Principals' Message CMS Families,
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the details around school closure and eLearning. Our teachers and staff are hard at work planning to begin eLearning on April 6, 2020 if the school is not in session. Teachers have been reaching out to students via canvas and emails so checking in on those platforms is a good idea. Please continue to work with your child to complete any missing assignments at this time.
We wanted to provide you with some resources and tips that may be helpful for you and your family during this time. The link below has some helpful information from the CDC regarding talking with children. Also, we have know structure is important for middle school students. Over the next few weeks, it may be helpful to create a daily and consistent schedule and space in your home for eLearning. A sample schedule:
We want to remind that we are here for you! The school feels so different without our students. We will do our best to stay connected. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warm Regards,
Counseling and Social Work Supports During eLearning CMS Counselors and Social Workers will be available by phone or email to address any student or family concerns Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. while school is in session. We are here to help with:
Ross Nelson, Grade 6, Ross.Nelson@wayzataschools.org, 763-745-6016
Did You Know? All in school classes, extracurricular activities and events are canceled at this time. This includes community use of facilities and evening events and classes. Regular classes are scheduled to resume after spring break on April 6, dependent upon the rapidly changing situation with the coronavirus. Please continue to check for regular updates in the Coronavirus COVID-19 Response Plan on our website.
Families who need free or low-cost household internet service can contact Comcast (call 855-846-8376) and CenturyLink (call 888-833-9522). Wayzata Public Schools does not endorse either of these services.
On Wednesday, March 18 and Monday, March 23 food will be available at Oakwood Elementary from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. We will distribute bags of food that will contain several meals' worth of shelf-stable foods, along with fresh produce and milk. The district is currently working on identifying additional locations for meal pick up. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
2021 Costa Rica Trip for Current 7th Graders 8th grade global studies teacher Brian Deeney will once again be leading a trip to Costa Rica for CMS students. The trip will take place June 14-22, 2021. Interested 7th graders will sign up this spring, attend pre-trip meetings through next year, and travel the summer after 8th grade. Students will do service work, visit local sights, and be fully immersed in the culture. An exciting opportunity for personal growth before high school! Registration is now open to the first 30 students to sign up. Email any questions to Brian.Deeney@wayzataschools.org.
Reminders Activities and Athletics Athletic activities are scheduled to resume after spring break unless otherwise determined by the Minnesota Department of Health, Governor Tim Walz or Superintendent Chace Anderson.
Wayzata Football Player-Parent Meeting Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. for incoming freshman and new players, 6:30 p.m. for all current high school players (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Wayzata High School Auditorium. Please join us at the Spring Football Meeting. for families and players to get information about the program. You can sign up for summer camps, Trojan Power, become a Wayzata Athletic Booster, and order apparel and practice clothes. (Bring your checkbook!) Players and parents are encouraged to attend. The coaches and football booster reps will be there to answer questions before the presentation which begins at 6:00 p.m. Email wayzatatrojansfootball@gmail.com with questions.
PTA News Next PTA Meeting The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. Please consider joining and contributing to the PTA. This is a great way to be updated on what is happening at CMS. Membership does not commit you to volunteering but we are always in need of help!
Connect with the PTA on Social Media Facebook and Twitter page up and running! "Like" the Wayzata Central Middle School PTA page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, @WayzataCMS_PTA, to stay updated with PTA happenings and events!
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Medications at School March Wayzata Legislative Action Committee Update Middle School MAP Results Available in Skyward Family Access We've had so many great Ask Ali questions in our inbox – thanks to all who have submitted! Ali, along with her network of local experts, has 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.
Community Ed Upcoming Events: Parenting with Vision: Do you feel overwhelmed by your child's big emotions or behaviors? Do you find yourself in disbelief when they seem to do the exact opposite of what you ask them to? Are you feeling tired of the same arguments coming up in your home over and over? Join us on April 21 at 7 p.m. for "Dealing with Difficult Behavior" and learn tips and tools to address and prevent unwanted behaviors while staying connected with your child.
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