Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Action Items

For All Administrators (Action)

Bullying Prevention Site Action Plans

From Student Services

Bullying Prevention Site Action Plans are due to the Office of Student Services by October 29th, 2021. Within the Bullying Prevention Site Action Plan Folder, you will find a plan labeled with your building name. On the right hand column, you enter your building’s specific information for each section. When completing your action plan, think what protective factors do we have in place to reduce bullying? How do we include all members of our community in this? How do we consistently respond to alleged instances of bullying?

Please also include any supporting documentation, which can be linked in your document. If you have questions or would like to walk through your document with someone from Student Services, please contact Tracie Chauvin.

Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day

From Student ServicesOctober is Bullying Prevention Month! To recognize this, we will again be celebrating Unity Day 2021 on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 by wearing orange across the district. Lesson and activity ideas have been shared with counselors. Parent information and flyers can be found here.

Follow @SELKCKPS for resources and tips on preventing bullying in our KCKPS schools.

For Secondary Administrators (Action)

The yearly dyslexia training refresher should be shared with the following KSDE/KCKPS state mandated teachers:

Special Education (all levels)
English as a Second Language (all levels)
Reading Specialists (all levels)
Secondary ELA

The dyslexia training refresher video and participant Google Slide deck are provided in the Secondary Dyslexia Canvas course. This is not intended to be an asynchronous training but an opportunity for teachers to engage in review discussion and ask questions for clarity though either PLC or PD. Secondary instructional coaches have already engaged in this training. This training should be completed by all mandated educators by the end of the second quarter. The video provides opportunities to pause and allow processing time. An exit slip is embedded to document completion for KSDE and ask unanswered questions. This training video, before breaks for discussion/processing, is 23 minutes in length.

If you have questions about the process or the resources, please contact tracy.cooper@kckps.org.

For All Principals (Action Item)

KSDE/KCKPS Mandatory Dyslexia Training for New and Beginning Teachers

From Curriculum & Instruction

The KCKPS 2021-2022 new teachers certified in the following areas are required to complete the series of mandatory training modules for the KSDE Dyslexia Initiative:

Elementary General Education
Special Education (all levels)
English as a Second Language (all levels)
Reading Specialists (all levels)
Secondary ELA

KCKPS New Teacher Dyslexia Training will be offered on the following days & times:

September 22, 2021
For new middle school teachers (1:30-3:30)
For new 9:00am elementary school teachers (2:30-4:30)

September 29, 2021
For new high school teachers (1:00-3:00)
For new 8:30 am elementary school teachers (2:00-4:00)

The first module will be provided to all new teachers, via ZOOM. Instead of attending the district content PD day, new teachers will attend the Dyslexia Training Zoom session. District personnel leading the district content PD are aware the new teachers will not attend the content PD. New teachers will not be asked to “make-up” or complete any tasks missed.

All remaining modules for the Dyslexia Training will be completed asynchronously through the Elementary or Secondary Dyslexia Canvas courses. Information will be provided directly to new teachers when they attend their designated session listed above.

We recognize asynchronous learning will likely take place outside the teachers’ 8-hour workday. Therefore, upon completion of the remaining modules in the Dyslexia Training Canvas course, new teachers shall be subject to compensation for five hours of extra duty at the rate of $20.72 per hour. All modules must be completed prior to submitting a timesheet for compensation. The process for teachers to submit timesheets will be shared during the initial sessions on September 22 or September 29. All mandatory dyslexia training must be complete by November 12, 2021.

The zoom link for the sessions will be provided in the 21-22 District Content PD – Locations/Links within the “Dyslexia Training for New Teachers” tab.

If you have a teacher hired for the 2021-2022 , who for any reason, is not able to complete the modules within the Canvas course this by November 12, that teacher will need to contact tracy.cooper@kckps.org.

Informational Items

For All Administrators (Informational Item)

New COVID-19 Vaccine Event on October 2, 2021

From Communications & Marketing

Whether it’s your first COVID-19 vaccine or your second dose, KCKPS is happy to be partnering once again with the Wyandotte County Health Department to host our fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Event. This family event will take place on Saturday, October 2^nd from noon until 3pm at J. C. Harmon High School.

COVID-19 Vaccine Facts and Information

In addition to COVID-19 vaccines, the health department will also be offering flu vaccines and sports physicals.

Sports Physical Forms

Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (English)
Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (Spanish)

The Health Department will be offering the Pfizer vaccine (two doses) and Johnson & Johnson vaccine (one dose). Remember, the vaccine is safe for those 12 and up, but minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. With a signed form from a guardian, children 12 and up will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination without the guardian present. Those 12 and up must have the paperwork in hand to get the vaccine.

