Resources and video tutorials for technology use to support students and parents. TECH SUPPORT Still having technology issues? Submit Help Request Google Classroom Tutorials Zoom Tutorials Taking and Uploading Photos Edu Connect (Parent Login)

Resurrection Catholic School's leadership includes its Board of Trustees COMMITTEE MEMBERS Resurrection has a variety of committees in place to support the advancement of Resurrection and its mission. Experienced professionals throughout the community volunteer on these committees, sharing their insights and talents. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please send an email to Ellen Riley at eriley@rcskck.org . Finance Committee Ellen Riley, RCS Director of Development Mary Arcos, RCS Director of Marketing Garold Baker, RCS Principal Kelly Paik, RCS Accountant Norberto Ayala, RCS Board Chair Karen Sneed, RCS Board Vice Chair Lilli Zarda, Dylan Corporate Services Fundraising Committee Ellen Riley, RCS Director of Development Mary Arcos, RCS Director of Marketing Mary Kate Sutton, RCS Teacher Garold Baker, RCS Principal Norberto Ayala, RCS Board Chair Alumni Committee Coming Soon! Want to join? Email eriley@rcskck.org Facilities Committee Nominating Committee Lynn Malir, RCS Board Member Nick Duval, City Wide Sheet Metal Lonnie Gilbert, RCS Maintenance Mike Horn, Archdiocese of Kansas City Kent Klug, Honeywell Lucy Moreno, StructSures Projects Carrie Rezac, Populous Bob McCall, Bank of Labor Rob Ayala Flores, Puente Marketing Miny Rocha, CJ Industries Karen Sneed, RCS Board Member

Your contribution to RCS makes a difference in the lives of students. We are especially appreciative of our partners for their support of Resurrection. PARTNERS Our partners share with Resurrection their time, talent, and treasurers. It is through this support and generosity that Resurrection is able to provide students with a life-changing education. Support is used for need-based scholarships for families, academic programming and curriculum, classroom supports, and the day-to-day expenses associated with operating a school. For more information please contact Greg Alejos Director of Development (913) 371-8101 galejos@rcskck.org Why become a partner? Make a direct impact in the lives of Kansas City's children by supporting education. Help to give children an academic advantage that will help them break the cycle of poverty. Over 75% of our students live at or below the poverty line (as measured by free and reduced lunch qualifications). Contribute to the continuation of Catholic education within Kansas City and the faith formation of the Church's future. Benefits of Partnerships Event partners receive recognition and promotion on our event mailings, signage, programs, the school website, social media platforms, and at the event itself. With our donor base extended throughout the Kansas City area, we reach an extensive, diverse audience. Receive year-round promotion on the website, with direct links to your website. Partners automatically are a part of our donor group, which includes exclusive special events, such as our donor luncheons and tours. Most importantly, a partnership means you are making a difference in the lives of students at Resurrection.

