
Tiger House is now accepting bids for the 2021-2022 house! Check out the website for more information on sample floor plans, contact for questions and bid process. @CCCHS_Tigers #usd379 http://claycountyks.apptegy.us/o/usd-379/page/tiger-house-update--3

We are excited to be offering a FREE summer camp learning program for all USD 379 elementary students! This would include children who are entering kindergarten in 2021-22. Transportation and breakfast/lunch is provided! More information is below. Please share!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TStJjEOWdXq64kQUOj3Km1IU3uMBn8Z1KUszY3wbsTI/edit

This Saturday, March 27th, USD 379 Teachers of the Year Mrs. Lebo and Mrs. Thomas will be celebrated at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 banquet. Join us live, Saturday, at 1:00 to watch via YouTube at: https://youtu.be/1_2pEsQMeLQ

Check out our job opening for CCCMS custodian! We'd love to have you on our team! Go to www.usd379.org and click on Employment. #usd379

Please join us for this community night and panel discussion. For more information, check out: https://www.claycountscoalition.com/post/join-us-march-25th-for-an-evening-at-the-rex

TLEC Special Ed Cooperative has openings! Check out www.usd379.org and click on Employment to find our listing. Current positions include: Special Education Teacher for CCCHS and Lincoln Elementary. We also have paraprofessional positions available. Come join our team! #usd379

USD 379 currently has a few opening for employment. Check out www.usd379.org and click on Employment. Currently posted we have openings for CCCMS custodian, District Automotive Mechanic, CCCHS ELA Teacher & Lincoln Elementary Teacher. Come join our team! #usd379

CCCHS Singing Christmas Tree can be found here. Refresh as there was technical difficulties to start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icvm3p8JMYI

USD 379 is looking for a full time custodian. Check out our job posting if you are interested! #usd379 #joinourteam
https://usd379.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2519

November 11th, 2020 USD 379 Community Update letter is posted. #usd379
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V5thw0rxgEZlxE0i9b3cEAFpBubg9uZS/view

We will be streaming the USD 379 Board of Education meeting on the Tiger News Television youtube channel tonight. We will start at 6pm. Thanks for your support! #usd379
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDt0DuzCHPkG15UnN8c64w

Attention USD 379 parents and students, check out the news on our food service! #usd379 #bettertogether
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15yIWSqfeaSlER02oA8FUz5LF6agXVBgg2V2CVvYy_gA/edit?usp=sharing

Due to an issue with our processing system, if you applied online for Free/Reduced Lunches before 10am on 8/5/2020 you will need to reapply. You do not need to reapply for a waiver, those were received. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.

Check out the DRAFT Reopening plans for USD 379! Go to www.usd379.org and click on 2020-2021 School Reopening Plans. #usd379 #bettertogether

Time to enroll USD 379! Snapcodes were emailed to students that finished May 2020 in USD 379. If you are a new student to USD 379, please go to www.usd379.org/enrollment Have questions, call your school building, we'll help you out! #usd379

Here is a quick update from USD 379 regarding Reopening 2020-2021. #usd379 #bettertogether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U10LrsaP6LI

Please see USD 379's start of school 2020-2021 letter. Below is the link. #usd379 #bettertogether
https://5il.co/ijzf

USD 379 parents, the survey will close at 5pm today. If you have not filled one out, please take about 2 minutes to fill out this quick survey. #usd379
https://forms.gle/CtGnAWfUnY3ghhfL7

Hey USD 379 parents! Please fill out this survey as we work on our plan for reopening school in 2020-2021. #usd379
https://forms.gle/ViskmtHrzgX5znHk9

Reopening update letter for USD 379. Feedback surveys will be coming out shortly.
https://5il.co/i85y

Project Lead Summer Camp sign-up is available! Deadline to sign-up is July 17th. Information and link to sign-up on the website:
http://claycountyks.apptegy.us/o/usd-379/page/project-lead-summer-camp-2020
#usd379 #projectleadfun

USD 379 June Board Meeting will be starting on zoom. We will have our youtube link running shortly! #usd379

Check out the Kids Cafe Meet and Eat opportunity in our community! https://rb.gy/tnopc9

Lincoln and Garfield Parents,
Forget to pick up your yearbooks, art portfolios, and other items last Thursday? There's still time! Come by anytime between 8 and noon this week and ring the front door. We will come to you! #usd379

Expect Success video is ready! Please join us in watching our special staff with their awards!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hT1Nip_wkDesJiKiMpgs96ruF4Kpt8Jm/view?usp=sharing

Just a reminder, no food distribution on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day. We will pick back up on Wednesday, May 27th! #usd379 #bettertogether

If you weren't able to check in your end-of-the-year supplies yesterday, there's still time! Please come to Garfield this morning from 8 a.m. to noon. ALL technology must be returned.

