The next Pic with the Principal goes out to these two 4th grade leaders. They saw a mess and stayed behind to make sure it got cleaned up! We love this kind of leadership and thoughtfulness at GES!
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!
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