Resurrection Catholic School's faculty and staff are dedicated, experienced, and certified... Faculty and Staff Directory To contact any of our teachers and staff, please call the school office at 913-371-8101 or send the teacher an email. Administration and Office Garold Baker, Principal, gbaker@rcskck.org Michelle Beaven, Assistant Principal, mbeaven@rcskck.org Paula Billings, Administrative Assistant, pbillings@rcskck.org Gaby Torres, Administrative Assistant, gtorres@rcskck.org Ellen Riley, Director of Development, eriley@rcskck.org Mary Arcos, Director of Marketing and Enrollment, marcos@rcskck.org Linda Berry, Nurse, lberry@rcskck.org Kelly Paik, Accountant - kpaik@rcskck.org Classroom Teachers (Kinder - 8th Grade) Brittany Billings, Kindergarten Teacher, bbillings@rcskck.org Liz Gonzales, Kindergarten Teacher, lgonzales@rcskck.org Janice Kraly, 1st Grade Teacher, jkraly@rcskck.org Patty Ratliff, 1st Grade Teacher, pratliff@rcskck.org Jennifer Overturf, 2nd Grade Teacher, joverturf@rcskck.org Jaime Cantu, 2nd Grade Teacher, jcantu@rcskck.org Atalee Cordova, 3rd Grade Teacher, acordova@rcskck.org Reagan Wilson, 3rd Grade Teacher, rwilson@rcskck.org Mary Kate Sutton, 4th Grade Teacher, msutton@rcskck.org Sarah Brekke, 4th Grade Teacher, sbrekke@rcskck.org Miah McCue, Math, 5th - 6th Grade, mmccue@rcskck.org Savannah Schnoebelen, Science, 5th - 6th Grade, sschnoebelen@rcskck.org Allison Reilley, Social Studies, 5th - 6th Grade, areilley@rcskck.org Kolbe Madden, English Language Arts, 5th - 6th Grade, kmadden@rcskck.org Jenny Goza, Math, 7th - 8th Grade, jgoza@rcskck.org Sean Sullivan, Science, 7th - 8th Grade, ssullivan@rcskck.org Mitchel Nickerson, Social Studies, 7th - 8th Grade, mnickerson@rcskck.org Shannon Roesgen, English Language Arts, 7th - 8th Grade, sroesgen@rcskck.org Specials Teachers (Kinder - 8th Grade) Jill Gonzalez, Physical Education, jgonzalez2@rcskck.org Hailey Ruth, STREAM Coordinator, hruth@rcskck.org Sheila Evans, Art, sevans@rcskck.org Fernando Gil, Music, fgil@rcskck.org Breanna Reynoso, Makerspace/Technology, breynoso@rcskck.org Resource and Support Staff (Kinder - 8th Grade) Molly Fisher, Math Interventionist, mfisher@rcskck.org Armando Browne, Math Interventionist, abrowne@rcskck.org Heather Lindsay, Math Specialist, hlindsay@rcskck.org Alexie Karlin, Literacy Specialist, akarlin@rcskck.org Ellen Cahill, Reading Aide, ecahill@rcskck.org Lauren Everly, Reading Aide, leverly@rcskck.org Nancy Hesse, Title 1, nhesse@rcskck.org Brianne McCormack, Title 1, bmccormack@rcskck.org Katherine Brandenburg, Counselor, kbrandenburg@rcskck.org Building Personnel Reginald Reed, Maintenance / Custodial, rreed@rcskck.org Laura Jennings, Cafeteria Manager, ljennings@rcskck.org Courtney Chavez, Cafeteria Aide, czuniga@rcskck.org Maria Reza, Cafeteria Aide, mreza@rcskck.org Billi Estrada, Cafeteria Aide, bestrada@rcskck.org

