Twin Valley SchoolsUnified District No. 240

Fred Van Ranken, SuperintendentBox 38 / Bennington, Kansas 67422-0038

(785) 488-3325

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Let us begin by saying how much we miss all of our students and families! Although, none of us have been faced

with a pandemic before; USD 240 students, families, educators and communities have quickly risen to the occasion!

We would like to say thank you for your patience, flexibility, kindness and support during this time as we work to

respond and adapt accordingly.

The next few weeks will not be easy; please know that there will be mistakes, problems, and concerns along the wayand we will continue to do our best to serve our most important assets; your children. However, there will also be

successes, happiness, hope, laughter, fun, and purpose! With this said, we understand many of you are still working

and have several children to help, financial concerns, health issues, and an array of other obligations. As we

progress with our educational efforts we want you to know that our School Social Workers remain on staff to

support our students and families during these challenging times. Please feel free to reach out to them via email,

Crystal VanCoevern: cvancoevem@usd240.org and/or Amanda Davidson: adavidson@usd240.org.

You will find a local Resource List that includes a multitude of local resources and services; including: our local

food pantry (LOVE Inc.) open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10-4; (785) 392-3474. Also, we encourage you to

utilize our Grab & Go Lunch and Breakfast opportunity- these will be provided for anyone through the end of what

would be considered the end of the school year- see ordering specifics below!

If need be; Central Kansas Mental Health Center is open and providing an array of services via: in person,

telephonic and/or video conferencing; contact them at (785) 823-6322.

Please do not stress over schoolwork as we move forward with online learning and/or printed packet opportunities.

Frustrations are high due to our circumstances and we don't want to increase the stress on our families. We are

going to do our best to provide schoolwork to keep our students' minds moving forward. But you are the parents and

they are with you, so you have control to adjust as needed for your child/children. If you have specific questions besure to contact your students teachers in the upcoming weeks.

A few things to keep in mind:

Our calm increases children's calm.

• You are the most important Safe Place for your child.• The brain requires safety and connection. Be intentional about cultivating both.

Work to create a "new normal" together using routines and play.

• Provide helpful ways for children to contribute every day.

• Consciously choose to see the best in others and circumstances.

We will continue to provide updated resources, social-emotional topics and information from your school socialworkers that can be found on our USD 240 social media pages as well as our USD240 web page. REMEMBER, we

are all in this together! If you need support, reach out.

Breathe With Us, You Can Do This,

Crystal VanCoevern, LMSW & Amanda Davidson, BSWUSD 240 School Social Workers

FREE GRAB & GO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH—Available through what would be the end of the school year

YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS TO ORDER MEALS AT TWIN VALLEY:• OPTION #1: You must call 785-488-3325 ext. 279 with the number of 18 or under meals between 7:30-9:00

am. PLEASE DIAL THAT EXTENSION. You MAY indicate that you want meals delivered allweek for all of your children on any day of the week that you call.Also include whether or not you want that meal(s) delivered IF you are a resident of the district

in the rural areas.

• OPTION #2: If you do not want to call you may use the link below to place that order.

We are asking for a valid email address ONLY to ensure we can contact the person

submitting the form.

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USD 240Twin Valley Unified Schools

Crystal VanCoevern LMSWSchool Social Worker

Phone: 785-488-3321 301 N. PutnamBennington Extension: 254 P.O. Box 8Tgscott Extension: 325 Bennington, KS 67422

Email: cvancoevern@usd240.org

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Amanda Dovidson, BSWSchool Social UJork Liaison

BenningtonAescottSchooIsPhone:785-488-3321

Tues: ext. 325; Tliurs:ext.2S4

Minneapolis High SchoolPhone:785-392-2113

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Email adavidson@)usd24D.oro adavidson@usd239.org-^

Find Help. For kids. For seniors. For you.

Dial Toll Free Statewide2 1 1United Way

www.21 Ikansas.orgOr text your Kansas zip code to: 898211

For information to include:Updates & extensions on COVID-19Updates on Resources delegated by counties

Ottawa/Saline County Resource Contact Sheet

Ottawa County Health Department; 817 A Argyle Ave; Minneapolis, KS 67467(785)392-2822

o Transportation Services [24 hours notification): Anywhere in Ottawa County $2.50 round trip; Saline County-$5.00 round trip

o KNB Healthy- Well Child Appointmentso Immunizations

o Help Navigate Insurance Needs [Affordable Care Marketplace)o DCF Access Pointo Pregnancy testing $5- office visit; STD Testing

