Tiger Tales
October 2022
Stevenson Families,
It's been a great start to the school year! Our scholars are doing amazing work. We enjoyed meeting so many of you at our 1:1 family orientation sessions and we had such a blast at our Family Fun Night with over 400 in attendance. Thanks so much for attending! We have so much going on in October!
- Student Parent Teacher Conferences
- Fall Fun Run (during school day)
- Best Place to Learn Parent Session
- Homecoming Spirit Week
Please reach out at any time with ideas to make our school even stronger or attend our October Best Place to Learn Parent Session. We will share a few school highlights and get your input on what we are doing well along with ideas to strengthen our school. Thank you so much for your partnership.
Kindly,
Veronica Mathison
Stevenson Elementary Principal
763-502-5301
Family Night Pictures
Reminder
- School doors open at 8:55 am. Please do not drop students off early as there is no supervision. Thank you!
- Please refrain from using cell phones in the drop-off and pick-up lanes to keep everyone safe and the line moving.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Oct 10-14 Homecoming Spirit Week
- Oct 11-Kids Apple Run (Commons Park)
- Oct 13-Better Together Session & PTO Meeting
- Oct 14- Fall Fun Run Fundraiser at Stevenson During Day
- Oct 18-Unity Day (wear orange!)
- Oct 18-19 Conferences
- Oct 19-21 No School (MEA)
- Oct 27th Lifetouch Retake Day
Conferences
All conferences are in person.
- Oct 18th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Oct 19th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thank you for your participation.
Stevenson Star Students!
Family Fun Night was a Huge Success
General Information in Every Newsletter Below
IS MY CHILD WELL ENOUGH TO GO TO SCHOOL?
We want to have a happy and healthy learning environment for our students. With the increasing concerns of illness prevention for both students and staff, please DO NOT send your child if he or she:
· Has a fever of 100 degrees or more during the previous evening, night or in the morning. Remain home until free of fever for 24 hours without medication
· **Has vomited, had diarrhea during the night or in the morning. Needs to stay home for 24 hours after last episode
· **Has a rash that may be caused by a disease, or if the cause is unknown, check with your family physician before coming to school to make sure not contagious
· **Has eyes that are red and have drainage and/or crusty eye lashes in the morning
· Persistent cough
· Thick, continuous nasal drainage
· Open, draining sores if not able to keep covered
· Live head lice. May come to school after treatment
Remember, children with an infectious illness are contagious before symptoms appear and they can also spread the illness when they are in contact with others in the family or community, not just at school. Always encourage good hand washing and covering your cough or sneeze as well as healthy habits of good nutrition, adequate sleep and exercise.
Please know that your child’s teacher can be available via phone and/or email during a time of prolonged illness.
Thank you for your help towards greater health!
Fridley School District
School Hours for 2022-2023
Student arrival begins 8:55 a.m.
Free breakfast will be served in classrooms 8:55 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
School day starts at 9:10 a.m.
(Students entering after 9:10 will be marked tardy.)
Dismissal is 3:45 p.m.
Strengthen Our Community by Volunteering!
There are always opportunities at Stevenson with field trips, classroom teacher projects, Parent Teacher Organization, and school events to help our school.
All Volunteers must fill out the volunteer application and clear a background check through human resources. All information is confidential and at no cost to our volunteers.
We highly suggest adults complete the volunteer process at the beginning of the year to be ready at a moments notice for any event!
Please note-All volunteers must re-apply this year even if you have previously been cleared as a volunteer.
Transportation
Winter Weather Reminders
The Fridley Transportation Department would like to share a few winter weather reminders with you
· Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the winter weather.
· Your child is required to be at the scheduled stop 5 minutes prior to bus pick-up time.
· If the bus is more than 10 minutes late, your child should go home and call the assigned bus company (see below).
· Information about late busses is communicated through our messenger program, so please make sure that your contact information is accurate on the Parent Portal.
· If school buildings are closed due to severe weather, the district will communicate by email and phone, and on the district website, local news channels and district social media.
Our Bus Companies:
· Route #’s 10 – 37: First Student (Champlin location) 763-421-5785
· R & D Transportation (Vans) 763-767-1804 (then select #1) (RD routes)
· Halo Transportation (Vans) 763-432-6806 (FR) routes
Thank you and stay safe.
Fridley Transportation Department
763-502-5151
Stevenson is an International Peace Site
Nutritional Services
R.L. Stevenson Elementary School has been selected to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2022-23 school year! The FFVP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Education. Approximately three times a week, students will be provided with a fresh fruit or vegetable snack. The main goal of the FFVP is to increase the fruit and vegetable consumption of elementary school children. In addition to providing fresh fruits and vegetables, another goal is to provide nutrition education to the children. Students will be taught about the nutritional benefits and different ways to eat the fruit or vegetable they are receiving that day. Please continue to talk with your children about the healthy choices they receive at school.
R.L. Stevenson Elementary
Email: Veronica.mathison@fridley.k12.mn.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/isd14.org/stevensone-learning/home
Location: 6080 East River Road, Fridley, MN, USA
Phone: 7635025300