A Note from Principal Keffeler Hello Meadow Ridge Families,
Thank you so much for attending the virtual open house last night! Teachers reported excellent attendance. If you missed the zoom, please reach out to your child's teacher for information.
We will have four adults on the curb in the morning, helping drivers and taking temperatures as students exit the vehicles. You may need to move some car seats around this weekend so you can follow these directions:
Reminders:
It is going to be a great year. We are Meadow Ridge!
Did You Know? School Social Worker Hi, my name is Jolene Krause and I am the School Social Worker at Meadow Ridge. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to connect about your child's social and emotional well being. The best way to reach me is by email at Jolene.StankeKrause@wayzataschools.org or phone 763-745-7109. Take care, this will be a year like no other! We are in this together!
Reminders
PTO News Cardinal Crush Our fundraiser relies heavily on the generosity of our local sponsors for funding to subsidise the shirts and prizes for the kids. If you have or know a local company that would like to sponsor Cardinal Crush, please either forward them our sponsor letter or contact our event chairs. Sponsors needed ASAP.
School Directory Our PTO sponsored school directory is the best way to access your class list, school contact information and family contact information. This is provided to each Meadow Ridge family for free, but we need your contact info to complete the directory. Be sure to enter your information for each of your students. Deadline is September 28.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation This year, more than ever, it is so important to show our love and support to our MR teachers and staff as they help our kids navigate the 2020-2021 school year. Our PTO provides meals, supplies, and special treats throughout the school year and we need your help to make it happen!
Spirit Wear We have partnered again with 24/7 Sportzgear to provide quality Wayzata gear, each purchase benefits the Meadow Ridge PTO. Be sure to select Meadow Ridge.
Volunteer Needs
Around the District How to Access Your Child's Culinary PIN 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 Parenting with Vision: Helping your kids through tough transitions In partnership with Relate Counseling Center, Wayzata Community Ed is offering a series to parents to help them with tough transitions for their kids. These webinars will take place online and are free to attend with no registration required. Transitioning to Kindergarten - Parents of incoming kindergarteners are invited to join this webinar hosted by Anne Sitorius Maas, MA, LPCC, a Relate Counseling Center early childhood therapist. Parents will learn tips and skills on how to support your child through this upcoming transition.
Join us in our online classrooms! We have many opportunities for our youth and adult learners. You can find all our class options on our registration site. Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids - Navigating the stress and isolation of COVID-19 has presented added challenges for parenting our kids. How can we as parents support each other in our efforts to help our kids build and maintain resilience, self-esteem, and mental health in the midst of a pandemic? Parents of elementary-age children are invited to join a parent support group facilitated by Judy Hoy, DSW and Chithra Binoy. Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
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