Reminder to parents about the teacher/parent conferences coming up next week.
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A busy day of learning for our staff today at USD 463 during our Professional Learning Day! Thank you to Mark Tallman, from KASB, who spoke to the staff on "How High Performing Districts Exceed Expectations on State Outcomes". Special thanks also to Sarah Potter, from Circle USD 375, who presented "The Power of Social Media: Positive District Practices for All Staff". Our District Leadership Team (DLT) also presented updates on our district's school improvement process (referred to as KESA 2.0). The DLT also collaborated with staff in group discussions about our district's KESA 2.0 Action Plan. In addition, our transportation department attended a full day defensive driving course from KSDE.
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Here is the livestream link for the SCBL middle school basketball tournament at Flinthills tomorrow (Saturday, February 8): https://www.youtube.com/@flinthillsusd492athleticss8
UMS Girls are scheduled to play at 4:30 PM (vs. Sedan)
UMS Boys are scheduled to play at 5:45 PM (vs. Sedan)
(Please note that games could run ahead of schedule.)
Update on Wednesday's FFA Poultry and Food Science Competition!
The poultry senior team of Gracie Bishop, Gabe Richards, Cayenne Ault and Alexis Kerr placed 5th as a team. Gracie Bishop placed 10th individually. Other contestants: Abri Saavedra and Summer Montgomery.
Gabe Richards placed 1st in the food science senior division. Other contestants: Jordan Hornecker, Alexis Kerr, Abri Saavedra and Summer Montgomery.
Cowley County Special Services Coop is seeking applicants for a Certified Secondary Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year. This position will be based in Udall Middle/High School. Contact the Udall USD 463 District Office at (620) 782-3355 for more information.
Students in Mrs. Burdicks 4th class learned about inventions and built their own flashlights.
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Students in Mrs. Hammond's 4th grade class made their own fossils for Science this week.
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Check out this week's district newsletter for Friday, February 7: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGeETQAtCI/0lz-acdnM_6QtAKpylUdOw/view?utm_content=DAGeETQAtCI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hdf88c02ff6
Today our basketball teams will play at home starting at 4:30.
Admission: $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for K-12 students.
Schedule:
4:30: JV Girls (2 quarters)
Following: JV Boys
Following: Varsity Girls
Following: Varsity Boys
SCBL Game Rules: Each league play date will include a JV girls’ game beginning at 4:30 PM, followed by a JV boys’ game, followed by a varsity girls’ game, followed by a varsity boys’ game. Each JV team will be allowed a ten-minute pregame warm up; each varsity team will be allowed a fifteen-minute pregame warm up. The SCBL has adopted the 30-point running clock rule for all games. JV games will consist of four 6-minute quarters, a 10-minute half time, and one 2-minute overtime if necessary. Starting times, length of JV quarters and half times, and number of JV quarters can be changed by mutual agreement of the administrators of the two competing schools whenever low numbers make it necessary to do so or when facilities allow a different schedule.
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No School today for students! Everyone enjoy your three day weekend!
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Congratulations to 8th grader Caleb Fahey, and freshman Brilee Pellegrini, for being selected Students of the Month for January! Staff had the following to say about each one...
"Brilee works hard not only on the court for both Varsity Volleyball and Basketball as a freshman, but she works hard off the court in the classroom as well. She has been able to maintain a high GPA while participating in 2 sports, throughout her first semester in high school. Brilee is well-liked by her peers and works hard to help resolve conflicts that may arise in her friends group. She is also active in FCCLA and is a member of the Student Council."
"Caleb is a very polite young man who shows respect to teachers and staff through excellent manners. Caleb maintains high academic standards for himself and works hard to ensure that his grades remain high. He holds those same high expectations for himself in athletics as well. He is a member of both the Cross Country team and the Varsity MS Basketball team. He is a fierce competitor and will always give his all."
Note to our Eagle families! There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, February 7, 2025, for students. Teachers will have a Staff Professional Development Day.
See everyone back on Monday, February 10th.
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Tonight our high school scholars bowl team will travel to Yates Center for their regional bowl. Starts at 4:30 pm. Come support our League Champs!
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Our UHS FFA students traveled to Hillsboro today for a competition testing their Poultry and Food Science knowledge. (Results will be available later this week.)
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Congratulations to the following high school volleyball players and team for receiving an All-Academic Award from the Kansas Volleyball Association:
Aliya Wolf
Ava Bonnell
Breana Maxwell
Brilee Pellegrini
Criscenda Eilers
Emily Kerr
Kayl Knapp
Liberty Mason
Amber Hosey
Richel Jirak
Andrew Preston
Here are some interesting facts about school buses.
1) School buses are designed to be 70 times safer than traveling by car.
2) The high-backed, closely spaced seats in the school buses uses "compartmentalization"
for safety.
3) the stop-arm on a school bus was first introduced in the 1950's.
4) In most states, it's illegal to pass a school bus when its stop-arm is extended.
"Love the School Bus"
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We "Love the Yellow School Bus" Students wore yellow to school to show their support of the school bus.
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Late start Wednesday, February 5,, 2025. Breakfast starts at 8:30. School starts at 9:05.
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During the February 7, 2025 UHS basketball games, the Junior Parents will be selling ducks again for the exciting "Chuck a Duck" game. You'll chuck your duck during halftime of the UHS Varsity Boys game. See the flyer for more information and reach out to a junior parent if you have additional questions. All proceeds will go directly to the UHS After Prom.
Today the FFA students will travel to Hillsboro, KS for there Poultry & Food Science event.
Poultry Evaluation - Participants will select live meat-type chickens for broiler breeding, evaluate and place live egg-type hens, and rate the finished product by evaluating and grading ready-to-cook carcasses and parts of chickens and turkeys.
Food Science -requires students to have an in-depth understanding of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues. Participants also use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions.
Good luck to the FFA Students today!
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