🌟 Creativity in Action at Tecumseh North Elementary! 🌟
Before the break, Tecumseh North 4th graders wrapped up a whole-grade level novel study of "The Tiger Rising" by tapping into their creative side with a hands-on whittling project! 🐅🧼
Each student received a bar of ivory soap, a toothpick, and a craft stick, then let their imaginations take over as they whittled away. Like Rob, the main character, who finds calm and creativity in whittling wood, our students explored their ideas and embraced the unexpected turns their soap creations took.
And guess what? Beauchamp made a cameo! You could spot him with his signature toothpick "waggling from the side of his mouth."
It was a fun and meaningful way to connect with the novel, and the students LOVED it!
#TheTigerRising #HandsOnLearning #4thGradeFun #USD450Team #TecumsehNorth #CreativeKids
BOE meeting tonight, December 2, at 7:00 pm in the SHHS PD Room.
➡️ Watch online: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
📄 Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🚍 Transportation Building Tour:
Interested in a tour of the transportation building? Join us at 6:15 PM this evening!
🎉 Happy Special Education Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make up our special education team—teachers, paras, assistants, and everyone who works tirelessly to support our students. 💙
Your dedication, care, and commitment ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for everything you do!
Here are just a few members of our amazing team! Help us show appreciation by tagging a special education team member in the comments and sharing a thank-you for all they do! 💫
#SpecialEducationAppreciationDay #ThankYou #TeamUSD450
⏰ Final Call! The Major Saver Fundraiser wraps up on Tuesday, December 3rd.
If your student hasn’t reached their goal, there’s still time to share their digital link with friends and family. Every card sold helps fund valuable programs for Shawnee Heights students.
Don’t have a student? Reach out to a Shawnee Heights family and grab your card today! Together, we can finish strong. 💪 #MajorSaver #USD450
🦃 This Thanksgiving, as you gather with loved ones, don’t forget to share the Major Saver Fundraiser!
🎉 Your student’s digital link makes it easy for friends and family—near or far—to support Shawnee Heights schools. Out-of-town relatives? No problem! They can contribute a flat donation directly through your student’s fundraising link.
Every card purchased or donation made helps fund programs that make a big difference for our students.
Thank you to all the businesses and families helping make this a successful fundraiser. We hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude and joy! 💙 #MajorSaver #USD450
🦃🍂Thanksgiving break begins! No school tomorrow, Wed, Nov 27, 2024, through Fri, Nov 29, 2024. We're thankful for our amazing Shawnee Heights family. Enjoy your break, recharge, and have some pie! 🥧 We'll see you back at school on Mon, Dec 2, 2024. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
🎉 Today is Substitute Appreciation Day, and we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who step in to ensure learning never skips a beat!
Our substitutes are flexible, dedicated, and essential to our schools' success. We couldn't do it without them! 🏫💙
Here are just a few of our fantastic substitutes in action, and be sure to #ThankASub for everything they do to support our students and staff. 👏
#SubstituteAppreciationDay #TeamShawneeHeights
📢 We're Hiring! Join Team Shawnee Heights!
We're hiring for the following positions:
🧑🏫 Spanish Teacher
📚 6th Grade Teacher
🤝 Paraprofessional
🧹 Night Custodian
🍎 Substitute Teacher
🚌 School Bus Driver
🚨 ...and more! Explore all available opportunities and apply today: https://bit.ly/USD450Jobs
Be a part of a supportive, dynamic team where you can make a difference every day. 💙 #TeamShawneeHeights #WeAreHiring
🎉 Huge congratulations to Mrs. Laurie Crimmins! 🎉
Today, the Kansas School Counseling Association recognized Mrs. Crimmins as a finalist for Kansas Counselor of the Year.
Her dedication to our students and the impact she makes in our community are nothing short of incredible. 🥳
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Crimmins and her well-deserved recognition. We are so proud to have her as part of the T-Bird family!
#CounselorOfTheYearFinalist #TbirdPride #ItsAGreatDayToBeATBird
Join us tonight, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Tecumseh South Elementary Library for the Board of Education meeting. Tecumseh South will be presenting their site council report.
A work session will begin at 5:30 PM for the Board to continue discussing facility needs. At 6:30 PM, Tecumseh South will give a tour of their Mustang Ranch. The live broadcast will begin at 7:00 PM with the start of the regular Board of Education meeting.
