A Note from Principal Keffeler Hello Meadow Ridge Families, The first two weeks of K-2 in person classes have gone well, and we are looking forward to 3-5 students joining us on Monday! Distance Choice students will now be seeing their teachers every day as well. Here are some observations to keep in mind if your child is coming back to in-person learning on Monday: - Students are tired at the end of the day! It's taking a lot of mental energy to be back in the classroom, so make sure your children are getting a good night's sleep.
- We are giving students the opportunity to re-establish our classroom communities. Academics will be a bit lighter the first few days as we relearn expectations and what it means to be a class of 24 instead of 12.
- Send an extra mask in a baggie if you can. Masks become wet during PE/recess and it's good to have an extra. We also have disposable extras if they need them.
- It is so easy for your child (and us as adults) to become addicted to the screen, and being on zoom every day hasn't helped that. Truly take time away from the screen after school. Establish a no screen policy before bed time to give brains a chance to wind down.
As a reminder there is no school tomorrow for students, as it is a district planning day for teachers. Conference scheduling begins tomorrow, so please watch for the email about that. Best, Karen Fifth Grade Music Choice & Instrument Selection Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection is coming up for the 5th graders at the end of the month. Fast Pass Sign-Up To provide a safe, efficient, and easy dismissal for our families, Meadow Ridge offers a drive-up option called Fast Pass for parents who pick up their children every day. Please read, and submit the form if you are interested in participating in the Fast Pass program and willing to follow its guidelines. Families with an irregular pick up pattern will park and walk into the building to pick up their child. The parent/guardian who picks up the child(ren) must agree to the following: - Arrive on campus and be parked along the curb in the upper lot by 2:15 p.m. All students must be picked up by no later than 2:30 p.m. Fast Pass students who are not picked up by 2:30 p.m. will be escorted to the office and must be signed out by a parent/guardian. Three late pickups will result in no longer having Fast Pass as a pick-up option. Please plan accordingly in the event of bad weather.
- Display the Fast Pass at pick-up time so that the staff member working the Fast Pass line can easily spot it. Family members will receive two Fast Pass cards for multiple family members.
- If you must park in a space, please walk to the sidewalk with your Fast Pass, show it to the staff member, and walk your child(ren) to the vehicle.
- You must call the office or have your child deliver a note to the office by 1:45 p.m. if there is a change to your normal routine and you will not be using Fast Pass.
The child(ren) being picked up must do the following: - Sit by grade level in the main entry.
- Wait quietly until they hear their names called.
- Walk safely out to the vehicle of the parent/guardian.
Lost and Found If you see an item that belongs to your child, email your child's teacher. Items will be donated after two weeks in lost and found. Board Positions Open Our PTO Board is ready for some fresh new faces! If you have any interest in a board position, or even a committee role, please see the descriptions in the attachment and email wayzatamrpto@gmail.com for more information. Fifth Grade Celebration Committee We are starting to work on plans for sending off our 5th Graders in style. If you are a parent of a 5th Grader and interested in helping coordinate events, please email wayzatamrpto@gmail.com Help Needed The PTO is in search of an accountant to file our taxes this year. If you would like to help out the PTO in a big way, we'd welcome the assistance. If interested, please contact us at wayzatamrpto@gmail.com. Culinary Express Meal Updates for February W e are excited to be feeding students onsite again with the transition to more in-person learning. This does mean changes to food meal kit distribution starting the week of February 1. All students will continue to receive meals at no cost. All students can still order weekly meal kits. Please read through the following information carefully so you know what to expect. Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Elementary iPads and Returning to School On February 1, students in grades 3-5 will be returning to school and will need to bring their district-issued iPad with them to school. As plans are finalized, there are a few things we want to remind you and what the expectations are for the iPad. Please make sure you and your child remember the following: - To bring their district-issued iPad in the district issued case and keyboard with them to school.
- Charging cable and charging brick.
- Transport the iPad in its case with the brick and charging in your child's backpack. The iPad, brick, and cable all need to remain in their backpack until they get to their classroom.
- In case of inclement weather, the iPad may be sent home to support distance learning.
- If your child needs to use the iPad to support extended learning, homework help, or other needs, please contact your building principal and complete this form to apply for access.
Elementary iPads and Returning to School Information Virtual Calming Room for Elementary Students You and your family are invited to check-out the Elementary Virtual Calming Room. This new resource is meant to support students who may be struggling with stress or other negative emotions. With that in mind, we have created this webpage to allow easy access to a variety of stress-reducing activities, including sounds and music, visual and guided relaxation, brain breaks, journaling, puzzles and games, coloring, stretching and movement, live animal cameras, sensory activities, and iPad apps. Elementary Virtual Calming Room WPS Native American Education Resources We are pleased to announce the launch of Wayzata Public Schools’ Native American Education webpage. Through funds available from the Minnesota Department of Education, we are able to support Indigenous children with educational and cultural resources that we hope you will find meaningful. We invite parents/guardians of Indigenous children to participate in the Wayzata Indigenous Advisory Committee (WIAC), which will guide Wayzata Public Schools in matters pertaining to Native American Education. If you would like more information or if you have questions, please reach out to Sam Fredrickson, principal on special assignment, via email or by calling 763-745-5259. We have several exciting registration opportunities coming up across many of our youth programs in Community Ed! Mark your calendars for: -
February 1: Part-day and *full-day preschool registration opens for current customers (Formerly Peppermint Fence and Bright Start). -
February 8: Wayzata Kids summer registration opens for all customers. -
February 8: Youth summer camps registration opens for all customers. -
February 10: Early Learning School registration opens for all classes for all customers. -
March 15: Wayzata Kids school year registration opens for all customers. *Full-day preschool, currently coordinated through the Wayzata Kids program, will move under the direction and supervision of Community Ed's Early Learning School. The program will remain the same at all nine elementary schools and the Early Learning School. You will see the same great staff and experience the same enriching curriculum! Please visit our website at www.wayzataschools.org/communityed to learn more on all of these upcoming registration dates. Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information. Tuesday, February 9, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday, February 11, 2021 3:20 PM - 7:20 PM Friday, February 12, 2021 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday, March 16, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, May 28, 2021 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 2, 2021 All day Thursday, February 4, 2021 All day Tuesday, February 9, 2021 All day Monday, February 15, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Monday, February 1, 2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Monday, February 8, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 17905 County Road 47, Plymouth, MN 55446 | 763-745-7100 |