Centerview Elementary
September 2, 2020 Newsletter
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Hello everyone,
It has been a great first week back with staff at Centerview Elementary. I so appreciate everyone’s eagerness and confidence as we prepare for the beginning of school. When I say STAFF, I mean across the board...teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, Learning Ventures, kitchen and office staff. The collaboration is commendable as we work as a team to find success with and for our students in both of the learning and teaching models we’ll use at the start of the year. I am fortunate as a principal!
Thursday, September 10 is the first day of school for kindergarten students only. The first two days, September 10 and 11, will allow kindergarten students the opportunity to acclimate with their teachers and personalize their experience.
September 10 and 11 for grades 1-4 is set aside to orient our students and families through an online meet and greet opportunity; different than in previous years. The first day of school for grades 1-4 is Monday, September 14.
Meet and Greet
While traditional Meet and Greet will not take place as in the past, K-4 teachers will reach out to students and their families this week or on Tuesday of next week to connect and begin our partnership together. You can expect a call and an email!
- Our incoming kindergarten students and their families will have scheduled, in-person, Meet and Greet times with teachers on September 8, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on site. Kindergarteners in the Modified Campus Schedule (Hybrid) model will have their first day at school Thursday, September 10.
- Grades 1-4 will have scheduled WebEx Meet and Greet times on Thursday and Friday, September 10 and 11. Grades 1-4 students will not be in the building on these days.
Our teachers are eager to learn about their incoming students and unite with you to facilitate a conversation that will create a positive transition into the upcoming school year. Thank you for your flexibility upfront and know this opportunity will only enhance a positive transition into the 2020-21 school year.
What to expect
We know students and families have a lot of questions about what this year will be like. We’ve put together brief, one-page overviews to help you know what to expect for your child’s learning experiences, feedback and communication as this new year gets under way.
- Kindergarten – Grade 1: Modified Campus Schedule (Hybrid)
- Grades 2-6: Modified Campus Schedule (Hybrid)
- Grades K-6: Extended Flexible Learning (Distance Learning)
As I shared with my staff, I’m pumped to begin! We will turn an ordinary experience into an extraordinary experience! Centerview staff has the wherewithal and gusto it takes. I’ve been with our staff each day this week and will be next week. We will be ready for our kids! As I’ve shared in the past, please reach out and I’d be happy to talk with you about your child’s start to their new school year.
My best,
Mike Callahan
Transportation for the 2020-2021 School Year
Getting to school and home again
Getting to and from school will be a little different as we start the school year as we continue to manage the impacts of COVID-19 in our communities.
Transportation by bus
If your student will be riding the bus, routes and confirmations were posted in Campus Parent Portal on Monday, August 31. That same day, postcards were mailed to homes. If you have questions about bussing, contact transportation@district16.org. View bus riding procedures.
Parent drop off and pick up
Many families have chosen to drive their students to school and home again this fall. In order to ease the flow of traffic and ensure we can meet social distancing guidelines, our buildings will be open earlier prior to school and later after school. Students may be dropped-off and picked-up at any time during this window.
Parents will need to stay in their vehicle and have students exit on the curb side of the vehicle. Staff will be on the curb to greet students and guide them where to go.
Drop off starting at:
- 7:30 a.m. - Spring Lake Park High School (school starts at 8:10 a.m.
- 7:10 a.m. - Westwood grades 7-8 (school starts at 7:45 a.m.)
- 8 a.m. - Westwood grades 5-6 (school starts at 8:40 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. - Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary (school starts at 9:10 a.m.)
- 8:45 a.m. - Centerview, Northpoint and Park Terrace Elementary Schools (schools starts at 9:20 a.m.)
Pick up until:
- 3:30 p.m. - Spring Lake Park High School (school ends at 2:55 p.m.)
- 3 p.m. - Westwood grades 7-8 (school ends at 2:30 p.m.)
- 3:45 p.m. - Westwood grades 5-6 (school ends at 3:15 p.m.)
- 4:15 p.m. - Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary (school ends at 3:45 p.m.)
- 4:30 p.m. - Centerview, Northpoint and Park Terrace Elementary Schools (schools ends at 3:55 p.m.)
When picking up students during these later times you will be asked to call the school office and staff will notify your student(s) that you have arrived.
Supervision will be provided during these times before and after school. Students will have a designated place within the building where they can quietly read, use their devices or catch up on homework. They will be socially distanced and need to wear a mask.
Make sure your child's immunization records are up-to-date
All students in Spring Lake Park Schools must comply with Minnesota Immunization Laws. All immunizations need to be up-to-date, prior to the start of the school year. Students who are not up-to-date on immunizations will receive communication from our nurses in the near future. Minnesota School Immunization Laws require ALL students enrolled in school to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, hepatitis B, meningitis and varicella.
The only exceptions are:
- A student has had the chickenpox virus
- Medical exemption with paperwork from your provider
- Conscientious exemption with notarized exemption form
If you believe your child's records need to be updated with proof of immunizations, please bring or send these to your school nurse or call for verification. Learn more about immunizations at SLP and find a downloadable immunization form.
Share your Do's and Don'ts for learning at home
In the spring, we all learned a lot while we learned from home. We learned what we can do to learn effectively from home - set up a dedicated workspace, establish a schedule, etc. We also learned what NOT to do.
As we prepare for a fall when almost all students will be learning at home for at least a few days each week, we want to learn from each other. What ideas and insights would you like to share with other SLP students and families to make this fall - and any days we're learning at home - productive, fulfilling and joyful.
Send your tips to communications@district16.org and we'll share our collective list of learning at home do's and don'ts in next week's newsletter.
Technology Toolkit: A one-stop shop for all SLP technology tools
At Spring Lake Park Schools, students and families will utilize a variety of technology tools. Whether you are paying a lunch bill or learning on your school-issued iPad, find technology information you need. Check out the Technology Toolkit page.
SLP Mailing Arriving Soon to your Household
Be on the lookout for a letter in the mail that will be delivered to households within the next couple of weeks. It includes helpful resources such as a contacts reference card with school contact information, including the attendance and health office lines for each school. Additionally, every household will receive a magnet to hang up as a reminder of daily health self-screening.
September 14 - First day of school (Grades 1-4) - Find more details here
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