The Cardinal Connection
R.L. Wright Family Newsletter
August 1st, 2023
From the Principal
Hello Cardinals,
Wow! Summer has sure flown by this year. It is hard to believe that it is August 1st and in just a few short days school will be starting. The Cardinal Connection is a biweekly newsletter to keep families up-to-date on important school information. This first edition is meant to answer questions families may have. There are many things happening here at school as we try to ger our new facilities finished and ready for the 23-24 school year. It is a great time to be a Cardinal!
Mrs. Scott
Elementary Conference Room
Library Reading Corner
Library Check-Out Desk
Enrollment
Tuesday, August 1st from 8am to 3pm
Wednesday, August 2nd from 1pm to 7pm
Fees can be paid online through your myschoolbucks account anytime before school starts or payment agreements are available. Enrollment days are a great time to drop off birth certificates, social security cards or any other needed documentation.
Enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, there will still be some construction being completed, but we plan on starting on time on August, 10th.
When is Meet the Teacher Night?
We do hope to be able to have Meet the Teacher Night, however, no final decision has been made yet. There are parts of the building that could be down to the wire for occupancy. We hope to make a final decision by Friday, August 4th. We appreciate your patience.
If there is no Meet the Teacher Night how will I know which class my child is in?
The easiest way to know whose class your child is in is to check Powerschool. After all enrollments are processed, your child will be placed in a class and it will be reflected in their PowerSchool account.
Please log into PowerSchool at https://usd439.powerschool.com/public/. If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, please watch the informational video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsW1vqKypbI If you are unaware how to check this, please watch this video for directions.
How early can I drop my kids off?
Students should not be on campus until 7:40 am.
What time does school actually start?
The school day actually starts at 8:15.
What time do the half-day pre-k classes start & end?
The AM class is from 8:15-11:15 and the PM class is from 12:30-3:28.
Do Pre-k students eat lunch at school?
They do not however, they will have a snack.
What time is dismissal?
Bus students are dismissed at 3:24 & all other students are dismissed at 3:28.
If my child comes at 8:10 or 8:15 can they still have breakfast?
They can, but they will be counted tardy if they are not in their classroom by 8:15.
My child won't be at school. What should I do?
Contact the office by 9am. If you do not, they will be marked unexcused and you will receive a call or email.
What happens if my child is tardy?
The school day starts at 8:15 and we begin teaching at that time. It is essential your child is at school ontime. We do realize that sometimes things come up. If your child is tardy, they will get a tardy pass from the office and go to class.
If your student accumulates 3 unexcused tardies you will receive a letter from Mrs. Scott. If your child receives 6 unexcused tardies a meeting will be scheduled with Mrs. Scott to try to figure out what needs to be done to get them here on time.
If my child needs medication, what do I do?
All medication that needs to be given throughout the day, including cough drops, and other over-the-counter meds, need to go through our school nurse, Mrs. Mosiman. You can contact her by calling the office or emailing kmosiman@usd439.com
How do I get my Powerschool access ID?
contact support@usd439.com
What do I do if I need to change my child's after-school plans?
Please call the school before 2:45pm. Any calls received after 2:45 may not make it to the classroom.
What do I do if my child wants to ride home with their friend that rides the bus?
If your student does not normally ride the bus, they MUST have a note from their parents to hand to the bus driver before being allowed to ride. If your child normally rides the bus but wants to be dropped off at a different location, please contact our transportation director, Kermit McGinn, kermitmcginn@usd439.com
What do I do if I want to have lunch with my child?
If you are eating a school lunch please contact the office by 9am to ensure we get you included in the lunch count. If you are bringing your own lunch, please sign in at the office.
Morning Drop-off Line
Afternoon Pick-up
School Calendar
Printed calendars will be available in the office available in the office soon.
Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Free & Reduced Lunches
Did you know that you can now apply for free/reduced lunches online?
Paper applications are still available from the District Office. Please call us at 316-772-5604 with any questions.
Use the link below to apply: https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0439
Lunch Accounts
RLW Elementary Facebook
RL Wright Elementary
Kellsie Vernia, Secretary
Taylor Peak, Counselor
Kathryn Mosiman, School Nurse
Email: jscott@usd439.com
Website: https://www.usd439.com/domain/15
Location: 400 West 4th Street, Sedgwick, KS, USA
Phone: 316-772-5604 .2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsusd439