These girls are AMAZING!!! We ended our season placing 2nd at HOPL!! It was a great season with some awesome fans supporting us! ❤️
Middle school boys' basketball information:
On Saturday the 22nd, our Middle School/High School robotics team will compete for state at WSU's Koch Arena. Opening ceremony is at 9am. Come cheer them to victory and a trip to regionals in Denver!
Our middle school volleyball team heads to the HOPL tournament today at Central Christian. First game starts at 5:00.
Our High School Cross Country runners will compete this Saturday in Ness City for their regional meet. The girls' race begins at 10AM and boys will race at 10:45AM. Top 10 individuals will move on to the state meet the following week.
Middle School/High School Student Led Conferences are next week. On Thursday the 27th from 1-8. Your student will be sharing their individual plan of study in the commons, teachers will be available to meet with you in their classrooms, there's a science fair in the gym and even an art show! We're looking forward to seeing you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ZygUXivs4
The Stafford High School Seatbelts Are For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) Team challenges YOU to accept the Buckle Up - Phone Down challenge!
The challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. Every trip, every time!
Accept the challenge and challenge a friend, relative or members of your community to buckle their seat belts and put their phones down while driving.
The before school COVID testing site will no longer be available. The school still offers COVID testing, but an appointment will need to be made by contacting the elementary or middle/high school office and/or Mrs. Ghumm or Mrs. Minks.
Our middle school volleyball team travels to Burrton this afternoon to play in pool play of the HOPL volleyball tournament. They will play at 4:00 and then several games after that.
Elementary Conferences! Community Welcome!
Schedule of events at Lou Brock Field tonight:
6:30 pm - Senior Recognition
7:00 pm - Stafford Trojans vs South Barber
Wear red!
Our high school volleyball team goes to Fairfield tomorrow for the HOPL tournament.
Reminder: School is out at 12:20 today. STARS students are released at 3:15.
Our high school football team plays South Barber at home tomorrow, October 14. Senior night will be at 6:30 with the game starting at 7:00. The Stafford Trojan Pride network is calling for a red out so wear your red!
Our high school cross country participates at the HOPL meet this afternoon. The meet is hosted by Burrton at the Harvey County West Park. The meet begins at 4:00.
Our middle school VB and FB teams travel to Pretty Prairie this afternoon. Volleyball starts at 2:00.
Main Gym Middle School Gym
2:00 A PP v Stafford
3:00 A Burr v Stafford PP B v Fairfield B
4:00 A PP v Fairfield PP B v Stafford B
5:00 A Burr v Fairfield PP C v Fairfield C
6:00 Football
We're decking the halls to show off all their work because our Fall Middle School/High School conferences are almost here! Next week your student(s) will be reaching out to schedule a time for their families to come in to see their IPS, meet with teachers, and enjoy our Middle School Science Fair.
The high school volleyball team travels to Cunningham this afternoon. Order of play:
3:30 - Cunningham JV vs Pretty Prairie JV
Pretty Prairie JV vs Stafford JV
Cunningham JV vs Stafford JV
Varsity - Approximately 6:00
Cunningham vs Pretty Prairie
Pretty Prairie vs Stafford
Cunningham vs Stafford
K-5 parents,
Our morning routine is changing slightly:
Students who are eating school breakfast are allowed in the building starting at 7:30am with limited supervision. All other students can enter the building at 7:40am when we have full supervision.
Hot breakfast is served until 7:50am. At 7:50, students who arrive and still wish to get breakfast will be given a grab-and-go breakfast. Students are dismissed to classrooms no later than 8am.
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, and communicating with parents and school officials.
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 for the parents.
Paraprofessional Requirements:
Experience working with children and special needs students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with educational software.
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 on the school website: stafford349.com
or by calling 620-234-5243. Completed applications are due by October 14th, 2022@ 12:00 pm
USD 349 is an Equal Opportunity Employer