Tri-City Day School Family Newsletter December 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians, Just when we think it cannot get better, we were once again blessed with a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast which was supported through donations of food and cash from community members and many of you. On behalf of all of the staff and students at Tri-City, many thanks to all who made this meal possible! Everyone enjoyed the food and company of our existing Tri-City staff and students, current staff from other Derby, Mulvane, and Haysville Schools, and former staff and students who came back to visit! We served the largest group of visitors so far at this year’s feast; almost 100 people enjoyed the feast this year at Tri-City.
We have many fun activities coming up in December. The students will have an opportunity to participate in a Community Service project this Friday, a PBIS party, a visit from Santa and our first ever Accelerated Reader Field Trip (for those students who met their reading goal this 9 weeks). For those of you who are new Tri-City families, Santa brings a gift to each of the students when he visits. Santa’s helper Eddie the Elf has been spotted daily keeping an eye on things and keeping Santa updated!
On behalf of the staff at Tri-City, have a wonderful and safe holiday season with your family!
Wishing you well, Gina
Winter Break December 20 – January 7 (First day back for students January 8)
Other Field Trips for the 2013-14 School Year
Parents have mentioned in the past that it would be helpful to know what other field trips we are planning to have and anticipated costs with these outings. The following are a list of activities so far:
December 6 – Kennedy/Waters’ classes to Town East to ring bells for Red Kettle Campaign – students need money for lunch in Food Court – Kelly/Darbyshire’s classes to Wichita Children’s Theater – students need $4.00 for the play
December 18 – Accelerated Reader (AR) Field Trip – only students meeting their AR goal will be attending – no charge – more information at a later date
January 24 – Carousel Skating Rink – $3.50 for skating, $5.00 max. extra spending money, lunch at CiCi’s covered by school
February 21 – Derby Bowl (bowling and lunch) - $4.00 for lunch (school will cover bowling and shoe rental costs)
May 2 – Sedgwick County Zoo - $5.00 and a sack lunch
If you find yourself unable to pay for an outing, please contact us and let us know ahead of time so that payment arrangements can be made. It is very difficult to find out the day of the outing that someone needs help covering the cost of the trip.
Remember that students must be in good standing both academically and behaviorally to attend school outings.
Accelerated Reader (AR) Field Trip December 18 will be our first ever Accelerated Reader reward Field Trip! Mrs. D. and Mrs. Kennedy have determined an appropriate goal for each student based on his/her ability to read and comprehend stories. Students who meet their goal will be attending a special field trip that will not be announced until a later date. I will tell you that it is a really special outing that we have never attended before...... that will be the only hint! Remember that your child can take AR tests over books they have read or books that have been read TO them. Please find some time in your busy schedule to read with your child to help them reach their goal! If you would like to know your child’s AR goal, you can email Mrs. D. at [email protected] or Mrs. Kennedy at [email protected] to get that information.
Inclement Weather It is that time of year again, when the weather can change very quickly. A decision to close school due to inclement weather will be made as soon as possible and, in some cases, even the night before. If it is necessary to close school due to weather conditions, or for any other reason, the following media will be informed: Radio TV KFDI - 101.3 KSNW - TV3 KTHR - 107.3 KAKE - TV10 KZCH - 96.3 KWCH - TV12 KRBB - 97.9 (B98) KZSN – 102
December Calendar
December 6 – Kennedy/Waters’ Classes to Town East – Red Kettle Campaign December 6 – Josh/Darbyshire’s Classes to Wichita Children’s Theater December 16 – 20 - PBIS Drawing Week December 13 – 12:30 p.m. PBIS Parties December 18 – 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Medication Checks with Nancy Ballenger December 18 – 9:00 a.m. Leave for Accelerated Reader Field Trip December 18 – 1:00 p.m. Santa visit December 19 – 12:30 p.m. Christmas movie and hot chocolate December 20 – No School
January Calendar January 7 – Teacher Work Day January 8 – Students first day back January 17 – No School for Students - Building Inservice January 20 – No School for Students or Staff January 22 – 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Medication Checks with Nancy Ballenger January 24 – Carousel Skating/CiCi’s Pizza for eligible students January 27 – 31 - PBIS Drawing Week January 29 – Kansas Day Chili Feed
Community Resources
Rent and Utilities American Red Cross - 1900 E. Douglas Wichita, Ks (316) 219-4070. Through an application process, assistance may be offered for rent and utilities.
Center of Hope (Call Mondays 9-12 and 1-4 only) - (316) 267-0222. Through an application process, assistance may be offered for rent and utilities. Food and Clothing Haysville Re-Store - Haysville Baptist Church 415 E. Grand Haysville, KS (316) 524-4254. Offers clothing, coats, and shoes. Please call for an appointment.
Haysville Community Outreach - West Haysville Baptist Church 141 N Lamar Haysville, KS (316) 524-6302. Provides a box of food every 30 days for families in the Haysville School District. Please provide proof of address: driver's license or utility bill showing your current address. There are no income restrictions. Come to the church during office hours, 9AM- Noon, Monday through Thursday.
Derby Church of Christ - 225 N. Derby, Derby, KS 67037. Food Pantry. Upon receiving food, a form will need to be filled out. Please call (316) 788-2672 Monday - Friday from 9-12, for an appointment. Quantity of food may be limited.
Bread of Life - 1301 E. Galena Wichita, KS 67216. (316) 689-6866. This organization helps meet the needs of the community through various programs including: Clothing outlet, food distribution centers, community service programs, hands on training on caring for those in need, and disaster relief. Must have proof of address, photo I.D., Social Security Card, birth certificate, or medical card for family members, and proof of income if any. Program hours are 10 am-1:45 pm on Tuesdays.
Derby Community Family Services - 4900 S. Clifton Wichita, KS 67216. Food Pantry. Residents of USD 260, may get food once every 3 months. Please call (316) 519-5867 for an appointment.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry - 2825 S. Hillside Wichita, KS 67216, (316) 262-8898. Must provide a photo I.D., identification (Social Security Card or School I.D.), for each member of the household, and proof of address. Program hours are 8:30 am -12 pm Tuesday - Thursday and 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
Mulvane Care and Share Center - 100 W. Main Mulvane, Ks 67110, Assistance with food, clothing, rent, utility assistance or medical bills. Application and proof of need required.
Salvation Army Wellington Food Bank - 305 S. Washington Wellington, KS 67152, (620) 326-5301 ext. 368. Program hours are 8:30 -11 am Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Must have proof of need for assistance.
Giving Center - 3401 E 47th St. S, Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 554-8924. Program Hours 8-11 Tues (food), 8-11 Wed (clothes), 5-7pm Thurs (both); 8-11am, 3rd Sat (both). Food Pantry and Clothing Closet. Walk in’s and no program fees or eligibility.
Mental Health Services Family & Children Community Services, COMCARE - 7701 E. Kellogg Wichita KS (316) 660-9600. Counseling and mental health services.
Crisis Intervention Services - 934 N. Water Wichita KS (316) 660-7500. 24 hour services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention.
Family Consultation Service (Amber Hope Program) - 560 N. Exposition Wichita KS (316) 264-8317. Counseling and mental health services.
Mental Health Association - 555 N Woodlawn St # 3105 Wichita, KS (316) 685-1821. Counseling and mental health services.
Sumner Mental Health - 1601 E. 16th S Wellington, KS (620) 326-6662. Counseling and mental health services.