From the Principal Dear North Woods Families,
Monday was a great day. Our teachers returned to campus and were greeted with messages from students welcoming them back to the building. We have a wonderful team of educators who are committed to making this year successful.
1. Keep them safe
Did You Know? Back to School Events Kindergarten Orientation - September 8 and 10 Welcome Class of 2033! We are so glad that you are joining us. Kindergarten students and their parents will have the opportunity to come to North Woods and meet their teacher and see their classroom. Virtual Open House - September 9 Open house will take place September 9, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet your student's teacher, review some of the new procedures for this year, and get a chance to meet some of your classmates. A Zoom link will be provided by your child's teacher by September 4. Each classroom teacher will do two 45-minute sessions (3:30-4:15 and 4:30-5:15). A recording of the content covered during these sessions will be provided after September 9 for all families.
Material Distribution for Distance Choice Pick Up- September 8 and 10 Students who selected Distance Choice will be able pick up their iPad and other supplies on September 8, 8-10 a.m., or September 10, 12-2 p.m. This will be a contact less pick up in the lower parking lot at North Woods.
First Day of School - September 14 and 15 We look forward to welcoming you back officially to school on September 14 (Cohort A) and September 15 (Cohort B). This is for hybrid and distance students!
Bus Information To ensure that your child is assigned to the right bus and stop, your correct address must be on file with the Welcome Center. Please double check your address in Skyward Family Access if your family has moved over the summer or is new to the district. If an address change needs to be made, please contact the Welcome Center.
Medications at School All medications, both prescribed and Over-The-Counter (OTC), administered at school requires a medical order from a person who is a licensed authorized prescribing practitioner (physician, physician's assistant, dentist, podiatrist, osteopath or psychiatrist). Please contact your school health office about medication drop off before the start of school. For more information, visit our Health Services webpage.
Reminders End of the Day Required Form Please fill out this form by September 10 to let the school know your child's end of day plans.
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Around the District Stay Home When Ill and Be Prepared to Quarantine It is important to be prepared as we begin the new school year in the midst of a pandemic. Our new reality will require students, families and staff to check daily for symptoms and stay home if you are ill. If you or someone in your family is ill, please reference the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Decision Tree document to learn what your next steps should be. Report any student absences into Skyward Family Access, specifying if the absence is COVID-19 related. Our school nurses will follow up with any COVID-19 related cases. If you are tested for COVID-19, even if you feel well, it is important that you remain home and away from others until you receive the results. Everyone must be prepared to stay home and quarantine for up to two weeks if you become ill with or are exposed to COVID-19. We know being quarantined for two weeks will be extremely challenging, but it is absolutely necessary to stop the spread of the virus. Learn how you can prepare for a possible quarantine. Our nurses will be working closely with MDH to notify students and staff as soon as possible if you have been exposed to COVID-19 at school. Always answer your phone if MDH is calling. If you have questions, please contact the licensed nurse at your school. More detail and helpful information can also be found on our Wayzata Learns webpage. Staying Safe at School We are busy preparing our buildings and staff for the start of the new school year, with a big focus on preventing the spread of COVID-19 within our staff and student body. All of our buildings have optimal ventilation and enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures are in place. Our school principals have established new guidelines for everything from entering the building to eating lunch. We need you to understand and follow them so that we can all stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus. Staying Safe at School Overview Bus Safety in Wayzata Public Schools Students demonstrate how to ride the bus and what to do in the event of an emergency.
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.
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM School Board Meetings |