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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
JANUARY 2019
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Maize South Elementary
3404 N Maize Rd.
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! We are excited to be back in school and settling into our routine. This month I would like to turn my message over to David from Miss Wolfe’s class. He wrote an exceptional essay about why the wolf should be our MSES mascot. The wolf is now our mascot and I hope you enjoy his reasoning.
My Mascot
Did you know MSES has never had a mascot before? I believe the best mascot for MSES is a wolf because it is brave, strong, and smart. I think we should have something to represent our school.
A wolf is smart. It is important to be smart because we must make good choices. A wolf is hard-working, that resembles the students and staff. Wolfs live in packs, our school is like a pack of students.
Another reason is a wolf is a good choice is that it is helpful. It is important to be helpful because MSES students and staff have to help each other. Wolfs are brave, students have to be brave to try new things. Students have to be brave to stand up to bullies.
The final reason I believe the best mascot for MSES is a wolf because it is empathetic. It is important for MSES students and staff to be empathetic because they have to feel what others are feeling. Each wolf pack has a leader. All the students and staff all together we are a big leader.
I think MSES should have a mascot to represent our school. I believe the best mascot for MSES is a wolf because it is brave, strong, and smart.
By: David
Meg Thimmesch
MSES Principal
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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- A reminder that all visitors who wish to enter the school during school hours must present a government - issued photo ID, such
- as a driver's license on their first visit. This includes parents, guardians and grandparents. Please allow for extra time to either
- run the driver's license or to look up their information if already in
- our system. Thank you for allowing us to keep our students and
- staff safe.
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In compliance with Kansas State Statutes, district students will soon receive a dental screening unless a parent does not want their child to participate. This screening will be provided at your child's school and will be at no charge. If your child is already under regular dental or orthodontic care and you wish to opt out, please email Stephany, School Nurse,at
If you have already returned the opt-out form you do not need to email. A screening in no way replaces comprehensive clinical examinations. All children should be seen regularly by a professional. Screenings are Friday, January 25th.
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PICKING YOUR CHILD UP AFTER SCHOOL
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SAFETY FIRST:
- Stop for pedestrians
- Drive slowly
- Refrain from using electronic devices
- Do not park in handicap parking unless you have an issued permit
- Please do not park in our reserved itinerant teacher parking
- Please keep the no parking area open when there is no movement in line.
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A concern has been brought to our attention regarding parent pick-up. Some drivers are leaving spaces in the line while waiting for dismissal. Other drivers are then filling the open spaces in front of cars already in line. Please be sure to pull up and fill gaps between cars when in the pick-up lane. The only area which should be left open while waiting for dismissal is the drive to the east of our building. Leaving this area open allows staff who park on the east side a way to exit. Once movement in the line begins cars may pull up into the intersection. We would like to also remind everyone that children should load and unload only in front of the sidewalk. Thank you for helping us create a safe orderly dismissal for all by following these procedures. .
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Three reasons to take the wheel with
Maize USD 266
We are hiring school bus drivers!
1. BONUSES
In addition to competitive pay, our drivers receive a monthly $50.00 bonus for perfect attendance.
2. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Our typical bus driver schedule is 6:00-9:00am and 2:00-5:00pm on school days, convenient for small business owners, college students and those who want to be off when Maize USD 266 students are off. No evenings, weekends or holidays.
Fall Bread, Winter Break and Spring Break off.
3. BENEFITS
Retirement earnings through KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System), nine paid sick days a year and $250.00 each month paid toward your health insurance. . .
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Please sign up for Watch D.O.G.S.!
Dads can now sign-up for a total of TWO days.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
Please remember to complete a volunteer background check on our school website at least a week before volunteering. Also please remember that we are unable to debit your child's lunch account for your lunch. You are welcome to bring cash or bring a lunch from home.
We are looking forward to seeing you!. .
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PICKING UP & DROPPING OFF STUDENTS
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School begins at 8:30am and we dismiss at 3:40pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Students should arrive at school at 8:20am and should be picked up at 3:40pm.
Every Wednesday school will dismiss at 3:05pm and students must be picked up at that time.
We do not provide supervision for students before 8:10am or after 3:40pm. On Wednesdays, we do not provide supervision for students after 3:05pm.
We want all of our students, staff and family to be safe at all times at Maize South Elementary. If you are picking up or dropping off your child at MSE, please follow these guidelines.
- Please enter from the southeast entrance of the parking lot, follow the arrows around the new parking lot, and exit from the southwest.
- Please pull up to the farthest possible drop off or pick up point.
- Students should exit and enter from the passenger side of the car directly to the sidewalk.
- Students should be ready to exit the vehicle quickly.
- Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- Please do not block the crosswalk with your vehicle or step out of your car in the parent pick-up lane.
- There should only be one lane of traffic in the loading zone.
- When waiting to pick up, if vehicles in front of you have left, please carefully move your vehicle up in the line to allow more vehicles to get in the line.
- Adults must walk all students through the parking lot and across the school crossing for safety reasons.
- Parent may park and come up to the school building to collect their child at dismissal. Please do not enter the building. Use the sidewalk in front of the cafeteria and you may collect your child from the east cafeteria doors.
- Keep your child with you in the crosswalk and all the way to your vehicle. Students must be escorted by you when using the crosswalk. Students will not be allowed to use the crosswalk by themselves.
- Students must walk their bikes on the sidewalk in front of the school.
- Please remember to drive slow and watch for children who might be using the crosswalk. We do have students who walk or ride their bicycles to school.
- Please refrain from using electronic devices when dropping off or picking up to ensure all attention is on the safety of the students.
Students are asked to walk on the sidewalk closest to the grass. Please remind your child to walk at all times during drop off or dismissal.
