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SCHOOL STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK School Staff Appreciation Week is an annual event that celebrates the efforts and contributions of teachers and other school employees who inspire and guide students to achieve academic and personal success. It is a time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of educators who tirelessly prepare lessons, grade assignments, provide feedback, and nurture the minds of their students. During this week, schools and communities organize special activities to show gratitude and appreciation to teachers and staff members. From heartfelt thank-you notes and gifts to special events and shows of gratitude, Staff Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize the immense value that teachers, aides, paras, secretaries, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, coaches, nurses, itinerants, and administrators add to our communities. It is a time to say "thank you" and show our love and appreciation for all they do for us and our future.

School nurses are essential members of our education community, providing critical care for students' health and well-being during their school day. They offer a range of services, from administering medications and vaccinations, to assisting with chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, to providing mental health resources and support. This week, we celebrate and honor the dedication, knowledge, and expertise of school nurses nationwide. They play an invaluable role in ensuring that our students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you to USD 405 school nurse Brandi Reazin and to Rice County Special Services Cooperative nurse Amy Pieplow for your tireless efforts and commitment to our students' health.

Thank you to Lyons High School Principal Darrin Ashmore, Lyons Middle School Principal Derek Carlson, Central Elementary Principal Terri Glass, Park Elementary Principal Kristin Borrowman, and LHS Assistant Principal Jeff Fuss. It would be impossible to list all the various responsibilities and duties that you are able to balance on a daily basis. Thank you for all you do to keep your buildings running smoothly, enabling teachers to teach and students to learn! Happy National Principals Day!

FREE FLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN 8-17!!! This Saturday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., the Young Eagles program will give free airplane flights to youth from ages 8-17 at the Lyons Airport. Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated 30 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, over 2.3 million young people have enjoyed a free introductory flight through the Young Eagles program. These flights are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.

Thank you to the awesome Frisbie Education Center office staff: Jessica Goforth - Board Clerk, Sydney Kollhoff - Payroll/HR, Cheryl Davis - Deputy Board Clerk/Business Manager, and Dona Strubhar - Accounts Payable. These four office professionals manage the accounting, audits, reporting, bookkeeping, etc. for two school districts (405 & RCSSC), a $26 million budget, 800 students, and over 200 employees. They are dedicated and hard-working and help make everyone else's job easier.

All Lyons schools will start two hours late on Monday, October 17th due to unanticipated construction issues. Todas las escuelas de Lyons comenzarán dos horas tarde el lunes 17 de octubre debido a problemas de construcción imprevistos.

We are proud of our principals!

False rumors this morning-- There was a rumor of a threat of school violence this morning that was thoroughly investigated by school officials and local police, however no evidence was discovered except for hearsay and rumors. Be assured our students and staff are entirely safe this morning. In the event of an actual emergency, parents, staff, and the public will be notified through proper channels.

LHS to headline at Kansas State Fair Parade! The LHS Air Force Junior ROTC will lead the State Fair Parade tomorrow beginning at 8:30. The Pride of Lyons Marching Band will follow at 8:34. The parade route begins at Gate 8 on Plum Street. The route travels west on 20th and then north on Ft Leavenworth Blvd. The band will then perform at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena.

The Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) survey is given annually to students in 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades during November, December, or January. It measures student responses to questions related to risk factors and protective factors. The survey is voluntary and a student must have a parent's permission before taking the survey. Students in USD 405 do not answer questions on the modules for sexual orientation or gender identity. Results from the survey are received only in aggregate format and not by individual students. The results are reviewed to identify trends among our students for both positive and negative influences. That information is used to help guide school improvement efforts towards the needs of the students. Paste this link into your browser to see the KCTC survey questions. https://kctcdata.org/families/view-the-survey/

The Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) survey is given annually to students in 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades during November, December, or January. It measures student responses to questions related to risk factors and protective factors. The survey is voluntary and a student must have a parent's permission before taking the survey. Results from the survey are received only in aggregate format and not by individual student results. The results are reviewed to identify trends among our students for both positive and negative influences. That information is used to help guide school improvement efforts towards the needs of the students. Paste this link into your browser to see the KCTC survey questions. https://kctcdata.org/families/view-the-survey/

