Wakefield School News Volume 16 Issue 1 August/September 2009

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT FIRST DAY BACK AUGUST 19

Welcome to the 2009-10 school year!It is always exciting to fill the school with students once again as a new year starts. The custodians have been hard at work to make sure that the school building will be ready for an August 19th start. We will also be holding our annual Meet and Greet on Tuesday, August 18th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM so that you will be able to visit the classrooms, staff, deposit lunch money, hand in free and reduced lunch applications, and ask questions.

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND ‘MEET AND GREET’

On Wednesday, August 19th, the year will begin with the annual Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:15 AM. My wife Keri and I are excited to be living in a community which takes pride in the rich traditions and has embraced Midwestern values. We have enjoyed meeting all of our neighbors and people in the community who remind us what the Wakefield community means to them. We have also been amazed by the amount of pride everyone feels about the school. This came as no big surprise because every time

we said we were moving to Wakefield, the comments were positive and complimentary. Thank you for taking care of the school over the past years and for taking an interest in the young people in the community. Your “paying forward” has paid off when someone who graduated from here comes back to support the community! Please continue to support the school and I look forward to meeting more of you throughout the year.

Clayton Waddle, Superintendent

Inside This Issue 1 HS & Elementary Principals’ News 2 Free/Reduced Lunch Application 3 August/September Lunches/Activities 4 2009-10 School Calendar 5 Elementary Supply List

► New staff members ◄ Wakefield Community School would like to welcome a couple new staff members to the school this year. Mr. Jerad Wulf will be the elementary principal and Mrs. Amanda Slocum has been hired to teach science in the high school. Two paraprofessionals, Mrs. Carlene Bodlak and Mrs. Judy Nice have also been hired to help out in the areas of resource and library.

School news, calendar posted on website

Please use the calendar included in this newsletter as a guide for the entire year. The most current version will be posted on the website along with more information concerning school events and activities. We will also use the website to highlight great accomplishments of our students and staff and updates on the projects going on at school. The address for our website is http://www.wakefieldschools.org.

Breakfast, lunch costs to increase in August 2009 Breakfast and lunch prices at the Wakefield School district will increase in August 2009. The lunch program is self-sufficient and not supported by local tax dollars, but during the 2008-09 school year, food and transportation cost increases caused a $557 shortfall. Costs for the breakfast/lunch program (salary/benefits; food; equipment/supplies) were $194,227

while revenues were $193,670. Our lunch program meets all state and federal regulations, and over 95% of students participate on a daily basis. In addition to the government commodities program, we utilize the cooperative purchasing program to buy food, which is a competitive statewide program available to school districts, so we are getting the best “deal” we can. With higher costs anticipated for delivery, food, and related items, the following prices have been set for the 2009-10 school year:

Breakfast (K-12) $1.00 Lunch (K-6) $1.60; (7-12) $2.10; (Adults) $2.60 The reduced price for lunch will be $.40 for families that qualify and $.30 for breakfast (set by the state). We will continue to provide free seconds at lunch for grades 7-12. Milk price remains $.25. Soft serve ice cream cones (optional) will be $.25 for grades K-6, grades 7-12 will be $.50.

We project that the changes should keep our lunch program self-sufficient for another year. Due to the efficiencies of our lunch program, our prices are at or below the rates charged by area schools. PLEASE REMEMEBR TO FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH. We have included it in this newsletter for your convenience. As you may know the more students we have qualify for free and reduced lunch, the easier it is to qualify for state and federal grants. PLEASE SEND IT WITH YOUR CHILD on the first day of school or DROP IT OFF IN THE OFFICE.

Drop off and school safety information In the interest of our students’ safety, we will be locking all but two entrances during the school day. Please be aware that the only entrances to the school accessible to the public will be at the east side of the school near the elementary and the door directly north of the library. We would also ask that you not park along the side of the curb in the circle drive or in the elementary parking lot. These areas are reserved for buses and school vehicles and for loading and unloading only. If you are planning to pick up your kids from school, vehicles should be parked in the angle stalls on the north side of the elementary building on 8th street. If you plan on visiting school, we ask that ALL VISITORS CHECK INTO THE OFFICE. Safety of our students is important!

