Parent Newsletter

February 21, 2019

Sunrise over the playground

A Note from Principal Keffeler

Hello Meadow Ridge Families,

 

About a month ago, I was lamenting to my family that I wanted snow. My husband looked shocked, and asked why I would want that, as it can be a major hassle. I said, "elementary school children need snow on the playground." Last night he asked if there was enough snow on the playground yet. For the record, there is! What a month it has been--4 missed days and 3 late starts. Here's hoping the worst weather is behind us.

 

Tonight is the first of three evenings for parent/teacher conferences. This is a perfect opportunity to discuss your child's most recent report card, goal progression, and behavioral health. We have a lot of school year left, and want to make sure we are meeting the needs of your child(ren).

When you come into the building, please be sure to check the lost and found on the lower level. It is overflowing and items will be donated March 1.

 

Best,
Karen

 

Did You Know?

Lost and Found

Items will be donated on Friday March 1. Families can check lost and found before school by 7:45 or after 2:30. Lost and found can be located in the cafeteria. Many hats and gloves are also in lost and found.

Reminders

PTO News

International Night – Thursday, March 7

Join us as we celebrate the diverse community that truly makes us Meadow Ridge through hosting an International Night. Your student will have an opportunity to "travel" around the world and learn about different countries and cultures shared by fellow families. We will have exhibit booths from many countries around the world, performances, activities, and food samples. If you have any questions, please email Dieter Becher at dieter.becher@turck.com.

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Volunteer Needs

STEM Day Volunteers - Friday March 1

Sign up below to help out in the classroom for STEM Day. This day can only happen with your help.

Carnival Volunteers Needed

Meadow Ridge Carnival will be held on Friday, April 26. Volunteers are needed for the games committee. Please email beckypetersen@gmail.com with interest or questions.

Conference Dinner - Tuesday February 26

Parent-teacher conferences are later this month and we would like to show our appreciation to our hard working teachers by providing them dinner. And, we need your help! Please sign up to bring in soup, salads, desserts or other items to make this dinner a success! If you have any questions, please contact Lynne Donaghy at lynnedonaghy@hotmail.com or Allie Storti at storti13@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance!

Around the District

Emergency School Closing
The superintendent may close school, delay the start of school or dismiss school early because of extreme weather or other emergency conditions. If schools are to be closed for the entire day, an announcement will be made as early as possible over WCCO 830 AM radio; WCCO-TV, Channel 4; KSTP-TV, Channel 5; KMSP-TV, Channel 9; and KARE- TV, Channel 11. Announcements will also be posted on the District’s website at wayzataschools.org and phone calls and email messages will be sent to all families using the district’s parent notification system.

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver SMS text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information. To participate in this free service, ensure that you have entered your cell phone number in the Skylert section of Skyward Family Access, then send a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our district's short code number, 67587.


My Stop® App – Live Bus GPS Information
My Stop® is a web-based application available to all Wayzata Public School parents and students that lets them access live bus GPS information. Using a smartphone or tablet, parents and students can view the current location of buses on routes and the estimated time of arrival at their neighborhood bus stops. This simple tool gives families and students the ability to know approximately where the school bus is on its route. My Stop® displays the school bus’ approximate location on a map, as well as the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a specific student’s bus stop. The school bus’ location is automatically updated every 1 to 2 minutes and the ETA is recalculated to accommodate any delays due to traffic while the bus is en route.


6th Grade Band & Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights
Remaining 6th Grade Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights are February 11, 21 and 26. Students who are interested in playing in band or orchestra in 6th grade must sign-up for a 20-minute instrument selection time at Central Middle School.

Band Instrument
Selection Sign-up
  Orchestra Instrument
Selection Sign-up

If you have questions, please contact Karen Frawley about band or Tom Pieper about orchestra.


Partners in Prevention Ask Ali

We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!


Community Education

WISHES offerings at Meadow Ridge:
Engineering Club - next session starts Feb 26
Ultimate Drawing Workshop
Mystery Under the Big Top - begins March 11

New Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Check out all our offerings!


Upcoming Event: 
Parenting with Vision - Gray Matter: Parenting through Complicated, Emerging Trends - A panel of experts discussing the difficult in-between areas of parenting. From vaping to privacy, these are just two of the gray topics that parents face trying to address emerging trends and raising youth in a world where things aren’t black and white. Tuesday, March 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School


Calendar

School Events

Thursday, February 21, 2019
3:20 PM - 7:20 PM
 
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
3:20 PM - 7:20 PM
 
Thursday, February 28, 2019
3:20 PM - 7:20 PM
 
Friday, March 1, 2019
All day
 
Friday, March 15, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
All day
 
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
All day
 
Friday, April 26, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 

District Events

Thursday, February 21, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Monday, March 4, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 

School Board Meetings

Monday, February 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Monday, March 11, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM