to School Day

·      October 8th – Title I Parent Planning Meeting at 5:40pm

·      October 8th – PTA Meeting at 6pm in the Library

·      October 9th—Audiologist Appreciation Day

·      October 9th – BSHS Homecoming Parade 

·      October 12th – PTA’s Culver’s Night 5-8pm  

·      October 16th– Kindergarten Field Trip

·      October 16th- October 30th – TUE’s Butter Braid Fundraiser

·      October 20th– Trunk or Treat

·      October 28th– Fall Party Day!

·      October 28th & 29th – Parent/Teacher Conferences

·      October 29th & 30th– No School for Parent/Teacher Conferences

Every school day counts—and so does every student! Consistent attendance helps children build routines, stay connected with their classmates, and keep up with learning. When students miss school, even for a day or two, it can impact their progress and confidence.

We understand that life happens, but we kindly ask families to schedule vacations, appointments, and other commitments around the school calendar whenever possible. Your support makes a big difference!

It truly takes a village, and we’re grateful to partner with you in helping our students thrive. Thank you for making attendance a priority!

Before the school day starts each day, please discuss with your child if he/she will eat breakfast and/or lunch at school. 

To add money to your child's meal account, visit www.schoolcafe.com. 

Breakfast and lunch are offered daily. 

If you think you might qualify for free or reduced meals, please complete the appropriate forms ASAP on www.schoolcafe.com. Each year, you have to apply to qualify for free or reduced. It does not roll over. 

 

Elementary Breakfast        $2.25

Elementary Lunch             $3.45

Milk Price                           $0.70

*Reduced Breakfast           $0.00 (must qualify)

*Reduced Lunch                $0.40 (must qualify)

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. We look forward to seeing you at lunch!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of ongoing support for families, your child’s school is offering a series of classes for parents and guardians through a partnership with the Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST). These training sessions are designed to provide ways you can support your child’s developing academic and behavior skills, as well as increase consistency between home and school. 

 

These classes are designed to:

·      Create consistency between school and home

·      Provide language for adults to use when redirecting children

·      Share ways to problem solve to increase your child’s success

·      Increase generosity and kindness in your children

·      Bring a sense of calm to your home

Please join us for any or all three sessions!

These virtual classes are provided free of charge, however, we do ask that you please register through our website on or before Tuesday, September 15th. Instructions for registration are on the page below.

 

We are excited to offer this opportunity to you!

 

Sincerely,

Marty Huitt, Director

Behavior Intervention Support Team/Cornerstones of Care

8150 Wornall Rd

Kansas City, MO 64114

@MartyHuitt

 

 

 

To register for this class:

1.    Go to http://BIST.org

2.    Click Log In on the home screen.

3.    If you already created a username by previously enrolling in a BIST class, just log in on this screen.

4.    If you have never registered for a BIST class, enter your information (Name, Email, and a Password). This will register you on the website, but not for the class.

5.    At the top of the page, use the dropdown menu called “Classes.” Click “Training Calendar.”

6.    Select the class you wish to attend (Parenting with BIST). Click “Register” under your preferred class.

7.    Fill out the required questions and click “Register.”

8.    On the checkout screen, complete the billing details even though this is a free class.

9.    Click “Place Order.” The Order Details page is your confirmation of registration.

10. You will receive an email containing the Zoom link for the training sessions on Wednesday, September 16th. 

a.    If you have not received an email containing the Zoom link by noon on September 16th, please contact our office at bist@cornerstonesofcare.org for assistance.

·      School hours are 8:25am – 3:30pm. Doors open at 8:25am. Please do not send/drop off your student any sooner since there is not any supervision until then. The earliest that you can drop off your student(s) is 8:25am. If you need to drop off your students earlier contact our Prime Time to get your child enrolled.

·      Water bottles: We highly encourage you to send your child with a water bottle filled with WATER only, every day. We have water filling stations to refill their water bottles as needed. Juice and colored liquids will be reserved for lunch time only.

·      Headphones: Headphones are not on the school supply list, but if you would like for your child to have his/her own set of headphones exclusively for his/her own use, please feel free to send them on the first day of school. 

·      Food Delivery: We cannot deliver food orders sent to students at our school (ex. Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc). So please do not order them and send them to school unless they are addressed to Mrs. Brownsberger. This includes bringing up food to be dropped off.

·      Birthday Treats: If you would like to provide treats for your child’s birthday, this must be pre-arranged with your child’s teacher at least 24 hours in advance. Also, all treats must be store-bought, individual (not whole cakes), and packaged.

·      Volunteer/Background Check Information:  Each year we need an updated background check if you plan on volunteering up at school. The Blue Springs School District uses DataSource to enhance and strengthen our current background screening process for Volunteer Guests. It is FREE, SECURE, and SIMPLE to register. Please visit: https://bssd.quickapp.pro to fill out an application. Once there you will see all Blue Springs School District schools will be listed. Click on the building in which you are planning to volunteer. (If you have students attending multiple buildings, you will only need to complete one application. After completing the application, please contact the Building School Resource Officer for the school you applied at and let them know you have students at additional locations). Volunteer applications MUST be submitted at least five (5) days before the event for which you are volunteering. After submission, please wait for an email from DataSource. The email will let you know whether you have been approved or denied.

·      Lunch Guests: We will be allowing lunch guests again this year beginning September 28th. More details to come on how to sign up.

·      Cell Phone and Smart Watches: We’ve noticed an increase in the number of students wearing smart watches to school. The watches and any personal electronic devices (PEDs), such as cell phones, can quickly become a distraction in the school environment. These devices are prohibited during the school day or any school-sponsored activity. Please take a few moments to review the policies related to PEDs.

 

·      Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) The possession and use of a student or parent/legal guardian owned personal electronic device is a privilege, not a right. The district may revoke this privilege at any time at its sole discretion. Please note that the district is not responsible for lost or stolen PEDs, whether in student or district possession, or any damage to the PED, its programs, or its contents.

PEDs may be brought to school but must be stored or carried out of sight in an off or silent mode and shall not be used by students during the school day or while being transported by a district vehicle.

Additionally, PEDs may not be used to capture or share sound, video, document, or photo images at any time or anywhere during the school day or while being transported in a district vehicle (school bus) without the prior approval of administrators or staff.

·      PTA…Be sure to join PTA! The PTA consists of parents and teachers working together to support and best serve all students, the needs of Thoams Ultican Elementary and our community. PTA is a team effort and we would love to have your involvement anytime! We also have business memberships available as well. To sign up, click on this link Thomas Ultican Elementary - PTA Information

·      3rd-5th Grade Devices…We are working on distributing student devices this week.