GOOD BUZZ

Hive Society Mission

Hive Society is a collective dedicated to enhancing our climate and culture by recognizing the caring individuals committed to fostering belonging and connection in the Center family.

Happy Holiday Season, CSD!

Merry December CSD Staff! Your Hive Society is excited to spread some holiday cheer all month long!

12.4.2021 Harvesters Mobile Pantry
12.7.2021 District Holiday Party (virtual)
12.8.2021 No-Stress Holiday BINGO begins!
12.10.2021 Harvesters Mobile Pantry
12.17.2021 Rest. Relax. Celebrate.

In this Issue:

What's Happening/Reminders
Hive Society Honors
Nominate a Colleague for December's CSD Employee of the Month
Reducing Stress - Financial Health
Calendar of Recognition Days
Hive Society Halloween winners
Coming Soon: What's ahead in December and January

Please take a minute to share your GOOD BUZZ with hivesociety@center.k12.mo.us.


Financial Health Book Study Starts January 17th. Online (Email) Book Study: Total Money Makeover All participants will receive weekly "assignments" and supplemental materials via email. Participants must answer a simple weekly survey question. (All work is personal/on your time and survey questions will be simple responses - no personal information will be asked for in survey questions.) Sign up by January 7th to participate and receive a free book http://www.58fitness.com/financial-wellbeing.php	Mobile Food Pantries Harvesters Mobile Food Pantries are held monthly on the 1st Saturday of the month and 2nd Friday of the month at the Center School District Warehouse at 8701 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131. There is no cost, and the pantry is available for all in need. http://www.58fitness.com/mobile-food-pantry.php Saturday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 10 Friday, Jan. 12 Please note: NO PANTRY Saturday, January 1 If you'd like to volunteer or have questions, comments, please email mkruse@center.k12.mo.us Thank you to all of our AWESOME volunteers, including LINC, Center Transition Academy, and NHS!	Hive Society's No-Stress Holiday BINGO Back by popular demand! No Stress Holiday BINGO is back! Please watch your email for a link to sign up for your card. Link to get your card will be sent Monday, December 6th via email. Prizes are AWESOME!

Financial Health Book Study

Starts January 17th.

Online (Email) Book Study: Total Money Makeover

All participants will receive weekly "assignments" and supplemental materials via email. Participants must answer a simple weekly survey question. (All work is personal/on your time and survey questions will be simple responses - no personal information will be asked for in survey questions.) Sign up by January 7th to participate and receive a free book

http://www.58fitness.com/financial-wellbeing.php

Mobile Food Pantries

Harvesters Mobile Food Pantries are held monthly on the 1st Saturday of the month and 2nd Friday of the month at the Center School District Warehouse at 8701 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131. There is no cost, and the pantry is available for all in need. http://www.58fitness.com/mobile-food-pantry.php

Saturday, Dec. 4
Friday, Dec. 10
Friday, Jan. 12
Please note: NO PANTRY Saturday, January 1

If you'd like to volunteer or have questions, comments, please email mkruse@center.k12.mo.us

Thank you to all of our AWESOME volunteers, including LINC, Center Transition Academy, and NHS!

Hive Society's No-Stress Holiday BINGO

Back by popular demand! No Stress Holiday BINGO is back!

Please watch your email for a link to sign up for your card. Link to get your card will be sent Monday, December 6th via email. Prizes are AWESOME!

December 7: District Holiday Party (Virtual)
December 8: Hive Society's 2nd Annual No-Stress Holiday BINGO
December 16th and January 6th: COVID Vaccination Clinic (students and children 5-17; adult boosters and adult vaccines available. More information will be shared via email)
January 17th: Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover book study
January TBA: Health screening events at ICES and CMS

Congratulations, Mr. Blake Loveless, CMS

Your Hive Society is so excited to announce November’s Employee of the Month. This person was nominated and voted on by his peers as someone who exemplifies our core value of safe and respectful schools. November’s Hive Society Employee of the Month will exemplify our core value of safe and respectful schools.

November’s nominee helps make Center School District a place where students and staff are free to be themselves and further discover who they actually are. This person helps everyone around them feel safe not only physically but also emotionally. This is someone who is respectful of everyone – no matter the circumstance.

Congratulations, Mr. Blake Loveless, College and Career Readiness Teacher at Center Middle School

Emotionally, Mr. Loveless fosters a safe and equitable environment for his colleagues and students. His thoughtful questions and commitment to diversity allow all learners and teachers to feel safe in his presence. This year Mr. Loveless has stepped in to help navigate and guide student conflict. He has been a crucial team member to help support our CMS community this year.

Nominate a Colleague for December's Employee of the Month

Please help us acknowledge the incredible gifts our colleagues bring to Center School District. We'll choose one district-wide nominee each month to honor in a BIG way.

December Hive Society Honor Roll

December: Someone that exemplifies our core value of: Lifetime community and family-centric relationships – this person is visible in our community, builds rapport with our families. This person has Center spirit!

Nominate Someone Here: http://www.58fitness.com/hive-society.php