Twin Valley USD 240

Activity Guidelines For The Fall Sports' Season
Attached are the Bennington Activity Guidelines for contests held at the Bennington facilities this fall sports' season. This document has been posted to the Bennington High School facebook page and was covered in the Athletics Zoom meeting that was conducted on Thurs, August 27th. We are certain that there will be situations arise which may require amendments and/or additions to this plan.

Jason Feil, Bennington Athletic Director

phone, 785-488-3321 - jfeil@usd240.org

Bennington Activity Guidelines

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Attached are the Tescott Activity Guidelines for contests held at the Tescott facilities this fall sports' season. We are certain that there will be situations arise which may require amendments and/or additions to this plan.

Tom Ehlers, Tescott Athletic Director

phone, 785-283-4774 - tehlers@usd240.org

Tescott Activity Guidelines

Peabody-Burns Warrior Varsity Football vs Tescott

September 25, 2020 Football at Peabody - Guidelines

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USD 240 Covid-19 Updates
NO-TOUCH THERMOMETER CONCERNS ARE UNFOUNDED

PAM IRWIN

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I have been contacted by several people expressing concerns about the temperature checking methods used by USD 240. These concerns seem to be based on a video circulating via social media from a gentleman who bases his information off of an “Australian Nurse’s” social media post.

Your concerns are not taken lightly, however, we know that the No-Touch digital thermometers we use are safe. No-Touch digital thermometers are deemed safe by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The thermometers do not emit any form of radiation. They in fact measure the heat or infrared radiation coming from or being emitted by the body.

The thermometers we selected were are used in many districts around the state. They are not referred to as “temperature guns”; but rather, no-touch digital
thermometers. The no-touch capability was an important factor as it eliminates the possible transfer of bacteria and viruses.

Quick fact checks from the Associated Press and the United Kingdom’s Full Fact support the information above:
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:9121703294

https://fullfact.org/health/infrared-thermometers-do-not-affect-pineal-gland/
We will continue our research in everything that we are using regarding new safety procedures in place in each of our buildings.

As always, USD 240 thanks you for your inquiries and concerns. We hope this helps!
Pam Irwin
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UPDATED: 8.19.20 USD 240 Reopening Schools Playbook

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8-11-2020:

USD 240 teachers and staff have been working hard all week as we continue to figure out what school will look like when we open on August 25th.

Please join the building administrators, I and the school nurse as we continue to share "what we now know" about our plans for school, on Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 pm.

Visit our Twin Valley USD 240 facebook page to view the August 13th zoom meeting.

UPDATED: 8.11.20 USD 240 Reopening Schools Playbook

We look forward to "seeing" all of you!

Pam Irwin

Superintendent

P) 785-488-3325

pirwin@usd240.org

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Visit our Twin Valley USD 240 facebook page to view the July 27th zoom meeting.

7-24-2020 USD 240 Reopening Schools Playbook

20-21 School Calendar - August 25th Start Date
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Tescott Homecoming 2020
~ Homecoming Royalty ~

Left to Right - Jerome, Kayden, King Braydon, Queen Katie, Emma, Kylie, Back Row - Ron

Congratulations to King Braydon and Queen Katie, Homecoming 2020!

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Employment Opportunities At Twin Valley Schools

Twin Valley USD 240

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Long Term Substitute Teachers at Bennington and Tescott

Kitchen Manager and Substitute Bus Drivers at Bennington

Custodial and Part-Time PreK Paraprofessional at Tescott

For additional details visit our Employment Opportunities page:

Employment Opportunities Page

Applications will be accepted for each position until a suitable candidate is hired and successfully passes background checks plus a health screening.

Please send or return your application and/or cover letter to:

Lisa Everhart at USD 240
107 N. Nelson, PO Box 38 - Bennington, KS 67422
Ph. 785-488-3325 email: leverhart@usd240.org

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FREE Breakfast and Lunch!

ALL USD 240 Students - Food Service Announcement:

The USDA made an announcement this week stating schools could provide a free breakfast and lunch to ALL students regardless of their status from now until December 31, or when the state/federal funding runs out. We have applied for the waiver and have been approved to begin providing this service to all students starting September 4. No lunch accounts will be charged until this funding source is no longer available.

We will not reimburse lunch account funds at this time as those dollars will be used once this program is over.

Because of other funding programs, we still request you complete the free/reduced application form and submit to your school as soon as possible. These reports assist in funding Title and At-Risk services and add additional dollars to our schools.

Free/Reduced Application Here

Have a great day!

Pam Irwin

Superintendent

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New Teachers at USD 240

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Need Assistance??
Love, Inc

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Free Resources

Access hundreds of free online resources 24/7 including e-books, downloadable videos, music and audiobooks, and databases with your public library card. If don't have a library card, CKLS can issue you a digital e-Card.

http://www.libraryaware.com/1845/Posts/View/e3678148-def1-4a8f-a001-5856d6350c7f?SID=e95ec8aa-3064-4da2-b268-389ed93f8f95

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Twin Valley USD 240

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