Don't forget: GRADE CARD PICK UP is tomorrow June 14th, 8 AM - 8 PM. State assessment score reports and PK-8 YEARBOOKS will be available for pickup as well.
Note: The grade school office will be closed June 20-23. Starting the week of June 26, the office will be staffed Tuesday and Wednesdays 8 AM - 12 PM. If you have any additional needs please leave a phone message or email Becky at becky.nickelson@vfalls338.com
USD 338 has an opening for Board Clerk. This is a 12 month position that could start immediately. Please contact john.hamon@vfalls338.com for more information about this exciting opportunity!
Good Evening Dragon Family,
Summer is here, summer school wrapped up last week and we are finalizing all reporting for the 2022-23 school year. Given this information we are well into the planning process for the 2023-24 school year. For all the events of late May and early June 2023 at VFHS please check out the VFHS June Board Report at https://5il.co/1vr6s
Have a great night and rest of your week!
Sincerely,
Mr. Morgan
Happy Summer! Hope everyone is enjoying the start of summer! Here is the link for the PK-8 Building Board report. https://5il.co/1wcqn
We will be planning an Open House for the new PK and Greenhouse later this summer. Keep an eye out for upcoming information!
The BOE Agenda for tonight's meeting at 6:30 has been updated. You can find it at https://www.usd338.com/documents/board-of-education-minutes/board-of-education-agenda/63342
It is said that a temporary inconvenience is the price for progress. Here are some pictures of the work being done at the track. We appreciate everyone's understanding of needing to get the work done during the summer. We are all very excited to see the finished product! GO DRAGONS!
It is said that a temporary inconvenience is the price for progress. Today the work has begun in both of our gyms. They will both be closed until June 28. We appreciate everyone's understanding of needing to get the work done during the summer. We are all very excited to see the finished product! GO DRAGONS!
CLC, our after school program for K-6th grade students is still taking applications. This program provides quality after school supervision until 6 PM. If you are interested, please contact Becky Nickelson, 785-945-3221, for more information. Cost is $100 per month. Students receive a snack, homework assistance, academic related activities, and free play opportunities. Great way to wrap up the school day while mom and dad are still working.
Progress for the week of 6/5-6/9
1. Removed temp wall in hallway.
2. Started grating install.
3. Prepped for hallway paint.
Work schedule for the week of 6/12-6/16
1. Complete classroom doors & glass.
2. Complete grating and handrail.
3. Complete seeding/weed matting in green spaces.
Preschool enrollment is still open. If you have a child or know of someone who has a child preschool age, please contact Becky Nickelson at the grade school office, 785-945-3221, for additional information. We are so excited about our new preschool facility located on the west side of our campus. Watch for upcoming details of a "Community Open House" that will be scheduled to allow community members to check out this new addition to USD 338.
Congratulations are in order for Mrs. Ellerman as their family welcomed a granddaughter into the world this morning! Margaret Kay Bena "Maggie" arrived this morning in Newton. Welcome to the family Maggie and congrats Margo!
Good morning Dragons!
USDA Summer Food Service Program
"USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive on free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year. Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information."
https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
1. Click on the link
2. Enter your address
3. Find the nearest summer meals
The HSGBB team traveled to Wichita this weekend and played in the annual 1A/2A basketball tournament. The girls battled some great teams and ended up placing 4th in their division. Made some great strides, grew as players and as a team, created lasting memories, and had some great team bonding. Go Dragons! 🏀
Reminder! The MSFB camp that was originally scheduled for this upcoming week has been moved to July 10th-14th from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. if you have any questions email me at Dallas.brown@vfalls338.com thank you!
We are working hard in summer school. We are also having some fun learning. Last Friday, we learned about force and practiced using a ruler while making domino runs. Today we reviewed some geometric shapes while making spinners. And our birthday boy brought some popsicles.
Work schedule for the week of 6/5-6/9
1. Remove the temporary partition in the hallway.
2. Install grating & handrail.
3. Paint dry fall in the hallway
5/29-6/2
1. Finished installing interior doors.
2. Finished exterior painting.
3. Finished grading /gravel west parking lot.
4. Installed sound board in the weight room.
Good morning Dragons,
The track is closed for construction!
Just in case you missed the Vindicator! Here is a letter from our Superintendent, John Hamon.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1web_YZuV3SVzRzySsueR2wqJWW219aY2/view?usp=sharing
Attention Dragon Family:
The High School Office and the Elementary Office will be open from 8 am-8 pm on June 14th, you can pick up grade report cards, lost/found, pay bills, turn in library books/uniforms/Chromebook chargers, receive state assessment scores, etc...