Message from Dr. Thompson Dear Plymouth Creek Parents, Students and Staff,
Thank you for another great week of distance learning and thank you for taking the time to complete the short district survey sent out last week. Your feedback was very helpful and I'm happy to share that because of your feedback, we will again be using Zoom for class meetings as a way to provide social interactions for our students. I have also been asked about a number of activities scheduled for the end of the year. At this time, all April activities have been canceled but May and June activities are currently on hold as we wait for updates from the Governor.
Please share the following weekly update video with your children:
As we continue to take the necessary steps to support students and families, we want to remind you to also take care of the social / emotional health of yourselves and your children. Below are two resources we hope you find helpful:
Dr. Thompson
Week 2 of Distance Learning from the Plymouth Creek Community!
Did You Know? Social-Emotional Learning Resource Our social worker and student support specialist have been working hard to create some helpful resources for our families and students. A special shout out to Sunset Hill Elementary for being willing to share their ideas and to the staff at Plymouth Creek, especially, Mrs. Thoma, Mrs. Shoultz and Mr. Worth for making this resource available. We hope that you will have a chance to check out this link. Here is what you will find:
Our hope is that your child will find at least one (hopefully more!) activity that encourages them to challenge themselves, try something new and continue to grow social and emotionally.
There is also a section just for parents. Please check it out—you will find some resources to help you and your child during distant learning. Above anything, we hope you find this resource helpful. Please let us know if there is something you are looking for and just can not find---we would love to help. And if you have found a resource that has made a difference for you—would you please take a moment and share it with us?
Below are a few tips to help you maintain your physical and emotional health during this period. It's time to take advantage of social media in a good way. Keeping in touch with family and friends, assisting those in need, and reaching out to support others is a good way to feel like you're still connected with others. These activities also help avoid feelings of isolation. Making cards for the elderly who are isolated from families in nursing homes is a very good activity. When we focus on helping others, it actually feels good and we find meaning in it.
New Atrium Furniture
Reminders Reporting Attendance in Skyward Family Access A reminder that all absences (vacations, religious holidays, doctor appointments, illnesses, family emergencies, etc) should be entered via Skyward Family Access. Families will no longer need to complete a Travel Plan Form when they go on vacation, as all absences are now entered via Skyward Family Access. A few reminders when it comes to attendance:
Emergency Information Form For a variety of reasons, there is often a need to contact you throughout the course of the school year. Parents/Guardians are asked to keep their contact information up-to-date in Skyward Family Access Emergency Information Form. Watch the Skyward Family Access video guide and to complete the form.
PTO News
Box Tops are Going Digital! If you still have a collection of the traditional clippings, please continue to turn those into your child's teacher, the office, or the container by the gym door, but be aware that the physical Box Tops are being phased out. Plymouth Creek's lifetime earnings from Box Tops is almost $38,000! This is a fantastic program that has benefited our children greatly over the years. Please take a minute to download the new Box Tops app, scan your receipts after each shopping trip, and watch our school earnings increase thanks to you!
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Around the District Getting Ready for Distance Learning We know that you and your family are still adjusting to this new normal and it's been challenging for everyone in different ways. Please remember that we are here for you and we will do our very best to support you. Distance learning will take place on Seesaw (K-3) and Canvas (4-5) beginning April 6, after spring break. If you have technical questions:
What can I do to protect myself and others during Cold & Flu Season?
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 New Online Classes We welcome you to our online classrooms! Our online classes ensure that you are able to gain valuable information, stay on track with your fitness routine, learn new skills, and connect with others during the next month. Our buildings may be closed, but lifelong learning never stops. We are offering a variety of online classes for adult and youth. You can find all the online options on our registration site. Upcoming youth art options: Check out our youth summer camp preview! Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
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