A Note from Principal Keffeler Hello Meadow Ridge Families,
It was such a good feeling to get back into the groove this week! I hope your family felt the same way. As always, routines and habits are being practiced, and we are building stamina. The first week is never perfect, and we appreciate your patience with technology, busing, and establishing routines.
Here are two opportunities for families to learn more about Meadow Ridge:
New Family Connection If you are new to the Meadow Ridge community, join us to learn all about Meadow Ridge.
PTO Meeting Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30p.m. via Zoom Learn all about the happenings at Meadow Ridge, including our Cardinal Crush fundraiser!
Would you believe conferences are right around the corner? Watch for sign up information in next week's message. Conference times have changed. They are Tuesday, October 13, from 3:20-:20 p.m., and during the day on Wednesday, October 14, from 7:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. All conferences will be via Zoom.
Best, Karen
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 PTO Meeting We are excited to host our first PTO meeting of the 2020-2021 school year! Please join us on our Zoom meeting, Tuesday September 22 at 5:30 p.m. to see what the PTO has planned for this fall.
School Directory Deadline approaching! 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 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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