Family Education and Privacy Act The Family Education and Privacy Act generally provides that student records are confidential and not available for public release. However, an educational institution may release directory information after notice has been given of the categories of information that are designated for release. Wakefield Community School will not release the names of students to any person or organization for solicitation purposes. Any person or group requesting directory information must state the purpose for which the directory will be used. Wakefield Community School will release the names and information of students for school related events and activities (activity programs, honor roll lists, school news releases, etc). If parents or students do not wish to have their name and information released for these purposes, they should bring a written request to the high school principal. The above statement will serve as official notice to our parents and students.

School closings, student absences procedures If students are absent from school, please notify the office no later than 8:15 a.m. Notifying the school is the parents’ responsibility. If the school hasn’t been notified by 8:15, phone calls will be initiated by the school. School closings will be carried on all Sioux City radio and TV stations, as well as radio stations KTCH (Wayne) and WJAG

(Norfolk). If the weather turns bad during the course of the day, parents are encouraged to stay tuned to KTCH. Student accident insurance available The school does not carry accident insurance on its students, but does make such a policy available to the parents and guardians. Parents wishing to obtain a form are asked to contact the high school office, 287-2012. Forms will also be sent home with students the first day of school.

Principal ’s Notes

Jason Heitz, Secondary Principal

School year opens with traditional flag raising The 2009-2010 school year is upon us! (It’s hard to believe that another DECADE is coming to a close!) I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer and I hope you have plans to enjoy your last few days before getting into the swing of the school year.

The first day of school is August 19, beginning with our annual flag raising ceremony. Students in grades 7-12 will go to the main gym for a brief assembly (after the flag-raising) followed by meetings with their class sponsors to review the student handbooks. Students will go to each class on a shortened schedule that day.

New science teacher and new administrators hired A new Life Science teacher has been hired at Wakefield High School. Her name is Amanda Slocum, and she is a graduate of Kearney High School and University of Nebraska-Kearney. She spent last semester as a long-term substitute for Norfolk Middle School, and Wakefield will be her first full-time teaching job. Welcome Mrs. Slocum! Two other new faces at Wakefield Community School are Mr. Clayton Waddle, Superintendent, and Mr. Jerad Wulf, elementary principal. Mr. Waddle is formerly the K-12 principal at Lawrence-Nelson School, and Mr. Wulf is formerly a Student Assistance Team coordinator at South Sioux City School. Welcome Mr. Waddle and Mr. Wulf!

‘SMART-Boards’ in every room! Every classroom in the entire building now contains it’s own SMART-Board, and each teacher will now have a laptop computer to accompany the new technology. Many of you have seen or heard about the SMART-

Boards, which were installed in some classrooms during 2nd semester last year. The purchase and installation of the SMART-Boards (including projectors) was made possible by a grant from The Gardner Foundation. Ask your children about the benefits of SMART-Boards on their education!

Don’t forget to attend ‘Meet & Greet’ Aug. 18

Don’t forget to attend Meet and Greet Night, 6:00 p.m., August 18. Students will be available to assist with the new lockers, as well as give tours and hand out class schedules. The evening will also give parents and students a chance to see the improvements made to the school over the summer.

School rules regarding cell phones/electronic devices Students who bring cell phones (or any other electronic devices) to school will be expected to have the device turned off and kept in their pockets, book-bags, or lockers. Cell phones and other devices should not be used during the school day. If parents need to contact their children, they may call the school and a message will be given to the student. Cell phones (and other devices) are very distracting to the learning

environment, and also can become potentially harmful if used improperly (harassing photos, text messages, etc.). As stated in the student handbook, cell phones and other devices may be confiscated and parents may be expected to come to school to retrieve the device. Parents, please help us teach our students the difference between proper and improper uses of cell phones.

From the Principal ’s Pen Jerad Wulf, K-6 Principal

WELCOME BACK!! The summer is almost over and school is just around the corner. Teachers and staff are already here getting things ready for your arrival, so please review the following list to see if you are ready for the first day of school: The following can be taken care of at Meet & Greet Night.

• Are you registered? • Do you know when the first day of school is and when it starts? • Do you need to update your emergency contact information?

Other things to consider before the start of the school year: • Do you have all of your school supplies organized and ready to go? • Do you have safety precautions or procedures in place concerning traffic and strangers? • Do you have a route to school mapped out whether you walk or ride your bike? Do you

know that your bike shouldn’t be ridden on school grounds? • Are you on a bus route? Do you know when and where to wait for the bus to pick you

up? • Do you know what you are supposed to do after school, go to a babysitters or walk

home? • Do you know where to go and what to do if school is let out early due to bad weather? • Who is your emergency contact person if a parent can’t be reached during an

emergency? Do you know the number? Does the school have the information? • Have you made arrangements for the 2-hour late starts that are on the school’s

calendar?

