Jayhawk USD 346

Friday Night Football is back on!!! JLHS Varsity Football will take on the Central Heights Vikings tonight here at home! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM

Due to Covid-19 quarantines in Wellsville, the Varsity Football game scheduled for Friday, September 25 has been cancelled. We are currently seeking an alternative opponent for Friday night. Please note the difficulty of finding an opponent on short notice and please be aware of the possible need to travel if an opponent is found. We will update you as soon as we know more.

Lifetouch will take fall pics Monday, September 28. Remote students are welcome to come in for pics at both buildings between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Please check in at the office. This is the only day pics will be taken the week of the 28th. The other session was cancelled since students are attending 5 days per week.

Bus 7 is running late this morning.

Parents and Students: If your child is exhibiting any of the following symptoms please do NOT bring them to school: Fever (100.4 or higher). Chills. Rigors (Feeling of cold-shivering-sweating). Muscle or body aches. Fatigue. Headache. Sore throat. Lower respiratory illness (cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing). New loss of taste or smell. Diarrhea. Many school districts in the area and state are quarantining students, cancelling sporting events, and pivoting from on-site instruction to remote learning programs because students were exposed while not wearing masks. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Deputy Epidemiologist has shared that to keep schools open and in on-site learning, our students, staff, and community must be willing to wear masks properly (covering the nose and mouth). The nation’s CDC director said recently that masks are the “most powerful health tool” equal to that of a vaccine. USD #346 will expect all students and staff to wear masks.

Do you live in Linn County and have children ages 0-5? Have you signed up for free books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library? If you missed the original sign-up, you can do it now at the following site: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/KSLINN/?chkAvalAddressData=eyJjYWxsYmFjayI6dHJ1ZSwiYWRkcmVzcyI6eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiVVMiLCJ6aXAiOiI2NjA0MCIsInN0YXRlIjoiS1MiLCJjaXR5IjoiTGFjeWduZSIsImNvdW50eSI6Ikxpbm4iLCJzdHJlZXQiOiIifX0%3D

We are excited to welcome ALL JES students back 5 days a week starting Friday, September 18. If you drop your child(ren) off please use the car line. We will unload 5 cars at a time. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.

As JLHS shifts back to full time academic schedules on Friday September the 18th, we will begin unlocking our doors at 7:30 AM. Breakfast is available.

Family and fans traveling to Uniontown for Junior High Volleyball tonight can expect the following expectations: 1. Masks encouraged indoors 2. Temperature checks for all 3. Social distancing encouraged Thank you for following these expectations as we continue our activities.

High School Volleyball at Oswego Masks will be required to enter the contest and temperatures will be taken. Masks are to be worn when social distancing is not possible. JV Schedule 4:00 – Jayhawk vs Marmaton – JH Gym 5:00 – Jayhawk vs Pleasanton – JH Gym 6:00 – Jayhawk vs Oswego – JH Gym Varsity Schedule 5:00 – Jayhawk vs Marmaton – HS Gym (East Court) 6:00 – Jayhawk vs Pleasanton – HS Gym (West Court) 7:00 – Jayhawk vs Oswego – HS Gym (East Court)

Due to illness concerns in Baxter Springs, the Varsity Football contest scheduled for Friday, September 18 has been cancelled.

Students and Parents of Jayhawk USD #346 – KDHE and Linn County Health Department shared today that we have 3 new Covid cases in the county this week. On Tuesday (9-8-2020) we learned there were no new Covid cases over the Labor Day weekend or the week prior to Labor Day (week ending 9-4-2020). In all, we had 4 positive indicators last week on the new KSDE gating matrix and had 2 positive indicators and 2 neutral indicators the week prior (ending 8-28-2020). Because of these good numbers we will pivot from “Hybrid” instruction to 5 days a week “On-Site“ instruction beginning next Friday, September 18th. Hopefully, sharing this information a week ahead of time will give our families, food service, transportation, and staff time to plan for the changes. All students and staff will still be required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Remote learning is still available for those families that prefer that option. Thank you for being patient and respectful during these tough times as we continue safety measures to keep kids safe. More information will be released later from our specific buildings.

