Westwood Intermediate/Middle School
June 1, 2022 - Newsletter
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Westwood Families,
The last few days are upon us. Students are excited for a well-deserved break, summer fun, and the start of the countdown to the next school year. The eighth graders started their journey to the high school today with a tour, meeting their counselor, and reviewing their individual four-year plan in Naviance. Their high school experience is beginning.
A few reminders for our final week of school:
- June 6: Grade 5 and 6 activity day – grade 5 in the morning and grade 6 in the afternoon
- June 9: Grade 8 field trip to Nickelodeon Park at the Mall of America
- June 9: Grades 7 and 8 staff vs. student basketball game
- June 9: Grades 5 and 6 staff vs. student games assembly
Report cards will be available in Campus Parent Portal at the end of the day on Friday, June 10 and will also be mailed home by the end of June.
Have a wonderful week. Let’s make the end of the 2021-2022 school year a great one.
Tom Larson
COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic Thursday at Centerview on June 2
In partnership with Cub Foods Pharmacy, we will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic for ages 5-11+ at Centerview on Thursday, June 2, 2022, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up for an appointment using the scheduling link. The FDA and CDC are now recommending COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for children ages 5-11 five months after completing their primary series of vaccine. Adult vaccine boosters will also be available. Anyone age 5+ is welcome.
Free meals available this summer
Spring Lake Park High School
- Dates: June 13- August 25, Monday-Thursday. Closed on July 4
- Times: Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.; lunch - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Park Terrace Elementary
- Dates: Weeks of June 20, June 27, July 18, July 25 and August 1, Monday-Thursday
- Times: Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.; lunch - noon-12:30 p.m.
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
- Dates: Weeks of June 20, June 27, July 18, July 25 and August 1, Monday-Thursday
- Times: Breakfast - 8:30-9 a.m.; lunch - noon-12:30 p.m.
Summer meal menus are available to view online. Find them on the Nutrislice app or on the Nutrition Services webpage.
Questions? Please reach out to the Nutrition Services Department at 763-600-5041.
Keep the learning going this summer
Summer provides opportunities for families to share in learning experiences together. We're offering some ideas to keep the learning going over the summer months. Your student's school-issued iPad can help support summer learning experiences. Have fun learning together with friends and family this summer!
- Ideas for reading and writing this summer: Look for books or articles that build on a family or child's interest or upcoming event. Set some time each day or week, find a special location, and read aloud with the whole family. Talk with your child about what is being wondered about and learned in the reading. Each family member might keep a journal or write letters to others to keep and share experiences.
- Where to find reading materials for children: Visit a public library to check out books or magazines including electronic books you can download and read on an iPad. MackinVia is Spring Lake Park School's digital library. Students can log in to the app on their school-issued iPad and check out a variety of electronic books. More information is available in the digital toolkit.
- Math at home: Our grade K-5 resource, Bridges in Mathematics, offers Math at Home. This is available to students on their school-issued iPad and includes ideas to engage students in deep mathematical thinking that also includes some reading, writing and speaking. Access is free.
Washington D.C. info for next fall
Next fall during the 2022-2023 school year, 8th grade students will have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. This is an optional field trip. Details:
- When: October 16-19, 2022
- Where: Washington, D.C. and surrounding sites
- Who: Students who will be in 8th grade in 2022-2023
- What: Visit numerous museums, monuments, and other historic sites
- How: Fly both ways--leave, early morning October 16 and return at night on October 19
- Why: Fantastic lifetime memories :-)
- Trip ID#: 199960
World Strides trip information and registration, click here. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Visser.
Yearbook - Last Chance
Summer is almost here!
Summer vacation is just a couple of weeks away. Sign up now for weeklong camps, classes, adventures and more with Community Education. Check out all the options.
Family outings this summer the whole family can enjoy
- Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour (June 17 - Father’s Day Weekend)
- Kayaking on the St. Croix River (June 30)
- Reptile Adventures at Springbrook (July 16)
- Saints Game - transportation included (July 17)
- Silverwood Family Adventures (June 25, July 31 or August 21)
- Pizza Adventures Parent/Child Cooking Class (July 30)
Blanket Donation
7th grade, yellow team students, tied blankets to donate to Bridging, a nonprofit organization that empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.
5th Grade Field Trip
Service Project
- Monday, June 6: Grade 5 and 6 activity day – grade 5 in the morning and grade 6 in the afternoon
- Thursday, June 9: Grade 8 field trip to Nickelodeon Park at the Mall of America
- Thursday, June 9: Grades 7 and 8 staff vs. student basketball game
- Thursday, June 9: Grades 5 and 6 staff vs. student games assembly
Thursday, June 9 - Last day of school
In case you missed important information from last week's newsletter, check out the topics below and click to learn more.
- Welcome Jaime Nymann as Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Principal
- Free Compassion Clinic
- Update your student's iPad
- COVID-19 Hub
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