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Board Meeting Agenda

The following link will allow you to view the most recent Board of Education Agenda and Attachments.

Central Elementary Bond Issue Passes

The Pottawatomie County Election Officer releases unofficial election results indicating passage of the Central Bond issue with 922 in favor and 327 opposed. Patrons of USD320 are encouraged to reference the following link to remain informed during the planning, finance and construction phases of this project.

Position Vacancy

USD320 has an employment opportunity in the Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator position.  Click on this link for job description and application information.

 

Feast of Carols

The Wamego Music Boosters invites everyone to the annual Feast of Carols on December 7, 2009 at the Wamego High School. The evening starts out with a chili feed from 5-7pm.

The music programs will begin at 7:00pm starting with the Middle School students, and the High School Students will perform at approximately 8:15pm.

Tickets are $4 adult $3 child 12 and under in advance and $6 and $5 at the door.

"This event is a success due to parent participation, please reference the following link for additional information.

  Pandemic Flu Crisis Plan

   USD 320 has implemented a pandemic Flu Crisis Plan to ensure a continuation of operations in the event of an epidemic of H1N1 virus or should another type of pandemic circumstance occur.  Click on the following link to view this plan:

USD 320 Pandemic Flu Crisis Plan

Influenza A (H1N1)

Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009. It’s thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus, but it may also be spread by touching infected objects and then touching your nose or mouth. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, many people also have reported nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Family Storytelling Night

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Central Elementary Gym

6:30 p.m.-7:30p.m.

Priscilla Howe

Puppet Assisted Storyteller

She has traveled the U.S and Europe

telling her stories.

Children may bring several books to read with their parents or parents may read to their children.

Children may wear pajamas and bring blankets to sit on.

 Storytelling brings families together.

Cookies will be served.

Wamego Schools achieve Standard of

Excellence on 2009 State Assessments

The State of Kansas has released the State Standard of Excellence results for the 2008 state assessment program.  The results for USD 320 are listed below.  The Wamego school received the State Standard of Excellence award in 21 of the 24 areas cited by the state.  These results are attributable to the fine work accomplished by the district's teachers, students, and building administrators.  To find out more information regarding your child's school performance results go to http://online.ksde.org/rcard/district.aspx?org_no=D0320

Sherry Helus Awarded Presidential Award

     We wish to congratulate Sherry Helus, a third grade teacher at West Elementary, as a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to the best pre-college-level science and math teachers from across the country.

The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process done at the state level. Each year the award alternates, going either to science and math teachers in grades K through 6 (as it is this year) or to those teaching in grades 7 through 12.  On July 9th President Obama named more than 100 science, math, and engineering teachers and mentors as recipients of two prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence.

Winners of the Presidential Teaching Award receive $10,000 awards from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion.  They also receive an expense-paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. for a White House awards ceremony and several days of educational and celebratory events, including visits with members of Congress and science agency leaders. 

President Obama said, “There is no higher calling than furthering the educational advancement of our nation’s young people and encouraging and inspiring our next generation of leaders.  These awards represent a heartfelt salute of appreciation to a remarkable group of individuals who have devoted their lives and careers to helping others and in doing so have helped us all.” 

We wish to add our sincere thanks and appreciation for all that Sherry gives to our children and our community.  We are privileged and proud to have Sherry on our team, and once again, would like to congratulate her on this landmark achievement.

USD320 Food Service Receives Award

Pictured LtoR: Principal Brenda Page, Central Manager Brenda Brazzle, Food Service Director Laura Fails, Area Consultant, Child Nutrition & Wellness, KSDE Barb Depew, Central Staff Brenda Anderson.


 
Pictured LtoR: West - Principal Amy Flinn, West Staff Kathy Blackford, West Manager Cindy Ebert, Food Service Director Laura Fails.


The USD320 Food Service Department is proud to announce that both Central and West Elementary Schools were recognized as Silver Level Team Nutrition Schools in the national HealthierUS Schools Challenge.  The Challenge is a voluntary school nutrition and wellness initiative established by the Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutritional Service for schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. 

These schools demonstrate the attributes of the HealthierUS School Challenge:  being enrolled as a Team Nutrition School, offering reimbursable lunches that demonstrate healthy menu planning practices and principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, providing nutrition education to students, providing opportunities for physical education, maintaining an average of 70% or higher for reimbursable lunches, and adhering to the guidelines established by Food Nutrition Services for foods served and sold in schools outside of the National School Lunch Program.

In recognition of these awards, each school was presented with a large banner and will receive a plaque for permanent display.  Only two other schools in the state of Kansas have received this award.

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Central Elementary PTO & Site Council Meetings