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Dear BASS Families, As we are approaching Valentine’s Day, I felt compelled to seek out ways one can show kindness to others… maybe even throughout the year, even on a daily basis! It shouldn’t just be reserved for one day, right? As you may or may not be aware, BASS, being a part of the LS Community of Character, ties monthly lessons on character into the curriculum. Lately, I have noticed that “kindness” seems to be a buzz word lately. It is a trait I’m certainly happy to see showing up in conversation, on t- shirts, online, etc. So, in my search for more information on this topic, I came across an article “5 Simple Ways to Show Kindness” by Christine Carter. Christine is a busy mom who writes a blog called The Mom Café. Christine highlights in her blog that many people out in the world just appear to be consumed with their own hassles and distractions, that they aren’t really looking to notice acts of kindness, nor are they pressed to show kindness to others. What Christine offers in her article I thought was so simple and well worth the read... and well worth sharing with others. So, here goes… 5 Simple Ways to Show Kindness 1. Smile... Anywhere you go to anyone you see. It’s infectious! 2. Give eye contact—when you make eye contact, connection happens with that person. Be careful not to go through life only in your own world. 3. Say “Thank You.” Don’t forget “please” either. Notice what people do for you or for others and… say the words and mean them. It could make a person’s day! 4. Acknowledge other people’s presence—wave to the crossing guard helping your kids before school; wave, nod, or smile to those you pass by, you may never know the impact but it’s the “kind” thing to do. 5. Compliment someone—this may be the hardest especially for those of you who may be shy, but you know how you feel when someone pays you a compliment. It’s like paying it forward! We, whether parents or staff members at BASS, have an opportunity every day to be an example of “kindness” to our kids! They will copy and repeat what they see in the adults they are close to. So, practice these 5 simple ways to show kindness every day and be an example for our next gen- eration. As always, don’t hesitate to contact our office should you need assistance with something, clari- fication on something, or just to share a kind word or two. Have a great February! Sincerely, Kristi Fate, BASS Assistant Director February 2018 1151 NE Colbern Road, LS, MO 64086 (816) 986-3440 http://bass.lsr7.org/ 1/31 Family Survey Due 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/12 Spring Break Registraon Begins Online (Must register to aend) 2/16 Early Release Day 2/19 Non-School Day Bring Sack Lunch 3/2 Non-School Day Bring Sack Lunch 3/19 - 3/23 Spring Break Camp Bring Sack Lunch Sign-up/Cancellaon deadline 3/12 at noon 3/30 BASS CLOSED Summer Camp 2018 is coming soon!!!

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Dear BASS Families,

As we are approaching Valentine’s Day, I felt compelled to seek out ways one can show kindness to others… maybe even throughout the year, even on a daily basis! It shouldn’t just be reserved for one day, right? As you may or may not be aware, BASS, being a part of the LS Community of Character, ties monthly lessons on character into the curriculum. Lately, I have noticed that “kindness” seems to be a buzz word lately. It is a trait I’m certainly happy to see showing up in conversation, on t-shirts, online, etc. So, in my search for more information on this topic, I came across an article “5 Simple Ways to Show Kindness” by Christine Carter. Christine is a busy mom who writes a blog called The Mom Café.

Christine highlights in her blog that many people out in the world just appear to be consumed with their own hassles and distractions, that they aren’t really looking to notice acts of kindness, nor are they pressed to show kindness to others. What Christine offers in her article I thought was so simple and well worth the read... and well worth sharing with others. So, here goes…

5 Simple Ways to Show Kindness

1. Smile... Anywhere you go to anyone you see. It’s infectious!

2. Give eye contact—when you make eye contact, connection happens with that person. Be careful not to go through life only in your own world.

3. Say “Thank You.” Don’t forget “please” either. Notice what people do for you or for others and… say the words and mean them. It could make a person’s day!

4. Acknowledge other people’s presence—wave to the crossing guard helping your kids before school; wave, nod, or smile to those you pass by, you may never know the impact but it’s the “kind” thing to do.

5. Compliment someone—this may be the hardest especially for those of you who may be shy, but you know how you feel when someone pays you a compliment. It’s like paying it forward!

We, whether parents or staff members at BASS, have an opportunity every day to be an example of “kindness” to our kids! They will copy and repeat what they see in the adults they are close to. So, practice these 5 simple ways to show kindness every day and be an example for our next gen-eration.

As always, don’t hesitate to contact our office should you need assistance with something, clari-fication on something, or just to share a kind word or two. Have a great February!

Sincerely,

Kristi Fate, BASS Assistant Director

February 2018

1151 NE Colbern Road, LS, MO 64086

(816) 986-3440 http://bass.lsr7.org/

1/31 Family Survey Due

2/2 Groundhog Day

2/12 Spring Break Registration

Begins Online (Must register to attend)

2/16 Early Release Day

2/19 Non-School Day Bring Sack Lunch

3/2 Non-School Day Bring Sack Lunch

3/19-

3/23

Spring Break Camp Bring Sack Lunch

Sign-up/Cancellation deadline 3/12 at noon

3/30 BASS CLOSED

Summer Camp 2018 is coming soon!!!

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Kids Say the Darndest Things

It was a child’s birthday and a staff member asked her “so do you feel any different today?” The child responded, “Yeah, I

feel wrinkly!” - PVE

A girl brought in a fruit punch drink for breakfast, and since it had some orange flavoring

in it, she said, “This tastes like Chinese...it tastes like orange

chicken.” - WVE

Child: Miss Kristen, you say LOVE a lot.

Miss Kristen: That’s because I have a lot of love in my heart.”

Child: Ewww (gross face)

-KC Cubbies

“Oh….right in the solar plexus!” - First grader hit in

the shoulder with a ball at TRE

Playing ‘Apples to Apples’, the kids were supposed to play a

card that was something ‘natural’. The 3rd grader who was judging read all the cards the other players had turned in

and remarked, “What?! Tat-toos? Tattoos are NOT

natural!” - LSE

“My Tigee (stuffed pet) is 8 years old. Granpee gave him to

me when I was a baby born new, 6 years old.” - GWE

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Any changes to your child’s enrollment status need to be completed before the 25th and will be reflected and effective

by the 1st of the next month.

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G’Day Mate! Welcome to Westview Kids Country. This year, we

have been travelling around the world, learning about places such as Spain, Canada, France,

India etc. Last month we “rocked up” to Australia. ;) Here are a few things we learned:

Westview Kids Country

Greenwood Elementary As we reflect back to the 2017 portion of our school year, we remember all the fun things Greenwood Kids Country has been doing and two in particular were:

Our GWE kiddo’s have been involved with Teacher Julie Corum in making and creating cards for children at Children’s Mercy Hospital, who are in there for long term care and were not able to be at home with their families during the Holidays.

One of the most memorable days the children enjoyed was Pirate Day. We purchased an interchangeable structure which was turned into a Pirate ship. We had two wonderful A+ students help set it up. The children had a wonderful time pretending to be Captains and Matey’s in this vessel as they made their own eye patches, pirate hats, made up with their own pirate names. In the gym they played ships and pirates, cannon ball bowling and pin the patch on the pirate. For snack time they enjoyed Pirate’s Booty Popcorn, Walk the Plank Pudding, Sea-water, and Pirates Bone Pretzels. We are excited for a fun filled 2018 New Year at Greenwood Kids Country!

Meadow Lane Elementary

On our October 20th Non-School Day at Meadow Lane, we were able to have the Lee’s Summit K-9 Unit come and visit with staff and students. Officer Grubb works specifically with K-9s in training. He

discussed with Kids Country the duties of a K-9 and how they train them.

Missouri search and rescue also joined Officer Grubb and they brought their own K-9s to

demonstrate how they help locate missing people. Students were able to meet each dog and ask more questions about them. Students were also able to take photos in front of the police car with some of

the gear officers are required to wear while on duty.

To go along with our K-9 unit theme, Kids Country made puppy police puppets,

each with their own personality. It was a day

filled with lots of new information and lots of fur.

Australian English Version English Version

Look out for roos when you're

driving your ute.

Look out for kangaroos when you are driving your

truck.

Their mozzys are the size of a dime.

Their mosquitoes are the size of a dime.

Togs are a necessity for summer.

Swimming suits are a ne-cessity for summer.

Babies need new nappies, use dummies and they are

pushed around in prams.

Babies need new diapers, use pacifiers, and they are

pushed around in strollers.

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PLE—

Building

Adventure

GWE—Santa’s Workshop and

Older Kids Music Club

3LYNX—

kickball fun and

learning about

Truck Drivers

WVE—

Glue Art Project

LFE —

Snow Day

Fun

WVE—

Learning

about

ocean

water

levels

HGE—

Cosmic Suncatchers

RHE—

Cardboard

Airplane Fun!

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Liquid Candy

Liquid Candy is the term given to sugary soft drinks by public health offi-

cials. A 12 ounce can of pop contains between 10 and 12 teaspoons of sugar, de-

pending on what kind it is. Foods that contain naturally occurring sugars will

have other nutrients such as vitamins, fiber and minerals, so this article is not

about those foods. This is about added/refined sugar. Many foods such as bagels,

cereal, dressings and condiments contain added/refined sugar as well. However,

soda is the number one way Americans of all ages take in added/refined sugar.

The recommended amount of added/refined sugar per day is 6 teaspoons

for women and 9 for men. It is recommended that children under the age of 2

should not eat any foods with added sugar. Children ages 2-18 should take in no

more than 6 teaspoons, or 25 grams, of added sugar per day. There are many

reasons to avoid soda intake.

It contains zero nutrients and contributes to the epidemic of childhood

obesity we are now combating. Phosphorus, a common ingredient in soda, can

deplete bones of calcium which can lead to fractures. The following list outlines

other reasons to avoid soda.

https://www.healthychild.com/10-reasons-to-keep-kids-off-soda/

Kids may eat more when drinking sugary drinks because the blood sugar

rises so quickly that insulin spikes and then drops suddenly, leaving a person

feeling hungry. The high sugar content in soda can also cause cavities and the ac-

id can cause enamel erosion of teeth.