Because of the threat of rain, Thursday's check in at Clay Center has been moved to the Bus Barn, which is located behind Lincoln Elementary at 1002 Clay Street. Please enter on the west side of Clay Street and not from the north. Wakefield's check in will remain the same.

Check out our summer resource page found at www.usd379.org/info we will continue to add to this as we have more information or opportunities to share! #usd379 #bettertogether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsLUHuvbzXQ&feature=youtu.be

LES Legacy Wall in-town bus tour is done! We are heading back to the bus barn for a break until 1:00. At 1:00, the bus will be leaving the bus barn & heading to Garfield. If you’re an out-of-town 3rd grader, & you were asked to come to the Garfield site, we will see you then!!

LES Legacy Wall is on 9th Street, from Liberty to Franklin

LES Legacy Wall is on Liberty from 8th to 9th

LES Legacy Wall is taking Liberty from 4th to 6th

LES Legacy Wall is taking Arthur East from 4th to 8th

LES Legacy Wall is on Garfield, from 3rd to 7th

LES Legacy Wall is taking Prospect from 6th to 3rd

LES Legacy Wall is going to Washington and taking it for 3 blocks from 9th to 6th

LES Legacy Wall is heading East on Webster from 2nd to 9th Street

LES Legacy Wall is taking 2nd street to Webster from Frederick

LES Legacy Wall is on Frederick from 6th to 3rd

LES Legacy Wall is on Huntress from 3rd to 6th

LES Legacy Wall is on 3rd, from Blunt to Huntress

LES Legacy Wall is on Blunt from 5th to 3rd

LES Legacy Wall is on 5th from Lane to Blunt.

LES Legacy Wall is on Lane, from 9th to 5th.

LES Legacy Wall is going left on 9th street to Lane

LES Legacy Wall is going on Lane from 12th to 10th.

LES Legacy Wall is Taking 13th from Huntress to Blunt.

LES Legacy Wall is taking Crawford East to 12th Street, then turning East onto Huntress.

LES Legacy Wall is on Crawford, going out to the baseball fields by the swimming pool!

LES Legacy Wall is going north on 13th to Crawford.

LES Legacy Wall is taking Clarke from 9th to 13th!

LES Legacy Wall is going East on Crawford to 9th Street, then south to Clarke!

LES Legacy Wall is heading East on Clarke from 3rd to 8th

LES Legacy Wall is taking Dexter from 13th to 3rd!

LES Legacy Wall is going north from Court to Dexter!

LES Legacy Wall is going East on Court Street from 1st to 13th.

LES Legacy Wall is on Lincoln to Court Street!

LES legacy wall is heading West on Lincoln Street from 15th to 1st!

LES legacy wall is North on 15th from Clay to Lincoln.

LES legacy wall going East on Grant from 7th to 14th.

LES legacy wall is going West to 7th Street

LES legacy wall is going 12th from Bridge to McBrathney

LES legacy wall heading to Bridge Street!

The LES 3rd grade Legacy Wall on wheels is departing from the bus barn! Here we come! Be watching for us!! #usd379 #bettertogether #lincolnlegacy

Summer Meals will continue May 27th through June 30th for all children ages 1-18 in USD 379! Please fill out the survey to help us prepare...the more the merrier!
https://forms.gle/L26xNCirLECJiViy8