What is VIRTUS and who participates in it? VIRTUS - PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN Resurrection Catholic School takes the security and safety of every child seriously. Every adult who has contact with children through activities in the church, school or as a coach for sports within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, is required to attend a one-time three-hour session, with possible follow-up bulletins through the Virtus website. This program gives the necessary information that is vital for all adults who spend time with children; information that safeguards children, helps identify children at risk, and teaches you good practices and procedures as a guardian of the children in your care. Resurrection Catholic School relies heavily on parent and community volunteers. Please attend one of the training sessions as soon as possible so you can start having a positive impact on the Resurrection Catholic School community Pre-registration is required and you may register online at www.virtus.org. Please call the school office at 913-371-8101 or email to gbaker@rcskck.org with any questions. TOUCHING SAFETY PROGRAM Program Overview The job of ensuring children’s safety is a challenging undertaking. The prevention of child sexual abuse requires more than adult awareness, education, and training about the nature and scope of the problem. We must also give our children the tools they need to overcome the advances of someone who intends to do them harm. The Teaching Touching Safety program guide (Teaching Touching Safety Guide) is a tool designed to assist parents and teachers in this important task. The Touching Safety program is a vehicle through which parents, teachers, catechists, and youth ministers give children and young people the tools they need to protect themselves from those who might harm them. The Touching Safety Program Lessons were Created for Four Specific Age Groups: Grades K through 2 Grades 3 through 5 Grades 6 through 8 Grades 9 through 12 Each year, the program provides a theme that introduces and builds on the basic concepts of the Teaching Touching Safety Guide. The material is developmentally appropriate for each age group and includes content and activities that reinforce the message. The materials for teachers include everything needed to prepare for and present each lesson-including additional information to help teachers better understand the context of the materials they are about to present. For example, teachers have access to a glossary of terms for all of the lessons. They also have handouts and other reference materials-such as information on how to respond to disclosures, how to report suspected abuse, and other supplemental materials. The lessons are organized in a three-year cycle so each child experiences a totally different lesson plan each time the materials are presented and so each child receives the full range of information from the Teaching Touching Safety Guide in small, “digestible” bites, over a three-year period. Then, as a child advances to the next age group, there are a whole new set of age-appropriate lessons that explore the major topics in increasingly greater detail. Your diocese may choose to present one lesson in the fall and one in the spring or to present both lessons at the same time. The themes covered (in an age-appropriate way, of course) in each of the three years are: Year 1, Lesson 1: The Touching Rules-Students learn simple rules about what to do and how to react when someone’s touch is confusing, scary, or makes the child or young person feel uncomfortable. Young people start to deal with the real risks they face when they are out in the world and on their own, and they begin to learn where to draw boundary lines in relationships. Year 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Safe and Unsafe Friends-Children, young people, and their parents establish basic guidelines for working together to make certain which friends and other adults in their environment can be trusted to act safely and in the best interest of each child or young person. Year 2, Lesson 3: Boundaries-Students learn about personal boundaries and how identifying and honoring those boundaries can give a child or young person the self assurance needed to speak up when someone tries to step over the line. Year 2, Lesson 4: Telling Someone You Trust-Children and young people learn who to tell when something makes them feel uncomfortable or confused. This lesson also begins to explore the phenomenon and power of “secrets” in a child’s life at various ages. Year 3, Lesson 5: Grooming-Recognizing risky adult behavior: Part I-Students learn about the types of behavior that may indicate that an adult is grooming the child or young person for something more than friendship. It also helps students learn to trust their own instincts about what is “okay” and what is “not okay.” Year 3, Lesson 6: Grooming-Recognizing risky adult behavior: Part II-Reinforcing and building on the lessons from Year 2, this lesson deals with peer groups and other influences (including grooming by an abuser) that prevent children and young people from reporting inappropriate behavior. It also helps children and young people develop their own decision-making process to use in these situations. Regardless of a child’s grade level at the time the program is implemented, each child should participate in all six lessons during the three-year cycle. Lesson Plan Structure: This program and each included lesson are founded on the principles of appropriate relationship boundaries in the broader context of Christian values. All lessons are age-appropriate, and help children and young people develop the vocabulary and boundary distinctions necessary to empower them to begin to recognize inappropriate behavior by others, while practicing appropriate relationship boundaries in their own lives. Each lesson takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Each lesson for each age group includes the following: Instructions to help the teacher, catechist, or youth minister prepare to deliver the lesson. Helpful teaching support from the Catechism to give the teacher or catechist a framework for how to keep the lesson within the context of Church tradition and theology. A learning goal, including expected learning outcomes for students. An overview for creating a successful learning experience for the specific age group. Key vocabulary words and definitions that apply to the lesson. These words empower children and young people with the distinctions they need to help recognize inappropriate behavior by those with whom they interact. Suggested activities, with instructions (and appropriate handouts for students as needed). A closing group prayer that reflects the key message of the lesson. The lessons focus on an age-appropriate discussion of touching safety, relative to the specific roles that different people play in a child’s life. All of the lessons stress the importance of keeping private body parts “private,” and of telling a trusted adult about anyone’s behavior that causes a child to feel uncomfortable or threatened. Additionally, a new set of introductory videos has been developed to make it easier and more comfortable for teachers and catechists to present the lessons to students. The Purpose of the Introductory Videos Child sexual abuse is a sensitive topic. And, although the Touching Safety program lessons include activities that are simple and fun, it is not easy for some adults to initiate a preliminary discussion about sexual abuse. Even those who feel comfortable talking with their own children about these issues may find it challenging to talk about this subject matter in a classroom full of children or teenagers. The new Touching Safety program video introductions are intended to relieve trainers of the responsibility for “breaking the ice” on this sensitive subject matter. The presenter on the video opens the discussion, covers some basic issues, and allows the “live” trainer to use the activities and supplemental materials in the lesson plans to engage children and young people in meaningful discussions about recognizing and avoiding unsafe behaviors. So, while the video lays the groundwork, the trainer uses the activities to help students apply the message from the lessons to their daily lives. Each video introduction is approximately six to seven minutes long. In each age-appropriate video, a presenter will speak directly to children or young people about the purpose of the program and the goals for the lesson, as well as what the children can expect from the activities and discussion. The presenter will introduce the touching safety rules and the concepts of “safe” and “unsafe” friends and adults, and provide some basic facts, vocabulary words, definitions, and discussion points that will be further developed through the activities and supplemental materials provided in the “live” portion of the training. Three different age-appropriate videos are available-one each for: Grades K through 5 (this video is used to introduce both the Grade K-2 lessons and the Grade 3-5 lessons) Grades 6 through 8 Grades 9 through 12 Also, the videos are available in English and Spanish language versions. And, all Spanish videos were written and produced as Spanish language presentations, and not merely as voice over translations or subtitles.

