Webbers Falls Public Schools

Webbers Falls High School would like to congratulate Austen Carter. Austen Carter is the son of Stacy Carter Pense and David Carter and the grandson of Virgil and Dian Pense and Donna Carter and the late John Carter. Austen has played Basketball and Baseball since first grade. Austen is a member of FFA and is receiving his state farmers degree. Austen is involved in FFA, Baseball, and Basketball. When Austen graduates he plans to further his career in the welding field.

Webbers Falls High School would like to Congratulate Alaina Back. Alaina Back is the daughter of Jack and Kimbie Gray and granddaughter of Saundra Hyslop and the late Stanley Gray and Robert Davis and the late Georgia Davis. Alaina enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as going out. Alaina was involved in FFA and FCCLA and is involved in yearbook. When Alaina graduates she plans to go to college and to continue pursuing a career in nursing.

We will be posting one senior biography each day between now and May 15, 2020. We want to recognize each student separately. We are very proud of their accomplishments. Be watching to see your students. They will be presented alphabetically.

ATTENTION WF SOFT SEVEN PARTICIPANTS: All of you may compete in the Virtual State Championship Competition on May 6th, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Login using your Soft Seven username and password and compete against kids from all over the state. You can do as many races as you want during the specified time. Just keep trying to improve your score. If further information is needed, contact Mrs. Olson at rolson@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us. Good luck!

SENIORS... I have your shirts. I will be at the school on Monday from 10:30-11:30. Come by then or contact me to make other arrangements.

Seniors, please get on the google classroom set up for the “Class of 2020” and look at the assignment I made yesterday. Read your senior biography and look at the slide show and let me know if changes need to be made. Also if you haven’t sent in your photos, email them to mruckman@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us Thank you!

Fill Out the 2020 Census The Census determines how much federal funding and services our towns, cities and schools receive each year for the next decade. Each undercounted person means an estimated $1,675 less per year (or $16,750 per person in Oklahoma over the next 10 years) in lost funding, grants and support for our communities – so accurate representation is important. It’s time to fill out your 2020 Census! Here’s how: Go to the website: my2020Census.gov. Click on the button that says “Start Questionnaire” Don’t have access to the internet or a smart phone or need assistance in another language? Call (844) 330-2020. It’s easy and safe. No Census ID? No problem! Everyone can fill out the Census right now. If you don’t have a Census ID, you can choose “If you do not have a Census ID, click here.” It will ask you to fill out some basic information, like your address, and then you can get started! Fill out your 2020 Census today at my2020census.gov. When everyone counts, everyone wins!

Zoom Meeting for students of Mrs Johnson on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. See your google classroom for the link!!

Seniors please email Mrs. Ruckman photos for the slide show to mruckman@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us by April 13th. Please send baby photos, activity photos and senior photos. Thank you.

Please, students of Mrs Johnson, be sure to check your school email, as I have emailed several of you and want to make sure you are getting those emails!!

If you have a 2nd grader who is having difficulty logging into his or her Google account, email Mr. Wilkett at jwilkett@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us. He now has the correct login information.

Mrs Johnson’s students have activities posted on google classroom. Be sure to check there or email mjohnson@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us

I will be meeting with students on Zoom from 10:00 to 10:30 tomorrow. Go to google classroom to get the link. If you have questions about my classes or just to say hello!

Effective today, Webbers Falls students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are being provided an online learning curriculum. To access the online classes, go to the news section of our school web site or visit our Facebook page. In addition, all students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade are being provided an enrichment packet on core subjects. These can be picked up in the lunch pick up line in front of the cafeteria on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Some teachers have also left workbooks for their students, which can also be picked up in the lunch line. Neither the packets nor the workbooks are to be returned. Students in 9th through 12th grade who do not have internet access are being provided with print packets in lieu of online classes. These can also be picked up in the lunch pick-up line on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These packets are not to be returned at this time. If you have further questions, you may call the school from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

NOTICE TO PARENTS & STUDENTS: Webbers Falls School Facilities are closed for operations other than for the preparation and delivery of student lunches on Mondays & Wednesdays. All exterior doors are locked and no one is allowed in the buildings other than essential staff. Because we know there may be questions regarding the distance learning process, we will be available for phone calls from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday. Our teachers are in the process of setting up online classrooms for their students with internet access and preparing print packets for those who do not have internet access. The print packets are being handed out during lunch pick up hours (10:30-12:30) on Mondays & Wednesdays. Packets not picked up or delivered by Wednesday, April 8th, will be compiled by household and will either be mailed or hand-delivered by a school staff. Our goal is for our students to continue learning until the last day of school on May 15th. We will post more information about our distance learning program as it becomes available.

