Message from Mr. Carlson We have been fortunate at West to have had only a small number of positive Covid cases since we returned to full in-person learning. However, with more students in the building, we are identifying more close contacts and needing to have more students quarantine in those cases. At the secondary level, each positive Covid case likely means that we will identify 10 or more close contacts. We need your support as we all do our best to remain vigilant both inside and outside of school. Please have students stay home if they have any symptoms or if anyone in their household has symptoms and/or if they have been tested for Covid and are waiting for results.
Did You Know? Virtual fun night for middle school students Back by popular demand, students from Wayzata High School's Club Y.E.S will be hosting a free virtual fun night for all middle school students on Friday, April 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to play games and interact with their peers. Activities will include Top 5 and breakout room games. This event is a great way to connect with others and enjoy some time together while having fun. Register here to reserve your spot. Registered students will receive the Zoom link to their school email address on the day of the event. Registration closes Wednesday April 21.
Is Your Family Moving? This is the time of year when many families make decisions to move. If your family is moving within the Wayzata School District, please contact the Welcome Center with your new address and a copy of your purchase agreement or lease. If you are moving out of the school district, we ask that you fill out the Withdrawal Form below. This form should be completed if your family is moving out of the district, making a different choice for education, or homeschooling.
Cell Phones This is a reminder as we head into 4th quarter that at the beginning of the year we updated our cell phone policy. Cell phones must be put away and use is not allowed from 9:10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The goal of this policy shift is to support students in keeping focused on learning. If you need to reach your child at school, please call the main office and we can call the student down to call you from the office. Your support around this is appreciated.
PE/Recess Reminder Students should remember to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket because they will be going outside for recess during lunch and Physical Education classes.
West MCA Testing Information Hello! The United States Department of Education requires that all states give their state accountability tests this spring. This means that West students will take the MCA tests in April and May. We ask for your support by: Planning that your students will be present all day on these testing dates (avoid scheduling appointments if possible). Communicating with your students about the state of their iPads.
If you have any questions about MCA testing, please contact either: kelly.riebe@wayzataschools.org 763-745-6430 amy.kondziolka@wayzataschools.org 763-745-6494
Reminders Upcoming Spring Sports As long as all the Covid trends continue to go the right way, Boys and Girls Track and Boys Tennis began Monday, April 12. We are currently working out all of the details but we wanted to give you a chance to register because we know how excited everyone is to get outside and do the sports they love.
WMS Theatre presents three short plays about living in the time of COVID-19!
A play about trying to survive and thrive in a virtual classroom.
A set of short scenes from various perspectives, like Romeo & Juliet in quarantine, two pets confused about why their owners are home all the time, and COVID-19 as a person who'd rather be called "Co" for short.
High school seniors try to convince their principal to let them have all the last experiences they were looking forward to.
2020-2021 Yearbook Information We placed the Yearbook order and did order a few extra yearbooks. Therefore we will keep the Yearbook order website open until we are completely sold out. The Yearbook is $30 and you may order through the Balfour website or send a check made out to WMS for $30 with your child's name and advisor listed.
Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school in June.
Culinary Transition to Titan Meal Payment System Culinary Express is updating our point of sale system for school breakfasts and lunches to Titan School Solutions. Titan provides user-friendly solutions for families and removes the need for personal identification numbers (PINs). We will continue to use Nutrislice for our web-based menus and ordering system for distance learning meals. Please remember that breakfast and lunch are free for all students for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year due to the pandemic. Students will only need funds in their account for the remainder of this school year if they plan to make à la carte purchases.
From WMS Tech Hub/Tech Support Please check with your student to see if they have a damaged or non-working iPad. If they do, please get it repaired, whether or not you have purchased insurance.
It's important that your student has a working iPad that is fully charged. A great time for your student to charge their iPad is to do it overnight. That way it will be fully charged and ready to go by morning. The top two reasons why an iPad may be having charging issues:
From Student Services Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have concerns about your sons and daughters. We would like to collaborate with you to determine how we can help.
Students should remember to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket because they will be going outside for recess during lunch and Physical Education classes.
Technology Help Requests In alignment with health and safety best practices, the technology department has put in place an appointment system to better serve technology needs. This system is to be used by both staff and students. The first step to making an appointment is to create a help desk ticket via the helpdesk website. Please take note of the help desk ticket number. You will need it when making an appointment. After creating a help desk ticket, make an appointment with Mrs. Tombers. There are some issues with iPads that may be solved quickly, and do not need an appointment, such as forgotten passcodes, iPad won't charge, WiFi issues, etc. For these types of issues, students can make arrangements with their teacher to visit the Tech Hub in the media center.
PTA News Please visit the PTA page to get meeting dates, minutes, and sign up to be a volunteer, sign up for the directory and more.
Show your Trojan Pride with Wayzata Spirit Wear! West PTA is offering students and their families the chance to purchase some great Wayzata Spirit Wear through two vendors this year. Support your School! A portion of all purchases are donated to our school PTA!
24/7 Active Purchase 24/7 Active Spiritwear apparel at West Middle School again this year! You may also shop at the 24/7 Active retail store located in downtown Wayzata.
First Place Spiritwear New this year - 1st Place Spiritwear! You will have over 150 unique spirit wear designs at your fingertips!
For questions contact Robin Bjella. All orders placed online are custom made to order and are non-returnable
Volunteer Needs
Around the District COVID-19 Variant Testing
The MN Dept. of Health's Decision Tree has more information about what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Wayzata families can either visit a community testing site or use a free at-home testing kit and drop off at a UPS site. School Board Meeting
Community Ed Looking to learn a new instrument? Check out our new Learn to Play the Ukulele - Beginner class! Youth ages 12 to 17 may register and attend with a registered adult. 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. Register now! Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information. Parenting with Vision: “The Danger of a Single Story” is a powerful Ted Talk given by award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In the Ted Talk, Adichie shares stories of the stereotypes she held about others, and ones Americans held about her. Wayzata parents Denise Silva and Kristen Spargo invite fellow parents to join them to view Aichie’s Ted Talk on Zoom, reflect on the stories she shares and discuss them together.
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