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SPEAK UP! Anonymous Tip Program
If this is an urgent matter do not submit it here alone. Dial 911 if it is an emergency!
The Crime Stoppers in Schools program in Sedgwick County has created the Speak Up! program, which allows students, staff, and parents the ability to send anonymous tips through a secure website, smartphone app, or by phone to keep their schools safe. All messages are encrypted and routed through secure servers to protect the sender. The user is given an alias and a unique ID before the message is sent to the Speak Up Coordinator for USD 261. This allows the user and the coordinator to have a two-way dialog without revealing the sender’s identity. The funding for the service is provided by Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County.
More information about the SPEAK UP! Anonymous Tip Program can be found HERE!
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Freeman Elementary Named Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School.
Freeman Elementary School has once again been recognized by the Flippen Group to receive a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase SchoolsTM award for the 2018-2019 school year.
Through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards, the Flippen Group recognizes and celebrates campuses that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where students and staff feel safe and connected. Capturing Kids’ Hearts campuses across the country were considered for these awards based on the following criteria: 1) nomination based on observation by Flippen Group personnel, 2) level of implementation of Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes by all staff as measured by online surveys, and 3) data demonstrating that Capturing Kids’ Hearts has made a significant improvement in attendance, discipline, climate/culture, or academics.
A Flippen Group team visited each nominated campus to gather additional quantitative and qualitative data, and to interview students, teachers, administrators, and parents. They used a matrix of key measurements to gather information during the campus walk-through. Finally, an additional survey was conducted to collect feedback regarding the perceived climate and culture of the campus and its conduciveness to learning. Following this visit, the selection team reviewed all accumulated data and selected the campuses to receive the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards.
Freeman will be having Pride Assemblies on the last Friday or date closest to, of each month. These assemblies are to celebrate the great things our students are doing at school. Teachers will be handing out individual awards and classroom awards will be given by our Specials teachers. Parents are welcome to attend these wonderful award assemblies.
Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
All parents who drop off their children in the morning and/or pick them up in the afternoon, will need to park in the parking lot and then walk them to the door. When you pick them up in the afternoon, you can pick them up at their grade level cone.
The Literacy First process is the heart of our instructional system. Literacy First is a professional development program that builds an understanding of the role literacy plays in academic achievement and reinforces the skills needed to address student performance challenges in reading comprehension and the content areas. In using the Literacy First approach teachers are better able to meet student needs through concentrated and direct reading instruction. Instruction is assessment driven and directed according to individual student needs. In turn, students find more success and assurance in reading that carries across the curriculum.
We have Literacy First Consultants in each building. If you have any questions about Literacy First, please feel free to contact your child's teacher, or call me at 554-2265 or email dblount@usd261.com. Check out the official Literacy First Website at www.literacyfirst.com
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P.R.I.D.E.
Preparation - Respect - Integrity - Discipline - Excellence
About Our School
School Facts
Student Enrollment: 371
Grade Levels: Pre-K thru 5th
School Colors: Red and Black
Mascot: Falcon
Motto: "Your Mindset Matters"
Principal: Toni Haight
School Hours
| Kdg - 5th |
| 8:35 AM - 4:00 PM |
| AM Pre-K |
| 8:35 AM - 11:35 PM |
| PM Pre-K |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Office Hours |
| 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM |
Drums in Music
100 Years Old
Night at Library
Freeman Pride
IB Student Helpers
Family Night
Relay for Life
Fire Safety Show
Freeman P.T.A.
Making every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Membership
Freeman PTA always accepts new members. The membership cost is $5.00 per person.
Meeting Dates:
Third Thursday of the Month at 5:30 PM in the Freeman Library
What does P.T.A. do?
| Fundraising: | Funds: | Events: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World's Finest Chocolate | T-Shirts for all students | Back to School Bash | |
| Box Tops | Staff Appreciation | Family Movie Nights | |
| 5th Grade Farewell | Donuts with Grown Ups | ||
| School Improvements | Parent/Teacher Conference Meal | ||
| Red Ribbon Week | |||
| State Assessment Snacks |
Contact Us
In the Office
Rhonda Townson
Administrative Assistant
email: rtownson@usd261.com
Anita Carlson
Administrative Assistant
email: acarlson@usd261.com
Freeman Elementary School
7303 S. Meridian
Haysville, KS 67060
P: (316) 554-2265
F: (316) 554-2295 Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:15 PM