Students in grades K-8th are being provided with an "Enrichment Packet," which is an assortment of worksheets on core subjects. These can be picked up Friday, 3/27, from 10:30-12:30, in the lunch pick up line in front of the cafeteria. After Friday, the pick up line will only be available on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-12:30. All teachers are preparing virtual classrooms for our students as well. Watch the "News" section on our website or our Facebook page for notifications. Mrs. Johnson has already made her Google Classrooms available.

The support staff at Webbers Falls Schools handed out 146 meals to students today. Our numbers are increasing daily, so delivery times may be different than originally anticipated. You can still sign up for lunches by calling (918) 464-2383.

Webbers Falls Schools sending meals out for bus route dropoffs and preparing for grab and go meals from the cafeteria. We love our support staff!

Today, Monday, March 23, 2020, we begin providing grab and go lunches at the school cafeteria. We are also providing the same meals for students on the bus routes. Each child will receive a breakfast and a lunch for each day. Please contact the school immediately, 918-464-2334 if you would like these meals for your children. We may also serve the younger siblings therefore you will need to let us know if you need extra meals for your children. If you choose to pick-up, please have at least one child in the car with you as you get the meals. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR. You will drive in front of the cafeteria and a staff member will give you the meals. You will need to give the name of the students or children needing meals. If you live on the bus route and need the meals delivered to you, we will have staff member deliver you. They will drive up and honk. Someone from your home will need to come to the truck, suburban, or bus to receive the meals. Times for delivery is from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. We do not know the exact time that we will arrive at your home. We have learned that we can make one delivery of all the week’s breakfast and lunch in one day. Therefore our schedule will be: March 23-Monday Pick up or route delivery 1 breakfast/1 lunch per child March 24-Tuesday Pick up or route delivery 1 breakfast/1 lunch per child March 25-Wednesday Pick up or route delivery 3 breakfasts/3 lunches per child March 30-Monday Pick up or route delivery 5 breakfast/5 lunches per child The meals for the week of April 6th and the weeks thereafter will be decided upon the state of the COVID-19 epidemic at that time. We will keep you posted

Letter from the Superintendent about Student Meals March 18, 2020 This past year has been one that has tried Webbers Falls Public Schools and our community. The school and community members have overcome a catastrophic flood, a small fire in a school storage building, our volunteer fire department recently lost valuable equipment and a building. Through those recent trials, the school and the community have proven that WE ARE WEBBERS FALLS STRONG! As we have overcome these trials, we will overcome COVID-19! Earlier this week State Superintendent, Joy Hofmeister, recommended to the State Board of Education a “cessation of school operations” for all public schools in the state of Oklahoma to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 beginning March 17th until April 6th. This is means that there will be no teaching occurring during this time. It also means that all activities are canceled during this time. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends no gatherings of more than 10 people and that if one must be in public, that one get no closer than six (6) feet to a person. There will be no practices or gatherings on or in any Webbers Falls School Facility until April 6th. We hope to be able to return to school at that time. However, it is possible that the cessation may last longer. Beginning Monday, March 23rd, Webbers Falls Public School will begin providing breakfast and lunch for Webbers Falls students. Each student will receive a lunch and a breakfast every week day. You will be able to “drive-through” to pick up both meals at the same time, from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, every day. If you are unable to drive into Webbers Falls, you may request your meals to be delivered. To enable us to plan the number of meals required, please contact Judy Treadwell at jtreadwell@webbersfalls.k12.ok.us to inform us if your family will be participating. When you contact Nurse Treadwell, please state the family name, if you will pick up the meals via drive through or you need meals delivered, the number of students in the family (it would help to have student names), the physical address to be delivered, and a telephone number to reach you. We may request additional information later. At this time, we do not know the specific time that the meals will be delivered to your home if you are requesting delivery service. No delivery service will be provided in the town of Webbers Falls. Please spread the word to Webbers Falls patrons who may not have internet access so they may participate also. Those who do not have Internet access may call the school, 918-464-2334, Monday morning beginning at 8:00 am. They will also need to provide the information that was requested above. This will be posted on the website and on Facebook. Please understand that we will not be monitoring or replying to the comments on Facebook. Therefore, you should email or call the school for more information. One last bit of information, if your child is enrolled in a college course, those classes have been moved to online and they will be meeting via Internet. Do not neglect those college courses. We hope that this will help your family during this crisis and school closure. We will keep you updated as information is supplied to the district. Stay safe, wash your hands, and keep your children engaged in learning. Sincerely, Dixie Swearingen, Ph.D. Superintendent