Those that get COVID-19 vaccinations will receive free meal vouchers for the food trucks on site. Those receiving the first vaccine will also walk away with a $50 gift card.

In addition to vaccines and physicals, KCKPS has teamed up with some amazing community partners for free giveaways to get students ready for the winter months. Free food, ice cream and more will be offered. In addition, you will get a chance to hear from some of the KCKPS bands in what we are calling “March to the Beat: A KCKPS Band Showcase.”

The Swope Parkway Mobile Dental Truck will also be there, providing free screenings and fluoride for children.

If you need a ride, we also have you covered.  KCKPS Transportation Services are for those 5 years and older. No one under the age of 5 can ride due to safety concerns. If you need special accommodations, please call 913-627-3100 before Monday, September 27th.

School	Time
Banneker	11:00 a.m.
Caruthers	10:40 a.m.
Claude Huyck	11:20 a.m.
Douglass	11:00 a.m.
Emerson	10:55 a.m.
Eugene Ware	11:00 a.m.
Frances Willard	11:00 a.m.
Frank Rushton	10:55 a.m.
Grant	11:20 a.m.
Hazel Grove	11:00 a.m.
J.F.Kennedy	11:20 a.m.
John Fiske	11:30 a.m.
Lindbergh	11:20 a.m.
Lowell Brune	11:00 a.m.
Mark Twain	11:20 a.m.
McKinley	11:00 a.m.
M.E.Pearson	11:00 a.m.
New Chelsea	11:20 a.m.
New Stanley	11:35 a.m.
Noble Prentis	11:35 a.m.
Quindaro	11:20 a.m.
Silver City	11:15 a.m.
S.P. North	11:00 a.m.
S.P. South	11:20 a.m.
T.A.Edison	11:15 a.m.
Welborn	11:00 a.m.
West Park	11:20 a.m.
Whittier	11:20 a.m.

We hope to see you there.

COVID-19 Vaccine Event PDF Flyer in English
COVID-19 Vaccine Event PDF Flyer in Spanish

Posted September 9, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources (please share with staff)

From Curriculum & Instruction

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15, we have gathered free educational resources for you to share with your students. Explore the experiences, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have shaped history.

Feel free to reach out to the Curriculum and Instruction Department for support.

Hispanic Heritage Month and Module 2 Wrap Up

From Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

From September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Through this month, we recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success!

This link has a great graphic about the history oh Hispanic Heritage Month. Additionally, a link to the Hispanic Heritage month website where teachers can access great resources and materials.

Hispanic Heritage Month Website

The Department of DEI wants to thank you all for attending Module 2 – Implicit Bias Professional Development Session. Here is the ending video from DEI PD on 9/16. Please let us know if have any questions!

Electronic Reporting Forms for Injuries and Incidents

From Communications & Marketing

Just a quick reminder that many of the forms you need when it comes to incidents are now electronic.

Student injury forms have now been included to the list.

To find the reporting form for students go to this link: https://form.jotform.com/212366215525047

To make the reporting of workman’s compensation accidents less time consuming, the Supervisors Accident Report is now an electronic form.

Regardless of severity, immediate supervisors & directors are required to report all work-related injuries within 48 hours to Risk Management.

To do so, please use the following link: https://form.jotform.com/212304621025035

The Incident Report helps document any incident involving non employees.

This includes our students, visitors, parents and guardians.

The incident form is to be filled out for a number of situations including: a child is missing, if a student is injured in a way that could require medical attention in the future, police have to be called during an incident,  there is a fight,  or even to report property damage.

An example of a fight that needs to be recorded- a fight that breaks out that others are around and it may have been recorded. A fight that someone may not realize they are injured immediately but could later on in the day. Fights that do NOT need to be recorded: two kids on the playground hit each other in the arm over a ball.

There may be other incidents that could also require use of this form.

If you have questions about whether an incident falls into this category, please reach out to your IIO.

Here is a link to the Incident Report form:  https://kckps.org/incident-report/

For Elementary Principals (Informational Item)

Connector Help Session

From Diploma+

Help is on the way! Please announce to your PreK-5 that a Connector Help hour is available on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 4:00-5:00. This will be an open Zoom session. They may jump in and get one on one help whenever it is convenient for them.

Connector Help Hour Link

Meeting ID: 899 4436 7897
Passcode: nn0zFJ

Remember: The Strategic Goal for all Elementary classroom teachers is to share at least 1 live Connector session with their students during the fall semester. Now is the time to write the request.

