With the recent attention to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and precautions necessary to prevent the spread, USD #489 is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students, staff and the community. USD #489 is coordinating with the Ellis County Health Department, KDHE and community health partners to closely monitor COVID-19. Currently, the risk to the general US public is low. USD #489 will continue to diligently monitor and inform the public of any potential risks. CDC, KDHE and ECHD recommend standard precautions to protect yourself and loved ones. Standard precautions include:
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• To keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should:
o Stay home when you are sick.
o Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
o Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Access additional information from the following two websites
o http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/
o https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Reading Spirit Week!
This is the last week for Pennies For Play! Please help the Ambassadors raise money for the Hays ARC Park! This the last week we are collecting in classrooms.
Proud of those O’Loughlin Singers—performed the National Anthem at the FHSU basketball game today.
Exploring amplitude and frequency of waves in Mrs. Knight’s Fourth grade class.
One Book, One School
What does Evan think Scott Spencer is going to do with the money he stole?
Evan admits why he didn’t want Jessie in his class at school. What was the reason?
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Jessie thought that not getting in the water at the beach was what?
When Evan saw his clothes, what 2 things did he notice were different about them?
O’Loughlin families enjoying Literacy night!
Come see us at Family Literacy Night!
Hope to see you at our Family Literacy Night, Tuesday, February 18.
One Book, One School questions
3. Where did Jessie hide the key to her lockbox?
4. When Evan looks into Jessie’s lockbox, he sees all of her bills with the faces of what 3 people on them?
One Book, One School questions
1. How many cups of lemonade did Evan sell before someone noticed the bugs?
2. How much money did Evan spend on the lemonade that he had to throw out?
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3. Mrs. Treski offers Jessie scrambled eggs for breakfast, what does Jessie have instead?
4. Jessie adds some nasty things to Evan’s lemonade, name 2 of them.
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1. What was the fine for crossing the threshold into Evan’s room without permission?
2. Evan keeps his money in a wood box, where did it come from?
Please join us Tuesday night for Family Literacy Night!
One Book, One School questions Chap 10
3. After Evan becomes upset with Jessie for telling him what to do, what does Jessie call him?
4. Who’s Grimpminster Fink?
One Book, One School Questions Chap 10
1. Who says ‘Well quit looking at me, would ya? It’s creepifying?’
2. What does Jessie suggest to Evan so that he would get more loft for his marble? After Evan becomes upset with
Reminder for USD 489 students—Early Release tomorrow, February 12. Please pick students up promptly at 1:00 so staff can attend a professional development meeting. Thank You!
Thank you Brian Dreiling from @midwestenergy for talking to our 4th graders about electricity!
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What did Sally offer to Megan and Jessie after settling the money?
What does Megan intend to do with all of the money she earns from the lemonade stand?