May 2025 Edition

Dear Wakefield Families,

It's hard to believe May is already here, and school will be out for the summer next week. This month's edition includes a Leader In Me MRA Family Survey, a follow-up to the one taken earlier this school year. Your input will help us identify areas of strength and those needing improvement. The survey deadline is May 14th.

You'll also find information on upcoming events, including:

• High School Academic Awards
• Junior High and High School Spring Concert
• High School Graduation
• Junior High Academic Awards
• 8th Grade Promotion

Stay tuned for more details on the last day of school and summer athletic schedules.

Sincerely,

Mr. Moneypenny

Wakefield K-12 School

Principal

Thursday, May 1, 2025

10:00 am - Junior High Track Meet @ Herrington

3:00 pm High School Track Meet @ Manhattan Small Schools

Friday, May 2, 2025

School Lunch Hero Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025

High School State Forensics

Prom

After Prom

Monday, May 5, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week

6:00 pm - Special Board Meeting

6:00 pm High School Academic Awards

7:00 pm - Junior/High School Spring Music Concert

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week

3:00 pm High School Track Meet @ Tescott

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

School Nurse Appreciation Day

Teacher Appreciation Week

Senior Computer Check In (7th Period)

6:00 pm Senior Scholarship Night

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week

Seniors Last Day of School

10:00 am Graduation Practice (See document)

3:30 pm - High School Track Meet @ Herrington

Friday, May 9, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week

Saturday, May 10, 2025

2:00 pm – Graduation

Monday, May 12, 2025

6:00 pm Board of Education Meeting

6:00 pm Junior High Academic Awards

6:45 pm 8th Grade Promotion

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

12:00 pm Junior High Track Meet @ Goessel

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Last Day of School

Elementary Awards

Field Day - Elementary

11:45 Dismissal

Thursday, May 15, 2025

3:00 pm High School Track Meet @ Herrington

Thursday, May 22, 2025

High School 1A Track Regionals

Friday, May 23, 2025

High School 1A Track Regionals

Friday, May 30, 2025

High School 1A State Track

Saturday, May 31, 2025

High School 1A State Track

To ensure a smooth and safe drop-off experience for all, please note the following:

When dropping off students in the back of the school, please do not park in the designated parking spaces. These spaces are reserved for our high school student drivers.

To maintain a steady flow of traffic, you may drop off students in either the front or back of the school.

When dropping off, please have students exit the vehicle from the passenger side closest to the sidewalk. This allows drivers to pull away safely.

Promoting Independence and Safety

To foster independence and ensure building safety, we kindly request that parents/guardians refrain from walking their students into the building. Instead, you may escort them to the entrance doors and allow them to enter on their own.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining a safe and efficient drop-off process.

Sincerely,

Wakefield Staff

Arrival Time

• Doors open at 7:50 am. Please do not arrive before this time, as there is no supervision outside the building until then.

Breakfast

• Students eating breakfast may enter at 7:50 am.
• Students must remain in the cafeteria until they finish their breakfast.
• All food must be eaten in the cafeteria, food is not to be taken to the gyms.

School Security

• To ensure student safety, we kindly ask parents not to enter the building with their student. By limiting building access, we can maintain a secure environment for everyone.

Important Notice Regarding PE/Athletic Locker Rooms

• Please note that the PE/Athletic locker rooms will not be available for use in the morning due to the lack of supervision before school.

Secondary Students

• At 7:50 am, secondary students may:
• Enter the building
• Visit their school locker
• Report to the Old Gym, where they must remain until 8:05 am.

Important Notice Regarding PE/Athletic Locker Rooms

• Please note that the PE/Athletic locker rooms will not be available for use in the morning due to the lack of supervision before school.

Inclement Weather

• In case of bad weather, elementary students will report to the New Gym.
• Please use the entrance doors located by the Elementary Playground.

Parents/Guardians,

To ensure student safety and facilitate smooth transportation after athletic events and activities, we have implemented a new procedure:

Post Athletic/Activity Travel Form

Access the form: Visit our school website and find the "Post Athletic/Activity Travel Form" on the left side of the page.

Fill out the form: Complete the form prior to the event, indicating your intention to transport your child home.

Submit to coach/sponsor: Give the completed form to the coach or sponsor before leaving for the event.

Important Reminders

If you forget the form, coaches/sponsors will have paper copies available at the event.

Parent/Guardian transportation only: Your child must be transported home by their parent/guardian.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring our students' safety and well-being.

Regarding school policies, we have noticed some students engaging in public displays of affection (PDAs). While most students comply with warnings, we will be strictly enforcing the student handbook policy for those who continue to disregard this rule.

Affectionate Behavior (Wakefield Handbook)

Students should dress in a manner, which will not be disruptive to the educational process. This dress code was developed to give students a wider variety of clothing to wear. If at any time the principal or teacher believes that a student’s attire is a disruption, that student will be asked to change. This especially applies to clothing fads or trends that become popular for a short period of time. Also, the school reserves the right to disallow or restrict any clothing worn by students to school or school activities that might be associated with a gang or gang activity.

Any extra-curricular group may require a more stringent dress code and those students wishing to participate will also abide by the code for that group.

1. Shorts as approved by the administration are acceptable for school wear. No shorts that look like underwear are allowed. Spandex shorts are not allowed unless worn under other shorts. Shorts must be acceptable in length. Acceptable length is coming to the ends of the fingertips when the student’s arms are down at their sides.
2. Clothing with inappropriate, abusive, crude/profane/obscene/suggestive/distasteful language or artwork is not acceptable for school wear. Examples: clothing with alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, explosives, gore, sexual innuendoes, etc.
3. Clothing that is inappropriate or that exposes chest, shoulders, bare midsection or button such as: bare midriffs, bare backs, spaghetti strap tops with bra straps showing, fishnet shirts, sheer tops with bra straps showing, halters, tube tops or tops without shoulder straps. Pants, jeans, sweats, overalls and shorts are to be worn at waist level. No excessively loose clothing, undergarments showing, or short-shorts. No “sagging”, etc.
4. Clothing that has straps or suspenders must be fastened over the shoulders.
5. Clothing must be worn in the manner for which it was designed. Clothing designed as under garments must not be worn as outer garments.
6. Footwear must be worn at all times during school. Bedroom slippers are not allowed.
7. Students are not allowed to wear hats, caps, or other headgear while in the building prior to or during the regular school day.
8. No colored or dark glasses should be worn except under a doctor’s prescription or direction.
9. The wearing of heavy coats in the classroom is discouraged. Coats may be subject to search at any time at the discretion of the administration.
10. Chains longer than six (6) inches, or jewelry that could cause injury (ie. Spikes, sharp edges) will not be allowed.
11. Gang writing and/or symbolism is not allowed on school papers, notebooks or any material at school or school activities. This includes marking(s) on the body. Gang related colors, language, gestures or designs are not allowed in school or at school activities.
12. Exceptions to the school dress code will be made for formal school events such as Prom and other similar events. Clothing should still be kept in good taste with proper covering of the chest and midriff areas. If in doubt as to what is appropriate, follow the building dress code and/or contact the building administrator.
13. The administration reserves the right to refuse participation if inappropriate clothing is worn.

• First 5 minutes: Students cannot travel during this time to ensure they don't miss crucial instructions.
• Last 5 minutes: Travel is not permitted, allowing teachers to provide closing remarks, homework assignments, and key takeaways.

Rationale

• Attending the beginning of class is vital for students to receive essential instructions. Late arrivals force teachers to repeat information, disrupting the learning environment. By being present from the start, students stay informed and engaged.
• Similarly, the last five minutes are critical for teachers to:
• Provide summary remarks
• Assign homework
• Offer additional guidance

Grades 6-12 Must Sign Out Digitally Before Leaving Class

Here's How:

• Digital Sign-Out Process
• Access the Schoology page for your current class.
• Click the "Sign Out" button.
• Complete the Google Form with the designated dropdown options.

Benefits

• This digital sign-out process enables us to:
• Track travel data trends
• Identify potential issues
• Improve classroom management and attendance monitoring
• Your cooperation and participation will help us refine our processes and enhance the learning environment.

Key Features

• Easy access via Schoology
• Streamlined Google Form
• Efficient data collection

Thank you for your cooperation on this new procedure!