Information on Check-in for Prek-11th grade Clay Center students
WHEN: Thursday, May 21
WHERE: Clay Center Community High School
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
If possible, please try to come at the times listed below:
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Last Name of Oldest Student A-I
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Last Name of Oldest Student J-R
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Last Name of Oldest Student S-Z
The drop off will be open until 6 p.m.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You should have received an email with items listed on Friday.
DO STUDENTS HAVE TO COME ON MAY 21 OR CAN IT BE PARENTS ONLY?
Either option works.
WHAT IF I CAN'T FIND ONE OR MORE OF THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE DOCUMENT?
We will not be collecting money from you at this time. Any items not turned in will be added to your fees when enrolling next year, with the exception of technology. You must turn in all technology on May 21.
WHAT IF WE ONLY HAVE ONE ITEM TO RETURN, SUCH AS A LIBRARY BOOK?
We would still like for you to come, but we will have a different line to make the process easier for you.
DO I NEED TO CLEAN/DISINFECT MY LAPTOP AND ACCESSORIES?
No. Our team will do this when you bring it to us on May 21.
HOW DO I PREPARE MY LAPTOP FOR CHECK IN? (ONLY FOR JUNIORS)
1. Have your computer fully charged.
2. If you purchased iTunes content in iTunes, de-authorize the computer: With iTunes open along the top is STORE > choose de-authorize this computer.
3. Go to System Settings>iCloud uncheck Find My Mac. Sign out of iCloud
4. Email any documents/photos you want to keep or put them on an external drive.
HOW DO I PREPARE MY IPAD FOR CHECK IN? (ONLY FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES)
1. Have your iPad fully charged.
2. Go to Settings>iCloud and turn off Find my iPad.
3. Back up to the cloud or email any items to yourself you want from your iPad.
A. If you are receiving a laptop next year, you do not need a backup of your iPad. Go to Settings>iCloud>Manage Storage>Delete the backup of your iPad so it doesn't take up any iCloud storage room. .
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST IF MY LAPTOP OR ACCESSORIES ARE DAMAGED?
Damage to Laptop: $200
Damage to snap on plastic case: No charge - abusive $16
Damage to or lost bag: $24
Damage to or lost power cord: $79
Note: A bag or power cord purchased on your own does not qualify as a substitute.
Stickers on the laptop: $5
Note: Use only 50% rubbing alcohol to remove residue. Wet the paper towel or microfiber cloth then rub the computer. No liquid should touch the LCD screen or keyboard.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST IF MY IPAD OR ACCESSORIES ARE DAMAGED?
Damage to iPad: $100
Damage to outer case: $24
Damage to plastic top: No charge
Damage to or lost power brick: $19
Damage to or lost power cord: $19
Stickers on iPad: $5
Note: Use only 50% rubbing alcohol to remove residue. Wet the paper towel or microfiber cloth then rub the computer. No liquid should touch the LCD screen or keyboard.
WHAT IF I HAVE EXTRA LUNCH MONEY IN MY ACCOUNT?
Your balance will be rolled over to the next school year.
WHAT IF I STILL HAVE ITEMS I NEED TO PICK UP AT MY CHILD'S SCHOOL?
If you have projects or individual items still at your child's school (ex. Yearbooks, artwork, etc.), you can head there after check in is complete and someone will be located at the following locations to assist you:
- All PreK-5th grade items can be picked up in the front entrance of Lincoln Elementary
- CCCMS pick up will be at the front exit
- CCCHS pick up will be located at the District Gym
QUESTIONS?
Contact your building counselor(s) or secretary:
Lincoln - deannacoughlin@usd379.org emilymacy@usd379.org
Garfield - katehoffman@usd379.org amysutton@usd379.org
CCCMS - nickbrummet@usd379.org michelledunn@usd379.org
CCCHS - sallylee@usd379.org robertmoran@usd379.org suebebemeyer@usd379.org

USD 379 had two important deliveries this morning! Watch our two teachers of the year receive notice this morning of their winning! #usd379 #bettertogether (it was windy!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eBYxXyaa_k&feature=youtu.be

PreK through 2nd grade parents....looking for something for your child to do? We have something for everybody! Check us out!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B83GYEN8CMNOu0EbCFCHMPlHihey4zfp8-pwk4Q5FGw/edit

Check out week three in USD 379! The week ended with the lights in our community shining for our seniors. Share your story with us. #usd379 #bettertogether #seniors2020
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e2K_i1LZE0xn7BBrtY3XEeuE2oUCTMtW/view

Check this out! Tune into Learning Across Kansas! Kansas teachers sharing learning on local PBS channel!
https://5il.co/f8h3

If you know of a potential kindergarten student for the 2020-2021 school year, please pass this quick survey along to their parents. Thank you! #usd379
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaAJ8PfPo5lIDedWEtNVvBviBAVrsgY40nGzCXA2_5-wc_VQ/viewform

Tiger House is now accepting bids for the 2020-2021 house! Check out the website for more information on sample floor plans, contact for questions and bid process. @CCCHS_Tigers #usd379
http://claycountyks.apptegy.us/o/usd-379/page/tiger-house-update

CTE courses were added to the high school folder this week! Check it out! www.usd379.org/info #usd379 #bettertogether

