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September Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/30/25 (02:00 PM)
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Bison Bulletin

September Newsletter

"Hello September" picture with fall wreath and pumpkins

Hello Bison Families! Welcome to a New School Year!

We’re off to a fantastic start here at Oliver Brown Elementary! This is our very first newsletter of the year, and we’re excited to share it with you. Each month, we’ll send out a newsletter to highlight special events, introduce our amazing staff, and give you a peek into all the great things happening around our school. We hope you enjoy staying connected and seeing all the wonderful experiences our students are having!
 

September Event Schedule

Monday September 1st- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday September 3rd- Student Resource Officer Assembly
Friday September 5th- Back to School Picnic
Tuesday September 9th- Picture Day
Tuesday September 16th- McTeacher Night at McDonald's
Tuesday September 16th- PTO Meeting 7pm
Friday September 26th- NO SCHOOL
 

Oliver Brown Store is Open!

Oliver Brown tie dye hooded sweatshirt

Bison Gear is Here!

Get ready to show your school spirit with Oliver Brown Bison apparel! From cozy hoodies to stylish t-shirts, with tons of colors and design choices, there’s something for everyone in the family. Wearing our school mascot is a great way to support our students and show your Bison pride all year long. Click the online store link below—let’s represent Oliver Brown in style!
Oliver Brown Store Link
 

Bison Bios!

3 kindergarten teachers in matching shirts.

Meet the Kindergarten Team

Mrs. Schurle

Mrs. Schurle was born and raised in Nevada, Missouri, but proudly called Kansas City home for 15 years before moving to Manhattan. She began her teaching career in 2004 as a kindergarten teacher and has loved working with young learners ever since. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and playing sports.

Ms. Archuleta

Ms. Archuleta has been teaching for 14 years, all of which have been proudly spent with USD 383. She shares her home with her beloved boxer, Molly Moo. An avid lover of the outdoors, Ms. Archuleta enjoys hiking trails, swimming, kayaking, biking, and spending time in nature. When she’s not outside, you can often find her painting—her favorite subject to paint is her dog!

Miss Cooper

Miss Cooper, a native of Wamego, Kansas, is excited to begin her first year of teaching! She was a collegiate volleyball player at both institutions where she earned her degrees. During the summer, she serves as the director of Little Apple Day Camp in City Park. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, and fishing.
 
Picture of Officer Coleman

Meet Officer Coleman

We are proud to have Officer Eric Coleman as our Student Resource Officer (SRO) as part of our school community! SROs are specially trained police officers who work in schools to help keep everyone safe. They build positive relationships with students, support staff, and are always available to lend a helping hand. Whether they’re greeting students in the morning, visiting classrooms, or joining in on school events, our SROs are here to make sure our school stays a safe, welcoming place for learning and growing. We know Officer Coleman will be a great addition to the Oliver Brown community!

Community Safety Assembly

On September 3rd, School Resource Officer, Office Coleman will be visiting with students to talk about important ways to stay safe in our neighborhoods. Topics will include pedestrian safety, riding bikes responsibly, and making safe choices when out in the community. Students will also learn how to be aware of their surroundings and what to do if they ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe. This assembly is a great opportunity to reinforce skills that help our students grow into confident, responsible community members.
Kids crossing a cross walk with crossing guard

School Safety Month

Fire drills have long been a staple of school life, but did you know we actually practice six different types of drills? And because September is School Safety Month, we have begun practicing them already and will continue to practice each one over the next few weeks.
 
Each drill looks a little different, but the purpose is always the same: making sure our students know what to do so they can stay safe. Teachers will review each drill with their classes ahead of time and let students know when we’ll be practicing, so nothing will come as a surprise.
 
The schedule for each drill can be found below:

August 26th – Secure Campus
  • Used if there’s a concern outside the building. School continues as normal, but no one is allowed in or out of the building. 
August 27th – Hold Drill
  • Students stay in their classrooms while hallways are kept clear (used for medical emergencies or situations within the building).
September 4th – Severe Weather Drill (9:30am) 
  • Students and staff move quickly to the gym. Our gym was purpose-built to keep students safe during severe weather. It also has its own backup power source and ventilation system.
September 10th – Lockdown Drill (10:45am)
  • Used if there’s a threat inside the building. Students and staff move out of sight and stay quiet. 
September 22nd – Evacuation Drill (9:15am)
  • Students and staff practice how to leave the building and move to a safe location off school grounds. Our location is Christ Lutheran Church on Green Valley Road.
September 24th – Fire Drill (9:30am)
  • Students and staff practice exiting the building quickly. The Manhattan Fire Department will be on-site to participate in this fire drill. 
 
Please keep in mind that during these drills our office staff may be unavailable to open the door or answer the phone, and times are approximate and subject to change due to coordination with emergency services.
 
Thank you for partnering with us to make safety a priority. We’re proud of how seriously our students take these drills, and your support at home helps reinforce that safety is always important.
 

Please Join Us!

Back to School Picnic September 5th 5:30pm

5th Annual Oliver Brown Elementary B2S Picnic

Save the date! Friday, September 5th @ 5:30pm is our 5th Annual Oliver Brown Elementary Back to School Picnic! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and water bottles and head to the 4th/5th Grade playground to join us for a great time!

  • Hot dogs provided by the PTO
  • Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th Grade bring prepackaged chips or a salty snack
  • 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grades bring prepackaged dessert items

**The school building/bathrooms will not be accessible during the picnic**
 
Picture Day Tuesday September 9th. Online pre-order password: 4C6W7Q7Y
 

Save the Date!!!

Join us on October 2nd for Oliver Brown's "Glow Read a Book" Literacy Night!! More information to come!
"Glow Read a Book" Literacy Night at Oliver Brown


[Saturday, Aug 30 at 3:06 PM]
Please note that the correct Evacuation Site has been updated.