Message from Mrs. Paul You are now able to set up conference times with your child's classroom teacher. This opportunity will be open until Monday, October 9 at 9:00 a.m.. Please be sure to let us know if you need any assistance with this process. Being able to have the opportunity to check in with you will be very valuable.
We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Ashley Paul
Accessing Learning on Non-Cohort Days All Hybrid and Distance Choice teachers have organized your student's learning using a Week-at-a-Glance template. The Week-at-a-Glance can be found upon opening the Seesaw app and visiting the Announcements tab, or Canvas app on student devices. Links to live learning, specific activities, and specialist content are embedded into these templates, as are specific academic requirements. If you are having a technical issue or have questions with a specialist class, please contact that teacher directly. The classroom teacher does not have access to any specialist Canvas or Seesaw pages.
It is important to note that Wayzata Kids childcare staff will also be using these templates to assist students on their non-cohort days. It may not always be possible for students to complete all of their academic work during the day with Wayzata Kids, so families should also use the template to assist at home.
Synchronous (Live) Instruction Students accessing live instruction from home are experiencing learning in a unique way. The same is true for families. Never before have you had the opportunity to experience your child's learning alongside them. Please be mindful of your child's synchronous time(s) on Zoom, and allow them to participate independently as much as possible. Help your child by showing them where the volume button is located on his or her device, make sure their headphones are working properly, and provide a comfortable work space. It is important that students are present at all of their live Zoom times, as scheduled by teachers. Note: Please check your Week-at-a-Glance for your child's scheduled morning meeting time. Times may be different from classroom to classroom.
Wayzata Kids School Day Childcare Wayzata Kids program staff will assist students with their school work while in their care. In order for them to help with student work to the best of their abilities, they need some help from families:
Did You Know? A Message From the Media Center Requested library books for Distance Choice students can be picked up on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the front entryway of the school. Students requesting books through Destiny library system need to put their requests in by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday if they want to pick up their library books on Friday. Please watch for an email saying the book is ready for pick up before driving to school. Sometimes a book is checked out to someone else or has a waitlist and is not available when your student puts it on hold. Books may also be returned during this time and must be placed in the return bin for proper check in.
Message from the Attendance Office Please report absences in Skyward Family Access when your child is absent or tardy. Children are considered unexcused without an entry in Skyward Family Access or a call to the attendance line from a parent or guardian.
Reminders 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.
Emergency Information Form For a variety of reasons, there is often a need to contact you throughout the course of the school year. Parents/Guardians are asked to keep their contact information up-to-date in Skyward Family Access Emergency Information Form. Watch the Skyward Family Access video guide if you're not sure how to complete the form.
PTO News Digital PTO Calendar Fun2Raise has designed a digital, clickable and printable (at home) PTO calendar. This interactive calendar will allow you to find current happenings at the school, links to virtual events (as we get them) and information updated in real time. The month of October is live now! Check back often as we will be updating multiple times per month as the year goes on.
Volunteer Needs
Around the District Planning travel out of the state or country? September Wayzata Legislative Action Committee Update
Community Education 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 |