Did you miss last night's virtual board meeting? You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCPqFO4qYCE
Students and Parents - be sure to check out Mrs. Sumner's "Thoughtful Tuesday" tips and ideas to help you through the week!
Students! Are you staying on track during Continuous Learning? Review these tips to make sure you are making this transition work for you!
Parents - As we begin Week 2 of Continuous Learning, be sure to take a moment and review this week's technology tips!
Due to recent events concerning the security of Zoom Meetings involving published invites, the April board meeting will instead be available via live stream on our district YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Mr-fRI6I-sNYkWBe-pz0g
UPDATE! District food service is changing its schedule! Drive-thru service will now occur only on Mondays and Thursdays at both locations, 12:00-12:30pm. Food served will cover breakfast/lunch for each weekday, as usual. Again, this service is for ANY child 1-18 and is FREE!
Our district social worker, Mary Sumner, will be providing valuable information each week during the remainder of the semester for those that may need some extra help during this time. Take a look at this week's "Mental Notes!"
Today is National Paraeducator Day! Our paras proudly serve many unsung roles assisting students on a daily basis! Although their role is somewhat altered during this time, we certainly appreciate everything they do for our schools! Paras, be sure to check your email later today!
Kids still trying to make that transition to home school? Take a look at our optimal day organizer! While it may not fit everyone, it can be the starting point for organizing a day/morning/afternoon/evening of school work! Be sure to stay in touch with staff for assistance!
Have you completed the U.S. Census yet? Get one of those blue cards in the mail? Fill it out online and you will be performing a great service! Census data determines hundreds of programs we utilize everyday! Visit https://my2020census.gov/ and complete your information!
Does your student need some assistance learning from home? Are they having a tough time figuring things out? Be sure to contact our JH/HS Counselor Emily McCullough! She is here to help our students AND parents through this difficult time!
Is your student having a tough time with the transition? Need help setting goals for the remainder of the semester? Be sure to contact our Social Worker Mary Sumner! She is here to help our students AND parents through this difficult time!
Technology questions? Be sure to contact our Technology Director Kim Dayhoff! She is here to help our students AND parents with all of your technology needs!
Trojan Family - as Day 1 begins, please note contact info:
Superintendent - jsample@usd456.org
Principal - twollenberg@usd456.org
Principal - bgordon@usd456.org
Technology - kdayhoff@usd456.org
Social Work - msumner@usd456.org
Counselor - emccullough@usd456.org
Trojan Family - please review the revised district information regarding the county and state stay-at-home order: https://www.mdcv.org/article/221668?org=mdcv
The agenda for the USD 456 Board of Education Meeting on April 7, 2020 has been posted: https://www.mdcv.org/o/mdcv/browse/115286
Due to recommendations from the Governor and Osage County Health, the board will meet via Zoom Meeting. Link listed on the agenda.
UPDATE! Drive-thru food service now includes breakfast! 12-12:30pm each weekday at both Quenemo and Melvern! ANY child 1-18 years old can receive FREE meals. If you, or someone you know, is having difficulty in arriving for this service, please call 785-549-3521. See you there!
High School/Junior High times for belongings pickup and device checkout are as follows...
Thursday 1-3pm.
Friday 10-11am.
If these times do not work, please contact the Melvern office at (785)-549-3313.
Thank you all for your assistance, cooperation, and patience at this time!
Elementary pickup times are below. If this time does not work, please call the school 785-759-3512
or Ms. Wollenberg at 785-640-5646.
Thursday, March 26
5th 8:30-9:30
4th 9:30-10:30
3rd 10:30-11:30
2nd 1:00-2:00
1st 2:00-3:00
Friday
Preschool & Kindergarten 8:30 - 9:30
Trojan Family - please review the latest update from USD 456 on the district's Continuous Learning Plan. Handout of property/technology will occur late this week. School work will resume on Monday, March 30. Follow the link for info: https://www.mdcv.org/article/218147?org=mdcv