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ADDITIONAL STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Notification by parent:
Please send a note signed by the parent or guardian if there will be a change in plans on how your child will be getting home after school. Your child will be expected to ride the bus if that is the normal way of transportation without a signed note. This is the PREFERRED method of communication.
If you are unable or forgot to send a note and you wish to pick up your child, you may email the teacher before 12:00pm . Please copy the secretaries to help ensure your child will receive the message. Teachers have been instructed to reply to your email. If you don't receive a response, the teacher likely did not receive the message in time.
In the case of an emergency and you were unable to send a note or email the classroom teacher, you may call the office before 2:30pm (2:00pm on Wednesdays). Please consider this method a last resort. If the office is NOT notified before the 2:30pm (2:00pm on Wednesdays) deadline, your child will be expected to follow normal procedures and ride their bus.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. . .
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ATTENDANCE AND TARDY INFORMATION
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Unexcused Absences:
If a child is absent from school, parents are to notify the office. If the office is not notified, the school will call the home to verify the reason for the absence. If there is not an answer or response as to why the student is absent, the absence will be marked unexcused. Three consecutive unexcused absences from school or five or more unexcused absences in a semester will be brought to the attention of the building principal and the State Department of DCF. The principal or the designated representative has the discretion to determine if an absence is excused or unexcused. An attendance letter, regardless of excused or unexcused absences, will be sent to parents after eight accumulated absences. Subsequent letters will be sent if Absenteeism continues to be a concern
Tardies/Half Day Attendance:
Students not in their assigned classrooms at the set beginning school time will be counted as tardy if they report to class without a school-related excuse. Students with three consecutive or five total tardies in a single grading period will be brought to the attention of the building principal. A student will be considered tardy up and until an hour after school begins. After that time, a student will be considered absent ½ or one full day. Teachers will take attendance when class begins and again after their assigned lunch periods. If a student leaves an hour before school is out, the student will be considered absent for a ½ day in the afternoon. Students not present for one of these periods will be counted ½ day absent in the morning or afternoon.
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EARLY RELEASE EVERY WEDNESDAY
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MSE students will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m. every Wednesday in order for teachers to have time to meet in their Professional Learning Communities (PLC's). During PLC time, teachers participate in discussing curriculum, instructional strategies, data review, state standards and more.
Students will be transported home as soon as school is dismissed at 3:05pm. Please plan accordingly for supervision of students who will arrive home earlier on Wednesdays.
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The parent and student are responsible for ensuring that the student is in compliance with all aspects of the policy during the time the student is at school or participating in school-related activities. Failure by the student to correct dress code violations may result in disciplinary action. Building administrators are the final authority as to whether clothing is or is not in compliance with dress code policy.
The guidelines for appropriate attire are:
- Pants, capris, shorts and skirts must be worn properly and not sag.
- Shirts should be modest and appropriate for school. Straps must cover undergarments and midriff. No halter tops are allowed.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
- Hats are not to be worn except on special days as approved by the administration.
Any item that advocates or advertises tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, illegal substances, violence, racist organizations/symbols, gangs, obscenities, or nudity are not allowed.
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USD 266 MEDICATION POLICY -
GIVING YOUR CHILD MEDICATION
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- Complete a request for Administration of Medication form.
- The medication must be in the original container.
- The medication must be current. Expired medication will not be administered.
- The medication must be age appropriate. Any medication for a person older than the child will require a signed form from the doctor.
- All prescription medications require a signed form from the doctor.
- All prescription medications must have the pharmacy label with the student's name on the bottle box.
- Students may not self administer medications in the elementary schools.
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VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK
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Maize USD 266 is extremely thankful for the many volunteers who selflessly give of their time in our classrooms. Our schools are stronger thanks to the help and support of our community members, and our students benefit from this relationship.
Safety is a top priority for the district, which since 2008 has conducted background checks of potential volunteers.
According to Maize Board of Education policy,
"volunteers who work in a classroom on a regular basis, supervise students during a field trip when a staff member is not present, or work with students away from the supervision of a classroom teacher are required to have a background check." This extra step helps ensure that we are keeping our students safe.
Thanks to all parents and volunteers for continued support of our students and district!
Background checks are conducted on an ANNUAL BASIS. If you have any questions about the background check process, contact Meg Thimmesch at 316-462-8300.
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January: Self-Discipline
Practicing self-control...
setting long-range goals and achieving them...
making good choices.
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Parents and guardians may opt to include your address, primary phone number, email addresses, student's school and student's grade level in the Skyward Family Access Student Directory so that other families with login rights to Family Access can view your contact information.
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IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
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January 15
5th Grade Young People's Concert, Century II Concert Hall, 9:00-11:30am
January 18
Count Your Kid In Preschool Screening Clinic, 316-794-8641
January 21
NO SCHOOL, K-12, Professional Development Day
January 24
Breakfast with Dad -
(A-M), Cafeteria,
7:45-8:30am
January 25
Breakfast with Dad -
(N-Z), Cafeteria,
7:45-8:30am
Dental Screenings
January 29
Lifetouch Casual and Classroom Group Portraits
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February 14
K-5 Valentine Parties,
2:45-3:30pm
Count Your Kid In Preschool Screening Clinic, 316-794-8641
February 15
NO SCHOOL, K-12, Professional Development Day
February 19
SITE Council Meeting, 6:00pm
February 28
3rd Grade Music Program, MHS Auditorium, 7:45pm
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March 7
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 4:00-8:00pm
March 8
End of Term
March 11-15
NO SCHOOL, K-12,
Spring Break
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MSE MISSION STATEMENT
M
aking a Difference
S
triving for Excellence
E
mpowering Young Minds
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Principal
Meg Thimmesch
mthimmesch@usd266.com
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Assistant Principal
Carrie Thrash
cthrash@usd266.com
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