Maize Intermediate School
12100 W. 45th St. N. Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
September 2021
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Message From The Principal |
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Welcome to Maize Intermediate School! |
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Maize Intermediate School Families,
As this school year is off and running, I want to reiterate how honored I feel to be a small part of your student's journey. We have had a successful start, and students seem excited and happy to be Maize Intermediate School Eagles. There certainly have been growing pains as we continue to find our unique path forward. Still, we are blessed with a wonderful staff dedicated to providing a safe, caring environment where students can meet their potential both in the classroom and beyond. I am sincerely for your support as we continue this journey together.
Conferences are near, and we look forward to an opportunity to welcome you for conversations with your student's teachers. We plan to schedule these meetings, so be on the lookout for additional information from your student's Eagles' Landing teacher in the coming days.
As always, I remain open to partnering with you as we continue throughout this year. Please let me know if you have any questions or opportunities for feedback as we work to meet the needs of each student here at Maize Intermediate School.
With warm regards,
Mrs. Esping
Principal
Maize Intermediate School
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Please help our school office run smooth and efficient. For your convenience, we have listed a few reminders below.
OFFICE HOURS: 7:00am - 3:15pm
OFFICE PHONE: (316) 462-8201
ATTENTION!
Student Absences: If your student is absent please call the school office each day BEFORE 10:00am. If you notify the teacher of an absence, you MUST also call the school office.
Reminders:
- School begins promptly at 7:25am
- Students are not allowed in the school until 7am.
- No outside food allowed into the school.
After School Transportation Reminders:
- Call the school office BEFORE 1:00pm - M/T/TH/F
- Call the school office BEFORE 12:00pm - Wednesday (Early Release @ 1:55pm)
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Please make sure your child is coming by to check the Lost and Found in the Commons Area.
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PARENT PICK & DROP OFF LINE |
We would like to thank parents and students for helping our parent pick up line run smoothly. Please make sure your child is entering and exiting the car in a timely manner to ensure line is moving appropriately. |
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ANTICIPATED MENU CHANGES:
Maize USD 266 Food Service department is experiencing supply-chain interruptions due to limited product availability, nation-wide transportation challenges, and supplier's labor shortages. Please know our department is working diligently to minimize the effect this may have on our customers. Menu changes are highly likely during this time; however, all students will continue to be offered meals that meet menu requirements, nutrition standards, and student acceptability.
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For any A La Carte items your student may use cash or money on their lunch card. Snack food is not to replace a full meal.
If you want to set a limit for your child's Ala Carte you may do so in Skyward under the Food Service tab.
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Ms. Mandy (A-L)
Email: mglasse@usd266.com
Phone: (316) 462-8209
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Ms. Lauren (M-Z)
Email: ldutcher@usd266.com
Phone: (316) 462-8208
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MIS is accepting gently used or new clothing for boys and girls sizes 10-14. We also welcome coats and shoes donations as well. Please drop off donated clothing, coats, and/or shoes to the counselors' offices. Thank you for your help!
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MIS School-Wide Positive Behavior Incentive Program
Eagles’ Nests
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All MIS staff and students have been sorted into 6 multi-grade Nests. The Nests stay the same year-to-year.
- All members of each Nest have received a color-coded bracelet to represent their Nest and character trait.
- Staff will award Nest Points every day and will keep track of them in their Eagles’ Landing classrooms.
- Points will be updated on the BIG display at the entry of the school to show which Nest is in the lead each week!
- Points CANNOT be taken away once they have been awarded!
- Each 9 weeks there will be Nest gatherings and competitions!
Students can be awarded Nest Points for:
- Showing character (kindness, honesty, etc.)
- Effort
- Work Completion
- Participation
- Going above and beyond
- Nest competitions
- Behavior
- Spirit Week
- And Much More!
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Save the Date Parents!
MIS Coffee with the Counselors!
Thursday, September 29th 7:15-8:15am
Maize Intermediate School Room G143
More information and an RSVP will be available soon!
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Hi Parents!
We have had a great time in the library this year so far! Thousands of books have been checked out and we love seeing the kids reading! All library books can be brought home for their reading enjoyment as well. Students can have two books at a time for two weeks each. Students will only be charged for lost or damaged books. We completely understand that accidents happen! Just let us know!
The library is also in charge of printing student ID badges. The first lost badge will be re-printed for free. Any lost badges more than that will be printed for $3.00 each. All students are required to always have their ID badge with them.
If you have any questions, reach out anytime!
Mrs. Lehner
MIS Media Specialist
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Book Fair is available to students during school hours beginning Monday, Sept 20th thru Wednesday, Sept 22nd.
Families may shop the Book Fair on Thursday, September 23rd during conferences.
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All 5th grade students will have a vision screening completed this year. If your child is new to the district, he/she will have both a hearing and vision screening done.
I am currently working on vaccinations. Most students are up-to-date as there are no new requirements for this age group. If your student is new this year and vaccinations are not uploaded to Skyward, please have the doctor’s office fax their vaccination record and/or email a copy to me.
The exclusion date for vaccines is October 1st .
Just a reminder that a Medication Administration Form is required for all over-the-counter medications as well as prescription medications. You can find the form online, or
you can reach out to me and I can email you one!
Thank you
Nurse Laura
Email: Lewy@usd266.com
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RAPID COVID TESTING INFORMATION
Daily rapid COVID testing is available From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays at Maize Intermediate School, 12100 W. 45th St. North in Maize. The map below indicates the location of the curbside test. Please enter the school using the bus drive from 119th St. and proceed towards the school’s front entrance. Nurses will test students in the vehicle as long as the weather conditions are manageable for nursing staff.
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Parent Resources: When can my child be home alone? |
With the school day scheduled to end at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:55 p.m. on early release Wednesdays, parents may consider the after-school schedule for their child(ren).
Maize USD 266 is exploring possible after-school options for intermediate school students. In the meantime, leaders also are sharing the following resources with parents who are considering scheduling options for their family:
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Four Foundational Beliefs
Maize Intermediate School and Maize South Intermediate School will jointly work on the following Foundational Beliefs:
- Operates as a cohesive community in which 5th and 6th grade have opportunities to share geographic spaces, programming, and scheduling.
- Embraces teaming/family to support core content and social-emotional learning of students.
- Implements tiered structures to support a variety of student needs.
- Functions in a school that will offer opportunities for exploration for students.
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Connect with Maize Intermediate School on Social Media |
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Official Maize Intermediate School
Twitter account
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IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, September 23rd - NO SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conferences 8am - 8pm
Friday, September 24th - NO SCHOOL
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Maize Intermediate School PTO
For those interested in joining the Maize Intermediate School Parent Teacher Organization, please click the link to learn more.
If you have any questions please email at mispto21@gmail.com
Next PTO Meeting is Mon, Sept 20th @ 6:30pm Moxi Junction
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