“Meet & Greet” helps students prepare for first day of school Wakefield Community School will be holding its annual Meet & Greet Night on Tuesday, August 18 from 6:00 - 7:00. I encourage you to put this date on your calendars and make a point to attend. This makes the first day of school much easier for everyone. Students have the opportunity to meet their teachers, organize their materials, and reconnect with some of their friends they haven’t seen over the summer. Parents have the opportunity to ask the teachers any questions they may have, pay for lunches in advance, and complete the “necessary” paperwork.

New names, faces will greet students This year, Wakefield Elementary School has a new principal. Jerad Wulf spent the last 7 years working for the South Sioux City School District. Four of those years were spent as a special education teacher working with students with emotional or behavioral disabilities. Most recently he worked as a Student Assistance Team Coordinator, to support students academically, socially, emotionally or behaviorally. In 2002, he graduated from Morningside College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and in 2009 he received his Master of Science degree from Wayne State College. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to stop in the office. Below you will find an elementary staff list.

Secretary Mrs. LaVon Anderson

Kindergarten Mrs. Timarie Hansen (formerly Ms. Bebee) Mrs. Linda Steinman

1st Grade Mrs. Cathy Hoffart Mrs. Shelly Schultz

2nd Grade Mr. Brian Johnson Mrs. Jan Johnson

3rd Grade Mrs. Janelle Eaton Mrs. Janie Gutzmann

4th Grade Mrs. Jaime Manz Mrs. Megan Nixon

5th Grade Mrs. Deb Garwood Mrs. Susan Metzler

6th Grade Mr. Matt Brenn Mrs. Lynette Haisch

Spanish Mrs. LaVonne Carson

Computer/Keyboarding Mrs. Lori Harding

Physical Education Mr. Paul Eaton

Music Mrs. Deb Nicholson

Band Mr. Bill Trenhaile

Art Mr. Mike Hassler

SPED Mrs. Deb Youngmeyer Title I Mr. Morris Jacobsen ESL Mrs. Brenda Montoya (formerly Ms. Tello)

Library Media Specialist Mrs. Jolene Klein

Nurse Mrs. Angie Borg

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR Tuesday, August 18 – Meet and Greet from 6:00 - 7:00

Wednesday, August 19 – First Day of School Monday, September 7 – Labor Day – No School

Monday, September 14 – No School (Teacher In-Service) Thursday, October 1 – 1:00 p.m. Dismissal Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-9:00)

Friday, October 2 – No School

~ The best gift students can receive is a year with a teacher who truly believes in them ~

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION In compliance with the Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1978, Wakefield Community Schools shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion or handicap in the educational programs or activities which it operates. It is the intent of Wakefield Community Schools to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations and operations. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex), Title VI, and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to Clayton Waddle, Superintendent of Schools, Wakefield Community School, P.O. Box 330, Wakefield, NE 68784 (phone 402-287-2012). Title IX and Section 504 complaints can also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights as follows: Office for Civil Rights, US Dept of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114. 816-268-0550.

NO-DISCRIMINACION EN PROGRAMAS EDUCATIVOS Y ACTIVIDADES

Es esta la póliza de la Escuela Comuñita Wakefield de no discriminación sobré la base o fundamento de raza, origen nacional, creencia, edad, estado, civil, sexo o desabilidad en este programa educacional, actividades, o pólizas de trabajo requeridas por títulos VI y VII de elaño 1964 Acto Devecho Civil, titulo de el año 1972 Mejoras de Educación de la Sección 504 Acto de Rehabilitación del año 1973 y de Nebraska Igual Acto de Oportunidad Educacional. Cualquier persona quien cree que ella o el puede ser discriminada en negación a un beneficio, ser excluido de participación en cuanquier distrito de programa de educación o actividad en la base de sexo, raza o obstáculo en violación de esta póliza puede lamentar tal material usando la adaptación de queja producida de este distrito tal procedimiento, con el provee impulsar y justa solución de queja cerca de actos de discriminación. Preguntas al respecto a complacencia con el titulo IX Sección 504, titulo VI ode Nebraska Igual Oportunidad en Actos de Educación tal vez dirigidos de Señor Clayton Waddle, Superintendente de la Escuela, Wakefield Community School, P.O.Box 330, Wakefield, NE 68784 (phone 402-287-2012).

