OTHER RESOURCES
MEALS/BASIC NEEDS
Kids 1-18, Monday-Friday, Call (620) 441-2000 or visit bit.ly/ackidseat for more info.
Ark City Rec Center Grab-n-Go Meals
Kids 1-18, 11-1 p.m., Monday-Friday, Call (620) 441-4300 for more info.109 S Summit St., Arkansas City, KS 67005; (620) 506-5090
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INFO
Arkansas City High School
Amy Massey (amy.massey@usd470.com)
Michala Taylor (michala.taylor@usd470.com)
Stephanie Sitsler (stephanie.sitsler@usd470.com)
Arkansas City Middle School
Sarah O'Donnell - 6th Grade (sarah.o'donnell@usd470.com)
Brynn Nulik - (brynn.nulik@usd470.com)
Leslie Patterson - (leslie.patterson@usd470.com)
Adams Elementary
Allyson Smith (allyson.smith@usd470.com)
C-4 Elementary
Heather Yocum (heather.yocum@usd470.com)
Frances Willard Elementary
Alissa Waggoner (alyssa.waggoner@usd470.com)
IXL Elementary
Debbie Callison (debbie.callison@usd470.com)
Jefferson Elementary
Janice Miller (janice.miller@usd470.com)
Roosevelt Elementary
Suzi Masem (suzi.masem@usd470.com)
PBS Kids Daily Newsletter for PARENTS - A daily online newsletter with links to free video apps, games and a guide to the PBS Kids 24/7 TV channel offerings
COVID-19: Five Helpful Responses for Families - Free Conscious Discipline Resources for PreK through Grade 3, for parents and teachers.
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children - Guidance for Parents and Teachers from The University of Texas at Austin.
COVID-19 Extension Resources from K-State Research and Extension - Current information covering topics such as Agriculture, Business, Children's Education, Family, Food Safety and Nutrition, Health, Safety, Wellness, and Other Resources as well as Information from Official Sources. Expand each heading for a wealth of information.
Virtual+Learning_Tips+for+Families.pdfThe Kansas Youth Community Change Conference (KYC3) is going virtual! It is totally free and sessions will take place from April 20th through May 21st.
Here’s how it works:
Everyone who plans to attend must register for virtual KYC3 here: www.dccca.org/events/KYC3
When you register, you’ll pick each session you are interested in participating in.
Teens who participate in the sessions will receive prizes!
Every teen who registers will receive a KYC3 t-shirt.
Our keynote speaker Javier Sanchez from Youth to Youth International will be facilitating his sessions on Friday, April 24th at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. You won’t want to miss it!!
We’re offering over 20 different sessions for teens to attend, you can view the full agenda here: https://www.dccca.org/kansas-youth-community-change-conference-kyc3-agenda/
We’ve also developed a list of FAQs, which you can view here: https://www.dccca.org/kansas-youth-community-change-conference-kyc3/
Learning Across Kansas is educational television programming for students PK-12
Click the link to find the days/times of educational television taught by Kansas Teachers
Staying Active
P.E. Teacher shows how parents can keep their kids active while at home - Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the article for sample exercises for your kids to do at home. - KWCH 12
Getting children outside while social distancing for COVID-19 - Healthychildren.org
How to move more anytime, anywhere - American Heart Association
YMCA 360: On-Demand videos - YMCA
Find a state park near you - Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
Handout: Staying active during the coronavirus pandemic - American College of Sports Medicine
Kansas Resources
Options for Kansas families in need of child care - Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansans to receive maximum emergency food assistance benefit - Kansas Department for Children and Families
It’s okay if you’re not okay about COVID-19: Understanding how the public health crisis affects our mental health - Sign up for a weekly mental health moment from Johnson County Kansas Government
State of Kansas COVID-19 jobs and hiring portal - Kansas Department of Commerce
Family Resources (COVID-19 Response) - Kansas Health Foundation
Parent Self-Care - Thrive Global
Other Resources
Staying physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic - American College of Sports Medicine
IRS Economic Impact Payment locator - Internal Revenue Service
Going to the grocery store during the coronavirus outbreak? Here are tips for shopping safely - McClatchy
Start simple with MyPlate: Food planning during the coronavirus pandemic - U.S. Department of Agriculture
Extra time? Fill out your household's 2020 census online, by phone or ask for a written questionnaire - U.S. Census Bureau
Fun activities for parents and kids to help manage anxiety, etc...
Explanation of the immune system and white blood cells
Also covers a lot more information about keeping our bodies healthy
skin
lymphatic sytem
and so much more...
"Resources for teaching (and learning!) at home" - a blog post for parents from Kansas Action for Children
Suddenly in Charge
Many tweens and teens are Suddenly in Charge of taking care of other children. K-State Research and Extension’s new resource series will prepare youth with safety tips, activities, and snacks to help them feel empowered.
