The TEAM Times

NEW Kindergarteners need to complete preschool screening BEFORE they start in the fall. Upcoming dates preschool screenings are: 4/21, 5/12, 5/19

You can call 507-835-2222 or email Jen LaCroix at lacj@waseca.k12.mn.us to schedule an appointment.

If your child will be coming to school late, please let us know if they will eat lunch. We send our lunch count in by 8:30 everyday and need to know if they will eat a school lunch. Thank you!

Our Kleenex supply is running low. We are asking that everyone bring in a box of Kleenex.

Thank you!

Monday, March 13

Tuesday, March 14

Conferences 3-7 PM

No after school or extended day

Bookfair Open

Reading Corps Day - Wear Red

Wednesday, March 15

Math Corps Day - Wear Blue

Thursday, March 16

Conferences 3-7 PM

No after school or extended day

Bookfair Open

Friday, March 17

No School - Conferences

Monday - Pancakes, sausage patty, tri taters, carrots & dressing, frozen fruit cup and milk

Tuesday - Corn dogs, chips, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit, and milk

Wednesday - Popcorn chicken, tater tots, carrots, fruit, and milk

Thursday - Cheesy garlic bread w/pizza sauce, lettuce salad, cucumbers, and milk

Friday - No school

March 14 & 16 - Winter Conferences 3-6 PM

March 17 - No School - Winter Conferences

March 21 & 22 - Let's Smile Dental Clinic at TEAM

March 21 - Science Fair - 6th grade

April 3 - No School - Teacher In-Service

April 6 - Spring Picture Day

April 7 & 10 - No School Spring Break

April 17-28 - MCA Reading & Math Testing (grades 3-6)

May 2 & 3 - MCA Science Testing (grade 5)

May 5 - No School Teacher In-Service

May 26 - Last Day of School

All students are dismissed at 3:00 PM on the following dates. There is no after school or extended day prorgrams.

March 14 & 16 (winter conferences)

April 6

May 24, 25, & 26

Conferences

Winter conferences are next week! They are Tuesday and Thursday from 3-7 PM and Friday from 7:15-3:15. If your time does not work, please let your child's teacher know. If it doesn't work to come in we can always do a phone or Zoom conference. Our Scholastic Book Fair will be going on too!

Winter Gear

We do go outside everyday unless the windchill is below zero. Students need a winter coat, snow pants, boots, hat and gloves/mittens to play in the snow. If your child needs any winter gear please reach out and let us know.

Fourth Grade Families - Check out these programs for your student

• Fourth Grade Minnesota Passport
• Every Kid Outdoors - National Park Pass

Sixth Grade Families - Check out this free program for your student

• Minnesota History Pass

COVID Test Kits

We have test kits available. Please let the main office or your child's teacher know and we can send them home with your child.

After School Program

Our After School Program is a great opportunity for your child to get extra help in reading, math, and work on social skills with their friends. We offer the program from 3-4 PM on days school is in session. All students who stay will also get a snack. Students will be dismissed at 4:00 - please wait outside and they will come out to you. This program is open to ALL TEAM students. Just let your child's teacher know if they will be staying.

Recess

We do go outside everyday as long as it is not raining and the windchill is above zero. Please make sure your child has appropriate clothes for recess.

Extended Day

Extended day will start on the first day of school. Our doors open at 7:40 AM. If you drop off before that and your child does not qualify for Extended Day, they will need to wait outside until the bell rings at 7:40 AM.

If your family uses our 4-5 PM extended day, your child needs to leave when you come to pick them up. You also need to pick them up as soon as you are done with work. This is a free service and if families are abusing the program we will need to discontinue it.

Join our TEAM Academy School Board

We are looking for a parent to join our TEAM Academy School Board. Our board is made up of teachers, a parent, and a community member. We meet once a month on the 3rd Wednesday at 4:15. Our meetings are usually only 30 minutes long. Current board members are Janel Schmidt, Chris Hering, Polly Christensen, Denise Gilbertson, Jenni Brittain, and Jed Kalbow. Contact Mrs. Courtney if you are interested in joining our school board - jcourtney@team.k12.mn.us

No Outside Breakfast Food or Drinks

No outside food is allowed for breakfast. If your child has a shake, Mc Donald's breakfast, etc. please have them eat/drink it before they enter the building. Students are only allowed to have water in the classroom.

Clean up your voicemailbox

Please make sure your voicemailbox is not full. There are times we need to get ahold of parents and are unable to leave a voicemail.

Lunch Money

If your child is bringing a cold lunch from home and they want a milk, they will need to bring $0.50. You can send more money and we can deposit in their lunch account.

Please 7:00 AM - Extended Day open for families that qualify

(must show ALL adults in the home are working and cannot pick up)

7:40 AM - Doors open for all students

Students must wait outside until 7:40 if they are not approved for AM Extended Day

8:00 AM - School starts!

3:00 PM - School dismissal

Students must be picked up by 3 if they are not staying for after school or extended day programs

3:00-4:00 PM - After School Program available to all families

Students are dismissed at 4:00 PM - please wait outside for your child

4:00-5:00 PM - Extended Day open for families that qualify

(must show ALL adults in the home are working and cannot pick up)

As we start the school year, it is important that our students have access to learning resources and technology that they need to accomplish their academic goals. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a funding program to help eligible families with the cost of Internet access to the home in the form of a benefit program called The Affordable Connectivity Program.

This program is designed to ensure households can afford the level of Internet access they need for work, school, healthcare, and other essential services. The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month towards Internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if the family provides between $10 and $50 towards the purchase price.

Households that are eligible for this program must have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or if a member of the household meets one of several additional criteria.

If you have a need for assistance with the cost of Internet access to your home, this program can help. More information is available at https://www.fcc.gov/acp.

Enrolling is easy and can be done either online or by US Mail. If you have any questions, please call the Affordable Connectivity Program Help Line at (877) 384-2575 for assistance.

E-Learning Days

All students have the Snow Day BINGO Boards in their binders. Extra copies can be printed off our website. If students have questions during eLearning Day, they can contact their teacher by phone call, text, or via email. Students will have one week to complete their Snow Day BINGO Board for an eLearning day. Students will be absent for that day if work is received by the teacher. This is a regular absence, but not unexcused.

Please be sure to notify the office of any change in address, phone number, change of work place, marital status, family members or emergency phone numbers. Notification of these changes as they occur are greatly appreciated.

You can also log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to update your contact information.

If you have any questions about your child riding a school bus, please call:

Palmer Bus Company - 507-833-1150

Lenz Bus Company - 507-835-5104

Email: jcourtney@team.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.team.k12.mn.us/
Location: 220 17th Avenue Northeast, Waseca, MN, USA
Phone: 5078338326
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamacademycharterschool/