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Jayhawk Staff Weekly Update

Jayhawk Staff Weekly Update
Jayhawk StaffWeekly Update

October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024

Message from Dr. Samuels Message from Dr. Samuels

I just want to take a moment to recognize the impact you are making every day. The work you do goes far beyond the classroom walls, and it is clear in the way our students grow and develop. The extra effort you put in, whether it is through creative lesson planning, one-on-one support, or simply showing up for them when they need it most is seen and valued. Thank you for consistently rising to the challenge and helping shape their futures—you are making a lasting difference.


Parent/Teacher Conferences

First Quarter ends Friday, October 11 and Conferences are scheduled for October 15 and 17 from 4:00–8:00 p.m., providing a valuable opportunity to meet with families and discuss how their students are doing in school. However, if a student is struggling, this should not be the first time parents are hearing about it. Maintaining consistent communication with families is essential, allowing us to collaborate in supporting students and helping them succeed.


Data Dive Tuesday


Niki and I will be out of the building on Tuesday as we collaborate with Stephanie, Russ, and Pete to work on student data. Our focus will be on aligning interventions, developing a process to ensure smooth transitions from elementary to junior high, and reviewing the SIT referral process. We will share all information with staff afterwards.


Julie

Updates From Mr. Beckam Updates From Mr. Beckam

-Fundraisers – 2024-2025-

-November – Seniors – Krispy Kreme

-Courtwarming – Art Club – 50/50

-January/February – STUCO/FCCLA – Fresh Strawberries

-February – STUCO – “Love Match”

-March – Band – Chocolate

-March/April – Trap Shooting – Raffle

-March/April – Track – Gerry’s Track Meet


-Eligibility-

-Thank you all for your help and diligence with this process – it has been a learning experience for me – most of the kids have taken care of these issues in a timely fashion – we still have a few that we are working with and they are earning their way back into eligibility – thank you again for all of your help.


-Vehicles-

-Thank you also for communicating so well regarding vehicles as you need them and also for your patience when you have to be flexible because they are all being used.


-Tardies-

-Now that we are in full swing I have a small handful that have received consequences for exceeding the limit(s) – I will continue to monitor this weekly.

Pre-ACT for 9th Grade - Wednesday, October 9 - 8:00 - Noon Pre-ACT for 9th Grade - Wednesday, October 9 - 8:00 - Noon

Employer of the Year Employer of the Year

The nominations for the USD 346 Employee of the Year shall be submitted to each building principal by December 6, 2024. The building principal will review al nominees and has the authority to make the decision as to the number of employees to submit for consideration. The principal shall have the option to not submit any names for consideration.


Once the building principal has determined the nominees from their respective building, they wil submit requests for letters of support and/or other documentation. Once this si completed, the nominations and supporting documentation will be submitted to the building leadership team. Building leadership teams will use the nomination forms and supporting documentation to select up to two winners in each building.

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Please send me an email to nominate one JH student and one HS student for Cultivating Kindness.


We will select a student each Friday. Please take a moment to nominate a student.

1st Quarter Hawk Time Student List

Bertha Becerra

Brenlyn Bogan

Brilyn Bogan

Trevor Brownback

Ryan Broyles

Trent Broyles

Kanyon Carpenter

Brody Clark

JoVeia Clark

Brylee Doleshal

Brea Dawson

Rayse Dean

Dayson Eastwood

Adrian Felix

Brady Felt

Alleah Gillis

Pyper Grote

Callie Holt

Jayden Holt

Tanner Holt

Reed Krull

Mylee Leisure

William Lloyd

Aubrey Mayhugh

Kiera McGrew

Brevin Mendenhall

Braeden Nation

Kenzley Nation

Clay Nichols

Micah Orr

Karley Owenby

Adeline Randall

Celeste Schneider

Truman Schneider

Janessa Scott

Vivien Smith

Gabe Springer

Jacen Taylor

Breck Umphenour

Eleanor Vaughn

Jude Wade

Carson Walton

Rachel Walton

Denton White

Kaylee Wisdom

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

October 5 - HS VB Tourney @ Chanute

October 7 - Girls V Golf @ Anderson County

October 7 - JH VB TRI Home vs Yates Center/Humbolt

October 7 - HS JV FB Home vs Pleasanton

October 9 - Pre ACT for all 9th Grade Students

October 10 - HS/JH XC @ Sugar Valley Golf Course

October 10 - JH VB Home vs Crest

October 10 - V/JV VB TRI Home vs Marmaton Valley/South Coffey

October 10 - JH Football Home vs Crest (8 Man)

October 11 - End of 1st Nine Weeks

October 11 - HS Varsity Football Home vs St. Mary's Colgan

October 12 - V VB Tourney @ St. Mary's Colgan

October 14 - 15 Girls Golf Regionals @ TBD

October 14 HS JV FB @ St. Mary's Colgan

October 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

October 15 - V/JV VB TRI @ South Coffey County with Yates Center

October 16 - FFA Horse Judging - Saddle and Sirloin KC, MO

October 17 - Picture Retake

October 17 - HS/JH Three Rivers League Meet

October 17 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

October 17 - JH Football @ Osage City

October 18 - NO SCHOOL

October 18 - Fall Sports Senior/Parents Night - HS V Football Home vs SE Cherokee

October 19 - TBD V VB TRI League Bracket

October 21 - 22 - Girls State Gold @ Emporia Municipal Golf Course

October 21 - 22 - TBD VB Regional Quads Post season

October 21 - HS JV FB @ Cherokee

October 24 - Kansas State University Rep @ JLHS

October 25 - HS V Football @ Uniontown

October 26 - TBD Regional XC

October 26 - TBD Substate VB

October 28 - HS JV FB Home vs Uniontown

October 30 - ACT WorkKeys - Juniors

October 31 - November 1 - TBD HS V FB Week 9 Bracket Game

November 1 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice

BLT Members 24-25 BLT Members 24-25

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Bob Beckham - Assistant Principal

Brett Kramer - Counselor

Julie Samuels - Principal

Jeanna Brownback - SS

Jason Casner -Science

Kirk Holt - AD/Science

Courtenay Slinkard

Kevin Spencer - Math

Jessie Storey - SPED

Theresa White - ELA


MEETING DATES

Oct 16, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Jan 15, 2024

Feb 12, 2024

Apr 2, 2024

Apr 16, 2024

Take some time to review the the staff handbooks. Take some time to review the the staff handbooks.

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District Calendar
Student Handbook
Athletic/Activity Handbook
Jayhawk Linn High School Course Guide
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Previous Staff Newsletters

September 27, 2024

September 20, 2024

September 13, 2024

September 6, 2024

August 29, 2024

August 23, 2024

August 16, 2024

August 9, 2024

August 2, 2024

Julie Samuels - Jayhawk-Linn Principal
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