Dear Parent/Guardian: Children need healthy meals to learn. Wakefield Community School offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.00 lunch costs $1.60 for K-6 and $2.10 for 7-12. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Reduced-price is .30 for breakfast and .40 for lunch. If your child(ren) qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year, you must submit a new application by September 30th, 2009 in order to avoid an interruption in meal benefits. Frequently asked questions and answers:

1. Do I need to fill out an application for each child? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced-price meals. Use one Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: Wakefield Community School, PO Box 330, Wakefield NE 68784.

2. Who can get free meals? Children in households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program), or getting TANF, and most foster children can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, your children can get free meals if your household income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines.

3. Can homeless, runaway and migrant children get free meals? Please call Wakefield Community School to see if your child(ren) qualify, if you have not been informed that they will get free meals.

4. Who can get reduced-price meals? Your children can get low cost meals if your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Income Chart, shown on page 2 of the application.

5. Should I fill out an application if I got a letter this school year saying my children are approved for free or reduced-price meals? Please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at 402-287-2012 if you have questions.

6. I receive WIC. Can my child(ren) get free meals? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Please fill out an application.

7. Will the information I give be checked? Yes, we may ask you to send written proof.

8. If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later? Yes. You may apply at any time during the school year if your household size goes up, income goes down, or if you start receiving SNAP, TANF or other benefits. If you lose your job, your children may be able to get free or reduced-price meals.

9. What if I disagree with the school’s decision about my application? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Clayton Waddle, Superintendent,, Wakefield Community School.

10. May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen? Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

11. Who should I include as members of my household? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends). You must include yourself and all children who live with you.

12. What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally get. For example, if you normally get $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only got $900, put down that you get $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but not if you get it only sometimes.

13. If I qualify for free or reduced-price meals will my children be eligible for Kid’s Connection: Nebraska Children’s Health Insurance Program? For more information on this program that provides health care coverage for children up to age 19, please call toll free 1-877-632-5437.

14. We are in the military, do we include our housing allowance as income? If your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. All other allowances must be included in your gross income.

If you have other questions or need help, call 402-287-2012 Sincerely, Jason Heitz, High School Principal

Instructions for Completing the Free and Reduced Priced School Meals Application

If your household receives benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP), formerly FOOD STAMP Program, or receives TANF, follow these instructions:

Part 1: List child(ren)’s name, school, grade and a Food Stamp or TANF case number. Check the appropriate box, if any. Part 2: Skip this part. Part 3: Skip this part. Part 4: Sign the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary. Part 5: Answer this question if you choose to.

If you are applying for a FOSTER CHILD or an institutionalized child, follow these instructions:

Part 1: Use a separate application for each foster or institutionalized child. List the child’s name, school, and grade. Part 2: Check the box and list the child’s personal use monthly income or zero if none. Part 3: Skip this part. Part 4: Sign the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary. Part 5: Answer this question if you choose to.

ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS, including WIC households, follow these instructions:

Part 1: List each child’s name, school and grade. Part 2: Skip this part. Part 3: Follow these instructions to report total household income from last month.

Column 1–Name: List the first and last name of each person living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends). You must include yourself and all children living with you. Attach another sheet of paper if you need to. Column 2 –Gross income last month and how often it was received. Next to each person’s name list each type of income received last month, and how often it was received. For example, Earnings from work: List the gross income each person earned from work. This is not the same as take-home pay. Gross income is the amount earned before taxes and other deductions. The amount should be listed on your pay stub, or your boss can tell you. Next to the amount, write how often the person got it (weekly, every other week, twice a month, or monthly). All other income: List the amount each person got last month from welfare, child support, alimony, pensions, (second column) pensions, retirement Social Security (third column) and ALL OTHER INCOME SOURCES (fourth column). In the All Other column, include Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, strike benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran’s benefits (VA benefits), disability benefits, regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, and ANY OTHER INCOME. Report net income for self-owned business, farm, or rental income. Next to the amount, write how often the person got it. If you are in the Military Housing Privatization Initiative do not include this housing allowance. Column 3–Check if no income: If the person does not have any income, check the box.

