News from the Nest - 3/5/2023
March 5, 2023
A Message from Principal Reed
Greetings Ramsey Families,
Thank you to all of our families who attended our student led conferences in February and March. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to share their leadership portfolios and Wildly Important Goals. We are very proud of the progress that each student is making and the leadership skills that they are gaining at our school.
We appreciate your continued involvement in your student’s education at Ramsey and are looking to connect with all of our families on a more regular basis. Many families have joined our Ramsey Elementary Facebook Page and @RamseyEagle Twitter Page and have supported our staff in celebrating all of the great things that happen at Ramsey and across district each day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support to ensure that your student has the best possible learning experience at Ramsey.
Sincerely,
Dr. Amy Reed
Principal
Leader In Me at Home
We are often asked how parents can support our school’s leadership initiative. Each time we are asked we give the same answer: “Use the 7 Habits language at home.” As the school year unfolds, the students are learning the language and meaning of the 7 Habits. By hearing the same language at home and at school, you send your child a message of what is important and that we are all on the same team—the team that wants to help your student succeed. When parents and schools support one another, the sky is the limit!
Below is a summary of each of the habits:
• Habit 1: Be Proactive (I’m Responsible for Me)
• Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
• Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood (Listen Before You Talk)
• Habit 6: Synergize (Together Is Better)
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)
In order to encourage the 7 Habits language at home, here are some questions you can ask your child:
• How were you proactive today?
• What is your end in mind with this project/work/task?
• How do you plan to put first things first in this situation?
• What would be a win-win for us?
• I want to hear what you think first and then I will share.
How do you know when you are being listened to?
• How can we work together on this?
• How would you like to sharpen your saw today?
HABIT HOMEWORK MENU
Option #1: Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
Draft a family mission statement by using exactly seven or more words to complete this prompt: Our family mission is to commit daily to: ____________.
Option #2: Habit 7: Sharpen the saw
Plan and hold a family night this week.
Citation: Supporting Leader In Me at Home , Leader in Me Website
Upcoming Events
Ramsey PTO Snowman Contest
Entries due by March 6th
- Send entries to ramseyelementarypto@gmail.com
Butter Braid Fundraisesr
The sale ends Monday however you have until Wednesday, March 8th to collect all orders. Thank you!
Hello Ramsey Families!
Ramsey’s Environmental Learning Area and Fifth Grade teachers would like to once again ask for your support. We are selling Kittelson’s popular Butter Braids to raise funds for the ELA and fifth grade’s Long Lake field trip. Our goal is to raise funds for ELA to support our nature area and funds for our Long Lake buses. Please consider placing an order to support ALL Ramsey learners! Student sales will begin Feb.13 and end March 6. Delivery will be Wednesday, March 22, 4:00-7:00 (North Cafeteria). Your delicious pastry will arrive just in time for your spring celebrations! Thank you so much for supporting your child’s learning and their connection to nature. The Butter Braids are our only fundraiser, so we are very appreciative of your continued support.
Donations Needed
The School Social Worker and Health Office are looking for gently used pants for students. Sizes 5 through 10, for all genders are needed the most.
Every Meal Sign Up
Every Meal is a free weekend meal bag that can be requested by families. Meal bags will be placed into student backpacks on Fridays. For more information about this program, visit:
Volunteer Corner
Volunteers Needed
This request is for May, but it will be an incredibly large project so we're asking early and often!
The Ramsey Elementary library is receiving a complete remodel this summer, and we need help packing our 20,000 item catalog in preparation!!
Volunteers will be asked to watch a short training video before packing books into designated boxes one shelf at a time, and taping and labeling each box with its detailed contents. Please note that boxes will not be packed any heavier than you can personally lift and move up to three feet.
Help is requested beginning on Monday, May 1st and will continue until the project is complete. Shifts are broken down into three 1.5 hour blocks each school day; from 10:00-11:30a, 12:00-1:30p, and 2:00-3:30p.
Click here to see the available shifts for this upcoming project, and to sign up!
Contact Ramsey Volunteer Coordinator
Don't forget to fill out your application forms early to be notified when opportunities become available throughout the year: Volunteer at Ramsey Elementary
Ramsey VSC Mary Woestehoff can be reached at mary.woestehoff@ahschools.us or (763) 506-4073
Important Reminders
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Please review this information regarding student absences, both excused and unexcused, per district guidelines.
Report Student Absences Online
Parents/guardians can share online when their student is going to be absent or arriving late through the My Student Information app via A-HConnect or in the ParentVUE mobile application. You can still call the school at 763-506-4006 and leave a message, this is simply a convenient alternative.
Report student absences daily prior to 10:30am to avoid receiving an unverified email or phone call.
School Hours are 9:30am - 4:00pm
All Students may enter the building at 9:15am.
All Parent Pick-ups should be at school at 4:00pm.
Ramsey Drop Off and Pick Up Map
Safety reminder - Green North Lot vehicles should stay in their car. Your student will come to you. Blue South lot vehicles should park their car and walk to the sidewalk/grassy area by Door 1 to pick up their students and walk together back to your car.
Report Card Available to View Online beginning 12/7
1) Login at AHConnects with your username and password
2) Click on My Student Information
3) Click on Documents Tab
4) Select 22-23 Tri 1 Report Card
Winter Weather Reminders!
Winter weather reminders
Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.
The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:
Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).
District and school websites.
District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.
Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.
Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
Child nutrition
To complete an application for free or reduced meals online, please visit www.ahschools.us/freereduced. If you have any questions please call the Child Nutrition Program at 763-506-1240.
Parents can join their student for lunch!
Bring your driver's license to Door 1 to be checked in. A guest table has been reserved for you and your student. Students can also bring a friend to join them at the table. Due to photo restrictions, please only take photos of your student.
Adult lunch is $4.95 - cash is preferred.
2022-2023 WIG Attendance Goals
February WIG - Week 4
100% of Ramsey students will track their attendance each day at school. We will celebrate the grade level with the highest attendance each month.
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