Watch: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
🚨 The Shawnee Heights Public Schools Foundation Major Saver Fundraiser is LIVE! 🚨
From November 13th to December 3rd, help your student raise funds for Shawnee Heights schools by sharing their digital fundraiser link with friends and family.
Major Saver cards are DIGITAL this year! Powered by MoneyDolly, digital cards are $15 and once purchases are live on your phone—so you'll never miss a deal.
Don't have an elementary student? No problem! Connect with a Shawnee Heights family to purchase your Major Saver card and support programs that benefit students across our district.
Let’s make this our best year yet! 💙 #MajorSaver #USD450
🇺🇸 Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. From parades to creative classroom activities, our schools took time over the past few days to recognize and celebrate the heroes who have served our country.
To all veterans in our community and beyond—thank you for your dedication and courage. We are forever grateful. #VeteransDay #USD450Cares
🎉 It's National School Psychologist Appreciation Week! 🎉
This week, we're giving a big shoutout to our amazing school psychologists who work tirelessly to support our students' mental health and well-being. Their dedication helps create a safe, positive environment where every student can thrive. 🌟
Join us in thanking our school psychologists for the incredible work they do every day!
#SchoolPsychWeek #ThankYou
🌟 Congratulations to Pam Hook for receiving the first Spotlight Award of the school year! 🎉 Pam’s positivity and dedication have made a huge impact, especially with efforts in recruiting bus drivers to support our district.
We’re grateful for Pam and all she brings to the Shawnee Heights family! ❤️ Help us congratulate Pam in the comments 👇 and let us know who else inspires you in our schools!
💡 Want to recognize a Shawnee Heights staff member who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for a Spotlight Award through our USD 450 Spotlight Award Nomination Form https://bit.ly/USD450Spotlight – we’re all about celebrating those who make a difference! 🌠
#ShawneeHeightsProud #SpotlightAward #ItsAGreatDayToBeATbird
Board of Education Meeting tonight, November 4, at 7:00 pm in the Shawnee Heights High School PD Room. Join us or watch at: https://bit.ly/3fT7WyB
Agenda & minutes: https://bit.ly/USD450MeetingAgenda
📰 The First Quarter Newsletter for the 2024-2025 school year is here! Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Superintendent Reflections
💸 Major Saver Fundraiser
🔒 Security Communication
📊 2024-2025 Budget Info
🌟 Horizon Award Nominees
🏆 Teacher of the Year Nominees
📢 Communication Survey Results
Read the 2024-2025 First Quarter Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/7bjc4
Thank you for staying connected as we celebrate our achievements and keep you informed! #ShawneeHeightsUSD450 #TogetherWeThrive
🌟 Happy Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the amazing work of our instructional coaches! 🙌 Their dedication to supporting our teachers and enhancing student learning makes a huge impact every day. From fostering growth to sharing best practices, we are so grateful for all they do!
Let’s give a big THANK YOU to our Instructional Coaches for their guidance, collaboration, and inspiration. 🎉👏
(Pictured L-R: Jodie Medina, Wendy Lunsford-Baruth, Beth Baldwin, Sheila Lewis, Shannon O'Connor, Stacie Westermann)
#InstructionalCoachAppreciationDay #ThankYou #TeachingExcellence
✨ Lights, Camera, Action! Our halls were packed with so many fun costumes today. 🧙♀️🦸♂️🧛♀️ Don't forget—no school for students tomorrow, November 1, 2024. Our teachers will be busy with a little "learning magic" of their own. ✨📚
Have a safe Halloween night, enjoy the day off, and an extra helping of Halloween candy! 🍬
🎓✨ Our SHHS students had the opportunity to attend Washburn University's Health Professions Day! Senior Ady Gonzales even walked away with a $1,000 scholarship! 💰👏
https://www.wibw.com/2024/10/17/health-professions-day-gives-students-look-washburn-programs/
In addition, our school counselors took students to Washburn Tech's Open House to explore even more career pathways. We're excited to continue providing students with hands-on learning experiences like these in the future!
With healthcare making up 1 in 8 jobs in Kansas, we're proud to help our students discover the opportunities close to home.
#SHHSThunderbirds #FutureHealthPros #WashburnUniversity #WashburnTech #CareerExploration #HealthCareCareers
Visit our Community Opportunities page, availabe on the home page of every district and school website. Check out another 👻 Trick-or-Treat event, 🐴 4-H Enrollment Information, and 🚔 Sheriff Brian Hill presents The K-9 Games! https://bit.ly/494sUFP
