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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
May 2021
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Maize South Elementary
Howler
3404 N Maize Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL |
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The 2020-21 school year is coming to an end. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support. This year was like no other year with its many challenges. With your help, our kids accomplished great things!
As we move into a new school year, we have some exciting changes coming to MSE. Next year, we will be the home for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Nine students, grades Kindergarten through 4th, will join our Wolfpack. Our Band Room will be getting a complete remodel. We no longer need this space for Band due to the 5th grade moving to the Intermediate. The room will be converted into a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) lab. The remodel will include new light fixtures, as well as new paint on all the walls. New cabinets will span the back east wall, and new flooring will be installed. Science tables on wheels will provide flexibility for lessons and create a fun workspace for students to learn.
Please continue to watch our Weekly Wolfpack News videos for reminders and upcoming events for the end of the year. Thank you again for an unforgettable year and for sharing your incredible children with us!
Carrie Thrash
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BOOK FAIR SCHOLASTIC eWALLET |
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Students may shop for books at school using an eWallet. You can use the Scholastic Book Fairs app or visit our website at www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs to put a limited amount of money on your child’s account. Students will have the opportunity to shop at school beginning on Monday, May 10th - Wednesday, May 12th. Your card will only be charged for the purchase(s) made. If the purchase exceeds your limit, it will be denied. Any money that is not spent will be returned to you electronically. This is an excellent way for grandparents who live out of town to purchase books for their readers. If you have questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Bailey at kbailey@usd266.com |
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Kindergarten Adventure is for incoming kindergartners for the 2021-22 school year. Information was sent to families. Please be sure to join us in person on Wednesday, May 12th. |
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If your child was recommended for summer school, you were sent an email. The email outlines the schedule and how to enroll your child. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please submit the online enrollment form by Friday, May 14. |
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Our focus and message each day to the Wolfpack is, "Be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!" We ask that you please help us model these attributes in our parent pick-up and drop-off line. Our goal is to keep the process safe, quick, and fair for all.
- Please stay in your vehicle during drop off and pick-up
- Have your child ready to exit the car as soon as you pull up to the sidewalk
- Exit slowly through the left lane when leaving the line
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Do not pass other cars to better position yourself in the line
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Beginning Monday, April 5, if your kindergartener needs assistance loading or unloading from the vehicle, please do not stop at the end of the kindergarten hallway. We will have an attendant at the end of the chain-length fence to assist you. This will allow more cars to unload while helping our kindergartners and keeping kindergarten students close to their hallway.
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SCHOOL ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL |
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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. On Wednesday school begins at 8:30am and we dismiss at 3:05pm. Students should arrive at 8:20am and should be picked up at 3:05pm.
We do not provide supervision for students before 8:10am or after 3:40pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, or after 3:05pm on Wednesday.
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- You my write a note to the teacher if your child is leaving early or if they are NOT getting home their usual way OR...
- If you have a change in transportation, Please email your childs teacher before 12:00pm. Please copy the secretaries to help ensure your child and teacher will receive the message. Teachers have been instructed to reply to your email. If you do not receive a message back it's likely the teacher did not receive the message in time.
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Secretaries: lwatson@usd266.com - cfarney@usd266.com - rhohler@usd266.com
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Please consider this method as a last resort, you may call the office before 2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and 2:00pm on Wednesday. If you miss the deadline, your child will be expected to follow normal procedures of usual transportation home.
- Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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- Visitors will be screened using the Airphone intercom system to determine the purpose of their visit.
- Signage notifying visitors of mask-wearing, temperature screening, and hand-sanitizing requirements will be posted outside each office entrance
- Visitors who require access to the building beyond the secure vestibule will be required to wear a mask
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No deliveries are being permitted at the school at this time. This includes homework, waterbottles, clothing, coats, hats, Chromebooks, etc.
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Lunch and treat deliveries will NOT be permitted. This includes student meals brought from home after school starts each day. School meals will be available for all students.
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Birthday treats can NOT be delivered to school. Students may bring in their own treats. However, the treat must be store bought and the student must not require assistance in carrying the treat to school.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) |
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Mask: Wearable, breathable covering of the nose and mouth. May be made of natural or synthetic materials and should consist of more than a single layer of material
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Face Shield: Clear plastic shield worn over the face. A face shield is NOT a substitute for a mask.
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If your student exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 and you would like them tested, please call Nurse Stephany to schedule a test. Testing will be available by appointment only. The specific process may vary and may include a drive-up or curbside process. A parent will need to fill out a consent form upon arrival at the school before the test can be performed. After the test is administered, the student and parent will return home, and the school nurse will contact the parent with the test results. Nurse Stephany can be reached at 316-462-8305 or at smcclellan@usd266.com. " |
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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd through May 7th. Please consider sending a teacher an affirmation with our easy Google Form.
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We are excited to announce that MSE has been selected as a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School! Over a thousand schools applied across the country, and only 325 were selected.
Capturing Kids Hearts recognizes and celebrates schools that go the extra mile each day, creating social-emotional safety on school campuses that is conducive to learning. It is the premier source of professional development for educators nationwide. Through experiential training, expert coaching, and personalized support, Capturing Kids' Hearts equips professionals in K-12 education to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven culture, and student connectedness. Because of the rigor of our evaluation process, the Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School award is both a high aspiration and an exemplary recognition of excellence.
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We will celebrate Spring Parties on May 21st. Teachers will send more information soon! |
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REMOTE LEARNING HELP DESK |
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Don’t forget to contact our district Help desk if you are needing assistance at
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MSE PTO & TLC "PTO is seeking new officers for the 2021-22 school year. If you are interested in President, Vice-President, Secretary, or Co-Chair of TLC, please notify MSESPTO@gmail.com"
We Would Love for You to Join us!
(if you were a member last year, please submit a new form)
Follow us on Facebook!
Thanks so much!
MSE PTO
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ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS USED IN
THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
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In the event of an emergency in your child's school, the Blackboard Connect parent notification system will be used to notify you of the situation and will alert you to steps you need to take in order to reunite with your child. Voice messages will be sent to all phone numbers and email listed in Skyward Family Access "Family 1" and Guardian 1 of "Family 2". To view the contact information the district has on file, please log on to Skyward Family Access and click on "Student Information." If you are unsure how to log on to Skyward Family Access, please contact our school for assistance.
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May
27th- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/end of term 4
28th- Teacher work day
31st- Memorial Day
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August
17th-First day of school, All grades 1-9/PreK & K last name A-K ONLY
18th-All grades 1-12/PreK & K last name L-Z ONLY
19th- All students PerK-12
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Deliveries: MSES can NOT accept deliveries of flowers, balloons, candy, cookies, etc. This is per USD 266 District Policy. We appreciate your cooperation.
Party Invitations: Party invitations CANNOT be distributed at school. We ask that you mail invitations for personal events or parties directly to the home of the student(s) you are inviting.
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Student Directory:
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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Cell Phones: Please remember the use of cell phones by students while at school is not allowed.
Homework: When your child is absent from school and you wish to pick up homework you must request it before 10:00am. All assignments and necessary textbooks will be available in the office after 2:00pm. Thank you.
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Click on the image above to view lunch menus. |
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Click on the image above to learn how to support your school.
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Dillons Community Rewards Code
NPO#TWO82
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MSE MISSION STATEMENT
M aking a Difference
S triving for Excellence
E mpowering Young Minds
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Carrie Thrash
MSE Principal
cthrash@usd266.com
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Jason Chalashtari
MSE Assistant Principal
jchalashtari@usd266.com
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