We hope to see you at the next edition of Mr. Nelson's Coffee Talk this Friday at Happy Hippie!

The November USD 379 Board Meeting Brief can be found here:
https://www.usd379.org/o/usd-379/page/school-board-policy
Thank you to everyone who came out to Mr. Nelson's Coffee Talk Tour stop at the Wakefield Bomber Grind this morning!
October is National Principals Month. Today we celebrate Mr. Hoffman, who has been the principal at CCCMS for the past 18 years!

Another round of Child Check is coming November 18!

This week is National School Bus Safety week across the nation. Here are some tips for a safe bus ride from our very own USD 379 students.
https://youtu.be/1EEJizimgVk
Thank you, Wylie, for all you do to keep our kids at USD 379 safe!

October 14, 2024 Board Brief
You can view the Brief and access the links here:
https://www.usd379.org/documents/board-of-education/board-briefs/572836


Fall Child Check is Monday, Sept. 16! Please call Heidi at 785 632-3176 to set up a screening appointment.

USD 379 QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Now that the first few weeks of school have passed, what is your child saying about school? And how can we help improve his/her experience?
https://www.usd379.org/forms/first-weeks-of-school-reflection

We are hiring! Please take a look at open positions within USD 379 and consider applying!

Did you know if you are a USD 379 bus driver...
20 hours/week gets a full single insurance policy as well as KPERS
10 hours to 40 hours a week are available for CDL drivers
CDL training is available and paid for through USD 379
Weekend and evening hours are available
Activities trips are paid from leave time to return time
Watch this video to learn more. Come join a great team and a great district!
https://youtu.be/KKo750XlOHo
USD 379 will be offering The Parent Project (for parents of kids 11 and up) and Loving Solutions (for parents of kids under age 11) starting in mid-September. Classes are free and will meet weekly over Zoom for 10 weeks. More information below!


Did you know you can look on the usd379.org website and the USD 379 app to find breakfast and lunch menus each day? This video shows you where to find them!
https://youtu.be/XwnUduaqygQ
The first day of school is here, and we want to know what makes you most excited! Whether you are a student, parent/guardian, or staff member, please let us know!
https://www.usd379.org/forms/the-first-day-of-school-is-here
Today was a big day at USD 379, as all staff took in Leader in Me training. "Year Zero" is for the adults, and "Year One" will be for the kids. It was a great day of self reflection!


We hope to see you Tuesday!

Did you know that applying for the free and reduced breakfast and lunch application helps our kids receive more funding? Please apply!

Want to know about course offerings and frequently asked questions at Clay Center Community Middle School? Take a look at the CCCMS Enrollment Guide.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/969/Clay_Center_MS/2940982/24_25_CCCMS_EnrollmentGuide.pdf
School supply lists for every grade level at both Wakefield and Clay Center schools can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PdzTX96Dd1fhxpsLkSdQjM9z7kvmn21i/view
