The Cardinal Connection

R.L. Wright Family Newsletter

October 18, 2024

We look forward to meeting with parents in the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for the next few weeks. If you haven't already signed up for a conference time, please do so using the link provided below. Open communication between home and school is crucial for supporting students in reaching their full potential.

We have, and will continue to focus on students reading at home this year. Reading every night is more than just completing homework; it's an investment in your child's future. Regular reading helps develop critical thinking skills, expands vocabulary, and fosters a love of learning. It also improves concentration, memory, and understanding of the world around them. By making reading a nightly habit, you're providing your child with a valuable tool that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs. Scott

Parent/Teacher Conference Signup

Here is the link for Parent/Teacher Conferences sign-ups.

All families, including 5th & 6th grades should signup with their homeroom teacher only, homeroom teachers will have information for all classes and if an additional time is needed for another teacher, the homeroom teachers will have directions for that as well.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A48ABAB22A7FE3-52232696-parent#/

Halloween

Our Halloween parade will begin at 2:15. Students will come out the Elementary Gym entrance and down Monroe street to Diversicare and back. Parents are welcome to watch along the parade route.

Classroom parties will happen when students get back from the parade.

As you are planning and buying Halloween costumes we wanted to share some information with you. We hope your child chooses to wear a Halloween outfit or costume to school on the 31st as we take our traditional parade route down to Diversicare.

The following guidelines will need to be followed here at school.

* no depiction of weapons of any kind

* no scary, bloody, or violent costumes

*no masks may be worn during the school day

New Service Available

We now have Prairie View counselors in our building available for free therapy/counseling services. The process begins with a recommendation from our school counselor and then a parent meeting. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our counselor, Mrs. Hogan or principal, Mrs. Scott.

Beanstack Challenge

Mrs. Gaede is coming around to classrooms today to hand out our Rewards for Reaching our 9 weeks goal of Reading Minutes. We are looking forward toward our next school-wide challenge.

Parent's Read-at-Home Plan for Student Success

Remember your child has "homework" every night to read.

What can I do to support my child?

They simply need to read!

Read at home with your child daily (at least 20 minutes) with books they enjoy. Some ways to do this:

• Read out loud to your child.

• Listen to your child read.

• Echo read (you read a line, then they repeat).

• Read together at the same time.

• Reread or retell favorite stories

Talk to your child about the reading As you read:

• Ask your child to share what they remember.

• Ask questions about the reading.

• Talk about your favorite parts

• Talk about what you have learned.

• Talk about how the pictures in the book connect to the words on the page.

• Help connect the reading to your child’s life or other books they’ve read.

Make reading something your family does every day! Keep it simple and enjoyable!

Character Strong

As a school we have been learning about Gratitude. Please talk to your child about all the things they have to be grateful for. The newsletter below can give you a starting point.

The Fall weather is finally here! PLEASE make sure your child(ren) are coming to school dressed appropriately for the day. Layers are a great choice this time of year. We will continue to get students outside for morning laps and recesses if at all possible. In recent years we have let students borrow jackets/coats but this year we are not going to have them readily available. If your student is in need of any winter gear including coats, hat, gloves, etc. please don't hesitate to reach out and we will provide your student with their need through our campus' Cardinal's Closet and our local community resources.

Did you know we have a new Lost and Found? We sure appreciate Mr. Stauth's hard work on this project this summer. It is located in between the office and the multi-purpose room. Make sure to check it out for lost items when you are here for conferences.

Kathryn Mosiman, RN

School Nurse

kmosiman@usd439.com

Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Lunch Accounts

Please keep a positive balance in your child's food account. Emails of low balances are sent out twice a week. Check or cash can be paid in the office or payment online through My School Bucks.

Free & Reduced Lunches

Did you know that you can now apply for free/reduced lunches online?

Paper applications are still available from the District Office. Please call us at 316-772-5604 with any questions.

Use the link below to apply: https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0439

Cardinal Collective

Cardinal Collective is a district wide parent/community group that provides support to the administration, staff, teachers and students of USD 439. This service includes funds raised and donated to offset the cost of student and teacher/staff activities and needs. Cardinal Collective will promote spirit and pride in USD439 by sponsoring, hosting, or participating in the events and activities that promote USD 439 and its students. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the Media Center/Library area and we encourage anyone and all to join us! Many hands make light work.

What we Provide: JH/HS Dances, Daddy Daughter Dance, Conference Meals, Teacher Appreciation Gifts, K-12 Teacher requests, Breakfast with a Buddy, Son and Mother Events, Goodies with Grandparents, Book Fair, Elementary school shirts, Cardinal Carnival, After Prom, Promotions/Graduation events, Cardinal pride night meal and support for field trips.

Web: www.cardinalcollective439.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cardinalcollective439/

Email: cardinalcollective439@gmail.com