News from Superintendent Mr. News from Superintendent Mr. News from Superintendent Mr. News from Superintendent Mr. Mike McDermeit Mike McDermeit Mike McDermeit Mike McDermeit Welcome back from what I hope has been a restful, enjoyable summer for everyone!! Many of you kept busy with camps, games, vacations, harvest, etc., so getting your children back to school may actually be a welcomed break! We look forward to this school year with so many new and exciting activities. We have some changes around the schools …..Ms. Kendra Baumberger is our new 3 rd grade teacher and Mrs. Kris Vollbracht will be teaching Pre- school. Additionally, several construction projects were completed this summer that include LED lighting throughout USD #291 buildings as well as a renovated gym floor, roof, lobby and restrooms at GMS. Our school was awarded 2 grants this summer for a total of $6,000 that allows us to offer more learning opportunities in our Greenhouse Program and our Fitness Center. In this newsletter issue you will find helpful information about upcoming events, enrollment, buses, school lunches, and more. Circle August 20 Circle August 20 Circle August 20 Circle August 20 th th th th on your calendar on your calendar on your calendar on your calendar to attend Parent to attend Parent to attend Parent to attend Parent Orientation and Open House Night at Orientation and Open House Night at Orientation and Open House Night at Orientation and Open House Night at the Grinnell Schools beginning at the Grinnell Schools beginning at the Grinnell Schools beginning at the Grinnell Schools beginning at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. The social and academic success of your child is the most important thing we are responsible for here at USD #291. You are encouraged to stop by the school or call me anytime if you have questions or concerns about the upcoming school year. I want every student at GGS and GMS to get off to a good start on August 19 th ! Enjoy the rest of your summer! JH Sports Practice Schedule JH Sports Practice Schedule JH Sports Practice Schedule JH Sports Practice Schedule 6 th th th th , 7 , 7 , 7 , 7 th th th th & 8 & 8 & 8 & 8 th th th th Grade Students Grade Students Grade Students Grade Students Monday, August 17 th at 3:30 GMS boys need to pick up their FB equipment. VB and FB Practice will be… Monday, August 17 4:00 - 6:00 Tuesday, August 18 4:00 - 6:00 There will be a bus to bring students from Grainfield to Grinnell each day. Students will need to meet the bus at WHS at 3:45 p.m. and will return to WHS approximately 6:15. USD#291 NEWS Thunderhawk Pride! Thunderhawk Pride! Thunderhawk Pride! Thunderhawk Pride! www.usd291.com August 2015
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News from Superintendent Mr. News from Superintendent Mr. News from Superintendent Mr. News from Superintendent Mr. Mike McDermeitMike McDermeitMike McDermeitMike McDermeit
Welcome back from what I hope has been a restful, enjoyable summer for everyone!! Many of you kept busy with camps, games, vacations, harvest, etc., so getting your children back to school may actually be a welcomed break! We look forward to this school year with so many new and exciting activities. We have some changes around the schools …..Ms. Kendra Baumberger is our new 3rd grade teacher and Mrs. Kris Vollbracht will be teaching Pre-school. Additionally, several construction projects were completed this summer that include LED lighting throughout USD #291 buildings as well as a renovated gym floor, roof, lobby and restrooms at GMS. Our school was awarded 2 grants this summer for a total of $6,000 that allows us to offer more learning opportunities in our Greenhouse Program and our Fitness Center. In this newsletter issue you will find helpful information about upcoming events, enrollment, buses, school lunches, and more. Circle August 20Circle August 20Circle August 20Circle August 20thththth on your calendar on your calendar on your calendar on your calendar to attend Parent to attend Parent to attend Parent to attend Parent Orientation and Open House Night at Orientation and Open House Night at Orientation and Open House Night at Orientation and Open House Night at the Grinnell Schools beginning at the Grinnell Schools beginning at the Grinnell Schools beginning at the Grinnell Schools beginning at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
The social and academic success of your child is the most important thing we are responsible for here at USD #291. You are encouraged to stop by the school or call me anytime if you have questions or concerns about the upcoming school year. I want every student at GGS and GMS to get off to a good start on August 19th! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Monday, August 17th at 3:30 GMS boys need to pick up their FB equipment. VB and FB Practice will be… Monday, August 17 4:00 - 6:00 Tuesday, August 18 4:00 - 6:00 There will be a bus to bring students from Grainfield to Grinnell each day. Students will need to meet the bus at WHS at 3:45 p.m. and will return to WHS approximately 6:15.