Freshman Volleyball tomorrow at Prairie View has had a schedule change. This is the current schedule for tomorrow. 9:30 Iola vs. Jayhawk Linn 10:30 PVHS vs. Jayhawk

JLHS Varsity Football tonight at home! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Senior Night activities are also scheduled for tonight. As we continue our efforts at offering activities for our students, we ask that you help us by meeting the following recommendations: 1. Please sit in family groups and social distance when possible. 2. We recommend that masks or face coverings be worn. By working together to help prevent the spread of disease, we can avoid any need for interruption to our seasons. Thank You in advance!

High School Volleyball information for Monday at Arma - Freshman Quad The first match will begin in both gyms at 5:00 pm. The schedule will be as follows: North gym (old) 5:00 Northeast vs. Jayhawk-Linn Northeast vs. Galena Northeast vs. St. Paul South gym (new) 5:00 St. Paul vs. Galena St. Paul vs Jayhawk-Linn Jayhawk-Linn vs Galena **Please note that masks are required and temperatures will be taken at the door. **No admission will be charged.

Junior High Parents and fans traveling to Pleasanton tonight for volleyball and football can expect the following requirements. 1. Masks required indoors and mask required for outdoors when you are at concession stand, bathroom, and entering/exiting the gate. 2. Temperature checks for indoor activities 3. Social distance and sit in family groups when possible. Please continue to respect these expectations as we continue to support these opportunities for our student athletes.

The Cross Country Meet scheduled for this afternoon in Fort Scott has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Dear USD #346 Parents, The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the Summer Food Service Program will be extended through the end of December or until funds are depleted. As a result of this September 1, 2020 decision, beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020, ALL breakfast and lunch meals will be FREE to ALL enrolled students. This is a program funded through USDA. There is no paperwork involved. (Lunch money in student accounts will be held for use when the free breakfast and lunch program is no longer offered.) *Additional milks will still be charged at normal rates and are not free. Families are responsible for meals August 20 through September 4, 2020. Please note: We encourage families to complete the Free and Reduced applications. Those families who qualify for Free and Reduced meals will need the appropriate application and qualifications met to continue receiving Free and Reduced meals after this extended Summer Food Program is over at the end of December 2020 or when funding is depleted. If you have any questions regarding the Free and Reduced Meal Applications, please contact Carla Leavitt at USD #346 (913-795-2247). Sincerely, Royce Powelson Ed.D Jayhawk USD #346 Superintendent

These guidelines are for High School Volleyball at Erie Thursday night: • Face coverings/masks will be required at all USD 101 Events. • Temperature checks will be taken upon entry to all events. Anyone with a fever of 100.4 or above, will not be allowed entry. • At all events, please practice social distancing as much as possible. We recommend households sit together and that parents keep their children with them in the bleachers, under direct supervision. • Concessions will be available, but please practice social distancing while in the concession lines. • For the safety of student athletes and yourself, there will be no personal contact with participants at the conclusion of events. Please do not enter the playing area, field or court. • Public Access Restrooms will be available at all events. Please practice social distancing, hygiene recommendations and masking policies while using the restroom facilities. • We are planning to use two gymnasiums to help with social distancing. The varsity will play in the large gym and the junior varsity will play in the auxiliary gym. The admission fee is $4 for adults and $3 for K-12 students and we will be having a concession stand, but please practice social distancing, when possible. • Currently, we are allowing unlimited attendance and league passes will be honored. • The order of play for Thursday will be as follows: • 5:00 Erie vs. Jayhawk-Linn • 6:00 Jayhawk-Linn vs. Parsons • 7:00 Parsons vs. Erie

Reminder: No School Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, due to Labor Day weekend.