USD 223

For the safety of the students and staff of USD 223 we will not be in school tomorrow January 8, 2024 due to the expected snowstorm forecasted to arrive early tomorrow morning.

Congratulations to all of our fall athletic teams on a very successful year! We are proud of all the hard work you put in during the season and off season to be the very best you could possibly be! School organized sports are truly a blessing for our students, families, schools, and communities! Sports can and should serve to teach our young people teamwork, discipline, work ethic, sportsmanship and character. Athletic programs do so much to foster growth and maturity in young people. They teach us what it means to work hard for a common purpose, to overcome obstacles, set and meet goals, all of these qualities are valuable and necessary throughout a successful and prosperous life. We are fortunate to be blessed with great athletic teams who have experienced great success over the years. While it is easy to get wrapped up in the moment of a close or exciting game, it is important to remember that while winning is fun, the most important purpose of sports is to teach the aforementioned attributes of a healthy sports program, good sportsmanship. Sports and activities are a privilege for our students, parents, and community to attend in a positive manner, however it is not a right and should be treated as such. I write this letter with the intent to encourage you to cheer positively for your child and team and refrain from any kind of negativity towards players, opponents, coaches, staff and especially referees. It is important that we set good examples for our young people that win or lose, we do it with class and treat others with dignity. Another purpose of sports is to learn to overcome adversities, such as calls that you may disagree with. In demonstrating good sportsmanship, we can teach and build character in our community, and our young people that will ultimately foster a safer and more enjoyable, game time atmosphere for all. The number one reason given for referees leaving the profession is fans heckling them. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find officials for all sports. Let's please do all we can to support our players, coaches, staff and referees. Thank you and good luck to all of our sports programs this winter season.

USD 223 Exámenes de visión y audición Comenzaré el examen de audición y visión este mes en las siguientes clases: Preescolares de 3 y 4 años, preescolares, alumnos de 1º, 2º, 3º, 5º, 7º y 10º. Este es un requisito estatal. El examen de la vista implica comprobar: Visión a distancia (capacidad de ver objetos/huellas lejanas) Visión del color (capacidad de ver colores) Reacciones pupilares (capacidad de seguir de arriba a abajo y de lado a lado, y reacciones a la luz) Si su hijo ha tenido un examen de la vista recientemente, avíseme cuándo se lo hicieron y cuál fue el diagnóstico. Si usan anteojos, avíseme cuándo fue la última vez que vieron al oftalmólogo. La prueba de audición implica usar unos auriculares y responder a varios sonidos. Utilizaré un instrumento que evalúa los oídos de los preescolares, se colocará en su oído durante unos 5 segundos. No hace daño. La evaluación tarda entre 7 y 10 minutos en completarse. Por favor, avíseme si su hijo tiene tubos en los oídos y cuándo se los colocaron. Le notificaré los resultados de la evaluación por correo electrónico; puede que me lleve un par de días enviarle los resultados. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el proceso de selección, no dude en enviarme un correo electrónico a jtegtmeier@usd223.org. SI NO desea que se realicen estas evaluaciones requeridas por el estado a su hijo, hágamelo saber por correo electrónico antes del 27/11/2023, ya que esa es la semana en la que comenzaré los procesos de evaluación. Jeri Tegtmeier, enfermera registrada

USD 223 Vision and Hearing screening I will begin the hearing and vision screening this month on the following classes: 3 and 4 year old preschoolers, kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 10th graders. This is a state requirement. The vision screening involves checking: Distance vision (ability to see objects/prints far away) Color vision (ability to see colors) Pupillary reactions (ability to follow from top to bottom and side to side, and reactions to light) If your child has had a recent eye exam please let me know when they had it and what the diagnosis was. If they are wearing glasses please let me know when they last saw the eye doctor. The hearing screening involves wearing a set of headphones and responding to various sounds. I will use an instrument that evaluates the ears of the preschoolers, it will be placed in their ear for about 5 seconds. It does not hurt. The screening takes 7-10 minutes for both to be completed. Please let me know if your child has ear tubes and when they were placed. I will notify you of the screening results via email – it may take me a couple of days to get the results to you. If you have any questions about the screening process please feel to email me at jtegtmeier@usd223.org. IF you do NOT want these screenings that are required by the state performed on your child please let me know via email by 11/27/2023 as that is the week I will start the screening processes. Jeri Tegtmeier, RN

De nuevo un recordatorio sobre el screening de Konza Prairie Dental el próximo miércoles día 18. Si NO desea que su hijo sea evaluado, necesito que me devuelvan la documentación con un no y el nombre de su hijo o debe enviarme un correo electrónico a jtegtmeier@usd223.org. Si desea el tratamiento con flúor, necesitaré completar y devolver ese formulario. Si no recibo un documento que indique que no hay ningún papeleo, le realizarán una evaluación a su hijo. Entonces, nuevamente, si NO desea que su hijo sea examinado, tengo que tener la documentación que indique NO y el nombre del niño o enviarme un correo electrónico; si no recibo la documentación con un no o un correo electrónico suyo antes del lunes 16, su hijo se le realizará el examen dental. Sólo recibirán el tratamiento con flúor si usted ha completado el formulario. Nuevamente, si NO desea que sus hijos sean examinados, envíeme un correo electrónico lo antes posible. Jeri