Part 4: An adult household member must sign the form and list his or her Social Security Number, or mark the box if he or she doesn’t have one.

Part 5: Answer this question if you choose to.

Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application

Part 1: Children in School (Use a separate application for each foster child)

Names of all children in school (First, Middle Initial, Last) School Name Grade

SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) or TANF or FDPIR case number for each child. (Not EBT number)

If you listed a SNAP (formerly Food Stamp)/TANF/FDPIR case number for EACH child, skip to Part 4. Complete Part 3 for any child without a case number. Part 2: Foster Child/Institutionalized Child q Check this box if this application is for a foster child or a child who is residing in an institution. List the amount of the child’s personal use monthly income: $__________. If there is no income, record “0”. Skip to Part 4.

Part 3. Total Household Gross Income—You must tell us how much and how often 1. Name List everyone in household and the income each earns or check the box at the right if they have no income

2. Gross Income and how often it was received 3. Check if NO income Earnings from Work

before deductions Welfare, Child Support, Alimony

Pensions, Retirement, Social Security

All Other Income (Self Employment)

Income How often Income How often Income How often Income How often

q q q q q q q q q Part 4. Signature and Social Security Number (Adult must sign) An adult household member must sign the application. If Part 3 is completed, the adult signing the form must also list his/her Social Security Number or mark the “I do not have a Social Security Number” box. (See Privacy Act Statement on page 2) I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the school will get Federal funds based on the information I give. I understand that school officials may verify (check) the information. I understand that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted. Sign here: ____________________________________________Pr int name:______________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________Zi p___________ Phone Number:______________________ Social Security Number: __ __ __ - __ __ - __ __ __ __ o I do not have a Social Security Number Part 5. Children’s racial and ethnic identities (optional) Mark one ethnic identity: - - and - - Mark one or more racial identities: q Hispanic or Latino q Not Hispanic or Latino

q Asian q White

q Black or African American q American Indian or Alaska Native

q Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Do not fill out this part. For School use only. Annual Income Conversion: Weekly X 52; Every 2 Weeks X 26; Twice a Month X 24; Monthly X 12

Total Household Size_________ Free o Temporary Approval for Zero Income Until: ____________

Total Income $ ______________ per q Year q Month q 2 X Mo. q Every 2 Wks q Week

Reduced o Results of Follow-up (45 days or less): _________________

SNAP (formerly Food Stamps)/FDPIR/TANF o Denied o Reason for Denial: Follow-up Signature ____________________Date: ______

Foster/Institutionalized Child o Income too high o Incomplete App. o Date Withdrawn from School: _______________________

Signature of Determining Official ___________________________________________________________ Date Approved: _________________________ Signature of Confirming Official (Verification only) _____________________________________________ Date Confirmed:_________________________

Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application

* SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) Privacy Act Statement: This explains how we will use the information you give us. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FEDERAL INCOME CHART For School Year 2009-10

Household size Yearly Monthly Twice per

Month

Every Two

Weeks

Weekly

1 20,036 1,670 835 771 386 2 26,955 2,247 1,124 1,037 519 3 33,874 2,823 1,412 1,303 652 4 40,793 3,400 1,700 1,569 785 5 47,712 3,976 1,988 1,836 918 6 54,631 4,553 2,277 2,102 1,051 7 61,550 5,130 2,565 2,368 1,184 8 68,469 5,706 2,853 2,634 1,317

Each additional person: 6,919 577 289 267 134

Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls within the limits on this chart.

2009 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

AUGUST 17 & 18-TEACHER PRE-SERVICE AUGUST 18-MEET & GREET AUGUST 19-FIRST DAY OF CLASS AUGUST 26-JOSTENS PRESENTATION IN THE LIBRARY AUGUSST 28-GGOLF @ WAKEFIELD

1 2

3 FB @ PLAINVIEW VB @ WISNER HEARING SCREENINGS

4 5 VB @ WISNER

6 7 NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY

8 GGOLF @ PLAINVIEW

9 10 VB @ WAKEFIELD

11 FB @ WAYNE

12 VB @ WAKEFIELD GGIRLS GOLF @ PIERCE

13 14 NO SCHOOL TEACHER INSERVICE

15 VB TRIANGULAR @ WAKEFIELD

16 17 VB @ PENDER GGOLF @ PENDER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

