
The LRSJH band and vocal concert is this Monday, November 28th and will begin at 7:00 PM. This is there Winter Concert and will include winter songs, such as “In Winter” and “Travelin’” as well as several Christmas songs. The 7th / 8th grade band and choir will perform 5 songs, including “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Angel Song.” Bri Allison will also sing the solo “O Holy Night.” We hope you will be able to join us for a short concert to welcome a new season.

Please have State FB T-shirt payment turned into the LRHS, Windom, or District Office by the end of the school day! Pick up info will be sent out in the next couple of days. Thanks and GO REDSKINS! RT!

State FB T-shirts Available! Orders are due TODAY at 3PM in order to get in time for STATE game! This is going to be fast and furious, so share, share, share the link and get those orders in QUICK! All other info is on the order form that can be found by clicking the link below. Email Betsy Lafferty with any questions! Thanks everyone and GO REDSKINS!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXcLNeBzGdeQr1pmwxUvJqeU3-72Sy2qL0xFeq5fGr86HHKg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Due to the Sub-State Football game at Burlingame on Friday, November 18th, at 6 p.m., school will be dismissed at 2 p.m. Buses will run as normal or you may pick up your child at their respective building at 2 p.m. Community and patrons are invited to the Little River Jr./Sr. High School Gym for the Redskin Send Off at 12:45 p.m.

Due to the HS Volleyball team advancing to the state tournament at Dodge City, school WILL NOT be in session Friday, October 28th. This will allow all of those that want to attend adequate time to travel.

REMINDER: Jr./Sr. High School Parent Teacher Conferences will be
THIS COMING MONDAY, October 24th.
Refer to the following link for specific times teachers will be available.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/320/USD_444/2512353/7-12_Parent-Teacher_Conference_Letter.pdf
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Monday.

Grades 7-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 24th
**Open Link for Additional Information.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/320/USD_444/2504900/7-12_Parent-Teacher_Conference_Letter.pdf

Come out tomorrow night and help cheer on our #1 ranked Lady Redskins, as they host #4 ranked in 2A Inman. We will be honoring our senior player and managers in between the JV and V match, approx. 5:00 pm. Roll Tribe!

2022-2023 Strategic Planning Survey
Just a reminder the Strategic Planning Survey is due TODAY. We encourage parents to participate in this survey if you haven't already done so.
Please click on the link below to access information regarding the Strategic Planning Survey that we are asking parents to participate in. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/320/USD_444/2441475/Strategic_Plan_Survey_Parents.pdf
The survey link can be found here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LittleRiverStratPlan
If you are unable to access the links, please go to www.usd444.com to complete the survey. It is located on the front page of the district's website.
Thank you for your support of our schools.

WES Calendar of Events
September
21 - INspired 7:45 w/ Kelly T. from ESSDACK
23 - Lifetouch Picture Day
26 - 5th grade Starbase
October
3 - Wichita Children’s Theatre - Lyons - Gr. K-1-2
7 - LRHS Homecoming Pep Rally - 3:00 p.m.
14 - No School for Students - Teacher In-service/Work Day

If you missed yesterday's youth cheer clinic practice, or you would like a little extra practice, Redskin Cheerleaders will be at the HS on Wednesday evening from 6-7 PM to work with our youth cheer participants. RT!

2022-2023 Strategic Planning Survey
Please click on the link below to access information regarding the Strategic Planning Survey that we are asking parents to participate in.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/320/USD_444/2441475/Strategic_Plan_Survey_Parents.pdf
The survey link can be found be found here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LittleRiverStratPlan
Thank you for your support of our schools.

WES Calendar of Events
September
12 - NO SCHOOL PK-12
15 - Mid-Term Reports
11 - Mums Sale order deadline 3:00 p.m.
14 - Pick-up Day for Mums Sale
16 - 5th grade Starbase
19 - 5th grade Starbase
23 - Lifetouch Picture Day
26 - 5th grade Starbase

Reminder: Last day to sign up for Little Girl Cheer Clinic is this Friday, September 2nd. Get those registrations in and have some fun cheering with our Redskin Cheerleaders! RT!

WES Calendar of Events
August
30 - 4th grade Soil Conservation Trip
September
5 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL PK-12
12 - NO SCHOOL PK-12
15 - Mid-Term Reports
16 - 5th grade Starbase
19 - 5th grade Starbase
21 - INspired 7:45 w/ Kelly T.
23 - Lifetouch Picture Day
26 - 5th grade Starbase

COVID-19 Information for the 2022-2023 school year can be found by clicking on the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/320/USD_444/2388112/COVID-19_INFORMATION_FOR_THE_2022-2023_SCHOOL_YEAR.pdf

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Thursday, August 25
We would like to invite and encourage you to attend our Parent Information Night (PIN), scheduled for Thursday, August 25 beginning at 6:00 p.m. This is a VERY important event at which the classroom teacher will give information pertinent to your child’s school year. Please mark your calendar to attend the PIN.
Our Title I teacher, Mrs. Hildebrand, and Special Education teacher, Mrs. Walker, will also be available at times during the evening.
If your child is involved with either of these teachers, we would invite you to stop by their rooms to touch base. You will be contacted by Mrs. Hildebrand, Title I teacher, at a later date if your child qualifies for Title I assistance.
6th grade parents - Mrs. Oborny, band instructor, will be available from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the lobby or alcove area in the main hallway. She will be available to share information about the band program, instruments, and answer any questions.
Mrs. Lafferty, P.E. teacher, will also be available at times during the evening regarding P.E.
In order to help you to be able to attend, children may attend and utilize our playground equipment (gymnasium if inclement weather). If preschool age siblings attend, they should stay with older siblings on the playground. These activities will be supervised and ALL school playground rules will apply. Students will be required to stay outdoors and you may pick them up after your meeting(s) inside.
There are three sessions scheduled for your convenience and to meet the needs of parents with more than one student attending Windom Elementary School.
6:00 - 6:25 p.m. All grade levels in respective classrooms
6:30 - 6:55 p.m. All grade levels in respective classrooms
7:00 - 7:25 p.m. All grade levels in respective classrooms
Please plan to attend. This is an important evening that will help to ensure a successful school year.

Welcome Back to School! We are excited to welcome back the students for the 2022-2023 school year. The first day for students is tomorrow, Thursday, August 18th. School doors will be unlocked at 7:45 a.m. with school beginning at 8:10 a.m. If you have not paid your enrollment and/or meal fees, please come to your child’s respective building to make payment or you may pay online via RevTrak.

Little Redskin Cheer Clinic Information for Grades K-6 Boys and Girls
Paper forms will be coming home with students on the first day of school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiEIaQsezNi3aI1e9G3tQ9xB3NjXYcClfXv2RPPT3uv4f2gg/viewform

Student-Athletes that are participating in a Fall Sport, please have your physical and concussion turned in tomorrow. Mrs. Page will be at the HS until 3PM and Mrs. Heinly will be at the DO until 5PM. We are almost at a 100%, great job Redskins!