Curriculum Department Open House

From Curriculum & Instruction
We want your feedback! Come and preview the proposed K-3 ELA resources for the 2022-2023 school year. All staff, parents, students, and community members are welcome to come to Central Office Room 132 on Thursday, September 23rd anytime between 4:30 and 6:30. Please use visitor parking and enter through the main entrance.
Open House PDF Flyer

For Elementary & Middle School Principals (Informational Item)

Building Spelling Bee Sponsors & Wyandotte County Spelling Bee

From Curriculum & Instruction

Just a friendly reminder, that the 2022 Wyandotte County Spelling Bee, hosted by KCKPS, will be held on Saturday, February 5 at 9:30. The event format (online or in-person) is currently undecided. Building spelling bee sponsors will organize a process at the building level (elementary & middle schools, grades 3-8) to determine a student to represent each building at the county spelling bee. The building administrator or chosen sponsor in each building must complete the form linked below no later than Friday, October 1. Each building/sponsor will be registered with Scripps National Spelling Bee to support preparation for the building and county bees.

Please complete the form even if your building chooses not to participate.

We will also schedule a district on-line meeting for sponsors in late October or early November. One building sponsor per building will be compensated for 10 extra duty hours.
Please contact tracy.cooper@kckps.org with any questions.

For Secondary Principals (Informational Item)

Canvas Training Sign-up for your school

From Curriculum and Instruction

This is for SECONDARY schools only. Wendy Elkins has provided multiple sign-up opportunities to come to your school for the entire day and collaborate with teachers and administrators on how to use Canvas. Sign-ups begin on Sept.20th and run until Oct. 19th. Options on how to best utilize the time is determined by each site, some suggestions are:

PLC’s could meet with Wendy for training and planning (central location).
Teachers and administrators could come to a central location to get help when they are available.
Other

Use this link  to schedule your site visit. The appointment title you are looking for is Site Canvas Help. Make sure you are logged into your google calendar. In the title of the appointment, please put the name of your school and in the description, please provide the name of a contact person that Wendy can coordinate with.

For Building Administrators (Informational Item)

SAEBRS/mySAEBRS Extension

From Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Just a reminder that we are administering both the mySAEBRS (student SEL self-assessment for 3rd-12th grade) and the SAEBRS (teacher administered on each student – K-12th grade). Previous communication regarding the SAEBRS and mySAEBRS was shared on 9-10-21 and 9-14-21 through the Administrators Desk. Based on feedback from the system, some may have forgotten that we were administering those assessments. Therefore, to ensure we can get as many 3rd-12th grade students to take the mySAEBRS, we have extended the window until September 30. The SAEBRS window is currently open and will close on September 30th as well. Please refer to the Comprehensive Assessment Plan  for the assessment schedule.

For All Principals (Informational Item)

2021 Career Expo KC for Middle & High School Students

From Communications & Marketing

Please share with your teachers and staff.

Join us for a VIRTUAL, live, interactive event that will help students explore high-demand jobs in public service.

Register your school today!

We invite you to sign up your school for the region’s fourth Public Service Youth Career Expo which takes place Nov. 3-4, 2021. This free, virtual event will help middle and high-school students explore high-demand and rewarding career opportunities in local government. Cities and counties across the Kansas City region have joined forces to co-sponsor this high-impact event giving students the opportunity to interact with local public sector employees in 10 different public sector career areas.

Join one or many of the interactive sessions that will be available over two days. Each career area will present two times the first day and two times the second day. Four simultaneous sessions will run each hour. Each session will last 45 minutes, with a 15 minute break between each. Schedules have been reversed for the second day to give schools maximum options to attend sessions that fit their schedules.

Register your public, private, charter, or homeschool classroom today!

* No individual student registrations, please.

Registration is open through Oct. 15, 2021. Sign up HERE!

Solicitations from External Agency Recruiters about SPED Staffing

From Special Education

Please refrain from communicating with external staffing agencies regarding SPED staffing needs. These solicitations do not follow internal policy relevant to SPED contracts. SPED agency staffing decisions are centralized within the SPED department. We have multiple agencies with whom we contract staff. The recent communications from Travelers are solicitations that circumvent the Wyandotte Comprehensive SPED Cooperative contract approval process.

Thank you principals for alerting SPED leadership to this issue. Please forward those communications to your SPED Coordinator who will alert SPED Executive Leadership. Dr. Lawrie and Dana Nelson are authorized to communicate with agencies and/or make staffing decisions.

NCTM Virtual Conference for KCKPS Math Teachers

From Federal Programs

Consider using some of your building budget to send KCKPS Math Teachers to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), NCTM 2021 Fall Virtual Conference. The conference will be held November 17- 20 and will focus on the strategies, technologies and resources you need to support student learning and well-being throughout the year.

NCTM Virtual Conferences have connected thousands of mathematics educators to network, share and learn innovative teaching approaches in their classrooms.

Register before October 20 and save up to 10%. Registration includes access to all sessions for 45 days after the conference ends. Don’t miss this unparalleled learning and networking opportunity. #NCTMVC21