Physical forms - Please turn in physical forms to your coach before the first day of practice on Monday, August 17. Please remember that Please remember that Please remember that Please remember that they need to be signed by the they need to be signed by the they need to be signed by the they need to be signed by the doctor, parent and student.doctor, parent and student.doctor, parent and student.doctor, parent and student.
8:30a.m for all students. Please bring a copy of your immunization card to school if you received immunizations over the summer.
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We will continue to e-mail newsletters to parents who are already on our e-mail list instead of sending a hard copy. Parents who would like to get on the e-mail list can do so by calling the grade school office at 785-824-3296.
USD 291 and USD 292 will sponsor a Pizza and pool party on Thursday, August 13th. Pizza will be served at 6:00 pm in the Anne Oakley Park and
swimming will be from 7:00-9:00 at the Oakley swimming pool. This is for all students, parents, staff and board members for USD 291 and USD 292.
Enrollment for StudentsEnrollment for StudentsEnrollment for StudentsEnrollment for Students High School enrollment will be
August 4th and 5th at WHS. Enrollment forms for Preschool
- 8th grade have been mailed to each family. Money for fees can be mailed or hand delivered to the school offices. The iPad form for 5The iPad form for 5The iPad form for 5The iPad form for 5thththth----8888thththth grade and $10.00 needs to grade and $10.00 needs to grade and $10.00 needs to grade and $10.00 needs to be be be be returned by Friday, August 21returned by Friday, August 21returned by Friday, August 21returned by Friday, August 21 before before before before your child can take an iPad home.your child can take an iPad home.your child can take an iPad home.your child can take an iPad home. Parents who need any information are welcome to contact the Grinnell Middle School office at 785-824-3277 or Grinnell Grade School office at 785-824-3296.
Sports and Activities CalendarSports and Activities CalendarSports and Activities CalendarSports and Activities Calendar
The web site to view the most recent Grinnell School activities is: www.usd291.com
Bus and Shuttle RoutesBus and Shuttle RoutesBus and Shuttle RoutesBus and Shuttle Routes
For 2015For 2015For 2015For 2015----2016201620162016 The route drivers will be
contacting each family for an estimated pick-up and return time. If
you have not been contacted by Aug. 18th please call the GGS or GMS office. We will continue to have a bus dispatcher at Grinnell Grade School for parents to contact at 824-3296 from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. The Shuttle bus to Grainfield will leave at 7:55 a.m. and return at 3:45 p.m. the first semester.
The First Day of SchoolThe First Day of SchoolThe First Day of SchoolThe First Day of School The first day of
school for students in grades Preschool - 12th is Wednesday, August 19th. This will be a full day of school. The starting time at both Grinnell Grade School and Grinnell Middle School is 8:15 a.m. Dismissal time is 3:45 p.m. Wiggles and Giggles Preschool will be from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool is offered 5 days a week. Children must be 3 by September 1st to attend Preschool. Preschool students can ride the school bus to school. However, there is not bus transportation at the 11:30 dismissal. Parents will need to provide transportation after preschool.
What’s Going on at School?What’s Going on at School?What’s Going on at School?What’s Going on at School?
You have access to our school Daily Bulletin. The web link: http://usd291.powerschool.com/bulletin/2670 or our website at www.usd291.com can be accessed for schedule information. This is the same bulletin that is posted by the
office each week and used by the staff daily. It’s a great resource to find out about times of activities each day. Want to know about bus departure times for Grinnell Middle School activities? It’s on the Daily Bulletin. Field trip destinations for Grinnell Middle School and Grinnell Grade School? It’s on the Daily Bulletin. Assembly times? It’s on the Daily Bulletin.
