USD 224 Clifton-Clyde Eagle Express October, 2017 It is the mission of USD 224 to provide a positive learning experience for all students to achieve their highest potential as productive members of a global society. News from the Superintendent! USD 224 Patrons, The end of the first quarter of the school year will end this month while this newsletter is out (Oct. 20 to be exact) and wow, what a great quarter it s been. Our students have had many successes already from the fields and courts, to the classrooms and academic competitions. As was published in the August Eagle Express Newsletter we will be doing some upgrades at Clifton- Clyde Middle School in the near future. Beginning the week of October 16 th demolition will begin in the southeast corner of the middle school gym; on both the ground level and balcony level. Sets of bleachers will be removed at both levels and a hole will be cut in the balcony floor to make way for a chair lift. This chair lift will be able to aid in the transportation of students, parents, and community members up to the second story of CCMS. We are all super excited about this project. However, since it is happening during school time a couple of changes will have to take place. CCMS basketball has two home games to start the year (November 6 th and 9 th, respectively). BOTH of those games will be played at CCHS as that s the week the lift company is scheduled to come and do their part of the installation. CCMS has another home game the following week and no decision has been made on where those games will be played yet. Continue to keep watch on other changes that have to take place during this time of construction. All three district buildings hosted Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 9 from noon until 7pm. There was great turn-out at all three buildings. At CCHS this time around we tested out doing conferences that were student led. At our student led conferences the students presented to the parents their goals, their progress towards their goals, shared their grade graphs, and many other things about their first quarter progress. Having the students led their own conference allows them the opportunity to share how things are going and take more ownership in their own learning process. By all accounts heading this direction for conferences was a great success. We ll continue fine-tuning this practice for the high school and do it again in the spring. Look for student led conferences to possibly expand to other grade levels when spring comes around. There are many more upgrades, etc, that are in the works. I always love to tell people the story of USD 224 and what s going on. Please feel free to call me with any questions at any time. Sincerely, Art Baker-USD 224 Superintendent -CCHS Principal
BIG Numbers for Early Eagle Storytime The first couple sessions of Early Eagle Storytime have had great attendance. At the September 15th session there were 47 total students ages 0-4. Thank you to everyone that s been attending! If you haven t feel free to attend any and all sessions. What is Early Eagle Storytime? Early Eagle Storytime is a community program that allows kids to gain exposure to and practice early childhood academic and social skills in a structured setting with other kids of similar age. This outreach program is available free of charge to any child 0-4 years of age (until they are enrolled in our preschool). Kids work under the direction of a certified Early Childhood Teacher completing hands-on activities, listening to stories, to help make practicing these skills fun. Call CCGS with any questions you may have! 2017 Fall Homecoming CCHS Fall Homecoming festivities took place the week of September 18-22. On Friday there was a homecoming parade through downtown Clyde with a pep-rally on the city lot downtown. Both of those events were well attended. The culminating event for the week was the homecoming crowning and football game vs. Rural Vista. The Eagles were victorious 59-6. Kelly Lange was named Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King was Ian Bergstrom. Ian Bergstrom also got his first career carry for a touchdown! Congrats Fall 2017 Homecoming King and Queen Ian Bergstrom and Kelly Lange Eagle Express is a publication of the USD 224 Superintendent. Feel free to contact him at: 616 N. High, Clyde 785-446-2098 abaker@usd224.com Look for this publication to come out the second Thursday of every month.
CCHS TO HOST VOLLEYBALL SUB-STATE Contact a band member or Mr. Hambleton (jhambleton@usd224.com) with any questions or to get your house on the list. Congratulations to the October Student of the Month, Clay Girard! Clay Girard is the son of David and Amanda Girard. Clay has been in National Honor Society for two years. He has been in FBLA for two years, one of which was served as an officer. He has been an active member in CYO for four years as well as a participant in Prayer in Action for two summers. For athletics Clay has participated in football for four years. Clay s current educational plans after high school are undecided but, he plans to attend a four year college. Clifton-Clyde High School is excited to announce that we ll be hosting a Kansas State High School Activities Association volleyball sub-state on October 21. The sub-state will consist of the following 6 schools: Clifton-Clyde High School Hanover High School Mankato-Rock Hills High School Scandia-Pike Valley High School Wakefield High School Washington County High School Look for a schedule of games to come out late the week of October 16. Two New Inductees to Clifton-Clyde HS National Honor Society On October 1st a ceremony was held to induct two new members into Clifton -Clyde HS National Honor Society. The two newest members are Junior Nathan Ohlde and Junior Marcus Resco. Both of these students were chosen because they demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Congratulations to both of these outstanding young men. Randy Nadler Presents at CCMS Randy Nadler presented to the kindergarteners through 7th graders on October 3. He shared that Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew).
DETAILS THAT MAY HELP INCLUDE... 1. Address is 632 deer Rd, Clifton, KS. Best way to get to event is off of "Eagle Rd" (blacktop that runs North out of Clifton). If coming from Clifton, take eagle Rd 5 miles north to 5th. Turn west and travel one mile. Turn North on Deer Rd and head 1 and a half miles. From the north you can turn onto Eagle Rd off of highway 148. Travel south to 7th Rd. Turn west and head one mile to Deer Rd. Head south half a mile. 2. Starting time is 7 PM. You do not have to be there at any certain time but please be registered to ride no later than 9 PM to assure you a ride! 3. Each rider will have to read and sign a waiver form before riding through. All children must have an adult sign waiver form along with their own signature. 4. Everything that takes place is due to the efforts of wonderful volunteers and the outstanding generosity of John and Sharon. Free will donations will be set up and benefit both E3 and Clifton Clyde FFA Alumni Association. The E3 parent group continues to do great things for our school, district wide. We have never or will never charge admittance but if possible please feel free to help these two wonderful groups directly help our schools! 5. Handicap parking available right in front of registration building. FFA Alumni will also be providing golf cart rides from the parking lot to the registration building for anybody needing assistance! 6. Meal will be provided with new and improved choices throughout the entire night and plenty of bathrooms available. 7. Clifton Clyde FFA chapter will once again be providing entertainment for all children at the event. If you have little ones that you feel should not go on the ride please feel free to take advantage of this service. They do an outstanding job! 8. We attempt to make this entertaining, thrilling, at times humorous, but always our #1 goal is everyone's safety. Please help us continue that tradition. There will be a trailer supervisor on each trailer who will provide a few ground rules. 9. All future announcements will be made on our Facebook page including frequent weather updates if needed the day of the event! Once again, THANK YOU for the last two years of support, we hope to make year 3 memorable! CCGS and CCMS Host Sprit Week! (Oct 2-6)
Happy National Principal s Month to Mr. Sacco. As you can tell from the pictures Mr. Sacco loves to connect with the students and get at their level. He has hosted many students in his office over the years for positive reasons. From Green Team celebrations, to choice lunches, to the OVER 250 Good News Calls of the Day he has made in the past 2 years. Thank you to him for all of his hard work and dedication.
Clifton-Clyde FFA Alumni Chapter Anyone wanting to become a member of the Clifton-Clyde FFA Alumni Chapter? You can join the national association for a one time lifetime membership of $160.00 or we have a local yearly membership of $20.00. You do not have to be an FFA alumni to join. On October 10th, CCHS celebrated and honored the lone senior of the volleyball team. Emily Coffman and her parents, Brian and Rhonda, are seen in this picture receiving a framed photo and rose as a token of CCHS s appreciation of their hard work and dedication. Please contact one the alumni officer team if you are interested: Jon Lange Pat Damman Deb Ohlde