We invite you to view the Back to School Newsletter for a smooth transition into the

2023-24 school year!

In a little over a month we will open our school doors to welcome you back to another great year! Together we will create a year of excellence for our children. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. The first step is to enroll your child for the 2023-24 school year!

If you are a returning student, please follow the link provided or find the information on our District Website.

If you intend to register a student in grades Kindergarten through 12 for the 2023-24 school year AND are NEW to Mulvane Public Schools, please contact buildings starting on August 1st to make an appointment. New student enrollment will begin August 2nd. Bring the following information to your new student enrollment appointment: Proof of district residence (purchase contract, lease agreement, utility bill with your name and address), birth certificate, and grades from previous school. Also, please withdraw from your previous school prior to enrolling with us. Additional information for Military families is available through this weblink: https://www.usd263.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/Military%20Families

Munson Primary: 316-777-0151

Mulvane Grade School: 316-777-1981

Mulvane Middle School: 316-777-2022

Mulvane High School: 316-777-1183

Is your student in need of immunizations? If so, parents/guardians are welcome to bring their student/s to this Immunization Clinic, hosted by the Sedgwick County Health Department at Mulvane High School.

Who: All USD 263 Mulvane School District Students are Welcome. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

When: July 27, 2023

Time: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm; no appointment necessary

Where: Mulvane High School

What to Bring: Front & Back Copy of Insurance Card, Copy of Current Immunization Records

Current proof of immunization is required by the state for children to attend school. Don't wait until school starts to get your child updated on his/her immunizations as appointments will book up quickly with your doctor or health department. Take advantage of the Immunization Clinic provided by SCHD at Mulvane High School. If you are unsure of your child's current immunization status, please call your child's doctor's office. You can also refer to the cheat sheet attached below.

CHEAT SHEET

Are you curious as to how your child is developing? Each month our district provides developmental screening for children birth to age 5. This screening assesses children for Language, Concepts, Motor, Behavior, Hearing and Vision loss. If you would like to schedule an appointment for our next Child Find Clinic, please call 777-0151 ext. or e-mail:

mmason@usd263.org

Click here for more information

Facilities Steering Committee

The district invites parents and community members to participate in developing a facilities master plan through the USD 263 Facilities Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is community-led by co-chairs Steve Nichols and Jennifer Wyant. Meetings typically occur at the USD 263 District Office on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. All meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Check out our Facilities Website for more information: https://sites.google.com/usd263.org/usd263facilitiesmasterplan/home

Site Council

The purpose of the school site council is to advise the school on matters such as student learning, education programs, school improvement planning, and accreditation issues. The site council also plays an advocacy role for the school. Specifically, the Site Council meets approximately monthly during the school year on the 2nd or 4th Monday at 6 pm to:

• Provide advice and counsel to the school in developing, implementing, and evaluating school performance goals and objectives.

• Provide ongoing support for the students and staff of the school.

If you’re interested in serving on a site council, please contact your student's building principal.

The Mulvane School Board of Education is committed to providing a positive and productive working and learning environment free from harassment. Sexual harassment, racial harassment and/or disability harassment is strictly prohibited. The Board has adopted policies to protect our students and employees. These policies can be found in the Board Policy Book located on our webpage.

In accordance with federal guidelines, this notification is provided to inform you of your right to request the following specific information concerning the school and teachers:

Parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s/children’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.

Professional qualifications include:

· Whether or not the teacher has met Kansas licensing criteria of the grade levels and subject areas being taught:

· The baccalaureate degree and any other graduate certification or degree in the field of discipline of both;

· If services are provided by paraprofessionals, their qualifications:

· If the teacher is teaching under an emergency or professional waiver.

We are pleased to inform you that all teachers at Munson Primary School and Mulvane Grade School meet the above criteria. Each one is licensed for the grade levels and subject areas being taught. Each one has a baccalaureate degree and none are teaching under an emergency or provisional waiver. The paraprofessional (s), who work under the direction of the Title 1 and classroom teachers, meet required qualifications for the position. As a parent you will be contacted by the school if your child is taught by a “non-highly qualified” teacher for four continuous weeks or more.

As a parent, you have the right to request your child’s state assessment scores. You have the right to obtain the school and school district’s state report cards. This may be found here.