Kansas School Safety HotlineKansas School Safety HotlineKansas School Safety HotlineKansas School Safety Hotline
The Kansas School Safety hotline (1-877-626-8203) is available for use by students, parents, and community members in anonymously reporting any impending school violence. This hotline became operative August 1, 1999 and has logged over 4,000 calls with over 800 of them being referred to school districts and/or law enforcement agencies. Let’s keep Kansas kids safe!
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During the 2015-2016 school year the breakfast program will be offered to PS-8th Grade at Grinnell Grade School from 7:40-8:10 a.m. PreS – 4th breakfast will be $1.20 per meal or $24.00 for a 20 day breakfast
ticket. 5-8th breakfast will be $1.25 per meal or $25.00 for a 20 day breakfast ticket. $1.80 per meal for adults. The route and shuttle buses will stop at Grinnell Grade School first to let off those GMS students wanting to eat breakfast before classes begin. PS-4th Grade students who are eating breakfast will go directly to the lunchroom for breakfast rather than the gym. They will go to the gym when they are finished eating. Parents:Parents:Parents:Parents: SSSSince there is a charge for ince there is a charge for ince there is a charge for ince there is a charge for breakfast, please advise your child if breakfast, please advise your child if breakfast, please advise your child if breakfast, please advise your child if you want them to participate in the you want them to participate in the you want them to participate in the you want them to participate in the
Lunch pricesLunch pricesLunch pricesLunch prices are K-4th $2.05 per meal or $41.00 for a 20 day meal ticket. 5th-8th $2.30 per meal or $46.00 for a 20 day meal ticket. Adult and guest lunches are $3.50 each. Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade students will take a milk break during the day. If your Ps, Kg, or 1st grade child would like milk the cost will be .35 per carton. A bill will be sent to you in December and May.
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There will be a required meeting for 6th-8th grade parents and students that plan to go out for sports to meet the coaches and go over rules
and regulations. This meeting will be held at Wheatland High SWheatland High SWheatland High SWheatland High School on chool on chool on chool on TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday, August , August , August , August 11111111thththth at at at at 6:306:306:306:30 p.m.p.m.p.m.p.m. If you are unable to attend, please contact Mr. McDermeit at the Grinnell Middle School. The first day of practice for fall sports is Monday, August 1Monday, August 1Monday, August 1Monday, August 17777thththth. . . . All students in grade 6-12th that will be going out for any sport or activity
(including P.E. classes) will need to have a physical on file at Grinnell Middle School or Wheatland High School before the first before the first before the first before the first
practice. practice. practice. practice. The KSHSAA Physical Forms are available at the Grinnell Middle School office or can be downloaded from the KSHSAA web site: www.kshsaa.org .Your child’s physical must be turned into your coach or office before before before before participation, so plan ahead!
Golden Age PassesGolden Age PassesGolden Age PassesGolden Age Passes Passes are available to our
Fans age 65 or older. The Board of Education provides this courtesy ticket to you for all Wheatland/Grinnell High School athletic contests at Wheatland High School except tournaments. All Grinnell Middle School events except tournaments are free to all patrons.
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upcoming year the district has again contracted with High Plains Sports Medicine out of Hays, KS for sports injury treatment evaluation. A staff member will visit the district each week to see athletes. Athletes in Grades 6-12th may request to be seen for sports medicine by contacting the school office.
Homeless StudentsHomeless StudentsHomeless StudentsHomeless Students
The district, in accordance with state and federal law and the Kansas state plan will ensure that homeless children in the school district have access to a free and appropriate public education. Homeless students are individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Any interested persons can contact the district office for the entire homeless regulations at 824-3277
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Parents and students can access grades, graded homework, school bulletin, lunch and fee transactions and balance through our PowerSchool website at http://usd291.powerschool.com. Any parent that hasn’t visited this site to
check information will need to create a parent account. You will need your child’s Access ID and Access Password which can be obtained through the GGS or GMS office. Once you have created your account, you will see your child’s or children’s information. Detailed instructions on creating a parent account can be found at http://usd291.com. Just click on the link “PowerSchool Account Creation Directions.” Please remember to keep your username and password in a safe place to protect your child’s information.
