Twin Bluff January Update
We are Safe, Kind & Responsible
A quick word from Mr. Palmatier
Dear TBS Families,
We are in unprecedented times for education, well, for just about everything. Synchronous learning, masks, quarantining, rapid testing, and the list goes on. That said, there are plenty of places at TBS that look "normal." Here is a snapshot of a day at TBS:
- Mrs. Johnson's class (Kindergarten) played "O" or "no." (a vowel game).
- Ms. Harteneck's class (Grade 1) was practicing their fact families (math).
- Mr. Will's class (Grade 2) was working on vocabulary and spelling.
- Mrs. Flynn's class (Grade 3) was listening to a read-about: The One and Only Ivan.
- Mrs. Anderson's class (Grade 4) was practicing division.
- Ms. Marek's class (Grade 5) was using context clues to figure out the meaning of the word "critical."
- Mrs. Weess' class (Grade 6) was reviewing customary units of measure vs metric units of measure.
- Ms. Stokes was playing Battleship with students (a crowd favorite)
- Some Grade 3 boys were throwing snowballs at recess (still not allowed!)
Thanks for your patience this past year and I look forward to working with you and your student(s) for the rest of the school year.
Respectfully,
Chris Palmatier, TBS Principal
651-385-4536
What is a Flexible Learning Day?
Flexible Learning Days ***SNOW DAYS***
In the event of an inclement weather or snow day, the Superintendent will call a Flexible Learning Day.
A Flexible Learning Day means a school day where RWPS will offer access to online instruction or prepared activities provided by students’ teachers during inclement weather. Flexible Learning Days won’t replace the face-to-face time students have with their teachers but it can provide better continuity when school is interrupted. There are a maximum of five flexible learning days per school year.
For grades K-6, students have been provided a packet of choice work to be completed within a week of the called snow day. If their work is not completed and turned in to the classroom teacher, the student will be marked absent for the day. That work can also be accessed here: https://redwing.k12.mn.us/page/9825
FastBridge Testing January 10-14, 2022
What is FastBridge?
FastBridge is a set of reading and math assessments that teachers use to measure student learning. FastBridge scores help teachers to know what kind of teaching each student needs to help them grow, both individually and as part of the whole class.
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Additionally, if you qualify, you may receive discounts through the Athletics and Community Ed. Departments.
The application is attached and can be completed online, through the foodservice page at rwps.org. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Direct additional questions or concerns to Melinda Johnson at 651-385-4520 or majohnson@rwps.org.
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Notes from the Nurse
Update to Student Vaccination Policy
If a family can show proof of vaccination of a student, they will not have to quarantine unless they are symptomatic. Please provide vaccination records to the school nurse if you would like to keep your student in school after exposure.
Student Health Screening Checklist
Each day before your child comes to school, it is important to do a quick assessment of his/her health. Please take a few minutes to review the documents linked below, as they contain very important COVID safety information.
Parents are required and responsible for:
- Screening their children for COVID symptoms each day Screening checklist
- Keeping their children home if they are sick
- Calling the school's attendance line (651-385-4550) if they are sick or have COVID-related symptoms
- Reporting COVID symptoms, diagnosis, or exposure to the district
- If parents have questions, contact Joni Gorman at jmgorman@rwps.org or Shanda Jorgensen at sejorgensen@rwp.org.
- For more information on our RWPS policies please view the RWPS 2021-2022 Learning Plan
Please understand that any child who is exhibiting or complaining of symptoms that resemble those of COVID will be sent home. Our school nurse will always err on the side of caution to keep our school safe for everyone.
Care Clinic COVID Test Results
The school district cannot accept test results from the Care Clinic here in Red Wing. Their tests are Rapid (Antigen) tests that are not sent for cultures. Rapid tests that are not PCR tests can show a false negative. We can only accept PCR tests. Mayo does a Rapid test but theirs is a Rapid PCR test and we can accept these results. Please see this link to the Minnesota Depart of Health that explains the difference between the types of tests.
If you have questions please contact Briana Smith, TBS School Nurse @ 651-385-4535
Helpful Numbers to Know
Twin Bluff School Office --> 651-385-4530
Attendance Line --> 651-385-4550
Kids Junction direct phone line --> 651-385-4633
First Student Bussing Questions --> 651-388-8244
District Transportation Route Questions --> 651-385-4795
***Reminder***
Please use the Attendance Line 651-385-4550 or email tbmsattendance@rwps.org to leave messages about appointments and late arrivals for your students. We prefer that you not email teachers because they may not see the email if there is a substitute. Thank you.