Interested in signing up your child for the USD 379 Summer Learning Program? Tomorrow is the deadline to apply! #celebrate379 https://www.usd379.org/page/summer-learning-2025
2 months ago, USD379 Communications
Wednesday, April 2nd announcement- due to flooding in the southern part of the county, country bus routes in those areas will be delayed. All students on those bus routes will not be counted as tardy for their arrival, they will be excused.
3 months ago, Clay County USD 379
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Summer Learning Program Info! Please note that this year enrollment is limited, so don't delay! https://www.usd379.org/page/summer-learning-2025
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
Summer Learning Program Info!
Garfield Elementary March Board of Education Report #celebrate379
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
Garfield Elementary March Board of Education Report #celebrate379
Garfield Elementary March Board of Education Report #celebrate379
5th grade parents, please mark down Monday, April 7 on your calendars!
3 months ago, USD379 Communications
5th grade parents, please mark down Monday, April 7 on your calendars!
Below is a flyer for our annual Donuts with Grownups Event! We would love to see you, or any adult in your students' life.
3 months ago, Stefanie Lane
Donuts with Grownups
As is usually the case in her class, Mrs. Ferguson found a way to make math intervention time fun today! Her class played a game called "Remainders Wanted" where students completed long division problems to see who could come up with a sum of remainders that was the greatest.
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
As is usually the case in her class, Mrs. Ferguson found a way to make math intervention time fun today! Her class played a game called "Remainders Wanted" where students completed long division problems to see who could come up with a sum of remainders that was the greatest.
As is usually the case in her class, Mrs. Ferguson found a way to make math intervention time fun today! Her class played a game called "Remainders Wanted" where students completed long division problems to see who could come up with a sum of remainders that was the greatest.
As is usually the case in her class, Mrs. Ferguson found a way to make math intervention time fun today! Her class played a game called "Remainders Wanted" where students completed long division problems to see who could come up with a sum of remainders that was the greatest.
As is usually the case in her class, Mrs. Ferguson found a way to make math intervention time fun today! Her class played a game called "Remainders Wanted" where students completed long division problems to see who could come up with a sum of remainders that was the greatest.
As is usually the case in her class, Mrs. Ferguson found a way to make math intervention time fun today! Her class played a game called "Remainders Wanted" where students completed long division problems to see who could come up with a sum of remainders that was the greatest.
At regular times throughout the year, counselor Mrs. Cott and/or School, Family, & Community Connections Counselor Mrs. Last meet with GES students to work on Xello. Today, students discovered a variety of careers and the associated skills and pathways needed to be successful in that career. #celebrate379
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Four times each year, counselor Mrs. Cott and/or School, Family, & Community Connections Counselor Lisa Last meet with GES students to work on Xello. Today, students discovered a variety of careers and the associated skills and pathways needed to be successful in that career.
Four times each year, counselor Mrs. Cott and/or School, Family, & Community Connections Counselor Lisa Last meet with GES students to work on Xello. Today, students discovered a variety of careers and the associated skills and pathways needed to be successful in that career.
Students at GES began the First Tee golf program this past week in Mrs. Craig's P.E. classes. They are learning golf basics, including golf safety, hold and setup cues, and cues for putting and chipping. Next week, they will "putt and chip" their way through a mini 9-hole golf course!
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Students at GES began the First Tee golf program this past week in Mrs. Craig's P.E. classes. They are learning golf basics, including golf safety, hold and setup cues, and cues for putting and chipping. Next week, they will "putt and chip" their way through a mini 9-hole golf course!
Students at GES began the First Tee golf program this past week in Mrs. Craig's P.E. classes. They are learning golf basics, including golf safety, hold and setup cues, and cues for putting and chipping. Next week, they will "putt and chip" their way through a mini 9-hole golf course!
Students at GES began the First Tee golf program this past week in Mrs. Craig's P.E. classes. They are learning golf basics, including golf safety, hold and setup cues, and cues for putting and chipping. Next week, they will "putt and chip" their way through a mini 9-hole golf course!
Students at GES began the First Tee golf program this past week in Mrs. Craig's P.E. classes. They are learning golf basics, including golf safety, hold and setup cues, and cues for putting and chipping. Next week, they will "putt and chip" their way through a mini 9-hole golf course!
A Garfield innovator group created this invitation for the GES Art Show tonight and tomorrow. Please stop by and take a look on your way to or from parent/teacher conferences!
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
A GES innovator group created this invitation for the Garfield Art Show tonight and tomorrow. Please stop by and take a look on your way to or from parent/teacher conferences!
