Scarlet News and Notes
March 30, 2020
Assuring Learning Excellence and Readiness for a Changing World
Here we go!
‘Twas the night before distance learning, and all through Mankato West, not a creature was stirring, but parents were stressed.
The distance learning plans were posted on our website with care, in hopes students will log in and tomorrow be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while codes to google classrooms danced in their heads.
And teachers with virtual classrooms, wondering how this will go, had just settled their brains, as tomorrow is the big show.
Then out in cyberspace there arose such a clatter. Tech support all logged on to see what was the matter.
They fixed all the problems and calmed all the fears... so distance learning could start, without any tears!
Now mothers ! Now fathers!
Now school staff and kids!
Now log on to google classroom,
And find what your assignment is.
To the top of this challenge,
To the top of this feat !
You’ve got this, we"ve got this,
Till Covid we beat!
This poem was originally done by Amy Cavallin, a teacher in Two Harbors. I made a few changes...
It's been a whirlwind getting ready for Distance Learning, but we have all the pieces in place. We are going to rock this!
Connection before Content
Building Information
As you know, our building is locked, and access is limited. If you need to come to school to pick something up, or complete a quick task, here is what we need you to do:
1. Call the office, 387-3461 to let us know you are coming.
2. Use Door #19, that will be the only door your badge will open. Door #26 will work for those of you in the annex, but please check in at door #19 first.
3. Sign in at the table by the door, grab some disinfectant, and follow the directions provided by Scott Hogan.
4. When you are finished, sign out at the table, and return the disinfectant.
Please remember you will only have access from. 7:30am to 3:00pm.
These procedures are in place for as long as we are in Shelter in Place.
The office will be open. Secretaries will be here on a rotation, with 1-2 secretaries here each day. I plan to be here every day.
Message from our Custodians
Staff Meeting
Communication
Daily announcements will still be in Infinite Campus each day.
A weekly newsletter will go out to families.
Our school website has all of our distance learning information.
Our staff website has information for staff.
Email will be used to share daily information.
If you are wondering about something, or have a question, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will continue to try to answer emails on the day I receive them, and feel free to call me at my direct line 207-3802 from 8:00 - 3:30, or call or text my cell, 507 381-4843.
Shining Scarlets
We will mail each Shining Scarlet a certificate, his/her essay, and a key chain. Their pictures will be posted in the hall on first floor.
The Week at a Glance
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Distance Learning Kick Off
Thursday
Game On!
Share your new learning with others.
Friday
Virtual High Five Friday
Birthdays this Week
Happy Birthday to...
Claire Baker and Laura Blasing - April 1
Emma Sill - April 2
Russ Groebner - April 4