Community Connection
December 18, 2024 - EARLY EDITION
Message From the Office
Dear Families,
This week, we experienced a situation that required medical assistance. In such cases, we implement a classroom hold to ensure privacy and minimize disruption. Our students and staff responded calmly and professionally, and we are incredibly proud of how our team handled the situation.
We are sharing the Linn County Crisis Procedures developed in collaboration with our county School Resource Officers (SROs). These procedures are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in our schools.
We are finishing up finals Thursday and students who missed a final may make them up on Friday.
We are excited to welcome Caleb Secrest and Emily Nation to our building tomorrow (Thursday) during 5th and 6th hours to share their post-graduate experiences with our students.
Caleb will discuss the exciting world of video game design, including aspects like art, music, coding, production, and simulation. He also plans to showcase some of the games his team is currently developing as well as those they have already produced.
Emilie, a K-State graduate who is now pursuing her studies at Wichita State University, will share her journey toward becoming a Physical Therapist, offering valuable insights into her education and career path.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about diverse career possibilities and hear firsthand about the skills and dedication needed to succeed in these fields.
We are bringing first semester to a close and if students are wanting to make schedule changes for the spring semester they MUST complete this before leaving school on Friday.
As we head into a winter break from school, we continue to think about and reflect on the many success and achievements of our students, staff and community. It has been inspiring to witness the hard work, growth, and collaboration that make our school such a special place.
We are excited to continue this momentum into January as we begin the second semester. Together, we will keep learning, growing, and striving for excellence.
Thank you,
Dr. Samuels - Principal
Mr. Beckham - Assistant Principal
Hello Friends of Jayhawk USD 346!
Have you ever paid a bill? Are you 18 or older? Would you like to have fun helping students at Jayhawk
Linn High School practice finances?
YES!
Then, please join us on the morning of Feb 19th as a volunteer for Reality U's financial simulator.
Please reach out to Stephanie Nichols snichols@usd346.org or 913-795-2247 for more information or to volunteer.
KESA 2.0 Action Plan
Cell Phone Policy
Students are permitted to use cell phones in designated areas and times as outlined below:
Before School: Cell phone use is allowed.
After School: Cell phone use is allowed.
Lunch: Cell phone use is allowed.
Passing Periods: Cell phone use is allowed.
Classroom and Academic Time
When the Bell Rings:
Cell phones must be silenced, stored away, and out of sight.
During Academic Times:
Cell phones are not to be used, including if students leave the classroom for any reason.
Consequences for Policy Violations
1st Offense:
Reminder to put cell phone away.
Student may be sent to put the phone in their locker.
2nd Offense:
Teacher will confiscate the phone.
Phone will be delivered to the office by the teacher.
Phone will remain in the office until the end of the school day.
Parents/guardians will be contacted.
3rd Offense:
Teacher will confiscate the phone.
Phone will be delivered to the office by the teacher.
Phone will remain in the office until the end of the school day.
Student will serve a detention.
Parents/guardians will be contacted.
4th Offense:
Teacher will confiscate the phone.
Phone will be delivered to the office by the teacher.
Phone will remain in the office until the end of the school day.
Student will serve a half day of In-School Suspension (ISS).
Parents/guardians will be contacted.
5th Offense:
Teacher will confiscate the phone.
Phone will be delivered to the office by the teacher.
Phone will remain in the office until the end of the school day.
Student will serve a full day of In-School Suspension (ISS).
Parents/guardians will be contacted.
Subsequent Infractions:
Will be handled on a case-by-case basis by administration.
Key Points to Remember
Silencing and Storing: Students must ensure their cell phones are silenced and stored away when the tardy bell rings.
Confiscation: Teachers are authorized to confiscate phones if students violate the policy.
Communication: Parents/guardians will be contacted for repeated offenses.
Escalation of Consequences: Repeated violations result in progressively severe consequences, including detention and In-School Suspension.
By following this policy, we aim to create an environment conducive to learning while allowing reasonable cell phone use during non-instructional times.
Counselor Corner
Weekly Counseling Updates
Weekly Updates:
* Spring Enrollment is open for FSCC online classes for Juniors and Seniors. Please come see Mr. Kramer ASAP if you need help enrolling for the spring semester.
* 1-30-25 KS Virtual Health Care Career Day / Click here to register / Please let Mr. Kramer know if you plan on registering for this / All Grade levels are welcomed for this event / Click here for more information
* Click here for helpful links for seniors
* For those Seniors that are needing help on anything from applying to college or even figuring out what they want to do after high school please stop by Mr. Kramer's office for help.
* Mr. Spencer and I were able to secure two $1,000 dollar scholarships for anyone that plans on an Engineering Technology degree at Pittsburg State. Please see Mr. Kramer if you are interested.
*FAFSA has opened up . Each student planning on going to college will need to fill out the FAFSA. First step is going to https://studentaid.gov/ and creating a student ID. This will only take a few minutes but you will need your social security number. Your parent will also need to create a FAFSA ID as well (only one parent will need to create an ID if parents are divorced please see me on which one will need to create an ID ) Once you create your ID and password take a screenshot of it or write it down somewhere. It will take a day or two before your ID and password goes through before you will be able to login to FAFSA and complete it. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Here are some helpful links for the FAFSA
Click here for video on FAFSA information for this year / Click here for the PDF-Powerpoint of this informational video on the FAFSA
*For Seniors that are planning on attending KSU, click here for a letter they sent me with upcoming deadlines and information.
*Click here for information about BOYS STATE that will take place in June.
Thank you,
Brett Kramer
Jayhawk-Linn 7-12 Counselor
Head Wrestling Coach
Upcoming Dates
December 19 - JV Boys/Girls Wrestling @ Wellsville JV Torney
December 19 - JH Basketball @ NE Arma
December 21 - V Boys Wrestling @ Emporia Tourney
December 21 - V Girls Wrestling @ Effingham Tourney
December 23 - January 3 - No School - Christmas Break
January 3 - HS Girls Boys V/JV Bball Home vs NE Arma
January 6 - No School - Teacher Inservice
January 6 - JV Wrestling @ Baldwin Mixer
January 7 - School Resumes
January 7 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ Crest
January 9 - JH Bball Home vs NE Arma
January 9 - JH JV/V Boys Wrestling Frontenac
January 10 - Girls V/JV Wrestling @ Butler, MO
January 10 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ SE
January 11 - Boys V Wrestling @ Louisburg
January 13 - JH Bball @ Marmaton Valley
January 14 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball Home vs Central Heights - Senior Night
January 15 - JV Girls Wrestling @ Nevada Mixer
January 16 - Girls Wresting Mixer @ Chanute
January 17 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ Uniontown
January 20 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
January 21 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ Uniontown Tourney
January 22 - FFA - Milk Quality
January 22 - FFA - Poultry
January 23 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ Uniontown Tourney
January 23 - Varsity Boys/Girls Wrestling Dual @ Parsons with Humbolt
January 24 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ Uniontown Tourney
January 24 - V Girls Wrestling @ Paola Tourney
January 24 - V Boys Wrestling @ Blue Valley NW Tourney
January 25 - V Boys Wrestling @ Blue Valley NW Tourney
January 27 - V/JV Girls Wrestling @ Fort Scott Mixer
January 28 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball @ Pleasanton
January 28 JS Boys/Girls Wrestling Mixer @ Louisburg
January 30 - V/JV Girls Wrestling Mixer @ Anderson County
January 31 - HS Girls/Boys V/JV Bball Home vs Saint Paul
January 31 - V Girls Wrestling @ Baldwin
February 11 - Wrestling - Senior Night
February 20 - Courtwarming