18 FB-LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST - H

19 GGOLF @ PLAINVIEW

20 21 22 ASVAB TESTING

23 ELEMENTARY ASSEMBLY

24 VB @ PONCA GGOLF @ WAYNE

25 FB @ HARTINGTON CC

26 NORFOLK LIONS CLUB PARADE

27 28 2HR LATE START

29 LIFETOUCH PICTURE DAY VB TRIANGULAR @ WAKEFIELD

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2009 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER LUNCH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AUGUST 19-HOT DOGS, BAKED BEANS, COOKIES, PEACHES AUGUST 20-CREAMED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, DINNER ROLL, APPLESAUCE AUGUST 21-BEEF NACHOS, TOPPING BAR, DINNER ROLL, FRESH FRUIT AUGUST 24-CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT SALAD AUGUST 25-SWEET & SOUR PORK, RICE, SLICED BREAD, MANDARIN ORANGES AUGUST 26-SCALLOPED POTATOES & HAM, CORN, DINNE5R ROLL, WATERMELON AUGUST 27-PIZZA HOT DISH, GREEN BEANS, DINNER ROLL, PINEAPPLE AUGUST 28-DELI SANDWICH, SALADS ON SALAD BAR, BLACKBERRIES AUGUST 31-CHICKEN NUGGETS, PEAS, DINNER ROLL, PEARS 1

SLOPPY JOES BROCCOLI MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

2 MACARONI & CHEESE MEATBALLS TOMATOES DINNER ROLLS CANTALOUPE

3 RIB SANDWICH CORN RICE CRISPY BAR PEACHES

4 BEEF STROGANOFF GREEN BEANS DINNER ROLL MIXED FRUIT

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6 7 LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL

8 HAMBURGERS FRENCH FRIES PEANUT BUTTER BAR APPLESAUCE

9 ITALIAN DUNKERS MEAT SAUCE BABY CARROTS PINEAPPLE

10 CHICKEN TACOS TOPPING BAR DINNER ROLL PEARS

11 PIZZA CORN DINNER ROLL GLAZED BANANAS

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13 14 NO SCHOOL

15 BURRITOS CORN TOPPING BAR CHERRY COBBLER

16 TATER TOT CASSEROLE CARROTS DINNER ROLL FRUIT SALAD

17 MINI CORN DOGS GREEN BEANS HOMEMADE BUNS MIXED FRUIT

18 HOT HAM & CHEESE BAKED BEANS STRAWBERRIES

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20 21 CHICKEN SANDWICH MIXED VEGETABLES CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE PEARS

22 CHILI CHEESE FRIES CUCUMBERS FRESH FRUIT

23 CHILI DOGS CHEESY HASH BROWNS APPLESAUCE

24 PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SANDWICH STRING CHEESE BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER COOKIE PEACH CUP

25 PORK CHOP PATTIE MASHED POTATOES HOMEMADE BUN PINEAPPLE

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27 28 GOULASH CORN DINNER ROLL GRAPES

29 SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE LETTUCE APPLE CRISP

30 BEEF STEW BISCUITS PEACHES

MILK IS SERVED WITH EVERY MEAL. IN THE OPERATION OF SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM, NO CHILD WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, NATINAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY. IF YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO THE SECRETARY OF AGRUCULTURE, WASHINGTON D.C. 20250. ALL MEALS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

August 2009 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2009 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 2009 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 2009 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

December 2009 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2009-2010

August 17 & 18 Teacher Pre-Service August 18 Meet and Greet 6:00 pm August 19 Students 1st Day September 7 Labor Day-No School September 14 No school – Teacher in-service October 1 1:00 p.m. Dismissal P/T Conferences 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. October 2 No School – Teacher Comp Day October 16 End of 1st quarter November 26-27 Thanksgiving Break December 23 2 p.m. Dismissal End of 1st Semester January 4 Begin 2nd Semester February 11 1 p.m. Dismissal

P/T Conferences 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

February 12 No School –Teacher Comp Day March 5 End of 3rd Quarter 1:00 pm Dismissal – Teacher in-service March 12 No School – Break April 2-5 Easter Break May 16 Graduation May 18 2:00 p.m. Dismissal End of 2nd Semester May 19 Teacher Work Day May 20-26 Snow Days

May 31 Memorial Day February 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 2010 S M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Two-hour late starts for teacher in-service:

Sept. 28 Oct. 19 Nov. 16 Dec. 14 Jan. 25 Feb. 22 April 19 May 3

1st Semester = 90 teacher days; 86 student days 2nd Semester = 95 teacher days; 93 student days

Notes from the school nurse

Kindergarten and Out of State Transfer Requirements

Nebraska law requires that parents or legal guardians furnish the following documents to the school for those students entering kindergarten or transferring from out of state: a certified copy of the student’s birth certificate, a physical examination by a physician, physician’s assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse within six months prior to the school of school, a visual examination by a physician, physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, or an optometrist within six months prior to the start of school, and evidence of immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP), polio (OPV/IPV), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B (HBV), Varicella (chicken pox) and Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib).