Let your voice be heard! KDHE is undergoing a review of the COVID-19 Testing Programs implemented in schools across the state this past year. We would like to hear from you to understand how we can improve the programing and access across the state for the upcoming school year. All the information is confidential, and your participation is voluntary. Please fill out this 5-minute anonymous multiple-choice survey by the end of April. The link is: https://kdheks.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25YgY8EcgEz12wS Thank you for time, and your feedback is greatly appreciated! Tu opinión es importante. Agradecemos el tiempo que dedicó a completar esta encuesta de cinco minutos. Sus respuestas nos ayudarán a mejorar, fortalecer y mejorar la eficiencia de la programación dentro de su distrito escolar. https://kdheks.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBADTG5dIkt2bC6

Tu opinión es importante. Agradecemos el tiempo que dedicó a completar esta encuesta de cinco minutos. Sus respuestas nos ayudarán a mejorar, fortalecer y mejorar la eficiencia de la programación dentro de su distrito escolar. https://kdheks.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBADTG5dIkt2bC6

Let your voice be heard! The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is undergoing a review of the COVID-19 testing programs implemented in schools across the state this past year. We would like to hear from you to understand how we can improve the programing and access across the state for the upcoming school year. All the information is confidential, and your participation is voluntary. Please fill out this 5-minute anonymous multiple-choice survey by the end of April. The link is: https://kdheks.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25YgY8EcgEz12wS Thank you for time, and your feedback is greatly appreciated!

The Kansas State Department of Education wants your input on graduation requirements!

Kansas High School Graduation Task Force Input We need your feedback. At the June 2021 Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Commissioner of Education Randy Watson announced the establishment of a Graduation Requirements Task Force, which include members of the State Board of Education, business leaders, curriculum directors, high school principals, counselors, teachers, KSHSAA, local boards of education and superintendents, charged with examining graduation requirements in Kansas from at least three different lenses: Additional courses or deletion of courses required for graduation (if any). Examination of competencies and multiple ways to show mastery of skills which allow students to move at their own pace and time. Examination of any additional requirements in addition to the high school diploma (value-added assets such as industry recognized certificate, college credits, etc.) Today, we’re asking for your feedback to help guide the work of this group. Please use the QR code provided below and included in the attached document to complete a short survey regarding your thoughts on Kansas’ high school graduation requirements. The deadline to submit feedback is April 15.

March 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. Damaging flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. Floods can occur within minutes or over a long period, and may last days, weeks, or longer. Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. Flash floods are the most dangerous kind of floods, because they combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed. Flash floods occur when heavy rainfall exceeds the ability of the ground to absorb it. They also occur when water fills normally dry creeks or streams or enough water accumulates for streams to overtop their banks, causing rapid rises of water in a short amount of time. They can happen within minutes of the causative rainfall, limiting the time available to warn and protect the public.

KARLA BAUER returns to her hometown to perform with Lyons High students The SHINE On! Outreach Community Concert will be held at the Lyons High School auditorium on April 2, 2022 from 7-8pm. The following day, April 3rd 2022, First Baptist Church will host Bauer and her jazz ensemble for a concert from 10-11am. Both events are free to the public. Bauer grew up in Lyons and is returning to the Lyons High School auditorium where she sang in public for the very first time at the age of twelve for a local talent contest. She will return to this same stage to perform songs from her fifth studio album, “My King is Coming.” The Lyons sixth graders and Lionaires will be performing on stage some swinging tunes with Bauer and her Kansas City jazz quartet for a grand concert finale.

The 1960 A-B State Champion Lyons High School Boys Tennis Team will be inducted into the Lyons Schools Hall of Fame on April 7. The team will be recognized at 12:30, prior to the start of the home tennis tournament at the LHS tennis courts. The team included Roger Caldwell, Bill Palmer, Wayne Fraser, John Jones, Nathan Granger, and Byron Welch. Several members plan to be in attendance. The team was coached by Art Baldwin. After a short ceremony at the tennis courts, guests will be invited to join the team in the LHS main hallway for the Hall of Fame unveiling and then in the cafeteria for a reception. The Hall of Fame, sponsored by the USD 405 Education Endowment Association, is a 75” interactive touchscreen display with photos and biographical information on inductees. The Hall of Fame can also be viewed online at https://lyons.touchpros.com/Home9.aspx. Photo Back Row L:R Nathan Granger, Bob Moody, Roger Caldwell, Bill Palmer. Front Row L:R Wayne Fraser, John Jones, Byron Welch, Wayne Bell.

March 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Tornado season usually refers to the time of year the U.S. sees the most tornadoes. The peak “tornado season” for the southern Plains including Kansas is from May into early June. But, remember, tornadoes can happen at any time of year. Tornadoes can also happen at any time of day or night, but most tornadoes occur between 4–9 p.m.