Osborne County Schools USD 392

Need books? While we work to bring your students new digital resources, we encourage you to establish a library card at the Osborne Public Library. This will give your family access to two digital resources: Sunflower e-Library (Libby) and Hoopla. Both offer an expansive collection of literature for children and young adults. OPL is available via phone M-F from 10 am-2 pm at 785-346-5486.

PARENTS: Please fill this survey out regarding the children & technology in your home by tomorrow, March 24 at 8am. https://forms.gle/AwZQ4Nv5Vyb4iYFz8

Mrs. Burrus will be placing an order for Fit Sticks this week. If you are interested in buying Fit Sticks, please contact Mrs. B at (785) 534-2360.

Congrats to Trinity, Ava , and Rhyann for earning their spots on the 1A Stat Leaders list! http://kansas-sports.com/ks/news/?id=12073&t=sports-in-kansas-2020-girls-basketball-stat-leaders

Message from Mr. Langdon via this video: https://youtu.be/YWDHai_ikWY

Grab 'n Go Meals will be available daily at Osborne Elementary School, starting March 23 through May 20, 2020. Children ages 1 to 18 are eligible for FREE meal, must be present. Meals will be available outside the elementary school entrance for those walking or curbside for those driving. Breakfast served from 8 - 8:45 a.m. daily Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. daily No meals served on Friday, April 10, 2020 Please call: Beth Schultze (785-545-7463) with questions. Organized by USD #392

Grab 'n Go Meals will be delivered to both the Alton City Park and Portis Park on Monday and Wednesdays starting March 23, until May 20, 2020. Delivery time will be 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Children 1 to 18 are eligible for FREE meals, and must be present. (On Monday children will receive breakfast and lunch for 2 days, on Wednesday they will receive breakfast and lunch for 3 days) Please call Beth Schultze (785-545-7463) with questions. Organized by USD #392

Congratulations to members of the Boys BB team for post season NPL honors!

Congratulations to Trinity Lutters, Rhyann Brown, and Ava Stull on post season honors!

KSHSAA —The Kansas State High School Activities Association serves students by providing leadership for the administration of education based interscholastic activities— COVID-19 Update March 18, 2020 The KSHSAA is committed to the safety of our student-participants and the health of our school communities. Accordingly, in response to Governor Kelly’s Executive Order regarding the closure and cessation of in-person instruction in all Kansas schools through May 29, 2020, the KSHSAA is cancelling all spring championships, competitions, and festivals for the remainder of this school year. The KSHSAA recognizes the value of school activities for all students and school communities, but the current situation does not permit the opportunity for school activities to take place in a manner that is consistent with the very reason school activities exist. As a commitment to the health of Kansas students and communities, the best decision and only reasonable response is to cancel the regular season and post-season spring activity season. We all have an important responsibility to minimize community transmission as we embrace suggested precautions regarding COVID-19. As educators, the primary focus for our students and families is the health and well-being of each student. This action by the KSHSAA supports that effort across Kansas. The KSHSAA strongly discourages non-school activity participation at this time in an effort to mitigate the community transmission of the coronavirus. All CDC, KDHE and KSDE recommendations for preventing disease transmission should be followed at this time for any non-school activity in which a student participates. The following links provide access to those resources: CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ KDHE: http://www.kdheks.gov/ KSDE: https://www.ksde.org/

Seniors: Please read the following from Osborne County Farmer regarding their Graduation Edition.

Kansas school buildings to close for remainder of school year because of COVID-19 Task Force devising plan for Continuous Learning TOPEKA — Unprecedented circumstances that threaten the safety of our students and the professionals who work with them every day require swift, thoughtful and coordinated action. On Tuesday, March 17, Gov. Laura Kelly announced that school buildings across the state must be closed for the duration of this school year for the purpose of general student and staff attendance. However, learning will continue for Kansas students. A 25-member task force comprised of many of the state’s top educators in Kansas continues working to develop plans for Continuous Learning. The task force will deliver their recommendations to Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson by Wednesday evening. Kansas education is among the finest in the country. Closing classrooms and moving to a Continuous Learning plan can’t begin to replicate our state’s education structure as we know it, but it can help ensure strategies that will provide a bridge back to the world-class learning our students benefit from today. Essential staff members – as determined by local district officials – may be needed through Friday, March 20, to assess and prepare for facility maintenance. While schools are closed, administrative offices and support facilities may remain open as needed. Once buildings are thoroughly sanitized, they will be able to reopen for small groups of school personnel to implement a plan for Continuous Learning. We realize this is a difficult time, but Kansans always have persevered - and we will continue to do so. We will work together to get through this, and we will overcome this challenge and emerge stronger. For more information, contact: Marcus Baltzell Director of Communications, Kansas NEA 785-380-6134 marcus.baltzell@knea.org Mike Berblinger President, Kansas School Superintendents’ Association 620-543-2258 mberblinger@usd313.org G.A. Buie Executive Director, United School Administrators of Kansas 785-232-6566 gabuie@usakansas.org Denise Kahler Director of Communications, KSDE 785-296-4876 dkahler@ksde.org Mark Tallman Associate Director, KASB 785-273-3600 mtallman@kasb.org

Message from Mr. Langdon regarding school closing for remainder of year...

KSDE and KDHE are strongly recommending all school districts close from March 16th-20th. USD392 is currently on spring break, in addition ALL USD392 schools / buildings will be closed and all practices cancelled. Updates will be posted on the USD392 website concerning COVID-19.

KSHSAA Suspends Athletics & Activities through March 22

Osborne County USD #392’s new app It’s everything USD #392, in your pocket. https://youtu.be/sNRj9HqgIeM You can access sports scores, menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Tk3MpE or iPhone: https://apple.co/2vdGeuK.

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT USD 392: FCCLA Sponsor, Maintenance & Grounds Keeper, Elementary Secretary, Paraprofessional Educator To apply or get more information, go to https://www.usd392.com/o/usd-392/page/job-openings--114

OHS students: please check your school email and fill out the survey from Mrs Mans and KAYS. This is for a grant that KAYS is working on. Please fill out the survey today!

Celebrating the arrival of Spring Break at the FCA Pancake Breakfast this morning!

The Nutrition Class is promoting Second Chance Breakfast for grades 7-12! When: Daily between 1st & 2nd hours starting Mon. March 23 Where: FACS Room Cost: $2.15, this can be deducted from lunch balance - Free & Reduced prices applied through the food service program as well.