West Park Elementary

BOOK IT! Summer of Stories is back for another fun-filled, nostalgic summer of reading adventures and pizza prizes!

Our summer program officially begins TODAY, June 1 and runs through August 31 for children in PreK–6th grade nationwide.

✨ The first official reward claim period opens July 1!

Parents, here are a few important reminders:

📅 Reading days must be marked on the calendar inside the BOOK IT! App. If you miss a day, you’re able to go back up to 7 days.
📖 Children must read at least 15 days within the month, and parents must track those reading days in the app calendar to qualify for their pizza reward.

If you experience any issues, please contact us before the end of the month using the Contact Support page located in the app menu or on our website so we can assist you in time.

Stay tuned all summer long for updates, reading inspiration, activities, and important program information as we continue spreading the joy of reading!

✨ SCHOOL'S OUT, KANSAS CITY ✨

Summer break is here, and we're kicking it off right. Join us for our School's Out F.I.R.S.T. Tuesday next week!

📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕒 10 a.m. – Noon
📍 721 N. 31st Street in KCK

Roll into our parking lot for a morning of free, free, and more free:
🩺 Free health screenings at our Mobile Health Clinic
🛒 Free food
👕 Free clothing
🌭 Free lunch + popsicles
🤰 Free pregnancy tests
🧸 Free toys + info for the kids
👑 A live Disney princess
🚒 KCK Fire Truck
⚽ Soccer games for the kids, just in time for World Cup season
💪 Free Men's Health Month resources

All free. All welcome across Greater KC. While supplies last.
Bring the kids. Bring a friend. We can't wait to see you all! 🌞

Learn more: mercyandtruth.com/first

Let's all PLAYBALL during !

Sign your kiddo up for our FREE Kids Clinic and get personal instruction from our team and coaches. Limited spots are available to sign up today!

Register and learn more at https://monarchsbaseball.com/kidsclinic-2/

*More clinic dates will be announced soon*

Introducing: Monty's All-Star Reading Program! 📚

Monty's all about reading because reading is fun. Join his program and when your child reads 5 books, they'll get a free Monarchs ticket and can participate in one of his All-Star Readers parades. It's free to join!

Learn more about how to get enrolled here > https://monarchsbaseball.com/readingprogram/

Last chance to enroll in Summer Learning! Registration closes at the end of the business day on May 19, 2026. Don’t miss out on a summer full of learning and fun.

Learn more about summer learning and how to enroll by visiting this link: https://www.kckschools.org/academics/summer-learning-program

Are you ready for a fun filled day?
It’s time for field day!
Don’t forget to wear your colors and to dress for hot weather tomorrow.

Kindergarten- green
1st grade- yellow
2nd grade- purple
3rd grade- blue
4th grade- orange
5th grade- red

Like books? Need some new ones?
Come shop or send $$ with your kids for the BOGO book fair at West Park.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westparkelementaryschool1

Book Fair Hours:

Wednesday, May 13 from 8-8:45am

Thursday, May 14 from 8-8:45am and 3:45-6pm (snacks provided for families!)

Friday, May 15 from 8-8:45 AM

April was a very busy month at West Park! There are so many things to share over the next few days.
First up… Career Day

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who shared their careers with our scholars! This day couldn’t happen without you!

And a huge round of applause 👏🏼 to Ms. Miller and Ms. Stenzel for making it happen.