It is marble madness in Mrs. Bybee's geometry classroom! Students used slope intercept equations on their laptops to create a digital marble run. Then, they created the real thing on the walls of her classroom!
y=mx+b
Mr. Freeman's Algebra 1 students were hard at work on linear functions and slope intercepts this morning!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Mr. Nelson's Coffee Talk Tour stop at the Wakefield Bomber Grind this morning!
Last week, the kindergarten and first grade classes had special guests from the Wakefield Fire Department. They learned all about being community helpers, which ties into the Social Science curriculum and the reading modules in ELA. Thank you for making time to come see our kids!
Mr. Nelson invites the Wakefield community to a Coffee Talk this Friday at the Bomber Grind!
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!
Hello Bomber Fans!!
You have an opportunity to purchase Bomber Football gear this year. The site will be open through Monday night at 11:59pm. There are several shirts, most of which have three color options to choose from. Stock up on your Bomber Football gear and wear it proudly this fall!
Here is the link to purchase: https://wakefield24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
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!
We hope to see you Tuesday!
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
