Lion Care-Brennan Woods Elementary

Come join in the fun!

🎉 We're excited to welcome ALL families from across our school district to join us for a day of fun, food, and community spirit! Whether your child is in Lion Care or not, everyone is invited!

🗓 Date: Saturday, April 26
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: High Ridge Elementary (2901 High Ridge Blvd, High Ridge)

What's in store?
🤡 Fun games & crafts
🎪 Exciting inflatables
🍿 Delicious cash concessions
..and more!

🎟Admission:
Please bring two or more single-serve, non-perishable, kid-friendly food items (no glass containers, please) to support Brenden's Friday Backpacks – helping local students in need.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our school community, enjoy some great activities, and make a positive impact! See you there! 😊

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Lion Care! 🎉

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re excited to refresh our image and rebrand Lion Care – and we need YOUR help! 🦁✨

We’re looking for a fresh, new logo that reflects the spirit of the Northwest School District and the Lion Care program. This is an opportunity for all Lion Care students to show off their creativity and be part of something special. Families are welcome to participate and help their child with their design!

Here are the details:
📅 Deadline for submissions: March 28
🗳 Voting: The first week of April
🏆 Winner Announcement: April 9

The winning design will earn a pizza party for their site! 🍕🎉

Let’s come together to create a logo that shows the heart and vision of Lion Care! We can’t wait to see your designs! 💡

🎉 Help your child make a big impact in our community AND earn a pizza party! 🍕

We’re partnering with Open Door Sanctuary to support our local animals in need! 🐶🐱 Simply donate any of the supplies listed below, and the site that collects the most items will win a fun pizza party! 🍕

It’s a win-win: your child gets to help animals, and there's pizza! 😄 Check out the flyer for more details. Let’s work together to make a difference!

🎭✨ Sign Up Now for Kids Night Out! ✨🎭

It's time for our 6th-Annual Kids Night Out, and this year, we're throwing an unforgettable Masquerade Ball! 🎉🕺💃

👗🕴️ Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: House Springs Elementary

Drop your kids off for an exciting night of dinner, fun activities, and a chance to dress their best! 🎭✨ While the kids enjoy a memorable evening, parents can take some well-deserved time for themselves! 😌

💰 Cost: $20 per child
📲 Sign up on your Eleyo account under "Register for Non-School Days"

Don't miss out on this magical event!

'Tis the season to be crafty! 🎁✂️🖍

🦃 Who’s ready to gobble up some fun? 🦃 BWE Lion Care sure is! Check out these adorable little turkeys we've been crafting—too cute to eat! 🍂🍁

💚BWE Lion Care had a great time spreading kindness, and positivity, and showing off some amazing art skills during our Chalk the Walk this morning! 🎨🖍️
This week, we're participating in the Lights On Afterschool initiative, shining a light on the vital role afterschool programs play in our children’s lives and our community. Since its launch in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool has inspired countless communities to recognize the importance of these programs, and we’re proud to be part of that movement!
Now that our highlight of the week, Chalk the Walk, is done, we're going to write positive notes to our teachers and other adults in the building, and use crafts to highlight some of the best parts of Lion Care.💚

🐾Take Paws enrollment is OPEN!🐾

🦁 What is Take Paws?

Take Paws provides an all-day option on teacher workdays, professional development days, and spring break for all Lion Care students, held at Brennan Woods Elementary. The cost is $30.00 per child per day. To ensure the program runs, a minimum of 20 pre-registered and paid students is required. Families will receive notification two weeks in advance if a registered day is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Take Paws operates from 6:15 am to 6:15 pm on specified days throughout the year:

💚October 18, 2024 - cut off September 30
💚November 4, 2024 - cut off October 17
💚November 5, 2024 - cut off October 17
💚January 3, 2025 - cut off December 16
💚February 14, 2025 - Cut off January 24
💚March 14-21, 2025 - Cut off February 21

🦁To enroll in Take Paws dates, please see the steps below*:

*You must already have an account and current contract to enroll in Take Paws dates.

1. Sign into your account.

2. Under "Explore All Programs" select the desired Child Care Account.

3. Click Register Non-School Days.

4. Select your attending child and click Continue.

5. Select the season and click Continue.

6. Select the Take Paws days you want to register for. Click Continue.

7. Select the Take Paws location (only one location available) from the drop down for each selected date. Click Continue.

8. Read the Family Handbook and check that you have done so. Click Finish Registration.

🦁 Join our team at Lion Care! 🦁
We're holding Open Interviews on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm at Northwest Admin Center, 4290 Gravois Road, House Springs, MO 63051.

Whether you're passionate about making a difference or looking to grow your career in education and childcare, we want to meet you! No appointment necessary. Just bring your resume and enthusiasm. See you there!

WE'RE HIRING!!
Lion Care is looking for a dedicated Team Leader at Maple Grove Elementary, enthusiastic Paras at multiple sites, and flexible substitutes to join in the fun! Paras and subs have the option to work mornings, afternoons, or both shifts!
We accept up to 10 years on the pay scale for experienced staff and offer great perks including, but not limited to:
🦁 Weekends, holidays, snow days, and AMI days off
🦁 A fantastic, free Employee Assistance Program to provide confidential, professional services to help you overcome challenges and improve your work and personal life
🦁 A proactive Employee Wellness Committee that offers benefits such as complimentary classes at the High Ridge Wellness Center
🦁 Free Lion Care services for your own student(s)
🦁 Excellent schedules for college students
🦁 Most importantly, you can make a difference in the lives of our students and families, all while HAVING FUN!
To apply online, visit http://www.northwestschools.net/HR, or follow our QR code and look for School Aged Childcare Paraprofessional.

There is so much going on in Lion Care right now! Join us next Saturday, April 27 for inflatables, games, cash concessions, and more, all while supporting Brenden's Friday Backpacks. Don't forget that the District's deadline to sign up for Summer Journey is May 3. You can also sign up for Lion Care through May Paws, Summer Journey, and the 2024/2025 school year now!