Parent Newsletter October 15, 2020
Did You Know? Friendly Reminder We recommend going through your child's iPad camera roll with your child on a regular basis to remove any unnecessary or inappropriate photos/videos. The photos/videos take up valuable storage space on the device which makes it challenging to run updates and install new apps. More importantly, going through the camera roll together allows for a connection about what your child is learning in school and what is important to your child. Along the way, if there are inappropriate images, it can turn into a teachable moment about appropriate use of this school-issued device. Please know that if a staff member finds inappropriate content on a student iPad, we too will treat it like a teachable moment. However, since we are mandated reporters, depending on the content, outside agencies may also need to be involved. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and focused on learning. Friendly Reminder We recommend going through your child's iPad camera roll with your child on a regular basis to remove any unnecessary or inappropriate photos/videos. The photos/videos take up valuable storage space on the device which makes it challenging to run updates and install new apps. More importantly, going through the camera roll together allows for a connection about what your child is learning in school and what is important to your child. Along the way, if there are inappropriate images, it can turn into a teachable moment about appropriate use of this school-issued device. Please know that if a staff member finds inappropriate content on a student iPad, we too will treat it like a teachable moment. However, since we are mandated reporters, depending on the content, outside agencies may also need to be involved. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and focused on learning.
Fall Book Fair coming soon Our fall book fair is coming soon. All sales will be online. Different format, same great deals. We invite you to shop online October 26 through November 8. All purchases will benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more.
Technology Reminder Accidents do happen with school issued iPads. Please remind your student to handle with care. For fourth and fifth grade families insurance is still available, if interested please submit a helpdesk ticket.
Art Amazon Wish List As you may know, this year Ms. Hammero is bringing her fabulous art lessons into each classroom with her Art Cart! Because of this, she has to be a bit more creative in what supplies she can use and on what projects she can teach. She has put together an Amazon Wishlist for those of you who would like to help her out.
Reminders No School Friday, October 23 for Elementary Planning Day Friday, October 23 will be a no school day for kindergarten through grade 5 students as elementary staff will be participating in a district-wide planning day. There will be no morning meetings or distance learning work assigned for this day. Wayzata Kids childcare will continue to be available to tier 1 critical workers. Media Center News Distance Choice students request library books by browsing the library catalog with the technology password. Place books on hold. After receiving an email, stop by self-service book pick up on Fridays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the entryway. Note: There will be no book pick-up October 15-16 due to MEA break. Naomi Shadis, Media Specialist
PTA News Next PTA Meeting Mark you calendar for our next virtual PTA Meeting is Thursday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Volunteer Needs
Around the District Distance Learning Meal Options Planning travel out of the state or country? October Wayzata Legislative Action Committee Update
Community Ed Space available in Wayzata Kids Full-Day Preschool Fall ECFE classes are available at the Wayzata Early Learning School Upcoming Youth Classes: Parenting with Vision Online: Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, November 5, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM School Board Meetings |