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In the letter Dr. Thompson sent to parents Friday, March 27 (read here) she outlined the first steps of Phase 1 which starts Monday, March 30th and the opportunies for students to continue their learning and other important resources including meals and how to have questions answered.
For week of Monday, March 30
High School Language Arts9th Grade Language Arts Week 1
10th Grade Language Arts Week 1
11th Grade Language Arts Week 1
12th Grade Language Arts Week 1
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High School Math
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Due to the Coronavirus classes will NOT resume March 23!NO STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT TO SCHOOL FOR THE DURATION OF THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR.
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Congratulations
Amy Baber, Art magnet Senior, for receiving two Gold Key awards at the 2020 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!
"Fruit of the Womb" (left) & "Saturated Soul" (right)
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Technology survey for parents of secondary students
In an effort to understand whether middle and high schools students have access to technology at home, please take a few minutes to respond to a technology survey by April 1.
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WPS offering grab-and-go meals twice a week
Meals will be offered to any child ages 1-18 at 18 sites around Wichita.
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Video: Reading Along With SUPERintendent Thompson - The Very Impatient Caterpillar
Prior to the COVID-19 restrictions, Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple joined Dr. Thompson to read the latest book in her "Read Along with SUPERintendent Thompson" series "The Very Impatient Caterpillar," by Ross Burach.
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Video: Growing Up WPS - Phonological awareness
This video shows parents how to help their child develop phonological awareness skills with a game of "Odd One Out," where the object is to listen for the word with a different beginning or ending sound.
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BOE video: Budget Development Report
At the March 9 BOE meeting, the Board heard a budget development report from Susan Willis, the district's chief financial officer.
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BOE video: Demography study findings
As part of the district's strategic plan, the Board of Education approved RSP & Associates to conduct a demography study to assist the district in making long-term decisions.
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BOE video: Update on Standards Referenced Grading
At the March 9 BOE meeting, the Board received an update on Standards Referenced Grading.
