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USD 475 hosted the ALICE Training Institute at the Dixon Centercampus from 8 a.m.—4 p.m. for the past two days. USD 475 invitedChad Cunningham from ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter,Evacuate) to provide option based strategies to attendees that canbe used to enhance their emergency preparedness plans. Thistraining not only benefits USD 475 staff but local law enforcement,Fort Riley representatives, St. X, Apostolic Academy, GearyCommunity Hospital, Geary County Emergency Management, andGCA, who also had representatives in attendance.Safety is a community effort and we are working together tocontinue to enhance the safety and security of the students andstaff in Geary County and Fort Riley.For more information view WIBW news coverage here.USD 475 Fills Student Support Services Director NeedUSD 475 has selected Luan Sparks as the Director of Student Support Services. This position willreplace the Instructional Coach Coordinator position within the Teaching andLearning department.Luan comes to Geary County Schools from USD 473 Chapman. Her expertise in Title I wasrecognized when two schools within her district were named as 2012-2013 Title IReward Schools.Luan Sparks received her BS in Special Education from Oklahoma State University and a M. Ed.in Building Administration from Wichita State University. She holds a certificate in SpecialEducation Coordination and Supervision from Emporia State University.“We are so pleased to have Mrs. Luan Sparks join the Teaching and Learning Team as the Director of Student SupportServices,” states Dr. Beth Hudson, Associate Superintendent of Schools. “In addition to responsibilities for Title Iprograms, she will also assume leadership for At Risk programs; this assignment was in response to the need indicatedby the district SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Team’s review.”“I have hit the ground running with the USD 475 Teaching and Learning Team,” says Luan. “I am excited to be a part ofthis district, as it is responsive to diverse student needs based upon the many resources, supports, and programs that arecurrently in place. I look forward to growing and assisting all students, staff and our community, as we continue to helpall of our students on their journey to success.”
Boys and Girls Clubwas having summer funwith Legos. They createdmany buildings fromaround the JunctionCity area.The United Way has started its Stuff the Bus campaignin front of Walmart in Junction City., collecting supplies forstudents in need in USD 475. Volunteers were on site fromdistrict elementary schools.New Teacher training began this week. With theschool year fast approaching, 125 teachers willengage in training on social media in theclassroom, ELL, OLWEUS, ESS, A Day in the Life, andmore. All teachers report to buildings onAugust 8, 2016.The Kansas Shrine Bowl is on July 30, 2016 at EmporiaState University. Coach Zimmerman and Ray Wilson willparticipate in this annual charity event to raise funds forShriners Hospitals for Children. For more informationclick here.
Summer is winding down and it is time tothink about heading back to school in GearyCounty. Here are ten tips for USD 475families to consider as we start the new year.Enroll Online. This will help ensure that your child has anaccurate schedule when school starts and that your statusinformation is updated.Attend your school’s parent orientation/open houseevent. This helps parents, students and teachers. Teacherslove to meet their new students, and parents andstudents get to put a face with a name. If your studenthas multiple teachers, please try to meet them all.Determine the best way to make contact with your student’s teachers. Do they prefer email? Do they preferphone calls? Is there a class website that you could follow for updates? Is there any help that they need in theclassroom? Make contact early to start off a great year.There’s an App for that! Download the Skyward app if you haven’t yet. With your parent Skyward account you canmonitor grades, attendance, fees, etc. This will allow you to be proactive when discussing the school day withyour student. Also, download the USD 475 app. his gives you access to calendars and announcementsby school.Set your student up for success with the items they will need. If you are unable to find the necessary schoolsupplies for your student, contact your school office for help. In addition to back packs and binders, do littleones need a spare set of emergency clothes? Do older ones need PE clothes?Start the bedtime/morning routine for your student in advance! If you know the lunch time your student willhave during school, try to incorporate it into your summer routine if you can.Go over before and after school routines. Make sure your student understands the pick-up/drop off expectations,bus routes, and after school care. Also make sure you know start and end times for your school and what timestudents can be dropped off and picked up if they are not bus riders.Go over a copy of the school calendar together. Know important dates like sports, band, and orchestra parentmeetings, picture days, etc.Establish a study routine for your student. Where will they study? Where will they charge their tablet (grades 312 are 1:1) at night? Will they study right after school, after practice, after dinner?Finally, get involved in USD 475! Join your school’s PTO, Booster Club, or Site Council! Contact your school formore information about these groups at all grade levels.Ten Tips submitted by Lyn Green.Mrs. Green has accepted an assistant principal position at Junction City Middle Schooland will be mainly working with 6th grade students. Mrs. Green started working in USD475 in August of 1997 as a science teacher at Junction City High School and has taught6th grade science at Junction City Middle School for the last 5 years. Throughout thistime Mrs. Green has served on many building and district level committees and taskforces. Mrs. Green has two children who attend Junction City Middle School and SpringValley Elementary. Her husband is also an administrator in the district at Junction CityHigh School. When not at school, Mrs. Green is active in her church and has just joinedthe Board of Directors for Junction City Little Theater. She also enjoys camping with herfamily, cheering for Junction City teams of all ages, and attending community andschool fine arts and theatre events.
Community NewsJuly 8, 2016 edition of the 1st Infantry Division PostJuly 22 NewsletterClick here for the 2016/2017School Supply ListThe fall sports season is fast approaching andthe Junction City High School AthleticDepartment would like to remind you of afew important dates and items before webegin the 2016/2017 school year. Click herefor more information.
The International Literacy Association (ILA), formerly the International Reading Association (IRA), is a global advocacy andmembership organization dedicated to advancing literacy for all. ILA is home to 46,000 members and a global network of morethan 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 75 countries. The mission of ILA is to empower educators, inspirestudents, and encourage leaders with the resources they need to make literacy accessible for all.The 2016/2017 School Calendar haschanged after the Board approvedan Elementary Plan Day onSeptember 2, 2016. To view the fullcalendar and the detail calendar,please follow the link here.Orchestra Parent’s NightTuesday, August 9, 2016Junction City Middle School Auditorium andCommons AreaAll incoming 6th grade parents from Fort RileyMiddle School and Junction City Middle Schoolare welcome to learn about opportunities forstudents who are interested in Orchestra.6:00pm - performance by the Flint HillsCommunity Orchestra6:30pm - information about the program by theinstructors, instrument rental presentation byGlenn's Music7:00-8:00pm - Q and A with orchestrainstructors, meet and greet
USD 475 Fills Student Support Services Director Need USD 475 has selected Luan Sparks as the Director of Student Support Services. This position will replace the Instructional Coach Coordinator position within the Teaching and Learning department. Luan comes to Geary County Schools from
