Support for Families Experiencing Financial Challenges
We know that some families in our community are facing unexpected financial changes. With many federal employees and contractors affected by recent furloughs or workforce reductions, we want to remind families that help is available through our school nutrition program.
If your household’s income has changed, your child may now qualify for free or reduced-price school meals —
Even if you applied earlier in the year and were not eligible at that time.
Our Child Nutrition team is here to help. Families who have already applied and were denied or families that need to make a change in income can call 816-892-1370 for assistance in updating income information to see if they now qualify.
Those who have not yet applied are encouraged to do so—applications are accepted throughout the school year and can be submitted at any time when financial circumstances change.
We understand that asking for help can feel difficult, but please know this program exists to support families during challenging times. Every child deserves a nutritious meal at school, and we are here to make sure that happens—at no cost or a reduced cost for those who qualify.
Learn more by visiting Ray-Pec’s Child Nutrition website page or use this direct link to the Free/Reduced meal application.
We know that some families in our community are facing unexpected financial changes. With many federal employees and contractors affected by recent furloughs or workforce reductions, we want to remind families that help is available through our school nutrition program.
If your household’s income has changed, your child may now qualify for free or reduced-price school meals —
Even if you applied earlier in the year and were not eligible at that time.
Our Child Nutrition team is here to help. Families who have already applied and were denied or families that need to make a change in income can call 816-892-1370 for assistance in updating income information to see if they now qualify.
Those who have not yet applied are encouraged to do so—applications are accepted throughout the school year and can be submitted at any time when financial circumstances change.
We understand that asking for help can feel difficult, but please know this program exists to support families during challenging times. Every child deserves a nutritious meal at school, and we are here to make sure that happens—at no cost or a reduced cost for those who qualify.
Learn more by visiting Ray-Pec’s Child Nutrition website page or use this direct link to the Free/Reduced meal application.
📣 Schedule Reminder!
Students will have an early release on Thursday, October 30th, and there will be no school on Friday, October 31st, for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Staff Collaboration. We appreciate our families’ partnership and our staff’s hard work! 🍎💬
Students will have an early release on Thursday, October 30th, and there will be no school on Friday, October 31st, for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Staff Collaboration. We appreciate our families’ partnership and our staff’s hard work! 🍎💬
TC's Thanksgiving Feast is Nov. 14th. Make your reservations online now and hope to see you there!
Join us for the Thanksgiving Feast! Friday November 14th. Reservations made online through REVTRAK. We hope to see you there!
attached is the Oct. newsletter
Just a reminder: Friday, October 10, is a non-school day for students due to staff collaboration.
We hope to see our community later that evening at the High School Homecoming tailgate and football game! 🏈🎉
We hope to see our community later that evening at the High School Homecoming tailgate and football game! 🏈🎉
Parents,
Welcome to our Raise Craze fundraiser! This is a unique way for us to raise money for our school while making an impact in our community. During this fundraiser, students ask friends and family for donations via the online Raise Craze platform while paying it forward serving others. What a great way for us to teach our students the importance of kindness and gratitude while raising much needed funds. Students will spend time serving, not selling! If you are familiar with our fundraiser last year, we have a new twist! Instead of individual bingo cards, we will be doing classroom bingo! This means we will get to work together as a team to accomplish acts of kindness and unlock fun prizes.
REGISTER: https://raisecraze.com/join CODE: 137-449
Enter your student’s name
Select at least 3 Acts of Kindness
Enter 5-10 email addresses of potential supporters. Raise Craze will send all emails, reminders and thank you notes. Emails will never be shared with third parties or used for marketing.
At A Glance:
Dates: Now - September 25
Our Goal: $18,500
Every student can participate in Raise Craze by completing Acts of Kindness (AOK) so we’re aiming for 100% participation. Your child will be coming home with instructions on signing up and a QR code you may use as well to register. I have also attached the incentive handout to see the fun prizes that your child and their class have the opportunity to win.
Help us continue to do so many amazing things for our kids at Timber Creek Elementary! Money raised will be used to pay for a new musical station for the playground, all field trips, teacher and essential staff grants, scholarship for TC alumni, events such as carnival, back to school bash, and class parties. The PTA also purchases a spirit wear shirt for every student.