USD 379 BOE meeting will start soon!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDt0DuzCHPkG15UnN8c64w

Please join us virtually for our USD 379 regular board meeting at 6pm tonight!! #usd379
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDt0DuzCHPkG15UnN8c64w

Check out week 2 highlights! Keep sharing your story! #usd379 #bettertogether
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z_J3UYEcNp6Bue9PzFtAmRnd6Hw5N5uS

A message from the USD 379 Counseling Team!! #usd379 #bettertogether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZmteOfh2L4&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Week one in the books! Take a glimpse at our week.....join us and share your story! #usd379 #bettertogether https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mb55GbtACD6hp7AWqXj2ZwYM4rK_yaH0/view

Check it out....our Care Team has a link on our website. Go to www.usd379.org/info and click on Care Team/Family Partnerships! Meet the team and seek resources. #usd379 #bettertogether #careteamrocks

CCCHS yearbook staff is working very hard on the 2020 edition. It is not too late to order your yearbook! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1071050/Clay-Center-Community-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20191018041955780116/CATALOG_SHOP/

This #usd379 Tech Team has been rocking it distributing devices and answering questions over the past four days! If you have a question, please email techhelp@usd379.org and someone from this team will be in touch. We are all in it together!

Ready to reconnect? Check out our Continuous Learning Plan on www.usd379.org starting March 30th!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRaBoHOYemEW6Fxf0Kvxk5_A3cKkY2cL/view

Didn't get your laptop or iPad picked up yesterday? Decided your child needed a device after seeing the plan? Another pick-up date has been set at Garfield on Monday, March 30 from 1-4 p.m. Please email techhelp@usd379.org and include your name and student(s) names and grades.

Here is an UPDATED video to cruise the website and see how to get your child's Continuous Learning Plan. Thanks to our Tech Team for providing this for us! #usd379 #techteamrocks
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZRaBoHOYemEW6Fxf0Kvxk5_A3cKkY2cL

Here is a video to cruise the website and see how to get your child's Continuous Learning Plan. Thanks to our Tech Team for providing this for us! #usd379 #techteamrocks https://drive.google.com/file/d/1073xn1HBWCVruFdJ3SXTY-oZfoN_OlRH/view

Check out what's happening with USD 379 Continuous Learning! Go to www.usd379.org and click on School Specific Plans. We are ready to reconnect on March 30th! #usd379 #bettertogether

Here is a glimpse of what' going on! #usd379 #bettertogether https://soundcloud.com/the-downing-report/usd379-update-3-27-2020

Lincoln Parents: You can pick up your child's supplies tomorrow from 9:00-12:00 at the front of the school. If you are not able to come Saturday, please respond to this survey and someone will make contact for pickup arrangements.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv2QbVrM2-VacxR3V9QezAV-DiMXURpaTnL5-IcwlsGE-lAA/viewform

As we social distance and take care of our families, here are some tips from KDHE to stay healthy while we are at home! #usd379 #bettertogether http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/toolkit/10_at_Home_Physical_Activities.pdf

For those of you who were scheduled to pick up iPads or laptops today and didn't do it, you have another chance! We will be checking out devices tomorrow from 1-6 pm at either Garfield or Wakefield. And for those of you who were told to come Friday, we will see you there! #usd379

Check out the Kansas Department of Education guide for families regarding Continuous Learning. #usd379 https://4.files.edl.io/99b0/03/26/20/202051-adb6de27-de4d-4bb3-811e-f1a6e3639a8f.pdf

If you indicated on the survey that you needed a laptop or iPad for your child to begin the continuous learning plan on Monday, please check your e-mail for a message on when and where to pick up! #usd379

If you have a school owned item (book, equipment, etc) at your home, please DO NOT bring it to supply pick up. We will get those at a later date! Stay safe! #usd379 #bettertogether

No lines at Lincoln or Garfield today. We are ready, come on down and pick up your meals.

USD 379 food service served 2284 meals today. This means that 571 children received meals! Great job food service staff! We will be serving again on Wednesday at 11:00 at the same sites.

Garfield and Lincoln food truck is running a little late. Hang tight, food will be there soon!