Choose healthier beverages instead of soda. Have a glass of ice water with

fresh lemon or lime juice, or pour a glass of sparkling water and add an ounce or

two of 100 percent fruit juice. Even a glass of low-fat chocolate milk has less sug-

ar than a soda, and it supplies protein, calcium and vitamin D. More infor-

mation about sugar intake and its effects on the body and mind can be found at

WebMD, Livestrong.com and many other sites on the web.

The following link is to a short video about soft drinks.

http://fit.webmd.com/kids/food/videos/liquid-candy

Content Area V

5: Promoting Healthy Eating

Level 1, c: Level 2, a and c

“Summer is around the corner…”

With winter beginning to (hopefully!) start winding down, most of our thoughts begin to drift towards summer. I’m thinking about relaxing on warm sandy beaches, and hiking on a sunny day in the mountains. For BASS, that means

summer camp! I know this has already been on many families minds, and if it wasn’t, it was coming soon. We wanted to let families know that we are in the process of coordinating with the district on our

summer plans and programming. There are many things in the process of being finalized, and we hope to be communicating more details over the next month.

What we know now: There will be multiple sites around town. Kids attending Kids Country in June will attend the Summer Learning Monday-Thursday, with before and after care those days, and

Full Day care offered on Fridays. There will be no fee increase from last summer.

Content Area IV: Families and Communities

#1—Communicating with Families

Level 1.a

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January BASS Professional

Development Trainings

Cypherworx Course 11

* Building Relationships with School Personnel Course 12

*Growing as a Professional in School-Age Programs

Course 13

*Creating and Maintaining Safe School-Age Environ-ments

Leadership 101 February 12: Behavior Training New Hire & BIST Training February 15 CPR

*Core Competencies for Early Childhood and Youth Development Professionals

Content Area VII Professional Development and Leadership

#2 - Developing as a Professional Level 1.b

To find a complete list of Core Competencies go to the MOSAC2 web site: http://mosac2.org/cc/

Lee’s Summit CARES to present Parent University

session on Feb. 20

Focusing on ‘Technology: Your Children, Their Safety’

Lee’s Summit CARES will present a Parent University session focusing on

“Technology: Your Children, Their Safety” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at

Westview Elementary School, 200 N. Ward Road. The event will be held in the

school’s library media center.

Cost for the class is $10 per person, and individuals may register online at

www.LSCares.org. For more information, contact Rachel Segobia at (816) 347-3298.

Parent University is made possible through a collaborative relationship between Lee’s Summit CARES, the Lee’s Summit R-7 School Dis-

trict and ReDiscover.

Dr. Gary Boxer, a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Truman Medical Center Lakewood Counseling, will share

information about the risks and challenges children face in the plugged-in, technologically evolving world. He will discuss strategies and

tools to help parents learn how to keep children progressing along a safe and healthy development path.

LS Educational Foundation to host Taste of Lee’s

Summit March 3 Popular event includes hundreds of auction items and more than a doz-

en local restaurants

The Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation will host the 19th

annual Taste of Lee’s Summit on March 3 to raise money in support of

excellence in education in our community. This year’s theme is

“Celebrating 25 Years of Giving,” a salute to the Foundation’s birthday.

This event will begin at 6 p.m. and is located at The Pavilion at John

Knox Village in Lee’s Summit (adults 21 and over only). Advance tick-

ets are required.

Taste of Lee’s Summit draws strong support from area busi-

nesses and corporations, and a sellout crowd of more than 600 is antici-

pated again this year. The fundraising goal for this year’s event is

$100,000. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Educational Foundation in

cooperation with R-7 Music Parents and Great Beginnings Early Educa-

tion Center.

The event will include both live and silent auctions, special

entertainment, game board excitement and cuisine from local restau-

rants.

Donations for live and silent auction items are due by Feb. 7.

In addition, sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more infor-

mation about donating or purchasing tickets, go to

www.lsedfoundation.com or contact the Educational Foundation office

at (816) 986-1088. Tickets are $75 per person, and attire is business

casual.

The Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation is a non-profit,

501c3 organization established in 1993 to raise and manage funds in support of educational opportunities for students at all levels in the

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.lsedfoundation.com.

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to join our team Part-Time Positions

Pre-School

Elementary School

Middle School

Summer

Starting at $10.48 an hour

Online @ www.lsr7.org

Call 816-986-3440 for information

ANY THURSDAY BETWEEN 9 am—11 am

at BASS Admin Office

1151 NE Colbern Rd.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

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TAX STATEMENTS

Tax Statements are now available by accessing your account online through the Parent Portal. Once you access the parent portal, click “View Statement”. Then click the “2017 Tax Statement” to print the newest statement. Please contact the BASS Administrative office by calling 986-3440 or clicking on the Contact Us link on the BASS

webpage if you have any further questions.

Snacks give kids the energy to play all day!

The BASS snack program gives your child

choice in a variety of healthy snacks daily.

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common purpose or

benefit.

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