Today is National Special Education Day! Each year on December 2, we honor the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. At USD 495, we are proud to support and empower our special education students, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. #larnedpride
From Site Councils and PTO meetings to basketball, wrestling, and the 5th Grade Band Concert, there's plenty happening December 2-6! #larnedpride
Alumni scrimmage today—great to see these guys back on the court! 🏀 #larnedpride #bettertogether
Ms. Polston’s 6th-grade science class built a cable car to transport 'turkey dinner' from the mountaintop to town! 🦃🚡 #larnedpride
🎈While you’re watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow, be sure to ask your students about Balloons Over Broadway! 📖 They read the story in their tribes last week and then got to have a little balloon fun of their own! 🤩 #larnedpride #lesfamily
📚 This morning, families joined us at LES for books and breakfast bars! Huge thanks to the LES PTO for hosting and to everyone who came out—it was the perfect way to kick off the last day before break! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
📢 LES Families:
We are still experiencing WiFi issues, which means our regular phone line is down. If you need to reach us, please call our landline at 620-910-5016. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this!
Big smiles last week as a couple of students got to make a #goodnewscallhome! Way to go! 📞👏 #larnedpride #lesfamily
Our WiFi is currently down at LES, which means our regular phone line is unavailable. If you need to reach us, please use our landline at (620) 910-5016. Thank you for your patience! #larnedpride #lesfamily
Congratulations to Kaylee Hagerman, JAG-K Student of the Month! 🎉
Mrs. Steinlage: “Kaylee is a driven student in class. She is always involved in classroom discussions and gives good input to our lessons. She has been an asset to our class and is a joy to have in class. A few weeks back, I was having a rough day personally, and the concern on her face for my need was incredibly sweet. She could tell that I was worried and hurting and showed empathy through the entire situation. In my moment of vulnerability, she showed compassion.”
Mrs. Stahlecker: “Kaylee has been a joy getting to know this year. She is one I can always count on for a smile or laugh each day. Of course, she, too, is always up for a fun time!”
Mr. Scheideman: “Kaylee communicates well with her peers and her teachers. Also, she goes above and beyond in her daily work and writing.”
Mr. Upson: “Kaylee works hard in class. She always communicates about her grades if she is missing assignments. Kaylee is a great worker.”
We are proud to celebrate you this month, Kaylee! #larnedpride #besttribeever
🎙️ Super Chat: Season 2, Episode 2 is here! Meet Adam Apley, our October Staff Member of the Month, as he shares his journey from welding to teaching, student success stories, and his vision for the future of his classroom.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: https://youtu.be/PDA0ETBYeno?feature=shared #larnedpride
Reminder: No school November 27–29 for Thanksgiving Break! All district buildings will be closed. Wishing our USD 495 families a safe and happy holiday! We will see you back at school on Monday, December 2. 🦃🍂 #larnedpride
Here's what's happening this week at USD 495! Don't forget, Thanksgiving Break starts Wednesday—enjoy the time off with family and friends! 🦃 #larnedpride
LHS students are invited to Game Night on Nov. 23 at 7 PM at the Larned Community Center! Hosted by the LHS PTO #larnedpride
A big shout out to Farmers Bank & Trust for giving lots of high fives and sharing their positive energy with the LES students at Hi5 Friday this morning. We appreciate you spending your morning with us! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
Happy National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! 🎉 We are so grateful for the incredible subs who step in and make a difference for our students every day. Thank you for all you do!
What’s better than learning in the classroom? Learning in the garden!
Mr. Gingerich’s second graders had a successful sweet potato harvest a few weeks ago, and it looks like they loved every minute! #larnedpride #lesfamily #learningisfun
Could you enlarge a candy wrapper by a scale of 6? 🍫 These 7th graders are putting their math skills to the test in Mrs. Upson's class—and they're doing a sweet job! 🍬 #larnedpride #learningisfun
The Angel Tree is up at LHS! 🎄 Stop by 815 Corse Avenue or connect with Bethany Steinlage to choose an angel and brighten someone’s holiday. ❤️🎁 #larnedpride #bettertogether
🎨 Prairie Arts brings the "Picture Lady" program to our K-5 students throughout the year, offering them a wonderful opportunity to explore and appreciate art. Thank you! #larnedpride #lesfamily #bettertogether
