Cardinal Connection November 2025
The Cardinal Connection is where Eudora Schools staff can find information relevant to all positions! Each month you will read about upcoming events, information from directors, staff spotlights, resources, and more!
Upcoming Events
November 12
Early Release
November 13
Board of Education Meeting
November 18
Picture Retakes at ELC/EES
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Break
EUDORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
ESF & Community Resources
ESF Resource- Quick Start GuideCardinals Care Fund was established to assist District professionals in meeting urgent, immediate, and basic necessities of Eudora students to ensure that the student's physical, social, and emotional needs do not stand in the way of their success in school. This program only fills needs unmet by any other source. Funds are limited and not guaranteed.
Take a look
Eudora Resource Guide--the Eudora Resource Guide is compiled and kept current by the United Way of Kaw Valley. Follow this link to find the most up to date community resources by category. Please feel free to print, email, or share with anyone. If you have any questions about this guide, contact the United Way of Kaw Valley at bmartin@uwkawvalley.org.
Fall 2025 Apple Award Nomination Form
This award will recognize one outstanding staff member, in any position, who has demonstrated outstanding service and achievement. Nominations are due by Friday, December 5, at 4:00 PM
Apple Award
Nomination Form
Cardinal Wellness Challenge - BINGO! for Nov/Dec
The Wellness Committee’s focus is to improve the quality of life for all staff through various activities.
We have a BINGO Wellness Challenge available for you starting Nov. 1 till Dec. 31. If you complete the Bingo Card and send in at least 3 pictures of anything mentioned on the card, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a gift card!
There will be printed copies at each building, but the digital version is provided below as well.
Live Canva link here, if you prefer to complete it electronically.
Make sure you click “View Template” to create a copy.
Please send completed card/pictures to our HR Director, Amanda Brunkow, at amandabrunkow@eudoraschools.org
Need meal ideas?
Visit Eat Real America, where you can find recipes, videos, weekly meal ideas, and more!
Download Bingo Card here
NEWSTAFF
RubeeElliottisoneofournew FoodandNutritionservices employees.Shewillbeworkingat bothEESandEHS.Rubeehas2 youngchildren,adog,and2cats. Shelovesanimalsandreading books.
KristinCourtneywillbejoining EHSasthenewFoodand NutritionKitchenManager.She hasbeenmarriedfor9yearsto herwonderfulhusbandJerry. Theyhave1daughter,Lorraine. Sheis8andin3rdgrade.They have4dogsand2Axolotlswho keepthingslivelyandfun!
RachelBarlowisanewWRAP TherapistwithEES.Sheisasocial workerandhasworkedinmultiple schooldistrictsandisexcitedtostart backinadifferentcapacityatschool. Rachelisnewtotheareaandloves tryingnewplacesforfoodanddrinks. Sheisnewlymarried,lovestotravel, andhas1catnamedMax.
TorrieBriggswillbeworkingattheELC asaFoodandNutritionservices employee.Sheisthemotherof3children ages11,10and9.Torrieisalwaysbusy shufflingthemaroundtodifferentsports andextracurriculars.Shelovesbeinga momandalsolovesanimals.Theyare tryingtobuildafarmandwouldloveto haveafarmstandinthefuture.
Birthdays
11/1-Morning Pruitt
11/1-Jill Stutler
11/1-Danielle Young
11/1-Megan White
11/2-Sue Cooper
11/2-Mitch Tegtmeier
11/2-Kelsey Scarlett
11/2-Kyla Garvin
11/2-Mark Jarvis
11/4-Kevin Reed
11/5-Janice Nelson
11/6- Katie Urban
11/7-Kendra Rodriquez
11/8-Lisa Moffitt
11/9-Richard Foley
11/9-Wrigley Heide
11/12-Jasmine Crame
11/13-Shawna Vetter
11/14-Courtney Taulbert
11/15-Paxton Rienbolt
11/16-Lindsey Fugitt
11/16-Van Love-Scott
11/16-Shayna Messick
11/17-Jamie Grado
11/17-Michelle Owen
11/18-Lilly Williams
11/18-Jack Williams
11/19-Helen Tuley
11/19-Justin Toumberlin
11/20-Avery Warren
11/21-Caleb Lewis
11/26-Rachelle Butler
11/26-Allison Enneking
11/27-Connie Hadl
11/27-Maggie Herr
11/28-Lindsey Lucas
11/29-Lillian Richards
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