Our mission is to assist the school with community building and stewardship efforts through communication, volunteer work, event planning, brainstorming, community involvement, and leadership.  RESURRECTION PARENT COMMUNITY (RPC) About Us Our mission is to assist the school with the following community building and stewardship efforts through: Communication - Support communication between parents and the school Volunteer work - Helping at events like Taste of KCK, grounds cleanup. RCS parents are required to volunteer for at least 2 activities during the school year. For ongoing volunteer opportunities and to signup, click here . Event planning - Social activities for school families, such as Skate Nights, Chili Bingo (March), St. Nicholas Day Community involvement - Representing Resurrection at various community activities, such as the Dotteversity Parade (September) and the Dia de los Muertos Parade Leadership - Serve as Room Parents to support classroom parties, activities, celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, checking in on new RCS families Current Leadership INFORMATION COMING SOON! Meeting Dates RPC meets every other month of the school year from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Childcare is provided with a light snack and water. Please refer to the school calendar for specific meeting dates.

Explanation of the enrollment steps for returning families. ENROLLMENT FOR RETURNING FAMILIES STEP 1: Complete the enrollment packet. Packets will be sent home on January 29th. The enrollment packet needs to be returned to the school office once completed. STEP 2: Pay the enrollment fee. All families must pay a non-refundable enrollment fee. Information about the enrollment fee is included in the enrollment packet on the Tuition Agreement page. Payment should be dropped off or mailed to the school office at 425 N. 15th St., Kansas City, KS 66102. SECURING FINANCIAL AID STEP 1: Update FACTS. Families need to update their information yearly through FACTS at FACTS Online . To complete FACTS you will need to have your most recent tax return information. STEP 2: Submission of Parish Verification form for in-parish tuition rate: To receive the in-parish tuition rate, drop off the Parish Verification form at your parish. This needs to be signed by the Parish Pastor and returned to Resurrection. This form does not have to be turned in at the time of enrollment.

