Mission Statement:

Take Risks, Take Action, Take Pride, JUST DO IT!

Morning Drop Off/Dismissal Procedures

Safety first! The lane closest to school is reserved for buses only. Staff on duty will direct traffic and cross students to cars parked in the lot. The south exit is exit only. Please do not drive/enter the parking lot through this exit. (It’s clearly marked with a stop sign and reminder.)

Parent VUE

ParentVUE is an app and website that is used districtwide for parents to check students' grades, schedules, assignments and health records in one place. Parents are given an activation key by the school and will be able to log in to ParentVUE at any time throughout the year. Parents are also required to log in and review the district-required forms for their child and acceptable use policies. ParentVUE is used during online enrollment for families returning to Olathe Public Schools in the fall.

School Events

Teacher Assignments — Your child’s teacher information will be released on ParentVUE the weekend prior to school starting. You will need to log onto ParentVUE to see the information. This will let you know which teacher they will have for the coming school year. Class lists are also posted on the front windows the evening of Sneak A Peek.

Sneak A Peek Night —This is the time for each student and their family to visit their classroom, meet their teacher and place school supplies in their desk. PTO will have a table with committee and spirit wear information. The Regency Place PTO usually arranges to have food trucks for us to enjoy.

Back to School Night — This night is for parents to come to school and get information from the classroom teacher. Parents will learn about classroom expectations, curriculum, and grade-level activities.

Lion Stampede — Regency Place’s annual fundraiser, sponsored by the PTO, is the first Friday in May. Students will bring home a packet with a pledge sheet and can speak to family members or neighbors about pledging a donation to the Stampede. Different activities are planned for students according to collected pledge amounts. Different activities throughout the year (Gum Day, Jug Challenge, Chipotle Night, Peppermint Stick Challenge) support the Stampede and are on the monthly calendar sent home. The May date culminates with a 1 or 2-mile run, dinner, carnival games, and raffles. Pledge money is used by the PTO to pay for multiple activities throughout the school year. Some examples are class field trips, playground equipment, technology, and special projects.

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences — Conferences are held twice a year for all students, in October and February. The October conferences are for parents only, while the February conferences are student-led.

Book Fair — Regency Place’s book fair takes place in October and coincides with parent-teacher conferences. Stop in the library to purchase Scholastic books and other items for your students. A portion of the sales comes back to the Regency Place library and is used to purchase new books.

Halloween Costume Parade —The day of the school Halloween party, students line up with their class and form a parade through the school parking lot and back to their classroom. This is an opportunity for parents to see all students in their costumes and take plenty of pictures. All grades will change into their costumes prior to the parade. Classroom parties are held after the parade.

Jingle Jam — This all-school sing-a-long happens prior to holiday parties in December. Staff members are part of the Jingle Jam Band and provide the music. A performance by the Jingle Jam Dancers is included.

Rock and Roar — It's an honor to be selected and every class chooses one student a week to visit with Mr. O. in honor of their model behavior. Certificates and recognition follow. Students follow the ROAR principles and are celebrated. Check out the weekly honorees on Instagram (regencyplacelions).

ROAR — R (Respect self, others, and environment) O (Own your behavior) A (Always do your personal best) R (Remember safety) “ROAR” serves as our schoolwide rules and expectations. Every classroom has ROAR proudly posted.

Gotcha Slips — The slips may be earned by students for following the ROAR principles. Students can save their Gotchas and then use them to purchase Gotcha Wheel spins or to shop in the ROAR Store.

Community Service Projects — Every grade level at Regency Place has its own community service project. It may be collecting a specific item, helping an agency, or learning about how to make the community a better place. PTO facilitates grade-level projects. Parent volunteers are often needed.

PTO and Site Council — These groups meet monthly in the school library. PTO is the parent group, with the executive board consisting of the committee heads for each of the 11 committees. Officers are elected in May. Two general PTO meetings are held in September and May. Executive board meetings are open to all every month. Site Council is a representational group that meets every other month. (All meetings are on the master calendar.) Site Council advises on district initiatives and gets a “state of the school” report from the principal. Simply contact the principal if you wish to join Regency Place's Site Council.

ELL Program — The provides additional English instruction to identified students. Students from Bentwood, Heatherstone, Pleasant Ridge and Walnut Grove elementaries attend the ELL program at Regency Place. Students receive an hour of intensive language arts instruction daily, in addition to their grade-level curriculum in the classroom.

Recess Time — Students will have outdoor recess when temperatures or the heat index are below 95 degrees and the temperature and wind chill are above 20 degrees.

Passive Fundraising

Major Saver Cards — In this districtwide fundraiser, students are given information and an order form to sell the Major Savor Cards to friends and family members. A small portion of the sales comes back to Regency Place while the majority of the funds go to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation to help support classroom grants, summer school scholarships and Educator Excellence Awards.

