Guthridge Vikings Update

My personal mantra is "Hard Work Pays Off." Students are reminded of this before heading to their classrooms each day. This is to encourage and remind students that the work they put it in will be rewarded both inside and out of the educational setting. This is a life skill I encourage students to carry with them each day.

February is one of the busiest, most important months of the school year. We get to celebrate Black History Month, Presidents' Day, Read Across America Day, 100th day of the school year, Valentines Day, PTO Trash Bag Fundraiser and then the end of the 3rd 9 Weeks. That is quite a bit for the shortest month of the year. Oh yea, I did not even mention that February also leads us right into our State Assessments.

I believe February maybe the most important month of the school year and we are really looking hard at things we can do to improve our student's attendance, if the students are not here, we cannot teach them. Every Friday we are giving a dollar to one 4th & one 5th grader who had perfect attendance for the week. We are also tracking our grade/building attendance percentage every week, with a chart posted in our auditorium. WE will be recognizing students & giving away prizes for 95% attendance for the 3rd 9 weeks. Lastly we are meeting at grade level/building level to brainstorm ideas to improve our attendance.

If you have ideas or suggestions for us to improve our attendance, please give me a call or email, to share you thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you,

Thank you for choosing to send your child to Guthridge School & Congratulations to the Chiefs on winning the Super Bowl!

Kurt

Hard Work Pays Off...Go VIKES!

Hard Work Pays Off... Go VIKES!

Mrs. Martinez is very helpful not only to all students but also to staff. She offers great advice and is always willing to listen and offer suggestions.

Our students are reminded that they are ALWAYS a Viking. At extracurricular activities, please remind your students to be kind and respectful as they represent our district. If students are unable to follow the "Viking Way" they will be asked to leave any extracurricular activity. The district expectation is for our elementary students to sit with their parents at our ball games. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Guthridge Building Goals for 2023-2024

#1. All Students will show academic growth.

#2 All Students will show positive social and emotional growth.

Guthridge Vikings Daily Goals

#1. Relentless Positive Attitude

#2. Laser Focus on Student & Staff Growth

#3. Create Positive Energy Daily

#4. Be Kind All The Time

#5. Work Hard & Have Fun

Guthridge Daily Reminders-

*We will open our doors at 7:40 and dismiss at 3:30.

*Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for winter weather.

*All snacks and party treats brought to school must be store bought and NUT FREE.

*Please make sure that your child's school has current parent/guardian contact information so the district is able to contact you in the event of a snow day.

*Students riding the bus will be dropped off and picked up on the west side of the building.

*All non busing students will enter and be dismissed on the south side of the building.

Jan. 30th LCC Cardinal 100th Year Celebration 8:00 am

Jan. 31st Guthridge Site Council Meeting 6:00 pm

Feb. 12th No School/Professional Development Day

Feb. 19 No School/ Presidents' Day

Feb. 20 Trash Bag Sales End

Mar 4th Noon Dismissal/ End of 3rd 9 Weeks.

If you are interested in being part of our Site Council, feel free to call 620-421-6800 or if you would like,please fill out this form if you are interested in Site Council. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_kiT3NNuLsdK8jVa-mOU0rEVO1CE1f32X3Rfh0tdcphUYRw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Our PTO gives parents and teachers the opportunity to work together to enrich the learning environment for the students in our district. Our PTO strives to raise funds to benefit our teachers, staff, and students. PTO invites you to join them at their monthly meetings at Parsons Public Library. Visit PTO's facebook page to stay up to do date about what they're doing for Parsons Elementary Schools. The next PTO meeting will be Feb. 21, @ 5:30 at Parsons Public Library.

https://www.facebook.com/p/Parsons-Grade-Schools-PTO-100067962195371/

• The student will convert fractions to mixed numbers.

• Math - The students will be able to divide fractions.
• Reading - The students will be able to identify facts, opinions and character traits.
• English - The students will be able to identify and use adjectives.
• Science - The students will be able to understand the water cycle.

Email: kfriess@vikingnet.net
Website: http://guthridge.usd503.org/
Location: 1020 S. 31st Parsons Ks
Phone: (620) 421-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuthridgeSchoolParsonsKS
Twitter: @guthridgeviking

1. If you see something, Say something

2. Don't join in on the bullying, and don't watch... there are no innocent bystanders. Be a friend to the person who is being bullies.

3. If you are bullied, remember it is not your fault.

4. Report the bullying to a trusted adult at home and school.

5. Do not bully or back or anyone else.

6. Anyone can bully, if you are bullying someone, ask an adult to help you.

7. Remember that words hurt too.

8. Bullying can happen in person or online.

9. If you see cyberbullying save the evidence.

10. Do not forward harmful messages.