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Jayhawk Staff Weekly Update

Jayhawk Staff Weekly Update
Jayhawk StaffWeekly Update

November 15, 2024 November 15, 2024

Message from Dr. Samuels Message from Dr. Samuels

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It is hard to believe we are just 4 ½ weeks away from the end of the semester. During this busy time, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for everything you do to support our students. Your dedication, hard work, and care make a lasting impact, and we are so thankful to have you on our team.


This week, during American Education Week, we especially want to celebrate you. Your efforts, both inside and outside the classroom, create opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether through teaching, coaching, mentoring, or simply being a steady presence, you are making a difference every day.


Thank you for your commitment to our students, and please know how much you are appreciated.


Wellness Wednesdays Hydration Challenge

If you participate, you can turn in your completed form each Friday for a chance to win a wellness prize. Forms are in the office for week 2. Stop by and pick one up.


Instructions:

  1. Set a daily water goal (e.g., 64 oz or 8 cups), or adjust based on your needs.
  2. Mark each cup or bottle of water you drink throughout the day.
  3. Aim to reach your hydration goal by the end of each day.


Let’s prioritize wellness together.

Updates From Mr. Beckam Updates From Mr. Beckam

Fundraisers – 2024-2025-

-October/November – Wrestling – 365 App

-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

Here is the updated Gym Clean Up Schedule so far


Gym Clean-Up 2024-2025-

11/15 - Jr High Basketball – 2 gyms HS Football

12/2 - Jr High Basketball – 2 gyms Softball

12/5 - Jr High Basketball – 2 gyms Softball

12/6 - High School Basketball – 2 gyms Girls Basketball

12/16 - Jr High Basketball – 2 gyms JH Boys Basketball

1/9 - Jr High Basketball – 2 gyms Softball

1/13 - Jr High Basketball – 2 gyms HS Football

1/14 - High School Basketball – 2 gyms Track

1/31 - High School Basketball – 2 gyms Track

2/11 - High School Wrestling – 2 gyms Softball

2/14 - High School Basketball – 2 gyms Track

2/21 - High School Basketball – 2 gyms Girls Basketball


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.

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.

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

November 15 - JH Bball Home VS Central Heights

November 18 - JH Bball @ Pleasanton

November 21 - Increase Student Engagement and Critical Thinking - Girard - K. Holt, K. Spencer, J. Storey, C. Slinkard, J. Samuels

November 21 - JH Bball @ Crest

November 25 - JH Bball @ Central Heights

November 27 - 29 No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 29 - 30 TBD HS V FB State Championship Game

December 2 - JH Bball Home vs. South Coffey County

December 3 - JH-HS Winter Concert

December 4 - Welding Contest

December 5 - JV Wrestling @ Spring Hill

December 5 - JH Bball Home vs SE Cherokee

December 6 - FFA - Af Communications

December 6 - FFA - Discussion Meet

December 6 - V Girls Wrestling @ Caney Valley

December 6 - V Boys Wrestling @ Ft. Scott Dual Tourney

December 6 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Basketball vs Cass Midway

December 9 - JH Basketball @ Marmaton Valley

December 10 - V/JV Boys/Girls Dual @ Anderson County and Wellsville

December 10 - HS Girls Bball @ Linn County Tourney hosted by Prairie View vs Pleasanton

December 10 - HS Boys Bball @ Linn County Tourney hosted by Prairie View vs Pleasanton

December 11 - JV Wrestling @ Paola Mixer

December 12 - JH Bball @ SE Cherokee

December 12 - HS V/JV Girls Bball vs Osawatomie @ Linn County Tourney hosted by Prairie View

December 12 - HS V/JV Boys Bball vs Osawatomie @ Linn County Tourney hosted by Prairie View

December 13 - Girls Wrestling V/JV Mixer @ Coffeyville

December 13 - HS V/JV Girls Bball vs Prairie View @ Linn County Tourney hosted by Prairie View

December 13 - HS V/JV Boys Bball vs Prairie View @ Linn County Tourney hosted by Prairie View

December 14 - V Boys Wrestling @ Anderson County

December 16 - JH Bball Home vs Uniontown

December 17 - HS Girls/Boys/ V/JV Bball @ Central Heights

December 19 - JV Boys/Girls Wrestling @ Wellsville JV Torney

December 19 - JH Basketball @ NE Arma

December 20 - End of 1st Semester

December 21 - V Boys Wrestling @ Emporia Tourney

December 21 - V Girls Wrestling @ Effingham Tourney

December 23 - January 3 - No School - Christmas Break

January 3 - HS Girls Boys V/JV Bball Home vs NE Arma

January 6 - No School - Teacher Inservice

January 6 - JV Wrestling @ Baldwin Mixer

January 7 - School Resumes

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

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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FY25 Certified Handbook.pdf
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FY25 Classified Handbook.pdf
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District Calendar
Student Handbook
Athletic/Activity Handbook
Jayhawk Linn High School Course Guide

Previous Staff Newsletters

October 25, 2024

October 18, 2024

October 13, 2024

October 4, 2024

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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