Your child should have at least: 3 DTP with at least one given after the 4th birthday, 3 polio, 2 MMR, 3 HBV, and 1 chickenpox if less than 13 years of age. If your child is 13 years of age or older, they will need to receive 2 chickenpox immunizations. If your child has had the chickenpox disease, there is a form that needs to be completed, and in this case your child would not need to have the chickenpox immunization.

Students with Asthma/Anaphylaxis All schools in Nebraska are now prepared to respond to life-threatening asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies.

Emergency response team members have been trained to identify signs and symptoms of a “breathing emergency” and respond by calling 911, and administering EpiPen followed by nebulized albuterol. All emergency response team members are trained in CPR.

Please let me know if your child has asthma or severe allergic reactions/anaphylaxis by contacting me or completing your child’s annual health history form. I will be making asthma action plans for those students with asthma.

Angie Borg, School Nurse

Asthma/Anaphylaxis and Diabetes

Self-Management

New laws have been put into effect regarding student self-management of these conditions.

Students with asthma, anaphylaxis or diabetes will be permitted to self-manage such conditions upon: written request of the student’s parent or guardian, authorization of the student’s physician, receipt of a signed no liability statement from the parent or guardian, and development of an asthma or anaphylaxis or a diabetes medical management plan for the student.

Students with such a medical management plan may possess the necessary medication to manage their medical condition under the conditions established in the plan and not be subject to discipline for such possession.

Please contact the school nurse if your child has one of these conditions and wishes to self-manage their medications during school.

WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SUGGESTED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

2009 – 2010

Kindergarten 1 large box tissues 3 #2 pencils – name or initial One box of 16 regular sized crayons 1 box (20 count) gallon-size Ziploc bags 3 large glue sticks – name or initial 1 large eraser – name or initial Scissors – name or initial Backpack (no rollers) – name or initial Beach towel for rest time

First Grade 3 or 4 #2 pencils – name or initial Colors – 16 or smaller Eraser - name or initial Scissors - name or initial 1or 2 large boxes of tissues 3 glue sticks – name or initial 1 plastic school box – name or initial Backpack

Second Grade 3 or 4 #2 pencils Eraser Colors and/or colored pencils - any size Scissors - name or initial 2 plain-colored pocket folders with tabs (NOT a 3-ring binder) Large box of tissues 1 bottle of glue

Third Grade Pencils – 4 or 5 Eraser 24 colors 12 colored pencils Scissors 1 pocket folder 2 large boxes of tissues Bottle of white glue (no blue or glitter) 1 school box 1 three-subject notebook

Fourth Grade

3 spiral notebooks 4 pocket folders 1 box of colors or colored pencils Scissors Glue Ruler – inches and centimeters Pencils & Pen (black or blue) Large eraser Large box of tissues 1 box of markers

Fifth Grade 4 spiral notebooks - red, blue, green, yellow Notebook paper for assignments 4 pocket folders 1 box colored pencils 1 ruler – inches and centimeters 1 box of colors 1 small pocket calculator 1 protractor Large box of tissues Pencils, Eraser & Pen Pencil Sharpener 4 dry erase markers – any color 1 spiral notebook (for Spanish class)

Sixth Grade 5 spiral notebooks - green, blue, red, yellow,

your choice 1 ruler – inches and centimeters 1 box of colors 1 box colored pencils Scissors 1 bottle of glue 1 small pocket calculator 1 protractor 1 compass 1 large box of tissues Pencils, pen, & eraser 1 spiral notebook (for Spanish class) NO three-ring binders All students need a second pair of shoes to serve as PE shoes. These need not be new.

They must be clean to protect students from falling and to protect the gym floor

from damage.

WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PO BOX 330 WAKEFIELD, NEBRASKA 68784

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