Resources for parents from our school counselor include information about child development, how to promote emotion regulation, strategies for dealing with stress, and other great resources for your family. Resurrection Catholic School Counseling Program Meet the School Counselor: Hello! My name is Katie Brandenburg , and I’m serve as the School Counselor at Resurrection Catholic School. At Benedictine, I studied psychology with a minor in education. Through this, I was able to gain experience working with children both in schools and community mental health settings. After graduating, I served as a missionary teacher in the Bronx, NY, teaching 1st and 2nd grade science as well as kindergarten catechism. I am excited to continue to work with children in Catholic education! Mission: The mission of the counseling program at RCS is to provide comprehensive services that promote academic, career, and social-emotional development for all students in a safe and inviting community. The program advocates for all students and delivers data-informed activities removing barriers to promote success in a diverse and ever changing world. Parent Resources: Does my child or teen need professional help? http://info.kvc.org/quick-assessment Seeking outside counseling help: Therapist lookup: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Catholic Therapists: https://archkck.org/family/care-support/catholic-counselors/ PACES-Wyandot Mental Health: http://www.paceswc.org/ (913) 563-6500 - Crisis Line (913)788-4200 The Family Conservancy: https://www.thefamilyconservancy.org/ (913) 742-4357 Mattie Rhodes Center: https://www.mattierhodes.org/ (816) 471-2536 Keeler Women’s Center: https://www.mountosb.org/ministries/keeler-womens-center/ Assessment Resources: Children's Mercy- Developmental and Behavioral Health (816) 234-3674 KU Medical Center for Child Health and Development (913)588-6300 Depression/Anxiety: https://childmind.org/topics/anxiety/ https://gozen.com/8-ways-a-childs-anxiety-shows-up-as-something-else/ https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/62102/helping-child-overcome-case-blues/ https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-and-adhd/ https://childmind.org/article/how-anxiety-leads-to-disruptive-behavior/ Social Media/Technology: https://braveparenting.net/instagram-wants-souls/ https://www.netnanny.com/blog/five-things-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-snapchat/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201703/why-social-media-is-not-smart- middle-school-kids General parenting: These 20 trust bombs for middle schoolers will be total lifesavers for your kiddo: https://www.karikampakis.com/2015/08/10-truths-middle-schoolers-should-know/ 7 things our teens need to know: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/7-things-teens-need-to-hear Boundaries, Routines and Early Bedtimes: 13 habits that raise well adjusted kids: https://www.lovewhatmatters.com/boundaries-routines-and-early-bedtimes-13-habits-that-raise-well-adjusted-kids/ Not naughty: 10 ways kids appear to be acting bad but aren’t: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/joyful-parenting/201705/not-naughty-10-ways-kids-appear-be-acting-bad-arent 10 Tips to help your child with anger: https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/angry-child Social Skills: Teaching social skills for life: https://funandfunction.com/blog/teaching-social-skills-for-life Play and Social skills: https://childdevelopment.com.au/areas-of-concern/play-and-social-skills/social-skills/ ADHD/Executive Functioning: 5 unrealistic expectations people place on kids with ADHD: https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/kids-with-adhd/#.Y1Fv79LMK3B What is executive functioning?: https://nobelcoaching.com/executive-function/ 10 ways to improve your teen’s executive skills: https://www.additudemag.com/executive-skills-teens-with-adhd/ Vaping: Teen vaping: what you need to know: https://childmind.org/article/teen-vaping-what-you-need-to-know/ How to talk to your kids about vaping: https://drugfree.org/article/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-vaping/ Stress: 5 ways to help your kid cope with stress: https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-help-your-child-cope-with-stress/ 7 tips to help your child manage stress: https://psychcentral.com/stress/tips-for-helping-your-child-manage-stress Suicide prevention: Suicide Prevention Plan 2025 Plan de Prevencion del Suicidio 2025 Experts explain how to talk about suicide to kids by age: https://www.today.com/parents/expertsexplain-how-talk-about-suicide-kids-age-t130589 10 things parents can do to prevent suicide: h ttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Ten-Things-Parents-Can-Do-to-Prevent-Suicide.aspx Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide: https://sptsusa.org/ KANSAS SUICIDE PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND POSTVENTION TOOLKIT: https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/Communications/Required%20Training%20Website/Kansas-Suicide-Prevention-Response-and-Postvention-Toolkit.pdf?ver=2019-11-26-112253-620 Kansas Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.ksphq.org/resourcecenter/ https://sprc.org/sites/default/files/KPC-Suicide-Prevention-Final-3_0.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BByqa7bhto https://jasonfoundation.com/ Bullying: Is your child being bullied? 9 steps you can take as a parent: https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/is-your-child-being-bullied-9-steps-you-can-take-as-a-parent/ 5 do’s and don’ts to helping kids handle bullying: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201601/5-do-s-and-don-ts-helping-kids-handle-bullying Immigration Resources: https://www.elcentroinc.com/ https://www.airrkc.org/ https://catholiccharitiesks.org/locations/kansas-city-kansas-wyco/

