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Back to School Edition August 2021
Welcome to 21-22 School Year!
Stevenson Families,
We are thrilled to welcome back all of our scholars for in-person learning! Our district theme is Returning through Relationships. We are excited to have two full days dedicated to building relationships with each and every one of our scholars and our families through individual teacher/family orientation sessions! We want to get to know your child and family! Families will sign-up for a time to meet with teachers. Orientation days will be fun for your child(ren) and for families! Learn more below.
We will make this a great year as we have an exceptional staff here at Stevenson. Together, we will work to help each and every one of your children be successful and develop a love for learning. I look forward to talking with families and partnering with you to make this year amazing for your children!
Kindly,
Veronica Mathison
Stevenson Elementary Principal
763-502-5301
First Day of School
First Day of School for Students: Thursday, September 9th
See the Full District Calender: here
Teacher Placements Coming Soon!
Back to School Orientation Sign-Up!
Individual Family Teacher Orientation Sessions
September 2nd, 7th, and 8th
Back to School Orientation will be a great opportunity for teachers and families to connect and get ready for a great year. Parents will see your child's schedule, learn about what to expect learning to look like daily this school year, get important information and submit paperwork. It will be a meaningful and fun experience!
See more information by clicking here.
Change of Address or Contact Information?
School Hours for 2021-2022
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.
Masks will Keep Students at School!
Health and Safety Protocols
- Wear masks on the bus and indoors at school
- Have individuals sanitize hands throughout the day and prior to eating
- Sanitize classrooms throughout the day
- Building will be fully sanitized each evening
Back to School Resource Fair!
Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements to keep the community safe, the Fridley Public Schools Back to School Resource Fair will use a drive-through format this year. Backpacks with school supplies and community resources will be available for students. Please fill out the form here so we can plan for your child.
Only students enrolled in Fridley Public Schools can receive a backpack. Please enter information for yourself and your Fridley students. Please note that you will need to attend the drive through event in order to receive the backpack. This registration form is your ticket to enter the drive through event only.
You can enter up to 7 students’ names. For your child, or each one of your children, please enter your child’s name, your child’s grade for this fall, and the school your child will attend this fall. Fill out as many student boxes as you need and leave any extra student boxes that you don’t need blank (for example, if you only have two children, fill out information for your two children and leave the rest of the student boxes blank).
Find your career at Stevenson Elementary!
Click here to apply!
Volunteering is Back!
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
Please note-All volunteers must re-apply this year even if you have previously been cleared as a volunteer.
Transportation
The 2021-22 School year is fast approaching; Transportation Department wants to make sure we are assigning all students on the school bus, if eligible for the first day of school. All students are required to sign up for transportation, to assure efficiency.
· Any 2020-2021 transportation requests for home, alternate address, or daycare will be honored and maintained during the 2021-22 school year.
· We have created just one form Click here to complete the Transportation Request Form.
In late August you will receive a message that the transportation information is set for the first day of school. Once you receive this notification, please log into your Parent/Student portal to access your information.
· If you move, change phone number or email please let us know so we can update your new contact information.
Please call the Transportation Department if you have any questions of concerns (763) 502 5151
Nutritional Services Updates and Changes
Nutritional Services Information
Welcome back families and students. We are looking forward to having you back in the café for breakfast and lunch daily. We hope that your students enjoy our new menu items along with their favorite items.
Completion of Application for Educational Benefits
The school district mailed each household an Application for Educational Benefits in mid-July. If you did not receive one, they are available on the District Website at https://www.fridleyschools.org/about-us/departments/nutritional-services/meal-applications , can be completed online at https://fridleymn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/fridley.jsp (you will need your Parent Portal username and password), by contacting Kathy Backstrom at 763-502-5021 or your School Main Office. An Application for Educational Benefits must be completed every year. If you received free/reduced priced meals last year a new application must be completed for the 2021-22 year and applications submitted prior to September 3, 2021 may be eligible for summer P-EBT benefits if approved for free/reduced price meals. If your income has changed due to job loss or change, please complete an application. These applications also help the district receive additional funding for support staff and teachers, so please complete the applications. When completing the application, please include all people living in the household including infants or young children, college students, and older adults who may be living with you.
Use of Bar Codes at Breakfast and Lunch
The district will be using bar codes to record student purchases in all schools. Elementary students will have a bar code on a lanyard that they will bring to lunch with them. Students will not be entering in their lunch pin on a key pad and it is important that all students have a bar code for the safety of the Nutritional Services staff.
USDA issues waiver for free breakfast and lunch for all students
The first full breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to all students regardless if they have been approved for free or reduced priced meals. The meals will be free due to the USDA issued a waiver allowing school districts to provide free meals following the Seamless Summer Option.
Additional Milk or Milk for Cold Lunch
Students purchasing just a milk will be charged $0.55 and must have money in their lunch account. Students are not allowed to have negative lunch balances to purchase these items. Students who are bringing lunch from home or want an additional milk can purchase them for $0.55.
Online Meal Payments
To add money to your student’s meal account please go to Infinite Campus Parent Portal https://fridleymn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/fridley.jsp Money can also be sent to school with your student if you choose to pay with cash or paper check. Please include your student’s name, teacher’s name and lunch pin on the envelope. . If you are having trouble accessing the parent portal please email Campus.Parenthelp@fridley.k12.mn.us or contact your School’s Main Office for someone to assist you.
Monthly Menus
Monthly student menus will be available on the Nutritional Services website at https://www.fridleyschools.org/about-us/departments/nutritional-services/lunch-breakfast-menus. Our menus will look different this year, we will continue to purchase locally grown produce, provide student favorites, and school prepared meals. We are continuing to return to more school prepared meals. We are committed to providing your children with health meal options for them to be successful in the classroom.
Menu Options
We will continue to use more individually wrapped items and pre-portioned items for our students. Students will be allowed to take their own pre-portioned items from the fruit and vegetable bars. Condiments will be pre-portioned for their safety.
Food Allergies
If your student has a medically diagnosed food allergy or is lactose intolerant, please contact Sara Supplee RD, Nutrition Coordinator, at 763-502-5028 to discuss your child’s needs. There is some additional USDA forms that must be completed.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for Elementary Schools
Both Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools will participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program. This grant provides a fresh fruit or vegetable as a snack to students 3 days per week. We try to provide students with new and different fresh produce including papaya, mango, jicama and kohlrabi. Besides the snack, student receives some education about the produce. This grant program will start in September, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding Nutritional Services please contact Renee Arbogast at 763-502-5022 for assistance
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