A Message from Mrs. Paul Good evening, families:
The polar vortex struck this week! Please help your children to dress for the cold winter weather. Students will go outside for recess every day for fresh air and physical activity, unless the wind chill is below -15º at the time of their scheduled recess. A doctor's note is required for students to stay inside from recess. Typically if a child is well enough to be at school, they should be able to go outside. Recess lasts for 20 minutes. Students went outside for recess Monday-Wednesday of this week, but stayed indoors today due to the temperature and windchill.
We need your help in the mornings! The carpool lane is a drop-off and pick-up only lane. If you want to get out of your car to help your child, please park in a parking spot and then walk your child into the school, using the crosswalk. In order to allow all students time to get to class before the bell rings, we need all parents to follow the following drop-off protocols:
Thank you for your support in keeping our children safe at school.
Teachers are eager to connect with you via Zoom during spring conferences this evening or tomorrow during the day. We appreciate you taking the time to engage with your child's teacher about academic, behavioral and social success and areas for growth.
Note: There is no school for students tomorrow (Friday, February 12) due to conference and Monday, February 15 in observance of President's Day. We look forward to having students back again on Tuesday, February 16.
Happy Valentine's Day! Ashley Paul
Did You Know? Distance Choice Materials Pick-Up: Friday, February 19 The next materials pick-up for Distance Choice students is Friday, February 19. Materials and books from the Media Center will be outside from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Traveling Outside of Minnesota Is your family planning to travel outside of Minnesota? Families are strongly encouraged to follow the recommendations from the MN Department of Health when leaving the state, including a 14-day quarantine period upon your return. Please record your child's absences in Skyward or contact the Attendance line: 763-745-5855.
Reminders Reporting Attendance in Skyward Family Access Please report absences in Skyward Family Access when your child is absent or tardy, even on their non-cohort days. Children are considered unexcused without an entry in Skyward Family Access or a call to the attendance line from a parent or guardian.
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 Box Tops Have Gone Digital The box tops with the dotted lines and an expiration date can still be clipped and turned into school for redemption. However, the program is moving over to digital and phasing out the clips. Please download the new Box Tops for Education app to earn money for Plymouth Creek with products you may already purchase. Here is a video on how to use the app.
Volunteer Needs
Around the District Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Elementary iPads and Returning to School
Elementary iPads and Returning to School Information Virtual Calming Room for Elementary Students Elementary Virtual Calming Room WPS Native American Education Resources
Community Education We have a big summer of youth camps planned! Join us at Oakwood Elementary School where your child can learn, grow, and play with friends all summer long. Youth camps include everything from science, engineering, arts and crafts, dance, theater, and more. With a wide variety of camps to choose from, there is something to spark your interest! Registration is now open. Sign up by March 20 for a 5% discount on all classes! Register now!
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM School Board Meetings |