Just a reminder our PEP Family Movie night is Friday evening. All families are welcome, and it is free to attend! Feel free to bring a chair, pillow, blanket, and comfy pajamas. We will provide drinks and popcorn!
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Just a reminder our PEP Family Movie night is Friday evening. All families are welcome, and it is free to attend! Feel free to bring a chair, pillow, blanket, and comfy pajamas. We will provide drinks and popcorn!
It's the dawn of two great days at GES, Parent Teacher Conferences, GES Art show and our Scholastic Book Fair. Our Book Fair is open Wednesday 4-7:45 and Thursday 8:00 am-7:45 pm. We would love to see you!
4 months ago, Stefanie Lane
Book Fair
Art show
Book Fair
Book Fair
Book Fair
Counselor Sarah Cott meets at least every other week with each class at Garfield. In January, she focused on goal setting.  This included an activity in which students challenged themselves to get a piece of tape higher on the wall each time using grit and problem-solving skills.  Each student at Garfield makes a personal SMART goal that they are tracking for the semester.  They talk about the difference between short-term and long-term goals and how those are implemented differently. This month, her groups are focusing on the habit of "First Things First".  Part of that involved identifying our big rocks/priorities and making a time management plan.  
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Mrs. Cott meets at least every other week with each class at Garfield. In January, she focused on goal setting.  This included an activity in which students challenged themselves to get a piece of tape higher on the wall each time using grit and problem-solving skills.  Each student at Garfield makes a personal SMART goal that they are tracking for the semester.  They talk about the difference between short-term and long-term goals and how those are implemented differently. This month, her groups are focusing on the habit of "First Things First".  Part of that involved identifying our big rocks/priorities and making a time management plan.  
Mrs. Cott meets at least every other week with each class at Garfield. In January, she focused on goal setting.  This included an activity in which students challenged themselves to get a piece of tape higher on the wall each time using grit and problem-solving skills.  Each student at Garfield makes a personal SMART goal that they are tracking for the semester.  They talk about the difference between short-term and long-term goals and how those are implemented differently. This month, her groups are focusing on the habit of "First Things First".  Part of that involved identifying our big rocks/priorities and making a time management plan.  
Mrs. Cott meets at least every other week with each class at Garfield. In January, she focused on goal setting.  This included an activity in which students challenged themselves to get a piece of tape higher on the wall each time using grit and problem-solving skills.  Each student at Garfield makes a personal SMART goal that they are tracking for the semester.  They talk about the difference between short-term and long-term goals and how those are implemented differently. This month, her groups are focusing on the habit of "First Things First".  Part of that involved identifying our big rocks/priorities and making a time management plan.  
Mrs. Cott meets at least every other week with each class at Garfield. In January, she focused on goal setting.  This included an activity in which students challenged themselves to get a piece of tape higher on the wall each time using grit and problem-solving skills.  Each student at Garfield makes a personal SMART goal that they are tracking for the semester.  They talk about the difference between short-term and long-term goals and how those are implemented differently. This month, her groups are focusing on the habit of "First Things First".  Part of that involved identifying our big rocks/priorities and making a time management plan.  
Mrs. Cott meets at least every other week with each class at Garfield. In January, she focused on goal setting.  This included an activity in which students challenged themselves to get a piece of tape higher on the wall each time using grit and problem-solving skills.  Each student at Garfield makes a personal SMART goal that they are tracking for the semester.  They talk about the difference between short-term and long-term goals and how those are implemented differently. This month, her groups are focusing on the habit of "First Things First".  Part of that involved identifying our big rocks/priorities and making a time management plan.  
Kansas Representative Lewis "Bill" Bloom took time out of his busy schedule to visit students and staff at Garfield Elementary on Friday, Feb. 21 as part of the "Principal For A Day" program. The Kansas Principals Association sponsors the program, which provides opportunities for principals and other administrators to build and refine relationships with their State legislators. Participation in this program involves state legislators visiting schools in their legislative district, interacting with staff and students, and performing selected administrative tasks during their visit. Mr. Bloom visited classrooms, met with principal Stefanie Lane and superintendent Brett Nelson, and interacted with students throughout the morning. We were thankful for his visit and his support of public education not only in Clay County, but across Kansas!
