Maize Elementary School Newsletter
November 2022
A message from Principal Kyle White
Stay Connected
Visit our website at www.usd266.com/mes.
Connect with Mr. White at kwhite@usd266.com or call 316-722-8230.
Maize Elementary School is located at 305 W. Jones in Maize.
Spirit night at Barn'rds
Tuesday, November 15th from 10:30 am-9:00 pm. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thank you to Barn'rds for supporting Maize Elementary!
Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 10:30 AM
Barn'rds Sandwiches Soups Salad, North Maize Road, Maize, KS, USA
Be a part of the MES Team
Maize Elementary is in need, come join our team. Para and kitchen positions are available.
Food service positions
Watchdogs
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the positive school culture at MES? WatchDOGS is a great opportunity to do just that! The MES WatchDOGS program has been an important part of our school structure for many years, and I'm excited to announce that it is time to begin signing up for this school year!
Please see the attached video and Q&A if you are interested in learning more about WatchDOGS or are wondering how to get signed up.
Thank you, in advance, for your interest in helping our staff make sure MES kids feel safe and supported at school. We look forward to partnering with you!
On the move with Coach Horn and Coach Schuette!
I hope you are all doing well. Students have done a great job during the first 9 weeks of school! We are starting up an archery unit, bows and arrows were provided by the PTO. The kids will thoroughly enjoy shooting arrows and learning these new skills. Coming up in November, kindergartners will be learning about healthy habits. The first and second graders will be learning an additional 4 bones of the body. Third through fourth grade will be learning additional muscles. We are then moving into a speed stacking (cup stacking) unit. Remember to eat healthy and find ways to get a great workout during the winter cold!
PE SHOES: Sandals, boots, or crocks are not safe to be used in the gym where we are running and playing a majority of the time. Please have a set of PE shoes for them to change into. Kinder/1st grade - Velcro is MUCH appreciated. THANK YOU!
Music Notes
Fallin for Fall
Thursday, November 10th, our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classes will be performing in a Fall Concert.
6:00 pm
Snarenberger, Peters and Ramey's students will perform.
7:15 pm
Longbine, McCoskey and Holguin's students will perform.
Thu, Nov 10, 2022, 06:00 PM
Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center, Academy Avenue, Maize, KS, USA
From the Counselors
We had a good time celebrating KINDNESS week together. Our lessons are about safety and responsibility for the month of November. We are once again getting ready for our annual Caring Hearts Food Drive. Caring Hearts is an organization that assists USD 266 families that are experiencing various needs during the holiday season. The Caring Hearts food drive will be hosted the week of November 7-11th this year. We are so grateful for all of your support! More information to come regarding what items we will be collecting for the food drive.
anietfeld@usd266.com bstephens@usd266.com
350-2912 350-2913
Nurses Corner
Health Screenings:
We will be starting our annual vision and hearing screenings over the next few months. These are required by state law. Results will ONLY be sent home if further testing is needed. Screenings are very basic and are not meant to take the place of professional evaluations. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this.
Skyward Health History:
It is the parent’s responsibility to update health conditions in Skyward and notify the school nurse as needed. If your student has a health need that you feel we need to be aware of, PLEASE reach out to Nurse Erin. We try hard to be as proactive as possible, but need your help.
Immunizations and Health Assessments:
IMPORTANT: If I have contacted you regarding immunizations or a health assessment, please turn them in as soon as possible due to the deadline being October 3, 2022. This date is district wide. Students that are NOT compliant by this date, could be excluded from school until they can provide documentation of immunizations needed. If you have received a letter, email, or call from us, or you just aren’t sure if your student is up to date, please give me a call. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation with this. You may send them to school with your student, fax them, or email them to me.
MEDICATIONS:
One last reminder…if your student has medication or needs medication, it MUST go through the Health Office. This applies to ALL medications. If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
SAY BOO TO THE FLU!
Flu season is approaching. Get your flu vaccine now! Vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people with the flu will not have a fever.
What is the flu? Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus. There are many different influenza viruses that are constantly changing. The flu is spread when an infected person coughs sneezes or speaks and sends the flu virus into the air. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his eyes, nose, or mouth. The best defense against the flu is washing your hands often!!
Please keep your student home if they are exhibiting any of the following symptoms: fever over 100 degrees, headache, general aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, continuous coughing, chest discomfort, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Fever MUST be gone without the use of a fever reducing medication (i.e. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen)) for a full 24 hours before student is to return to school.
Thanks, Nurse Erin
316-722-8230
New Staff Spotlight: Jill Allen- reading specialist
My name is Jill Allen and 27 years ago I did my student teaching in Maize, splitting my time between Maize Elementary and Vermillion. The following fall I started teaching Kindergarten at Vermillion and later moved to 1st. 27 years later I am back at MES and absolutely loving my new school and job!
My husband and I are very proud parents of 3 kids. We look forward to the next chapter of our lives as we watch and love our growing family.
I am very Grateful and Blessed!