Happy Thanksgiving from USD 379!
Each quarter we create a video for staff, parents, and community members who have signed up to be a USD 379 Academic Ambassador. These videos highlight different academic curriculums used in the district and how they impact our kids. (go to usd379.org/academics to sign up)
We decided to share the latest video with the general public. It dives into the district’s 5-year plan to improve reading scores, which is taking place across all grade levels. We wanted to showcase the hard work and dedication ALL staff have put into making sure our students have the best ELA education in the state of Kansas!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT5V0KUKzP8
USD 379 Intervention teachers have gone through extensive reading intervention training from The Phillips Fundamental Learning Center. One of those teachers is Mrs. Adams. She has excelled so much that they decided to come to Wakefield and film a short documentary about everything she is doing to help our kids succeed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTUiDpOgRwg
Do you have a child enrolling in either the Lincoln or Wakefield kindergarten class next year? If so, please take five minutes to complete this survey to give us some more information. Thanks for your help!
https://forms.gle/W8gTW9BL3i1b2xcA8
Several of our TeamMates made a Thanksgiving craft together this week. Here's a few pics!
If you haven't heard about TeamMates, it is a wonderful mentor program across the district. Please contact Lisa Last at lisalast@usd379.org if you want more information.
On National Substitute Appreciation Day, we celebrate and say THANK YOU to our dedicated substitute educators!
Yesterday, USD 379 was visited by 2023-24 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees from around the state. The host was Mrs. Flegler, who was the USD 379 secondary teacher of the year last year. One of the benefits of the recognition is that teachers get to visit other schools to see what they are doing to help students succeed. These teachers spent the day touring schools in Clay Center and visiting with our staff and students. They left very impressed by USD 379!
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!
