Activities start up this week. Here is a rundown of athletics/activities for the week:
8/27 HS VB Jamboree @ Stafford 4:00pm
8/29 MS Football Preview Night @ Fairfield 5:30pm; 6:30pm parent meeting
8/30 HS VB Tri @ Ness City 4:00pm
8/30 HS FB Jamboree @ Argonia 7:00pm
8/31/HS VB Quad @ South Barber 10:00am
Hooray! We have all survived the first week of school! Now that we are getting all settled in, we would like to ask parents to please drop their students off instead of walking them in. For many of our students, the presence of extra adults is distracting and confusing. It makes starting the school day more difficult for them.
Here's something of note:
All doctor's and dentist's visits are excused if you bring a note from that office when students return to school. Otherwise, we have to count those absences as unexcused.
Thank you to everyone who helps us out in the offices by bringing those notes!
Hooray! Hooray! Tomorrow (08/19) is the first day of Pre-K!
Parents, please refer to the drop off page that was in your enrollment packet.
See you tomorrow starting at 7:50am!
High school football players greeted our elementary students this morning.
Hey parents!
Some of you may have gotten an email about the SPIRSS Program. If you got the email, just a friendly reminder that signed consents (via the link in your email) are due THIS Friday, August 16th! Otherwise, your student will not be able to participate this semester.
Daycare wishlist! Help if you can.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D9PUEUQ71J1F?ref_=wl_share
There will be a middle school parent/player volleyball meeting this Friday at 3:30 in the gym.
Hooray! It's almost time for us to see kids at school again!!
Wednesday, August 14th starting at 5:15pm there will be a cookout on the front lawn as a fundraiser for our HomeRoom Connect. $6 for a professionally cooked Hot Dog, Chips, Cookie, and a Drink.
From 5:30-6:30pm the school doors will open for students to meet their teachers, drop off their school supplies, and see friends.
Thursday, August 15th FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! K-5 students will be served breakfast in the cafeteria starting at 7:30am. MS and HS Students are served in the Commons starting at 7:40am.
Reminder: There will be a 7/8th grade boys' football meeting tomorrow, August 13, at 6:30pm.
There is a high school football meeting at 4:00 this afternoon in the Commons.
Parents of 24-25 Kindergarten students. Please, remember that your student MUST have a physical on file with the school BEFORE your student can attend school. Physical can be done at the health department in St. John. Their number is 620-549-3504. This is a state law. If you are not sure about your student's physical, please call the school at 620-234-5255. Preschool physicals do not roll over to Kindergarten.
We are excited for school to start. There are lots of exciting things happening.
If you have not finalized enrollment with Stafford Schools, please do so by the end of the day on Monday, August 12. We are here from 8:00am-4:00pm.
Hi families! As we're gearing up for the new school year, some of you may receive an email about the SPIRSS Program, which mentions the SAEBRs screener.
As a reminder, each semester teachers complete the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk screener (SAEBRs) for each of their students. Students also have the opportunity to complete one for themselves. This gives us a snapshot of how students are doing and if they might need some additional support in different areas.
You can find more information about the SAEBRs (teacher completed version) here:
https://www.illuminateed.com/products/fastbridge/social-emotional-behavior-assessment/saebrs/
You can also find more information about the mySAEBRs (student completed version) on our website here (also included in enrollment packets):
https://www.stafford349.com/documents/student-data-collection/509980
There will be a middle school boys' football meeting following back to school night on 8/14/24. The start time is approximately 6:30 pm.
Don't forget to apply for free or reduced meals! The more people who apply the better!
https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0349
Need Trojan Volleyball gear? Now is the time to get it! The store is only open until July 31st so don't delay!
https://sfhsvball24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
USD 349 is hiring a para to assist in our PK4 Classroom. Job description and requirements can be found below.
USD 349 is looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with
classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting
special needs students. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the
teacher with teaching new concepts, supervising students, and providing students
with a positive, nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will deal with students, parents,
staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school
rules and standards. To be successful as a paraprofessional, you should demonstrate
patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as
professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management
and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities:
● Participating in lesson planning sessions
● Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or
individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
● Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom
during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
● Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
● Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
● Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school
functions.
● Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance and behavior,
filing, photocopying, and assisting with assessment.
● Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
● Tracking students' progress and preparing reports
● Paraprofessional Requirements:
● Experience working with children and special needs students.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Shift hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. according to the school year calendar and benefit
package offered.
Applications can be picked up and accepted at 418 E Broadway, Stafford, KS between
8am & 3pm, the school website: stafford349.com
or by calling 620-234-5243
USD 349 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are HIRING!
Stafford Schools and SCK are looking for paras to work with our fantastic students.
Bonus: We are a fun group to work with!
https://www.applitrack.com/scksec/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=263&posFirstChoice=Support%20Staff&posSpecialty=Special%20Education%20Paraprofessional