Announcement

March 20, 2019

Events for Incoming 6th Graders

Parents/Guardians of Incoming 6th Graders,

Welcome to East Middle School! There are two upcoming events for your 5th grade student who will be in 6th grade next year at East.

First, the principal, social worker, and current 6th grade student representatives from East will be visiting with 5th grade students at Plymouth Creek in the morning and Sunset Hill during the afternoon on Monday, March 25. They will share what life is like at East.

Then, we are hosting an open house for current 5th graders and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, March 26. Our goal for the evening is to provide an opportunity for you to become acquainted with the building, programs, and people you will see next year. We invite you to stop by between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. This will be an open house format with opportunities for building tours.

Also, most students have selected their music class for 6th grade. Scheduling and staff planning have begun and we need accurate information going forward. If your student wants to make a change, please contact Sarah Clinite, Student Services Secretary, at 763-745-6230 or Sarah.Clinite@wayzataschools.org. All changes need to be requested by Friday, April 12.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please call 763-745-6200.

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Warp Speed: Parenting Teens in a Digital Age

On Monday, April 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., all parents are invited to the media center to hear Jessica Wong from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation present "Warp Speed: Parenting Teens in a Digital Age". It's sure to be fun, fast-paced and interactive as we will learn about the digital world of our teenagers and how we can help them use technology in a balanced and safe way.

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Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Over the next several weeks, students in grades 6-8 will take a Reading and a Math MCA. Students in grade 8 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 school.

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.

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!