Message from Mrs. Paul We had so much fun this morning during our live Zoom Panther Prowl culmination! Students and families raised over $27,000! The fundraiser lasts through tomorrow, and if we reach our $40,000 goal I will be turned into a Principal Sundae - It's a good thing I like chocolate syrup!
With gratitude, Ashley Paul
Did You Know? Elementary Planning Day - Friday, October 23 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.
Distance Choice Materials Pick-Up There is a materials pick up for Distance Choice students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 5 tomorrow - Friday, October 23. Teachers will have crates outside on the front sidewalk labeled with their name. Please check that you've taken all of your child's work. Ms. Janish and Ms. Bloom have separate crates for their student materials. Please plan to come before 3:00 PM to pick up your child's materials.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Distance Choice Materials Pickup dates for all grades November 6 and 20, December 4 and 18, January 8 and 22.
iPad Digital Citizenship 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 will also 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.
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 Save the Date: November 6 PTO Meeting Please join us for November's PTO meeting via Zoom on Friday, November 6, at 12:00 p.m. Meeting ID: 722 1882 2973 Passcode: GK3WFX
Panther Prowl - There is Still Time to Donate! The Panther Prowl is still open until tomorrow, October 23, so there is still time to get your donations in! Does your employer offer a company match? Some, like Medtronics, will match your donations two-to-one!
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 November 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 Distance Learning Meal Options Stay Home When Ill and Be Prepared to Quarantine 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. Planning travel out of the state or country? October Wayzata Legislative Action Committee Update
Community Education Space available in Wayzata Kids Full-Day Preschool Fall ECFE classes are available at the Wayzata Early Learning School Parent Tool Kit: Friendships, Relationships, and Social Distancing
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 |