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!
Did you know that applying for the free and reduced breakfast and lunch application helps our kids receive more funding? Please apply!
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
Thank you to all of our local businesses who came out to support our USD 379 staff today!
If you haven't already downloaded the USD 379 app, you are missing out on a lot of great information right from your phone! This video will show you how to find calendars specific to your child's individual school.
https://youtu.be/pEQoMmIjJZQ
We want your feedback! USD 379 Question of the Week:
How can we make the enrollment process easier for you in the future?
Please take time to send us your ideas!
https://www.usd379.org/forms/usd-379-enrollment-follow-up
Want to know how to sign up for Project LEAD at LES, GES, and WES? Go here!
https://youtu.be/2a5wOj0BZpg
We are hiring for each of the attached positions! Please consider joining our team!
Bus Drivers - Did you know that if you work 20 or more hours per week you will receive a FULL single insurance plan? It's a great deal!
The USD 379 staff are working on mapping out a scope and sequence for all curriculums in the district. The end result will be a K-12 standards-based model that will be used by all staff moving forward. Hard work, but it's what is best for kids!
This video will show you how to navigate the USD 379 website to apply for free/reduced meals (including breakfast and lunch) and how to view prices and menus for the year.
https://youtu.be/iKrt_FwbQIc
Our next welcome goes out to John Eyermann. Mr. Eyermann will wear many hats as he joins our Music department across several buildings. We are so excited to have him at GES for our 5th grade band each day. Welcome Mr. Eyermann!
Another day brings another welcome to our Garfield staff! We are thrilled to welcome Kristi Hager to our Junior Bengal Family! Welcome Mrs. Hager!
We are so excited to welcome Hannah Chestnut back to our Garfield family! Hannah will be an incredible addition to our Jr. Bengal team. Welcome Mrs. Chestnut! #garfield379
The Elks Back to School Fair is July 30!
Want to know how to enroll your child online? This video shows you how! Need more questions answered? Fill out our Question of the Week survey!
https://youtu.be/Yt3fT8Vg_Mg
5 reasons to be a substitute teacher at USD 379!
Clay Center Elks will hold the Back to School Fair coming soon!
