Parent Newsletter September 24, 2020
Conferences Today is the first day to sign-up for virtual parent/teacher conferences in Skyward Family Access. Please note that this year there are no "flex times" and that all fall conferences will take place on October 13 from 3:20 - 7:20, or October 14 from 7:30 - 3:30. The teacher will send you the Zoom link before your conference time.
Please make sure you sign up to meet with your child's classroom teacher. You may also sign up to meet with your child's specialist teacher(s), if you would like to share a question or concern. As of October 13, specialist teachers will have only had the opportunity to see each child once or twice this fall due to the 10-day digital day schedule. They look forward to hearing any questions or concerns you may have.
We are excited to try this virtual format and hope that it allows greater flexibility for people to attend because they don't have to leave work/home. In addition, you will not have to compete for a parking spot. Yes, a nice silver lining!
Did You Know?
Reminders Attendance For Distance and Hybrid Thank you to all of you who are entering your student into Skyward Family Access if they are absent. If your student is not going to be in school please report it in Skyward Family Access. This will need to happen for both distance and hybrid students. Any absence not reported will be considered "unexcused." Just as a reminder, all of our teachers take attendance during Morning Meeting Monday through Friday. If you check in to morning meeting late, you will be marked as "tardy."
Being Prepared Thank you for having your students prepared every day! Just a reminder to make sure that you have an extra mask packed in case the unexpected happens. We will have a mask at school in case your child forgets. (No need to make a trip to bring one in.) Also, if your student is taking a home lunch, make sure it is packed in backpack before they walk out the door. If they forget, we will help them to get a school lunch. We will not be delivering home lunches or forgotten homework to classrooms. You can set up a meal account through PayPams.
PTA News Our Fall Fundraiser October 5-9 In order to make sure everyone is able to participate, and for safety reasons we will not be hosting the Coyote Dash. Our Fall Fundraiser will look a bit different. But we are excited for what we have planned. Mark your calendar and watch for more information next week.
Our First PTA Meeting Our first Kimberly Lane PTA Meeting will be Oct 1, 2020 03:00 PM. This will be held on Zoom. Dr. Wehrmann will give an update on Kimberly Lane. If you would like her to address any specific issues, send your questions to us at ptakimberlylane@gmail.com
Join the PTA Wondering why you should join the PTA? Because it is a great way for all Kimberly Lane families to stay informed and advocate for your child - whether passively or actively. There is no time commitment - but you will have the opportunity to voice your opinion on what we can collectively do to make this a great school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to us. https://kimberlylanepta.memberhub.store/
PTA Membership Scholarships We want all families to be able to participate in the PTA, so we are offering membership scholarships for those individuals who would like to join but cannot afford the membership fee. If you are interested in finding out more information, please contact us at ptakimberlylane@gmail.com.
Volunteer Needs
Around the District How to Access Your Child's Culinary PIN Planning travel out of the state or country? Regardless of whether your students are attending Wayzata Public Schools through hybrid learning or through Distance Choice, the district is required to account for students. Please ensure that the Welcome Center has a copy of your family's Extended Vacation form on file prior to your travel. 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.
Calendar School Events District Events Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM School Board Meetings |