News and Information for Parents

 

Looking for Summer Activities for Your Child? Why Not Basketball Camp?

Basketball Boot Camp This camp will help you succeed in basketball through the development of a confident mind set, skill mastery, and self-discipline; and has a focused, intense curriculum aimed at helping participants maximize their athletic potential. Players will receive individual instruction from CHS coaches to become better both offensively and defensively. Both boys and girls are welcome. Registration Form

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June 1 - July 1, 2010 (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday) (Total of 15 90-minute sessions) For ages Kindergarten - 12th Grade 2:00 - 3:30 PM for Grades K-8 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM for Grades 9 - 12 Campus High School Gym $100 (Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and basketball!)

 

 

Accelerated Reader and Math

Now you can check your child's progress in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math from home. Renaissance Learning has released a Home Connect program. Follow this link and use the same log in information your child uses at school. https://hosted42.renlearn.com/199928/HomeConnect/Login.aspx

 

Parents of Seniors - Help Is Needed

Plans are being made now for Project Graduation, an all-night, alcohol-free, drug-free celebration for the 2010 graduating class. This event is organized and hosted by senior parents/guardians, who through the use of community contributions, parent contributions, and fundraisers,, gather the money necessary to provide food.....read more.

 

The Parent Helpline (1-800-CHILDREN or 316-263-KIDS)

The Parent Helpline is a free, anonymous telephone counseling service. It is a voice on the other end of the line that can empathize with what you're going through. It's a trained person who will listen and help you with simple questions or complex situations. There's no question too small or problem too big. The Helpline counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can refer you to services anywhere in Kansas. Call the Parent Helpline whenever you have a question or a problem. Don't wait until "the next time"; when you feel frustrated, upset or confused. Someone at the Parent Helpline will listen and help.

 

When To Let Your Child Stay Home Sick

There have been many cases of different kinds of illnesses diagnosed in our schools and we have had a large amount of students out sick. Many children come to the Health Room soon after they arrive a school with a variety of complaints. Sometimes all they need is to stay home for some rest, fluids, and perhaps medication to help with some of these symptoms. We recommend that children with symptoms such as: fever over 100 degrees F, diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, rashes, red draining eyes, ....... Read the entire Memo From The School Nurse.

 

20 Questions to Ask Your Child

Finding out how things are going in your child's life sometimes takes a bit of strategizing. Patti Ghezzi gives these tips and questions to help you get the conversation started.

 

For many parents, the information they receive about what's happening at school ebbs and flows, espcially once their kids hit 10 or 11 years of age. Even younger children may be reluctant sometimes to share the details of school life. Here are some questions that can help get the conversation started:

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H1N1 Flu Information

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Understanding Grades and Grading

How you react to grades can affect your child's success in school. It's important to know what they represent - and what they don't. A lot has changed since you carried home handwritten report cards for your parents to sign. Now class websites and teacher emails give parents a greater insight into how their kids are doing in the classroom.. Read more....

 

Be Net Smart

Parents all over the world are concerned about keeping their children safer, both on- and offline. Communication is an effective tool for parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the internet.

NetSmartz® is a dynamic website that offers a variety of internet safety tips and presentations, geared toward every age level. Take the time to browse http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx and talk with your child about internet safety, your child is worth it.

 

Get Involved

Being an involved parent at school and at home will make a huge difference in the success of your child's education. Foryour Go-To Guide for School Success, visit SchoolFamily.com to find expert insight, ideas and tips for a successful school year.

 

Boys and Girls Club After-School Program

The new Haysville extension of Boys and Girls Club is offering an after-school program for the 2009-2010 school year. Students in grades 6-8 will be provided recreational activities, tutoring, snacks, and special events. The program meets from 2:45 - 5:45 PM, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The cost is $30 for the entire year, but register early, space is limited to the first 100 participants. For more information contact Rob Arneson at the Haysville Activity Center, 316-529-5922.

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Help Us Improve Our Schools

We are always looking for ways to be more efficient, to improve services, and to help our employees and students be successful. Please fill out our SOS form and tell us your ideas or send us an email at SOS@usd261.com. Leave your name or remain anonymous. Go to form

 

Call-Em-All

Haysville School District utilizes Call-Em-All to notify parents of school closings or district-wide announcements. This system is capable of placing thousands of calls in just a matter of minutes. In order for this system to be successful, it is vital that the schools have accurate contact numbers at all times.

 

Lunch Money

Students may bring lunch money to school to put on their lunch accounts. Checks should be payable to USD 261. Our district utilizes the online program, mylunchmoney.com, which allows parents/guardians the ability to manage their child's lunch account online. Go to www.mylunchmoney.com to view details of this time saving program.

 

Directory Information

For purposes of FERPA, USD 261 has designated certain information contained in educational records as directory information which may be disclosed for any purpose without your consent. The following information is considered directory information: name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous school attended by the student, class designation, major field of study, and photographs. Such information may be used in publications such as yearbook, honor roll lists, playbills, web-site and newsletters. If you do not want USD 261 to disclose directory information from your child’s education records, you must notify the District in writing by September 5, 2008. Send such notification to: Superintendent of Schools, 1745 W. Grand, Haysville, KS 67060. If refusal is not filed, USD 261 assumes there is no objection to the release of the directory information as designated. Annual notification is given per District policy JRB approved by BOE on July 7, 2003.

 

Volunteer Information

U.S.D. 261 is always looking for people interested in becoming a district volunteer? Check out our guidelines for Teachers, Parents/Families, and Volunteers striving for a professional learning community. One hour a week, one day a week, one day on a special project - your efforts make a difference for students.

Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteer Application

 

Health and Wellness Policy

USD 261 staff and students are working towards living a healthier lifestyle. View our Wellness Policy.