LOVE Inc.: Open Tues & Thurs 10-4 (785) 392-3474Assisting to provide the following for Ottawa County Residents:

o Food Pantryo Rent Assistance

o Medical Fee Assistance

o Utility Assistanceo Transportation Assistance

o Furniture and Clothingo School Supplies

Laundry Love (access to 5 free loads of laundry) find more information at: salinashares.com

o Missing Sock; 2013 S Ohio St.; Salina KS 67401• 9:00am-l:00pm [4th Saturday of the month)

o Quick and Clean Laundromat; 1515 W Crawford; Salina KS 67401• 12pm-4pm [4th Saturday of the month]

o Speedy Wash Laundromat; 514 E Iron; Salina KS 67401• 6pm-9pm (3rd Tuesday of the month)

Better Futures for Twin Valley (BF4TV): works to assist in meeting unmet needs of students in the Twin Valley

District. Check our FaceBook page: https://fb.me/betterfuturesfortwinvalley or contact Crystal VanCoevern, LMSW at

Bennington/Tescott [785) 488-3321

Pregnancy Service Center: [785) 823-1484 or www.pscsalina.como Providing pregnancy support, parenting support and support for fathers

Birthright: (785) 823-3113o Can help with clothes for your baby

KanCare-offers insurance coverage for: Children, Pregnant Women, Families With Children, Elderly, Adults With

Disabilities and Children With Disabilities. Can apply online at: httpS://CSSp.kees.ks.gOV/apSDSSU/

DCF- Offers economic supports and services; child support services as well as prevention and protection services. Can

apply for services at http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7223)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK [8255)

Suicide, Crisis Text Line: 721721

Child Abuse Hotline (Kansas Protection Report Center): 1-800-922-5330

Central Kansas Mental Health Center (785) 823-6322o Central Kansas Crisis Line: (785) 823-6324

<* Veridian Behavioral Health; 730 Holly Ln, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 452-4930

*:» Living Well Therapy; 1321 W Crawford St., Salina, KS 67401 (785) 404-3292

<» Blue Sky Perspectives, 114 Iowa Ave, Salina, KS 67401 (785) 404-3092

*> Psychiatric Medication Management Options (outside of your PCP):o Central Kansas Mental Health Center- (785) 823-6322o Comcare- [785] 823-7470 or (785) 825-8221 or [785) 820-9565o Mowery Womens Clinic- [785) 825-9024o Veridian Behavioral Health- [785) 452-4930

<* Substance Abuse Counseling- maintenance support: CKF (785) 825-6224o Often times they may have state/federal funds for services needed if one does not have insurance

<* Mobile Food Pantry; first come, first served. First Wednesday of every monthWampler Room- North Side of the Ottawa County Health Center [on 9th street) 4:00pm- while supplies last

o Anyone in need of food assistance is eligible. Guests must sign in with their address and the number of people intheir household: limit 1 visit per household & guests can only pick up for 1 household

*> Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach Program: Out Reach Manager- Jill Smith-Barker 785-825-0208o Available in Minneapolis every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30-ll:30am. The van is located: parked on

the street of 200 block of N Sheridan Street [front of the post office) Services available include;• Food boxes, personal hygiene items, household supplies, diapers, wipes, blankets, toiletries, emergency

assistance applications and information on additional services

*> Catholic Charities; 425 W Iron Ave; Salina, KS 67401 [785)825-0208o Can help with an array of services to include: necessities [food, clothing hygiene items, diapers, formula)o Predatory Lending Debt Assistance [offers programs set up to alleviate high interest payday and title debt loans by

offering legitimate loans with fair interest rates)o Financial Coaching/Personal Budgeting

*:* Kansas Legal Services: [785) 825-8147 or 1-800-723-6953o Providing free or reduced cost legal services

»t* Parents As Teachers: interested in receiving support and education on parenting issues through weekly visits by a

parent educator, interaction with other parents and their children [birth to 5 y/o) through monthly play groups.

Contact Tammy Jilka: tiilka@USD240.orK or [785) 488-3321 ext. 256

»:* Family Support Services: CAPS- [Child Advocacy and Parenting Services) (785) 825-4493FREE:

o Respite services (morning or afternoon) for children ages 8 weeks to 5 y/oo Parenting/Support Groups

*> Minneapolis Housing Authority; Public Housing Agency in Minneapolis [does not participate in Section 8)There are two ways to apply:

• Visit the MHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 114 S Rock St, Minneapolis, KS 67467, during normal

office hours.

• Request to have a pre-application be mailed to you by calling (785) 392-3272 during normal office hours

*> Shelters:• Salina Rescue Mission [men's shelter): [785) 823-2610• Ashby House: [785) 826-4935• Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVACK) [785) 827-5862 or 24/7 hotline 1-800-874-

1499• Salina Grace [simply a shelter- open during winter months until March 15) 304 W Grand Ave; [785) 819-

5542