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Parents and students are reminded to review the Parent Student Handbook. The handbook is located on our website www.usd291.com. Parents that would like a paper copy may pick up a handbook from the office. Please review the dress code information for attire appropriate for the school setting. In addition, it is the tradition that students wear dress clothes rather than jeans or colored jeans on field trips and when participating in school activities. We always want to represent our school in the most positive appearance that we can. You’ll want to consider this again this school year when
purchasing your child’s clothes for school!
School AttendanceSchool AttendanceSchool AttendanceSchool Attendance
Parents are asked to call the school by 8:30 a.m. if their child is going to be absent from school. If a student is absent from school for any reason the parent must call the office or send a written note with their child. Parents who have students in grades:
The board encourages all complaints regarding the district to be resolved at the lowest possible administrative level. Whenever a complaint is made directly to the board as a whole or to a board member as an individual, it will be referred to the administration for study and possible resolution. Individual or groups often confront a single board member with issues which usually should be handled by the administration of the school. In carrying out the policy for handling complaints, the board will observe the following procedures: Neither the board as a whole nor any individual member of the board will entertain or consider complaints from employees, parents or patrons until the complaints have first been referred to the superintendent, who
will determine who should receive the complaint. The board encourages all complaints regarding the district to be resolved at the lowest possible administrative level. Whenever a complaint is made directly to the board as a whole or to a board member as an individual, it will be referred to the administration for study and possible solution. Only those cases where satisfactory adjustment cannot be made by a principal or the superintendent, shall the superintendent refer communications and complaints to the board. After hearing evidence submitted by the superintendent in such event, the board will, if it seems advisable, grant a hearing to the parties interested. Such hearings will be held during a regular or special session of the board. In summary, it is recommended that if complaints or allegations are sufficiently serious to warrant intervention the following process should be implemented at the earliest possible time. Level 1:Level 1:Level 1:Level 1: The patron having a concern with a staff member should address their concerns directly to the effected person. If not resolved the matter will be referred to administration Level 2:Level 2:Level 2:Level 2: The patron may choose to meet with the building ministration and staff member to
address their concerns. If not resolved the matter will be referred to the superintendent. Level 3:Level 3:Level 3:Level 3: The patron may choose to meet with the superintendent and affected staff member(s) to address their concerns. If not resolved the information will be referred to the board of education. Level 4:Level 4:Level 4:Level 4: The superintendent shall submit all communications and complaints to the board of education and if necessary the board of education may grant a hearing to said parties during a regular or special session of the board of education. Level 5:Level 5:Level 5:Level 5: Hearing with the board of education at a scheduled meeting. In all cases, complaints or concerns should be handled through this process and in a timely fashion so as to meet the best interests of students, staff, patrons, and schools.
USD 291 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or
activities. Any questions regarding the board’s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, or 504 may be directed to
Mike McDermeit, including information about the existence and
location of services, activities and
facilities that are accessible to and useable by disabled persons.
If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please call Melissa at 824-3277 to be removed from the
mailing list.
Preschool Sneak
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20 Cinnamon Toast Crispitos, Rice, Refried Beans and Fruit
21 Breakfast Pizza Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Tater Tots, Broccoli and Fruit
24 French Toast Sticks Corn Dogs, Tri-Tater, Peas and Fruit
25 Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bars Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans and Fruit
26 Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, Carrots and Fruit
27 Pancakes Cheeseburger on a Bun, Baked Beans, Pickles and Fruit
28 Muffin Chicken Strips, Curly Fries, Mixed Veggies and Fruit
31 Sausage Pancake on a Stick BBQ Rib on a Bun, Tater Tots, Corn and Fruit
Milk and fruit are served with each breakfast.
All lunches are served with milk.
Middle School students can choose a chef
salad instead of the meal.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
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