Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Academy

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Don't miss out on the Sunflower Summer Program happening now through August 11!

Provided by the State of Kansas Department of Education (KSDE), Sunflower Summer provides a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks and more for free!

Go to sunflowersummer.org to learn more and find app store links for iOS & Android where you can download. Just select your adventure then tap and go.

Sunflower Summer has started! The program offers Kansas families free admission to attractions across the state, throughout the summer. Go to https://sunflowersummer.org for details.

Don't miss out on the Sunflower Summer Program happening now through August 11!

Provided by the State of Kansas Department of Education (KSDE), Sunflower Summer provides a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. Kansas families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks and more for free!

Go to sunflowersummer.org to learn more and find app store links for iOS & Android where you can download. Just select your adventure then tap and go.

The Summer Food Program starts today! Free breakfasts and lunches will be offered to all children 18 years old and younger at 34 locations Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, July 26. Due to changes in federal regulations, children must be present to receive a meal and all meals must be consumed onsite. Learn more at usd259.org/summerfood.

Reminder: Thursday, May 23, is the last day of school. We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer!

📢 Here is an important update regarding today's predicted severe weather:

📌 All evening activities, practices and competitions are canceled.
📌 Latchkey will continue as scheduled. Parents are encouraged to pick up students early.
📌 Tonight's Board of Education meeting will continue as scheduled. In-person student recognitions will not take place at tonight's meeting.

"Shoutout to Mr. Wilbert, our fantastic principal, on National Principal's Day! Your leadership and support mean the world to us. Thank you for all you do! 🌟
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We want to welcome our incoming Mead students for next year! Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Academy and Colvin Elementary students who will be attending Mead for the 2024-2025 school year, are welcome to come by Mead on May 14th for an open house. Staff will be availalbe to answer questions and help you become famaliar with your new school! We hope to see you there!

Adventure Begins at the Library! Let’s get reading!

🌟✨ Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟✨

👏 Let's give a round of applause to these amazing individuals for their hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. They're the real MVPs behind the scenes, and we couldn't do it without them!

🌟 Thank you for all that you do to make Jardine shine bright every day. We appreciate you more than words can express!

Shout out to Jalayshia, our Middle School After School Program's student of the month!

Big shoutout to our 7th graders who had an amazing time exploring the Future Maker Mobile Learning Lab this week! From coding challenges to robotics experiments, they got a glimpse into the future of technology. 🌟

This morning at Jardine's building inservice, we spent some time embracing wellness and fostering connections! From paws and plants to gaming with colleagues, massage therapy, yoga, rock painting, and diving into bookish bliss, our team prioritized self-care and community. Here's to more days filled with rejuvenation and camaraderie!

Special thanks to our volunteers from Beauties and Beasts, Inc., for bringing out adorable dogs, Plant Kingdom Greenhouse Outlets for their help with the plants and soil, and Table for Two Massage Therapy for providing chair massages. Our teachers and staff loved all the self care today! ♥️

✨ LAUNCHING APRIL 22 ✨

You can soon borrow Experience Passes from your Wichita Public Library! Partnering with area museums and attractions, you will be able to borrow a family pass from the library, go and explore a local attraction, and bring it back to the library – at no cost!

Over the next 11 days leading up to launch, we will highlight each attraction on our social media accounts. Keep your eyes peeled!

Reminder: No school Friday, April 12, and Monday, April 15.

High School summer school enrollment is now open. Students can take courses for original credit or credit recovery. To enroll, students must see a counselor for course selection and completion of the online enrollment application. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

📌 High school students can take original credit in Government, Financial Literacy and P.E. at South (8th-10th grade) and West (11th-12th grade). Students can take Government and Financial Literacy virtually through Education Imagine Academy.

For details, go to https://bit.ly/49ssYPK.

🌌🌘 Today was out of this world! 🌘🌌

Ms. Radcliffe's Space Science class had the ultimate front-row seats to witness the breathtaking eclipse phenomenon. 🌑✨

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📚🌟 Today is National School Librarian Day! 📚🌟
Today, we want to recognize the contributions of Ms. Phillips, our librarian. Her dedication to our school community and commitment to nurturing a love for reading are truly appreciated.
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🎉 Let's take a moment to celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals! 🌟 Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to support our students and educators every single day. 📚 From assisting in classrooms to providing invaluable support in various educational settings, your hard work and commitment make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, passion, and kindness! 💖
Wichita Public Schools

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! Join us in honoring our incredible assistant principals, Ms. Bastin and Ms. Bunn. Ms. Bastin and Ms. Bunn, your tireless efforts behind the scenes don't go unnoticed. You keep our school running smoothly, foster a positive learning environment, and always go above and beyond for our students and staff. Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence. You truly make a difference every single day. 👏 Wichita Public Schools

Now that spring is here, severe weather can occur at any time. Here are the procedures we follow should severe weather happen during the school day.

Every third Wednesday of each month, the WPL's Bus will be at the Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center from 3:00-5:00 PM. Stop by to pick up a book! 📚

Beginning March 1, the Book Bus will have new weekly stops:

📚 First Tuesday: Boston Park, 3-5 p.m.
📚 First Thursday: Dillons @ Harry & Webb, 3-5 p.m.
📚 First Friday: Learning Lab @ Union Station, 10 a.m.-Noon
📚 Second Monday: League 42 Leslie Rudd Learning Center, 4-6 p.m.
📚 Second Tuesday: Pawnee Prairie Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
📚 Second Tuesday: Orchard Park, 3-5 p.m.
📚 Second Wednesday: Buffalo Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
📚 Second Thursday: Northwest YMCA, 3-5 p.m.
📚 Third Tuesday: Department of Children and Families, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
📚 Third Tuesday: Watson Park, 3-5 p.m.
📚 Third Wednesday: Linwood Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
📚 Third Wednesday: Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center, 3-5 p.m.
📚 Fourth Tuesday: Boys and Girls Club, 3-5 p.m.
📚 Fourth Wednesday: The Treehouse, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
📚 Fourth Thursday: League 42 Leslie Rudd Learning Center, 4-6 p.m.

More info: wichitalibrary.org/bookbus

Summer teen volunteer applications can be turned in beginning TOMORROW, March 15. Teens who want to volunteer at the library this summer can grab an application at any Wichita Public Library location!

Don't forget to turn clocks ahead one hour tonight!

We are Jardine PROUD of our February attendance winners! Ms Henning's, Ms Hibbard's, Mr Nichols', and Dr Souriya's classes were the top 4 classes with the highest average daily attendance in February! Way to be in school every day!

Thank you to the staff at Mead Middle School for putting together some AWESOME prize baskets to be given away tomorrow at our third quarter PRIDE celebration! We appreciate your kindness! ♥️💙♥️💙♥️

Reminder: Spring Recess begins this Friday, March 8, and continues through Friday, March 15. Please note: District offices will be closed Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15.