Family Reveal 2023!! When our new family members are revealed to their SMGS forever families! pictured: Kincaid's, Holiday's, Johnson's, Mulligan's, Hammer's , Rabe's, Shobney's , Strole's, and Marple's families!
Congratulations to Brent Poppelreiter and Hunter Heim! They both received a pawsitive call home from Ms. Rueger for their incredible classroom etiquette and willingness to help classmates and others. Way to go Brent and Hunter!!
Planetarium Exhibit
SMGS Students had the opportunity to view the stars--while the sun was out! The Volunteer Kansas Astronomical Observers shared their Planetarium Dome with the students where they learned about constellations, eclipses, and the planets.
September Calendar
SMGS had a special guest Wednesday. Miss Southern Kansas, Katelyn Andrist, came to visit with our students and share with us to her new book, "Becoming Confident". Katelyn visited with students encouraging them to be who they are and motiving them to Engage, Inspire, and Empower! Thank you Miss Southern Kansas!!
-a shout out to Little Apple Nutrition for the midday motivation beverages!
A Message from Nurse Melissa:
Hello! Please read the attached document regarding a recent increase in chickenpox within our community. If your child is exposed, you will receive notification via email/phone to review guidance. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Melissa Mitchell, BSN, RN
Kaw Valley Health Services
USD 321 Lead Nurse
Please see the USD 321 Heat Guidelines.
USD 321 Families
With the extreme heat this week, we are advising families who can, to come pick up their students from school rather than ride the bus. We understand that some kids sit on the bus longer than others and want to look after the safety of our students. For those who need to still ride the bus, we will have bottled water for the students as they get on. Please encourage your students to stay hydrated and to communicate with their bus driver if they do not feel well. Thank you for your help in this matter! Stay safe!
Zero Tardy Schoolwide Party!!
Help us learn more about how young children with autism learn to talk. For more information, see the contact information listed on the flyer.
Bedtime Story!
Let's share a huge SMGS welcome to the new additions to our Bear Family. Please Say hello to our incoming teachers
Back Row: Carol Mergen-PreK, CJ Marple-PE, Paula Serb-6th
Front Row: Liz Foster-PreK, TamiSue Stallbaumer-Sped , Cassie Smith-4th
Thank you Advisors Excel for the much appreciated headphones and Llama, Llama books for our SMGS students to use and enjoy! It certainly helps to have a head start for the year by helping students with much needed supplies in the classroom. Thank you!!
Attendance Matters!
https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/CSAS/CSAS%20Home/Graduation%20and%20Schools%20of%20Choice/2021%20Chronic%20Absenteeism%20Fact%20Sheet_11-21.pdf?ver=2021-12-16-104250-700
Back to School Night!
I apologize, but due to many changes still happening with our enrollment, class lists will not be available until Wednesday at noon. These will be sent out by email.
In need of Bus Transportation for the 2023-24 School Year?
Please use the link to request transportation:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdzlqMyyWKclYaXh950wg8_WCyR3xW-kq2eDIbGl08PMxe3A/viewform
Kaw Valley families will enroll online for the 2023-2024 school year with the
convenience and flexibility of online enrollment. Our system allows parents and
guardians to securely update information, fill out paperwork and pay fees. Online
enrollment saves families valuable time and saves our district valuable resources. Please enroll no later than August 4.
Log in with your credentials at https://kawvalley.powerschool.com/public/home.html
If you do not have PowerSchool login credentials, contact your school for assistance.
SMGS NEW Preschool Student Enrollment/Screening 2023-24
Wednesday, August 2nd!
Please Click on the link below to access our online scheduling tool to schedule a time to enroll your student. Go Bears!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4caaa82ba4f85-smgs3#/
SMGS Student School Supply List for 2023-24
Please also consider the convenient and simple method of getting School Supply Packs through the SMGS Booster Club. Everything is ready to go and will be there ready for your child at their desk the first day of school.