4 months ago, USD379 Communications
Kansas Representative Lewis "Bill" Bloom took time out of his busy schedule to visit students and staff at Garfield Elementary on Friday, Feb. 21 as part of the "Principal For A Day" program. The Kansas Principals Association sponsors the program, which provides opportunities for principals and other administrators to build and refine relationships with their State legislators. Participation in this program involves state legislators visiting schools in their legislative district, interacting with staff and students, and performing selected administrative tasks during their visit. Mr. Bloom visited classrooms, met with principal Stefanie Lane and superintendent Brett Nelson, and interacted with students throughout the morning. We were thankful for his visit and his support of public education not only in Clay County, but across Kansas!
Kansas Representative Lewis "Bill" Bloom took time out of his busy schedule to visit students and staff at Garfield Elementary on Friday, Feb. 21 as part of the "Principal For A Day" program. The Kansas Principals Association sponsors the program, which provides opportunities for principals and other administrators to build and refine relationships with their State legislators. Participation in this program involves state legislators visiting schools in their legislative district, interacting with staff and students, and performing selected administrative tasks during their visit. Mr. Bloom visited classrooms, met with principal Stefanie Lane and superintendent Brett Nelson, and interacted with students throughout the morning. We were thankful for his visit and his support of public education not only in Clay County, but across Kansas!
Kansas Representative Lewis "Bill" Bloom took time out of his busy schedule to visit students and staff at Garfield Elementary on Friday, Feb. 21 as part of the "Principal For A Day" program. The Kansas Principals Association sponsors the program, which provides opportunities for principals and other administrators to build and refine relationships with their State legislators. Participation in this program involves state legislators visiting schools in their legislative district, interacting with staff and students, and performing selected administrative tasks during their visit. Mr. Bloom visited classrooms, met with principal Stefanie Lane and superintendent Brett Nelson, and interacted with students throughout the morning. We were thankful for his visit and his support of public education not only in Clay County, but across Kansas!
Kansas Representative Lewis "Bill" Bloom took time out of his busy schedule to visit students and staff at Garfield Elementary on Friday, Feb. 21 as part of the "Principal For A Day" program. The Kansas Principals Association sponsors the program, which provides opportunities for principals and other administrators to build and refine relationships with their State legislators. Participation in this program involves state legislators visiting schools in their legislative district, interacting with staff and students, and performing selected administrative tasks during their visit. Mr. Bloom visited classrooms, met with principal Stefanie Lane and superintendent Brett Nelson, and interacted with students throughout the morning. We were thankful for his visit and his support of public education not only in Clay County, but across Kansas!
This 4th grade leader was nominated for a Pic with the Principal for her giving and kind attitude! She goes above and beyond to lead with helpfulness, compassion and kindness! We are thankful for her!
4 months ago, Stefanie Lane
Pic with a Principal
USD 379 will be on a two-hour delay for Thursday, February 20, 2025. There will be no morning preschool. Adjusted start times by two hours: CCCMS, CCCHS, and Wakefield: 10:10 AM LES and GES: 10:25 AM Bus pick up and door open times - Two hours adjusted from normal We will continue to watch the weather and the wind chill this evening and overnight. Our road crew will be checking roads early tomorrow morning. If the plan changes for school tomorrow, we will alert you by 6:00 am.
4 months ago, Clay County USD 379
feb 20th 2025
We are so excited to kick off our Scholastic Book Fair next week during Parent Teacher conferences. Come see Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Steenbock in the GES library on the dates and times listed below!
4 months ago, Stefanie Lane
Book Fair
U S D 379 will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. There will be no morning preschool. Adjusted start times by two hours: CCCMS, CCCHS, and Wakefield: 10:10 AM LES and GES: 10:25 AM Bus pick up and door open times - Two hours adjusted from normal We will continue to watch the weather and the wind chill this evening and overnight. Our road crew will be checking roads early tomorrow morning. If the plan changes for school tomorrow, we will alert you by 6:00 am.
4 months ago, Clay County USD 379
2 hour delay
We are so thankful for Ms. Starr. Her strong dedication to the safety of our staff and students is so appreciated! She was out taking care of our sidewalks early with our Maintenance crew! A big thank you to those out in this cold weather keeping us all safe and ready to return!
4 months ago, Stefanie Lane
Scraped sidewalks
5th grade "Informance" happened last night at GES. An informance is a performance coupled with information about our Band program. Our band students showcased their "Steps to Success" seen in the picture below. (red poster) This routine is how all students practice new songs with Mrs. Thrasher and Mr. Eyermann! A special thank you to Mrs. Thrasher and Mr. Eyermann for the their commitment and dedication to our Band program!
4 months ago, Stefanie Lane
Band
Steps to Success
Informance
Band