Again a reminder about the Konza Prairie Dental screening next Wednesday the 18th. If you do NOT want your child screened, I need the paper work returned with a no on it with your child/s name on it or you need to email me at jtegtmeier@usd223.org. If you want the fluoride treatment I will need that form filled out and returned. If I do not receive a paper that states no or no paperwork, they will perform a screening on your child. So again if you do NOT want your child screened I have to have the paperwork stating NO and the childs name on it or email me - if I do not receive either the paperwork with a no or an email from you by Monday the 16th your child will have the dental screening performed. They will only get the Fluoride treatment if you have filled out the form. Again if you do NOT want your child/ren screened please email me asap. Jeri

Sólo un recordatorio de que Konza Prairie realizará exámenes dentales y tratamientos con flúor el 18 de octubre en las escuelas de Linn y Hanover. Necesito que los formularios que envié a casa con su(s) estudiante(s) la semana pasada me devuelvan antes de este viernes 13. SI tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en enviarme un correo electrónico a jtegtmeier@usd223.org.

Just a reminder that Konza Prairie will be performing Dental screenings and fluoride treatments on October the 18th at both the Linn and Hanover schools. I need your forms I had sent home with your student/s last week returned by this Friday the 13th. IF you have any questions, please feel free to email me at jtegtmeier@usd223.org.

Reminder if you have not yet renewed your fitness center membership for 23-24 school year please do so in the school office so you don't lose access on October 1.

Las vacunas contra la influenza (gripe) estarán disponibles para estudiantes, maestros y personal en Linn el jueves 28 de septiembre a partir de las 11:00 a. m. en la oficina de la enfermera Jeri y en Hanover el viernes 29 de septiembre a partir de las 9:30 a. m. en la oficina de la enfermera Jeri. . Se DEBE completar un formulario electrónico ANTES de que se administre la vacuna. Tenga lista la información de su seguro médico, la necesitará para completar el formulario. Si no tiene seguro médico, lo marcará en el formulario y el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Washington le facturará. NO envíe dinero a la escuela para pagar esta vacuna. Español- https://www.nightingalenotes.com/cf/bntrumhlilxuj

Immunizations for Influenza (Flu) will be available for students, teachers and staff at Linn on Thursday, September 28 beginning at 11:00am in Nurse Jeri's office and in Hanover on Friday September 29th starting at 9:30 AM in Nurse Jeri' s office. An electronic form MUST be filled out BEFORE the immunization will be given. Please have your health insurance information ready, you will need it to fill out the form. If you do not have health insurance you will mark that on the form and the Washington County Health Department will bill you. Do NOT send money to school to pay for this immunization. https://www.nightingalenotes.com/cf/bntkkjkuuvfig

Good morning, Unfortunately we have had several cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in the schools as well as Stomach bugs already. If your child is running a fever he/she has to remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen. If they have had a stomach bug they again have to remain home for 24 hours after the last time they vomited or had diarrhea. If they have sores in their mouth and it is difficult for them to eat or drink due to the virus, again they will need to remain home until there is some improvement. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Fitness Center Cardholder Update Bulldogs welcome back for another great year at Linn! Stop by the Linn School Office to renew your Fitness Center subscription for another year by August 31st to avoid interruption in access or to apply as a new user. Thank you!

USD 223 Community, Barring any late enrollees we are loosely locked into our bus and van routes. As normal for the beginning of the school year; it takes us about a week of growing pains before I get it right! Preschool vans are full with IEP and Daycare students. As we tighten up our times and seats go empty, we will make every effort to get them filled. Those parents and daycare providers have been notified pertaining to their children riding. If you didn't get a call for you preschooler; I apologize and will continue to do better with the assets we have. Looking forward to a great school year! t

USD 223 Communtity, As we get closer to the upcoming school year, expect a phone call from me for our bus riding students. I will be calling about any updates that my drivers and myself need to know about, from addresses to changed phone numbers. i will revise my group chats that are bus route specific; so please give me the cell phone number for the most responsive parent or guardian. I , in turn, will have any changes to route pick up and drop off times. Thanks, Tim

Linn FCCLA places third at Nationals! Congratulations and great job representing Linn High School!

Dear Linn Public School families, Enrollment for Linn Public Schools for 2023-2024 will be online again this year. We are updating the enrollment forms and links now. Look for the enrollment link to be available later in July. Fee payment will be the first week of August. Sincerely, Lee Schmidt

Dear Hanover Public School Families, Enrollment for Hanover Public Schools for 2023-2024 will be online again this year. We are updating the enrollment forms and links now. Look for the enrollment link to be available later in July. Fee payment will be the first week of August. Sincerely, Lee Schmidt

USD 223 Community, As the new school year is closing in, we are still in need of Cooks in Hanover and a Custodian in Linn. We have reviewed our pay and benefits to see how we can make these jobs more competitive. A significant pay increase is being considered in these hard to fill positions. It is imperative that these positions be filled before the upcoming school year. The Cook’s position is required to continue the great food service we currently experience in Hanover. If you or someone you know is interested, please don't hesitate to call me. Thank you for your ongoing support to your community and your school. Tim

Congratulations to Andrea Woltje on her retirement! Thank you Andrea for all your years of service to the students and community of Linn and USD 223! You will be sorely missed but know that you have made a positive impact in so many lives! Thank you again, and enjoy your retirement!