Jayhawk Staff Weekly Update
November 15, 2024
Message from Dr. Samuels
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:
- Set a daily water goal (e.g., 64 oz or 8 cups), or adjust based on your needs.
- Mark each cup or bottle of water you drink throughout the day.
- Aim to reach your hydration goal by the end of each day.
Let’s prioritize wellness together.
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
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.
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
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
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