Raymore-Peculiar School District News
March 4, 2022
In this issue:
  • Prize Patrol
  • Adopt-A-School
  • CarePortal
Students in Melinda LaSala's second grade class at Raymore Elementary School are excited to learn that a grant will allow each of them to receive a take-home copy of the book "Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success." The class has been studying the book by famed coach John Wooden and has incorporated its lessons into their classroom.
Prize Patrol distributes nearly $10,000
The Foundation Prize Patrol on March 1, 2022, awarded $9,992 in grants.

The grant awards will be used for a variety of items including books, cooking supplies, recess equipment, and toys for fine motor skills.

In the photo at right, Ray-Pec Elementary LEAP Teacher Rebecca Huber received a grant of $500 to purchase resources for projects proposed by students in the gifted education program. The students submitted several projects and will work collaboratively to choose how to spend the grant to fund as many projects as possible. Huber is pictured with some of the students in her classroom at Stonegate Elementary School.

Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board President Allison, Bruflat, and Foundation Secretary/Treasurer Pam Steele made the surprise presentations, along with Foundation Board Members Cathy Wansing, Kristi Schumacher, and Jamie Bogner. See all of the grant recipients.
Ray-Pec Cares announces partnerships to support students
Ray-Pec Cares introduces two new partnerships designed to help meet the needs of students and families. Allison Scott, Ray-Pec Student Support Coordinator, and Director of Ray-Pec Cares, introduced the two partnerships at a kick-off breakfast on March 2.
Ray-Pec Cares now offers businesses, churches, and other organizations a structured opportunity to "adopt" a school.

Through the program, the partner makes a one-year commitment to work with a specific school. The agreement includes supporting or hosting one school-based activity and making at least one donation to the school community.

Support can come in many forms and may include volunteer assistance, serving as judges for competitions, donating supplies and equipment, or conducting educational sessions.
Ray-Pec Cares, through the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation, announces the use of CarePortal to help provide specific support to students and families.

CarePortal is a technology platform that matches needs of hurting children and families with donations from community partners and churches.

After identifying a need for a local child or family, the school district can submit the request through CarePortal, which will notify the closest churches, businesses, and organizations who are signed up for the network.

Examples of needs include: a crib for a newborn baby, utility bill payment to prevent shut-off, a dog kennel, or clothing in a specific size.

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation already works with the school district to meet needs of our families. CarePortal will extend that work into the community.
For more information about the Adopt-A-School program or CarePortal, please contact Allison Scott at [email protected].