Westwood Intermediate/Middle School
August 18, 2021 - Newsletter
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Dear Westwood families,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are getting ready for the first day of school Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The Westwood staff are excited to welcome students to a year of great learning and meeting new friends.
We’re including things here you will want and need to know as the school year begins. The public health situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to change daily. We will update you if health and safety plans and practices change. In the meantime, you can find the latest updates on the COVID-19 hub.
Visit the Back-to-School hub at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/BackToSchool and refer to the “Back to School email sent August 11 for your back-to-school checklist. You’ll find:
- School supply lists
- Free and Reduced Price Meals and Education Benefits application (Please complete an application even through meals will be provided for free this school year. The funding our school receives provides many critical services beyond meals.)
- Before and after school childcare (Learning Ventures)
- iPad preparation information
- . . .and more. . .
We look forward to welcoming students to school. If you have questions, comments or concerns, they are always welcome. Please reach out. We look forward to partnering with you throughout the year as we all support our children’s learning.
Enjoy the remainder of summer,
Tom Larson
Principal
Who’s my teacher, what’s my schedule
- Find my teacher (grades 5-6), my schedule (grades 7-8) – Friday, August 27: You will be able to find teachers and schedule in the Campus Parent Portal by the end of the day, Friday, August 27. Instructions for accessing Campus Parent Portal are available.
- Meet my teacher online – Monday, August 30: Teachers will be sending out an introduction and welcome video to families on Monday, August 30.
- Come to school – Tuesday, August 31: We will host a meet and greet event for students and parents to meet the teacher(s) and visit classrooms, Tuesday, August 31, 4-7 p.m. Students in grades 5-6 should bring supplies during this time or on the first day of school. Students in grades 7 and 8 will be using a backpack during the school year for any needed supplies and materials.
3–3:30 p.m. – WebEx Meet and Greet (WebEx links will be shared at a later date)
4–5 p.m. – Student last name A-H
5–6 p.m. – Student last name I-O
6–7 p.m. – Student last name P-Z
Westwood hours and key contacts:
- Main office hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
- School hours:
Grades 7 and 8 – 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Grades 5 and 6 – 8:40 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
- Main office line: 763-600-5300
- Attendance line: 763-600-5309
- Health line: 763-600-5304
- Counselors/deans:
- Grades 5 and 6 – Marge Zobitz, mzobit@district16.org
- Grade 7 – Caleb Luecke, clueck@district16.org
- Grade 8 – Heather Krier, hkrier@district16.org
Getting to and from school
If your child rides the bus, bus information, including bus stop, pick up and drop off times is expected to be mailed to homes the week of August 23. Please plan for your student to ride the bus on the first day of school to help us work out all of our routines and eliminate as much confusion as possible.
Drop off and pick up procedures
If you are picking up or dropping off your child at school, please pull up to the curb. We do not want students crossing through traffic to enter/exit your vehicle. Students will be waiting for parents along the North side of the parent drop off lanes. When dropping off your child in the morning, students can enter the main entrance. Please follow the flow of traffic by using the following map.
Important dates:
- Thursday, August 19, 3-5 p.m. – Open House for incoming grade 5 students
- Friday, August 27, 3 p.m. – Student schedules and class placements available in Campus
- Tuesday, August 31, 3-3:30 p.m.– virtual “Meet and Greet” (see above)
- Tuesday, August 31, 4-7 p.m. — in-person “Meet and Greet” (see above)
- Tuesday, September 7 – First day of school
- Monday, September 20, 9:30 a.m. – First PTO meeting, via Zoom
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