A Note from Principal Keffeler

Hello Meadow Ridge Families,

 

It's been a great week! North Woods Principal Jennifer Berg spoke to our PTO on Tuesday morning, and had some great messages for her new families. Here's a quick review of the information:

• North Woods is scheduled to open with under 500 students. Meadow Ridge will send about 250, with the remainder coming from Greenwood and Oakwood.
  
• Welcome events will be very much like the events we had for Meadow Ridge, and those will begin happening in the summer.
  
• North Woods Kindergarten Welcome Night will be in May. Families will get information and meet teachers at that time.
  
• The teacher hiring process is in full swing, with most teachers being selected and announced by the end of next week.

Meadow Ridge will say goodbye to a fantastic group of families, and I know that you will love North Woods! There will be about 140 Kimberly Lane students joining Meadow Ridge in the fall, and we will have some welcome activities for them as we move into the Spring.

 

Take a minute to watch our now famous hat video! It's only 48 seconds, and you may see something that your child is missing. We are also gathering another large quantity of mittens. Please encourage your child to look for lost items!

 

Best,

 

Karen

Lost and Found

Families can check lost and found before school by 7:45 or after 2:30. Lost and found can be located in the cafeteria. Many hats and gloves are also in lost and found.

Skate with the Trojans

On January 21, join the Wayzata Girls Hockey Team for some skating, pizza and autographs.

Wayzata Special Education Advisory Council Transition & Recreational Resource Fair for Parents
You’re invited to come and meet representatives from selected organizations that provide programming for students with special needs February 5, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Keynote speaker and four panels offering question/ answer format for school-to-school transitions at each school level. View the flyer for more information.

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6th Grade Band & Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights
6th Grade Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights are January 29, February 5, 11, 21 and 26. Students who are interested in playing in band or orchestra in 6th grade must sign-up for a 20-minute instrument selection time at Central Middle School.

Band Instrument Selection Sign-up

Orchestra Instrument Selection Sign-up

If you have questions, please contact Karen Frawley about band or Tom Pieper about orchestra.

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Wayzata Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Update
In December, Wayzata LAC heard from Scott Croonquist, Executive Director, Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD). Scott discussed approval of the AMSD legislative platform and legislative priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. Cheryl Polzin, Wayzata School Board member, shared the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Legislative Agenda, which includes a resolution to fund all School Safety Grants. The committee discussed the work before Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate, and the DFL-controlled House of Representatives. The LAC will continue to work on position papers for approved 2019 Platform.

In January, Senator Ron Latz (Senate District 46) joined the LAC to hear from the committee and to share his view on the 2019 Legislative Session. Jody Remsing, Wayzata Public Schools Director of Special Services, presented on the Senate E-12 Education Policy Committee hearings in November 2018 regarding policy proposals that will help to address the special education cross-subsidy.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Monica Dawson, LAC Citizen Chair, or visit the District website. Visit the Minnesota Legislature website to learn who represents you.

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Ask Ali the tough questions you might be too scared to ask in person. Alison Wobschall, M.A., director of Partners in Prevention, is a psychologist with 14 years of experience in prevention. She has a special passion for healthy brain development. Submit any questions you have regarding topics surrounding substances, mental health, and parenting strategies.

Parents of 5th Graders: Join us for “Transitioning to Middle School: A Parent’s Guide” Tuesday, January 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School. This evening will feature a panel of district specialists speaking on areas of common concern and interest for parents. Representatives from each middle school will be available for questions. This program is designed for parents of current 5th grade students.

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Upcoming Home Base/Bright Start childcare registration information

Home Base is an optional before and/or after school childcare program. Bright Start is a component of Home Base offering all day care with a pre-kindergarten curriculum. The programs are offered through the Wayzata Community Education department. Sites are located at each of the Wayzata School district's elementary sites. Registration requests must be submitted annually for attendance in the summer and/or school year programs. Acceptance is based upon the time of registration and site availability. Wait lists will be formed once a site reaches capacity. Please refer to the registration flyer and the Home Base website for further information.

Priority registration: February 4, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. - February 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (For current enrollees in any Home Base program component)
Open registration: February 13, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

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