January 2026
Cardinal Connection 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!
District Calendar
2025-2026 Calendar
Upcoming Events January 8 BOE Meeting
January 14 Early Release
January 19 No School
INFORMATION FROM
WELLNESS COMMITTEE Biometric Apple Watch Winner! All employees who participated in the Biometrics were entered into a drawing for an Apple Watch, generously donated by Aetna. We gave the Wheel of Fun one final spin to crown our grand prize winner…
🎉 Congratulations to Scott Lickteig! 🎉
Our Nov/Dec Wellness Challenge Winners: Beth Swanson - Ninja Blender Lynae Rebman - $50 Amazon Gift Card Shannon Fink - $20 Gift Card
INFORMATION FROM
WELLNESS COMMITTEE CLASSES OFFERED
💪 JK Fitness Classes with Jennifer Kerr 💪 Every class is unique and has a different focus. Come check out a class or two and see what JK Fitness is all about! All Eudora School District employees are welcome, no matter their fitness level. In-Person Classes: Monday–Friday 5:15 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. West Resource Center Cafeteria/Gym
⏰ 📍 💻 Online Classes & Recordings (Via Facebook) 👉 Sign up here: 2026 JK Fitness Online Classes
🧘♀️ Yoga Classes with Kimberly McDaneld 🧘♂️
We’re excited to introduce Yoga Classes with Kimberly McDaneld, coming soon to the West Resource Center, 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays! Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a gentle, grounding practice, these classes support your body, mind, and well-being. Kimberly’s background is in Hatha foundational yoga and Ghosh Yoga. She is certified in both traditions and is currently in the Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT. She focuses on fundamental yoga, chair yoga, and gentle yoga, making her classes welcoming and accessible for all experience levels. **If interested, please complete the form Yoga by Kimberly McDaneld so we can have an estimate of numbers.
📅 Yoga Demo Class - Bring your mat.
Join us for a 30–45 minute demo class Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:00 p.m. West Resource Center – Room 141
INFORMATION FROM
WELLNESS COMMITTEE Cardinal Wellness Challenge - BINGO! for January January we are focusing on mindfulness/stress relief. 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! 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
Name:
Bingo
Complete this bingo card and share at least 3 pictures to enter the gift card raffle!
Send to amandabrunkow@eudoraschools.org
PDFs available to download: 1. Download Bingo Card here
Write 3 things you’re grateful for
2.
Download Tips for Healthy Eating here
Journal
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Download Resources available to you here
Declutter your space
Short walk
Try relaxing breathing exercises for 5 min Show appreciation for someone
Attend a workout class/Use the cardio room
Stretch for 2 minutes
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS OF THE CARDINAL FAMILY!
Ashli Olivera, EES, shared this picture of her daughter Amelia Eileen born on 11/22/25.
NEW STAFF
Eliza Kastens is joining the Interlocal at EHS as a WEBS Para. She recently finished her student teaching with EHS and graduated from KU in December. Eliza loves to craft, especially crochet and enjoys spending time with her two cats, Rusty and Hazel.
Olivia Cleveland will be working as a sub for the Quest program. She is a Junior at EHS and has 2 siblings; Mia (8) and Cade (14). She plans to attend JCCC to study Occupational Therapy, then transfer to complete her Master’s Degree. Olivia loves to travel. Her dream vacation is Italy!
Birthdays 1/1-Charlie Shen
1/14-Takarah Olberding
1/1-Nancy Rothwell
1/15-Jennifer Ducey
1/2-Lisa Green
1/16-Scott Russell
1/3-Seth Heide
1/19-Austin Lauxman
1/4-Chuck James
1/19-Melissa McCauley
1/4-Rachel Butrum
1/20-Marivel Esquivel
1/5-Katie Eckelberry
1/22-Drew Steffen
1/5-Silvi Janovec
1/24-Kathleen Wagner
1/7-Stephanie Green
1/25-Jerri Ahrens
1/7-Kaylyn Carpenter 1/8-Chris Dunback
1/25-Janell Nguyen 1/26-Ashlee Schuler
1/8-Hanna Heintzelman 1/26-Amber Ward 1/26-Heather Gassert 1/8-Joy Mapes
1/8-Ramona Kemberling 1/27-Kyra Shanks 1/28-Sean Hayden 1/12-Brent Dubois 1/29-Fernanda Rosales 1/13-Lauren Durkin 1/29-Addisen Lewis 1/13-Dana Neis 1/31-Stephanie Jacobs 1/14-Melanie Dill
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