Parent Newsletter
March 21, 2019
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Note from Principal Keffeler
Hello Meadow Ridge Families,
Over the next several weeks, elementary students in grades 3-5 will be completing the 2019 Reading and Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Students in grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. If you have questions about the specific day(s) your child will be taking the MCAs, please contact your child's teacher.
5th graders will be taking the MCA Science test on Monday, March 25. The Reading test will be given to all students in grades 3-5 on April 11 and 12, and the Mathematics test on April 17 and 18. These are important tests, and our students perform very well. Please make sure your children get a good night's sleep, have a nutritious breakfast and are on time for school on these days.
I wish everyone a safe, relaxing and refreshing break. I hope spring is truly here!
Best,
Karen
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Did You Know?
Lost and Found
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.
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Reminders
Order Your Yearbook
It's time to order your 2018–19 yearbook. Our school ID code is 12857419 . Standard book price is $16.00, upgrades available at additional cost. Orders due by April 1. Email Becky Petersen at beckypetersen@gmail.com with questions.| |
PTO News
Carnival is Coming Friday, April 26, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
We need your help to make it happen. We will be asking for donations of gently used stuffed animals, sweet and salty treats, and themed gift basket donations for your classroom. Please keep our stuffed animal pet adoption in mind while you do your spring cleaning!
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Volunteer Needs
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Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Over the next several weeks, elementary students in grades 3-5 will be completing the 2019 Reading and Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Students in grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. If you have questions about the specific day(s) your child will be taking the MCAs, please contact your child’s teacher.
MCA Purpose, Use, and Results Information
Are Your Kids Ready?
Following the Minnesota State Statute 121A.15 (School immunization requirements) and Wayzata Public School Immunization Policy and Regulation, your child will not be able to start or remain enrolled at school without an immunization record that is up-to-date, actively in progress or without a legal exemption. Note: there are additional requirements for Kindergarten and 7th grade. It is best to receive vaccinations from your primary care provider, but in the event that you are unable to see your primary provider or if you do not have insurance that covers the cost of vaccinations, Wayzata Public Schools is a participant in the Park Nicollet Barrier Free Immunization Initiative. This program allows immunization-only visits on a same-day appointment basis, immunizes children without a doctor visit and provides immunizations with no direct charge to families.
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!
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WISHES offerings at Meadow Ridge:
Engineering Club - next session starts April 9
3D Minecraft Masterpiece - April 11
On the wait list for Grandmasters of Chess with Igor? Is your child just showing interest in chess? Sign up for chess with Igor on Thursdays, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. - begins April 11
Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Check out all our offerings!
Upcoming Event:
Young Scientist Roundtable - Sustainability of Plastics
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Middle School
Event is free with no registration required.
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