A Note from Principal Keffeler Hello Meadow Ridge Families,
It's hard to believe there are only five days of school left, and yet, it's been an incredibly long journey for all of us. I have so much gratitude for the entire Meadow Ridge community. We have come together and shown up in ways we never could have expected. Curbside materials pick up is happening tonight until 6, and we are looking forward to some socially distanced smiles and waves!
Did You Know? Meadow Ridge Resource Pages Check out the Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health or the Meadow Ridge Resource Pages for ideas and support. Do not hesitate to reach out to Jolene Krause, Meadow Ridge School Social Worker. She can be reached by email, phone (763-745-7109) or via the Student/Family Check In Form.
Reminders School Supply Kits for 2020-2021 School Year SchoolKidz supply kits are now available for purchase! If you are interested in a pre-packaged supply kit for this fall, you may order online. Kits will be available for pick-up within your child's classroom at open house on Wednesday, September 2. Please use account number 76698 when placing your order. Orders are accepted through Friday, June 12.
PTO News Thank you from the PTO On behalf of the PTO Board, we'd like send a heartfelt thanks to all of our amazing families, volunteers, teachers and staff for all of your support of the PTO this school year. To our fifth graders and their families, we wish you all the best at Central Middle School! We look forward to more great events next school year. Have a safe and happy summer Meadow Ridge!
Yearbooks Yearbooks were delayed due to production shutdowns in compliance with COVID-19 protocols. When we have a shipping date we will update the school with regarding our pick up plans. Thank you for your patience.
Volunteer Needs New Committee Positions We have two new committee chairs on the PTO. We have changed the role of our Volunteer Coordinator and also added a Room Rep Coordinator. Please check out the descriptions and let us know if you are interested! If you're interested, please email Andrea.
Around the District Distance Learning End-of-Year Parent Survey We want to hear your voice regarding how well we delivered on our goal of providing high-quality, inviting, and accessible instruction for all students during Distance Learning this spring. Your honest feedback will help us improve our Distance Learning practices in the future. All parents and guardians received an email from K12 Insight, our survey partner, the week of May 25. The survey is anonymous and no one from the District will know if you participate or how you answered the questions. The final survey results will show the overall findings and themes. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be open until June 10. If you have more than one student enrolled in the Wayzata Public Schools, you can click on the link at the end of the survey to take the survey again. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Mindful Kids: Managing Stress During Hard Times Being stuck at home and away from school and friends is difficult for many kids and teens. Relate Counseling Center is offering online Mindfulness and Stress Reduction groups to help kids ages 7-11 manage emotions during COVID-19. Groups will incorporate discussion around feelings about the current pandemic, as well as provide tangible tools to help manage stress and anxiety. Kids will also engage in movement and relaxation strategies. The cost is $10 per week and meets Tuesdays from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Contact Kelly Smith, LGSW at knsmith@relatemn.org for more information. Wayzata Education Fund’s Thank a Teacher Program We have the best teachers and staff around, and never has it been clearer than during these unprecedented times. Whether they’ve helped make a difference in person or virtually this year, show your appreciation by participating in our Thank a Teacher program. From May 4 to June 3, any donation you make to the Wayzata Education Fund honoring a teacher or staff will come with a certificate of appreciation from your student. Additionally, if you donate $25 or more, they will also receive a bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes Minnetonka. Say thank you and support a good cause at the same time! Certificates will be sent via email. Bundlets will be delivered at a later date when it is deemed safe to do so, and when teachers and staff are back on school property. What can I do to protect myself and others?
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. Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information. Stay Creative While You Stay At Home! In these days of social distancing and stay-at-home guidance, it’s more important than ever to connect with friends and family members and to continue expressing your creativity. Destination Imagination’s Global Finals 2020 Virtual Tournament (GF20) is a one-of-a-kind collaborative problem-solving experience that takes place online and is open to all students and families (yes, you read that right!) who enjoy being creative, collaborative, and solving fun challenges that require out-of-the-box thinking. You do not need to have been on a Destination Imagination (DI) team for the 2019-20 DI season in order to participate. GF20 is a whole new experience and is open to everyone! For Global Finals 2020, you will work with your DI teammates, friends, or family members online to participate in several different Challenge Experiences. The cost to participate in the Global Finals 2020 Virtual Tournament is $199. Your team may participate in as many or as few of these Challenge Experiences as you choose. GF20 teams will compete for a number of awesome awards and prizes! We’re excited to welcome everyone to the Summer of Creativity and hope you’ll join us for this historic, one-time-only event! Learn more on the Global Finals website.
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