Restaurant Nights — Check the monthly calendar. Various restaurants in the area often offer a percentage of sales back to the school as a fundraiser opportunity. So, Regency Place advertises the designated night and sends communication home. These nights are optional. The money earned goes into the PTO operating budget and contributes to the many PTO/school initiatives.

Volunteer Opportunities

Classroom Volunteers —These helpers are often found at Regency Place and are a great support. Grade levels and classrooms have procedures for volunteering and helping in the classroom. Ask your classroom teacher for details.

RP PTO — Our 11 committees need volunteers. Find a committee that meets your interests. Meet Regency Place families and become involved with the many ways PTO supports our school.

Clubs

Running Club — The club is for students in grades 3-5 and meets on Mondays after school through October and then in April in preparation for Lion Stampede. Flyers are sent home to assist with planning.

Fourth Grade Art Club — This group meets on Wednesdays before school. The club is facilitated by our art teacher. If more than 25 students are interested in each session, a lottery format is used for membership.

Sports Club — The physical education teacher facilitates Sports Club. Grades 2-5 meet on Mondays after school and work on fitness. A schedule for the year is sent home in advance. Each grade meets for four weeks.

Math Wings — Fourth and fifth graders may join Math Wings if they have demonstrated success in math and wish to experience the rewarding world of math. The club meets weekly and prepares for regional and district competitions. A placement test in the fall determines eligibility.

Special Chorus — Open to fourth and fifth grade students, this club meets during the school day and performs at various events and on field trips. Two concerts (holiday and spring) showcase their music and talent.

Dance Club (Jingle Jam Dancers) — Open to students in grades 4-5, the club meets during November and December and prepares a dance, which is then performed at Jingle Jam before the Jingle Jam Band performs and the all-school sing-a-long.

Battle of the Books — Fourth and fifth graders read various books in a book club format. Challenges between teams happen at the end of the year after clubs have met throughout the year to prepare for the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I purchase Spirit Wear? Spirit wear is available for purchase at the beginning of the school year. Reminders will come home about deadlines and ordering procedures. Throughout the year there will be Spirit Day on the monthly calendar. Students are encouraged to wear their Regency Place spirit wear.

What do I need to do to visit the school for lunch with my student or to volunteer in the classroom? All visitors are required to push a buzzer to communicate with the school office staff, show a valid government-issued ID and state the nature of their business before being allowed to enter the building. This procedure is in place every time you visit Regency Place.

What is the cancellation policy due to inclement weather? If school is cancelled or has a two-hour late start due to snow or bad weather, the information will be available in these ways: district website, www.olatheschools.org; local television and radio stations. It is the district’s policy NOT to dismiss students early due to bad weather because of safety issues. Sometimes a late dismissal cannot be avoided. In these instances, the students will be kept at school until the district feels it is safe to release the students.

Can my student(s) ride the bus to school? Free bus service is available to students living 2.5 miles or more from school. Students living less than 2.5 miles from school may pay to ride the bus on a space available basis, if an existing bus route is available in their area. Contact the bus company, DS Bus Lines at 913-361-7400 for information.

Is there a schedule showing days off from school? A paper school calendar is sent home monthly. A yearly calendar is also available on the Regency Place website. Go to the main page of the website and click View Full Calendar under the Upcoming Events. Calendars for the following year can be found on the district website at www.olatheschools.org Most schoolwide communications, notes and flyers will be sent home electronically via Blackboard, so always check that source for instant and up-to-date information.

What are Regency Place’s school hours? At 8:35 a.m., students are free to enter the building and head to their grade level hallway until the first bell rings at 8:50 a.m. Teachers expect students to be seated and ready to learn by 8:55 a.m. Arriving after 8:55 a.m. is considered tardy. Dismissal is daily at 3:55 p.m.

Office hours are from 8:35 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

When can I drop my child off in the morning? Because school officially begins at 8:55 a.m., students should arrive between 8:35-8:50 a.m. All students who arrive between 8:35-8:50 a.m. will head to their grade level hallway. Students may go directly to the classrooms after the 8:50 a.m. bell. Parents and guardians will be contacted if their child is not following these Regency Place behavior expectations.

Does the school have before and after-school care? Yes, Johnson County Parks and Recreation provides these services if needed before school (7:00-8:50 a.m.) and after school (3:55-6:00 p.m.). Parents should contact them directly to sign up for the program – 913-831-3359.

Can I get a list of all students in my child’s class? One free student directory will be sent home with each family during fall conferences. These directories include full class lists and home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (if provided), for each family.

Who do I contact for student absences or if I need to take my student to an appointment and they will miss part of the school day? If a student must miss school or be late, please call the office (913-780-7620) by 9:30 a.m. to report the absence. Voicemail will take your message prior to 8:35 a.m. There is also a link on the home page of the Regency Place website to make reporting an absence easy or email us.

Also, please remember to read the weekly e-mail blurbs “RP FRIDAY FACTS” sent out via Blackboard from the principal.

Welcome to Regency Place! We value your partnership!