During the fundraiser, we will be giving back to four local causes as a united school community. Donating will allow you to log an Act of Kindness in the raise craze system! We will have bins set up to collect donations at the front of the school.
Welcome to our Raise Craze fundraiser! This is a unique way for us to raise money for our school while making an impact in our community. During this fundraiser, students ask friends and family for donations via the online Raise Craze platform while paying it forward serving others. What a great way for us to teach our students the importance of kindness and gratitude while raising much needed funds. Students will spend time serving, not selling! If you are familiar with our fundraiser last year, we have a new twist! Instead of individual bingo cards, we will be doing classroom bingo! This means we will get to work together as a team to accomplish acts of kindness and unlock fun prizes.
REGISTER: https://raisecraze.com/join CODE: 137-449
Enter your student’s name
Select at least 3 Acts of Kindness
Enter 5-10 email addresses of potential supporters. Raise Craze will send all emails, reminders and thank you notes. Emails will never be shared with third parties or used for marketing.
At A Glance:
Dates: Now - September 25
Our Goal: $18,500
Every student can participate in Raise Craze by completing Acts of Kindness (AOK) so we’re aiming for 100% participation. Your child will be coming home with instructions on signing up and a QR code you may use as well to register. I have also attached the incentive handout to see the fun prizes that your child and their class have the opportunity to win.
Help us continue to do so many amazing things for our kids at Timber Creek Elementary! Money raised will be used to pay for a new musical station for the playground, all field trips, teacher and essential staff grants, scholarship for TC alumni, events such as carnival, back to school bash, and class parties. The PTA also purchases a spirit wear shirt for every student.
During the fundraiser, we will be giving back to four local causes as a united school community. Donating will allow you to log an Act of Kindness in the raise craze system! We will have bins set up to collect donations at the front of the school.
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Join us for the Back to School Bash! Please sign up if you can volunteer at a station. We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing everyone!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4CAAAD2CA3F58-58383984-2025#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4CAAAD2CA3F58-58383984-2025#/
📣 Online registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now OPEN! 📝
All families must complete residency verification as part of the process.
🔗 Visit Ray‑Pec’s Back‑to‑School Overview to get started and submit your proof of residency: www.raypec.k12.mo.us/page/back-to-school-overview
Secure your student’s spot today—let’s make 2025–2026 a great year! 🎒✨
All families must complete residency verification as part of the process.
🔗 Visit Ray‑Pec’s Back‑to‑School Overview to get started and submit your proof of residency: www.raypec.k12.mo.us/page/back-to-school-overview
Secure your student’s spot today—let’s make 2025–2026 a great year! 🎒✨
More than 100 Ray-Pec staff members recently completed CPR/AED training! The training was sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and was provided free to employees by the Raymore-Peculiar Wellness Team. After completing online training modules, staff gathered on May 5 at the LEAD Center to complete the assessment.
During the April Board of Education meeting, staff and students were recognized for their achievements. 1. The Board recognized Ray-Pec High School students selected for the Missouri All-State Choir. In addition, Serena Bursley participated in the All-State Sightsinging Bee. 2. The School Board recognized the first therapy dog handlers in the district. From left: Kat Pogatshnik and her dog, Tasha, at Raymore Elementary School; Meredith LaSala and her dog, Willow, at Stonegate Elementary School; and Jennifer Ramirez and her dog, Remi, at the Ray-Pec Academy. 3. Before the Board meeting, the Senior Girls Ensemble performed. 4. The Board recognized three Ray-Pec High School students selected to attend the KC Writers' Workshop. The Ray-Pec students are pictured with Board Member Carol Barnes. The students, from left: Sophomore Lydia Littlejohn, Junior Terry (T.J.) Roberts, and Junior Elise Seeley 5. The Board recognized Board Secretary Pam Steele, who has served as the School Board Secretary for about 30 years. Read more: https://www.raypec.org/page/2024-2025-board-meetings
Reminder NO school tomorrow.
Happy Weekend from Belmont.
THIS Monday is Career and College day at Timber Creek!