Have dinner at select restaurants on specific dates and a percentage of the sales will be donated back to Resurrection Catholic School! Restaurant Fundraisers Nights By making purchases from the KCK restaurants below on the listed date, you will be supporting Resurrection Catholic School! Each of the businesses will donate a percentage of the day's sales back to Resurrection Catholic School. English Flyer Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 | 5-9 PM Chipotle Mexican Grill at 7750 State Ave , KCK 66112 For Resurrection to receive credit, you MUST show the cashier the RCS flyer (either a paper copy or on your smartphone) OR tell the cashier you are supporting Resurrection Catholic School. You can also order online for pickup. Make sure to use the code 2NALKZ9 before checkout in ‘promo’ field so RCS gets credit. Spanish Flyer Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 | 8AM-8 PM English Flyer Panera Bread at 1811 Village West Parkway , KCK 66111 For Resurrection to receive credit, you MUST show the cashier the RCS flyer (either a paper copy or on your smartphone) OR tell the cashier you are supporting Resurrection Catholic School. You can also order online for pickup. Make sure to use the code FUND4U before checkout in ‘promo’ field so RCS gets credit.

Resurrection offers learning programs that extend beyond the typical school day. These programs include after-school STREAM clubs, summer programming, and tutoring. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Learning, creating, and having fun after the school day! Resurrection Catholic School is excited to offer a new session of FREE After School Clubs for our students! Clubs give students the opportunity to explore their interests, learn new skills, be creative, and spend time with classmates in a fun and engaging environment. The Fall After School Club session will run from September 8 through October 19, 2026, for a total of six weeks. Clubs meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30–4:30 p.m. Who Can Participate? After School Clubs are available to RCS students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Some clubs are limited to specific grade levels. Space is limited, and enrollment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may participate in up to two clubs. Club Opportunities Students can choose from a variety of activities, including Chess, Graphic Design, Pickleball, Choir, STEM, Arts & Crafts, LEGO Clubs, Board Games, Playdough, Watercolor, Beading, and Student Mural Club. Each club is designed for specific grade levels, giving students age-appropriate opportunities to explore new interests and talents. Important Pick-Up Information Students must be picked up no later than 4:35 p.m. Students who are not picked up by that time will be sent to After Care, and a late fee will apply. Repeated late pick-ups may result in the student being unable to participate in future clubs. Sign Up Ready to join the fun? Choose the club day below to register your child. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to sign up early! Questions? Please contact Ms. Overturf at joverturf@rcskck.org . Click below to download the information flyers for the 2026 - 2027 programs. Sept - Oct 2026 After School Clubs - English Sept - Oct 2026 After School Clubs - Spanish EXTENDED DAY CARE Resurrection Catholic School offers Extended Day Care to provide our families with a safe and convenient option for students who need care beyond regular school hours. Extended Day Care is available Monday through Friday from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Students are supervised in a safe and welcoming environment until they are picked up by an authorized parent or guardian. Extended Day Care Fees The registration fee is $20 per child, and the monthly fee is $150. Monthly payments are added directly to the family's FACTS tuition account. Families who plan to use Extended Day Care must complete an enrollment form and provide information about authorized pick-up persons and emergency contacts. Interested in Extended Day Care for your child? Complete the enrollment form below and return it to the RCS School Office. Extended Day Care Enrollment Form - English Extended Day Care Enrollment Form - Spanish For more information, please contact the RCS School Office at 913-371-8101

Resurrection serves a breakfast and lunch program. School Nutrition If you want to know more about Reports by KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness and School Finance. Click here and select Child Nutrition & Wellness Report. https://datacentral.ksde.org

Calendar of school events SCHOOL CALENDAR School Year At-A-Glance (One Page) RCS Calendar 26 - 27 - English RCS Calendar 26 - 27 - Spanish