We have adjusted our feeding sites. Please fill out this new survey so we can know how many for each site. Thanks! #usd379 https://forms.gle/MqAiNgZYTGepDmKn8

On March 17th Governor Kelly closed facilities, but not learning! We are working on a continuous learning plan for our USD 379 students! #usd379 #bettertogether

USD 379 community- we are preparing food and learning plans for our kids. Make sure you fill out the survey! https://forms.gle/iNphKChPJhYZCvQMA

Live feed link for Special Board Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wSkhQgq-Yw

Here is the link for the Home Survey for USD 379 families: https://forms.gle/jeJgmwiAscVncPH87
#usd379

Superintendent Nelson sharing an update on Clay Center Now with Chamber Director Shannon Stark! #usd379 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90vLgFM6xnI&app=desktop

USD 379 is looking for an art teacher for CCCHS and Wakefield School. If you are interested, please check out www.usd379.org #usd379 @CCCHS_Tigers @WakefieldBomber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiR3u3N76KE

USD 379 is expanding our pre-school program! We are looking for a passionate early childhood education teacher to join our team. Check out www.usd379.org to apply. #usd379 @Lincoln_Cubs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiR3u3N76KE

USD 379 currently has three openings! If you are interested in joining our team, please check out www.usd379.org #usd379 @CCCHS_Tigers @WakefieldBomber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiR3u3N76KE

USD 379 will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, January 22nd. No morning practices and no morning pre-school. #usd379

USD 379 will be closed on Friday, January 17th. All activities are canceled. Stay warm and safe! #usd379

The 2020-2021 USD 379 calendar was approved last night. Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/rfye2yz
#usd379

USD 379 will be on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, January 14th. No morning practices and no morning pre-school. #usd379

USD 379 Board Meeting will still occur on Monday, January 13th, 2020 at 6pm. #usd379

USD 379 will be closed on Monday, January 13th. This includes practices and activities as well. #usd379 #besafe

Check out our most current job openings, come join our team! https://usd379.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx #usd379

USD 379 will be closing at 1pm on Friday, January 10th. All activities for after school and evening are canceled.

One of our Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) at #lincoln379 this year was to improve both student and staff attendance. For the second consecutive year, we have done that in the first semester! #usd379
2018-19 Attendance Rate - 95.92%
2019-20 Attendance Rate - 96.40%

Rescheduling announcement: The CCCHS Singing Christmas Tree has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 18th at 7pm. The CCCMS girls basketball teams will be playing in the NCKL tournament Wednesday/Thursday in Marysville. Stay warm and safe! #usd379

Rescheduling announcement:
The CCCHS Singing Christmas Tree has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 18th at 7pm.
The CCCMS girls basketball teams will be playing in the NCKL tournament Wednesday/Thursday in Marysville.
Stay warm and safe! #usd379

The CCCHS Gym Re-Roof project RFP is now available. Contact businessmanager@usd379.org if you would like specifications and bid documents. #usd379

USD 379 will be closed on Monday, December 16th.

The CCCHS Singing Christmas Tree is canceled today. It will be rescheduled for Monday, December 16th at 7pm.

Here is a Tiger House Update! #usd379
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvG8uGL_XfI

All USD 379 after school activities will operate as usual for today November 22.

USD 379 is has an opening at our district office. If you are interested in joining our team, check this out: https://bit.ly/2XAd7v6
#usd379

Gate 9 Graphics is offering a Lincoln apparel website. You can order from now until Nov. 8, and the items should be here just in time for the holiday season! You can order here:
https://www.companycasuals.com/LincolnCubs/start.jsp

Lincoln Elementary is looking to hire a Pre-K para-educator. Interested? More information is here:
https://usd379.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2445

Our October P.E.P. meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8 a.m. in the south conference room. Any #Lincoln379 parent is welcome to attend! #usd379

Friday, September 27th is an early release. Wakefield/CCCHS/CCCMS are out at 11:45am. LES and GES are out at noon. Lunch will be served before the students leave for the day. Have a great week!

Interested in joining our CCCHS Gemini II Team? We have an opening for an ELA teacher that would be apart of a redesign school making a huge impact on students. #usd379 Check us out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txk7VqEOx4Q&feature=youtu.be

Does your student's attendance matter? We're glad you are here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oym66U67r8U

USD 379 will begin accepting applications for free and reduced meals on July 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year. To apply, please visit http://www.lunchapplication.com.
A letter of explanation is available at https://5il.co/87jf
A PDF version of the application is available https://5il.co/87jg
If you would prefer to submit the application on paper. For any question, please call Ashley Woodworth at 785-632-3176

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. Children 18 years and younger may receive free meals and snacks through SFSP. At most sites, children receive either one or two reimbursable meals each day. Certain camps and sites may be approved to serve up to three meals to each child, each day.
Find a meal service site near where you live, https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks