Willow Creek Newsletter
November 27th, 2020
Schedule for the week
Block Scheduling for Distance Learning
Also note that students will not be meeting with teachers during Target classes. This is a study hall type class. However, help is available via Google Meets using code: WCtarget.
Learning Model Update and Virtual Supports
Virtual Supports
Willow Creek has several things in place to provide virtual support for your student during distance learning.
- Support during Target hours by utilizing the Google Meets code: WCTarget.
- Our Schoolwide open hour for students following their Advisory from 9:08 - 9:50 on day 1's. All teaching staff are available using their last name. For example, Ms Quiz (please note that you cannot place a . in the name).
- Please connect directly with Teachers and Counselors to set up further individualized supports in specific classes as well.
Attendance
*Please do not only notify a teacher of an absence. They do not have a way to excuse it in the Skyward system. Please route all absence reporting through the Main Office.
Grade Level Weekly Student Planners
Emotional and Mental Health Well-Being Team
Remote Distance Learning Technical Support
COVID-19 Communications
What if I or my child are experiencing COVID symptoms?
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided a Decision Tree for individuals with COVID-19 Symptoms in Youth, Student, and Child Care Programs. To keep students and staff safe and healthy, Rochester Public Schools will follow this guidance to determine the length of time students will need to remain away from school when exposed or exhibiting symptoms. This exclusion guidance is designed specifically for schools and child care programs by MDH, therefore, these guidelines may differ from businesses or employers.
Prior to coming into a school building, students and staff should use the At-Home COVID Screening tool to determine if they are well enough to come to school that day. Individuals experiencing symptoms should remain home and talk to their health care provider about being tested for COVID-19. A Daily Symptom Monitoring Tool is available to help families track their child's symptom screening each day.
We understand that these are challenging times. The safety, security, and health of students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community safe and healthy.
Curbside Library Pick-up
PTSA
As the holiday shopping season kicks off this week, please also think about supporting the Willow Creek PTSA! Even though the kids aren’t in the building, we’re still working to make things great for when they come back — and are also helping support teachers and administration with any needs for virtual classrooms. Learn more about Give MN Day and go Wildcats!
This week’s Second Step® Lessons at Middle School
6th Grade - Recognizing Bullying
This week’s lesson will help your child understand the difference between bullying and joking around, and that joking can escalate and become bullying. Helping students understand when joking becomes bullying can reduce negative impacts on others.
Question
Tell your child about a time you witnessed or experienced bullying. Describe how this made you feel and ask your child what they might have felt.
7th Grade - What Is Sexual Harassment?
In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the difference between sexual harassment and flirting so they can make informed decisions about how to respond.
Question
Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience sexual harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of sexual harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.
8th Grade - Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying
In this week’s lesson, your child will consider other people’s attitudes and beliefs about bullying and harassment, as well as their own.
Question
Share your thoughts and feelings around bullying and harassment with your child. Find out where you and your child agree and disagree and have a respectful discussion.
Counselors
Jessica Olson - Grade 6 Counselor
Tracy Lund - Grade 7 Counselor
Dawn Johnson - Grade 8 Counselor
School Social Workers
About us
Email: AnKappel@rochester.k12.mn.us
Website: https://wcms.rochesterschools.org/
Location: 2425 11th Avenue Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
Phone: (507) 328-5900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WillowCreekMiddle/
Twitter: @WCreekwildcats