News and Views
An e-newsletter from Mounds View Public Schools
December 22, 2021
Reminder: No school December 23-31
Winter break begins tomorrow, Thursday, December 23. We look forward to welcoming students back to our buildings on Monday, January 3, 2022. We hope all families, students and staff enjoy a relaxing, safe and healthy winter break.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance over winter break, you can find area resources here.
COVID-19 testing
We know many families are looking for testing opportunities to prepare for family gatherings throughout the winter break. Find testing opportunities below.
Walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state’s free community testing sites across Minnesota.
Find a testing option near you through the state’s testing location map.
Order a test through the state’s free at-home COVID-19 testing program.
COVID-19 vaccination
We highly encourage all families and students to get vaccinated for COVID-19 if they are eligible. Find vaccines for you or your child at the links below.
Visit mn.gov/vaxforkids to find clinic locations near you, or speak with your family physician about available appointments.
Use the state’s Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you.
Check for vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, where you can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).
Walk in or make an appointment at one of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination sites.
Registration open for winter activities
Registration is now open for winter/spring activities. Highlights include family ski and snowboarding nights at Wild Mountain, cooking classes, youth sports and more. Register at moundsviewschools.org/registercommunityed.
Upcoming webinar: Parenting Q&A
Join Mounds View Public Schools and the Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions Club on January 13 for a virtual question and answer session on parenting dilemmas. The question and answer format means you can ask anything you would like to know! Learn more here.
Watch the previous webinar on parenting during the holidays here.
Federal COVID-19 requirement for staff
In a message sent to staff earlier this week, the District laid out a preliminary timeline for fulfilling the federal regulation that all staff either be vaccinated or tested weekly. The District will work to meet this federal requirement in the coming months.
Potential bus route delays
So far this school year, we have been fortunate that we can provide consistent transportation services for our students. However, as the winter months approach and the spread of COVID continues to threaten staffing levels, this may not always be the case. If there are route delays due to these issues, families will receive prompt notifications about next steps. Any late arrival or absence due to transportation issues will be excused. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this might cause your family.