Wabaunsee USD 329

This is message of hope & support, we want our students to know they are in our hearts and minds. We would encourage our community members throughout our district to turn on their front porch lights to join the tribute to the class of 2020 and all our students! #chargerpride

Classrooms are dark, but communities' care for students burns bright. For 20 mins/20 seconds- USD 329 will be joining with other schools across the country to proclaim the message of "Be the Light" by lighting up our WHS athletic stadium tonight at 8:20pm (2020 military time).

Here is the link to our USD 329 BOE meeting livestream: USD 329 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM62yavCp1AZy7ca_7DekiQ BOE Meeting 4/13/2020: https://youtu.be/m_84bVSixik

During this social distancing time many of you are hurting. If you or your child needs help, please be strong and do the right thing by asking for help. USD 329 Mental Health professionals are here for you: https://forms.gle/51jv1KBQsDvAAXPP7 Stay safe and hopeful! #chargers

To maintain normalcy and to help somewhat control our student's school environment- To the fullest extent possible we expect all students to participate in the continuous learning opportunities offered by the district without placing additional burdens and hardships on our families. The district will continue to assist students and families in overcoming barriers and obstacles. There needs to be continued accountability and clear expectations/agreements.  With freedoms come responsibilities!  KSHSAA requirements of passing classes to be eligible to compete in the next semester will continue to be followed.  Grades can't "go down"-but can be improved, however students may still fail a course/grade if there is no effort to follow our Continuous Learning Plan. Thanks to all those who are doing everything they can to help control their own destinies.

Coming soon: Senior Highlight ! Each day we will highlight a different senior at WHS.

LOVE seeing all of the art, coming from the students... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r8_GwIFdQaVey09je9lYjiRGISpPK8-p?usp=sharing

USD 329 Network Downtime: Network will be offline and unavailable this weekend starting later this evening due to maintenance and hardware replacement. School-issued iPads will be affected and unable to use the internet at home during this time. Service expected to be available again Monday morning.

Parents-how are things going? Please let us know by completing this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDXpmiIPbdcywe4xPpM2mUMxEcRICX1xZEBOYvP8358seelg/viewform?usp=sf_link Hang in there-this is uncharted waters. Appreciate all your help!

Students we want to know how you're doing? Please complete this survey allowing us to help you. Thanks! Be safe and continue doing your very best! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4Vg_ovNsfa2hcsuGlR5A6u08bJGlkEPc7Nv9rqQlAKbkNjw/viewform

Look at all the AWESOME artwork that the K-8 students have done this year... https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E8ZZPsPbO2gA9XSHul9aoRnO2L0fcv9D?usp=sharing

Just before spring break, Alma Kindergartener Leo Pacheco got to meet our K-4 featured artist~ Alison Mary Kay at The Volland Store!  You can learn more about her here~ https://marykaypainting.com

I'm missing my art students so much! I hope y'all are finding the lessons easy to access! I have lots of art ideas for ANY student to engage with here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dntA3pxhj2sRUdGa0YJpYiAi0KAHuWih1Rt04hOLx84/edit?usp=sharing

For clarification: USD 329 Wabaunsee schools will continue following our regularly published school calendar. That means no instruction or meals on April 6th-scheduled inservice, April 10th-Good Friday & April 13th-Easter Monday. Some amazing things going on with classes!

MS and JH Specials Alicia Stott Jamie Rogers Dakota Soderlund ㅡPlease contact us at: astott@usd329.com jrogers@usd329.com dsoderlund@usd329.com Site: sites.google.com/usd329.com/wabaunsee-specials/ 26 MARCH 2020 Dear Parents, Mrs. Stott: I am so sad that I will not be able to be with you, in person, in the classroom… but I am elated that I am going to be able to share so many art resources with you. This is not meant to inundate you, but give you a variety of lessons to choose from. I am available anytime per email if you or your student has any questions. Take this time to really look around you and see all the “art” that is really out there. Miss you... Mr. Rogers: I will assign one simple lesson each week. For vocal/choir, listen to and watch the recordings of various styles of music that I provide. Answer three questions. Please email me your answers. Band, I am working on getting a subscription to SmartMusic. Once I have it, I will instruct you how to log in and find our Essential Elements book that we use in class. You will have the option of several exercises. Please use your ipad to create a video of you playing the exercise of your choice and email it to me by 3:30 each Friday. If you would like more music to play on your own, I will assist. If you have questions, please email me. Take care. Coach Soderlund: For MS and JH PE my goal is to keep students active while hopefully having some fun and staying healthy! I know this is a tough time everyone is going through. If anyone needs anything please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I will have activities/workouts posted each week with instructions on what to do. If you are able to, please email a video or parent confirmation of the student doing the activity by sunday of that week! Let me know if you have any questions!! Here’s what you need to know… In your daily routine set by your classroom teachers, you have the opportunity to choose your specials’ activity. Here’s how you do it. Click the bookmarked page on your iPads, or visit this website from any browser. sites.google.com/usd329.com/wabaunsee-specials/ Choose an activity, and click the link (if applicable). The choices will be updated on a weekly basis. FOR MUSIC, the link may take you to the music website sites.google.com/usd329.com/elementary-music/ To access this website for the first time, you will need to log in with your student’s USD 329 email. Thank you! Wabaunsee Specials Teachers Alicia, Jamie, and Dakota Step 1: Visit sites.google.com/usd329.com/wabaunsee-specials/ Step 2: Choose and follow links (For music links, you may need to log in with your student’s USD 329 email and password for the first time)

New link to the USD 329 Continuous Learning Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZZby3tQ-A68989hWCMli376T1ZDq7JlWvSD3k6HSOY/edit?usp=sharing

A new link will be coming where you won't have to be granted access to the message. Sorry about the confusion.

Please find our Continuous Learning Plan regarding expectations/questions. Thanks for your patience and help. This will be a process for us all. Please stay safe! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZZby3tQ-A68989hWCMli376T1ZDq7JlWvSD3k6HSOY/edit?usp=sharing

All K-6 iPads and some instructional materials have been delivered to families and students. Thanks for your patience as we begin our new Continuous Learning classrooms. We will all work through this, it’s a great TLIM learning experience. Be responsible for your own destinies!

iPad Delivery: Berroth (#26) & Heine (#48) routes complete. Group A delivering Maple Hill in-town & country & Paxico country now. Group B delivering Alma in-town now. Group C loading Murray (#47), Lira (#55), & Lydia (#54) routes now and delivering soon. Patience is appreciated!