Midland Messenger
January 11-15, 2021
Midland Elementary
Email: midland@fpschools.org
Website: http://midland.fpschools.org/
Location: Midland Elementary School, 105th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midland-Elementary-Mustangs-112865059416899/?ref=settings
Dear Midland Families,
It's exciting that we are making plans to bring students into the building! We miss our students! We know it can also produce some fear or anxiety. In our recent survey of Kindergarten, First and Second grade families, almost one-third are not yet ready for their students to come in, but would like them to remain remote either until everyone is vaccinated or the pandemic is more under control. We are working hard to make plans that include all Mustangs to continue their school year, with the least amount of impact and change in classrooms and teachers. This week we will be working on plans and then communication will go out about buses, schedules, and school expectations for those who are coming back.
As we begin planning to bring students back into the building, it is good for families to begin planning with their students. We want to maintain a healthy environment for students and staff. Here are a few things that you can talk with you child about now:
- All families must complete a daily health attestation. This will be an email or text (your choice) to verify that your student does not have a fever and has no symptoms of illness.
- Students will wear masks on the bus.
- All students and staff will wear masks all day at school.
- All classrooms will have students seated 6 feet apart.
- Students will eat breakfast and lunch in the classrooms, to minimize the number of students who are together with masks off.
- We will have recess. The playground will be zoned to keep class cohorts small and together. Students will wear masks outside to be closer than 6 feet apart.
Starting January 28th, Midland will begin our normal bell schedule, which is 8:55-2:25. This will be for ALL students, both in person and those who are remote. The new cohort times will be 8:55-11:25 for Cohort A and 12:55-3:25 for cohort B. Remote days go later due to the longer lunch break in the middle of the day.
Families with students in grades 3-5 will have a survey soon. Please watch your email and phone messages for more complete information in the coming weeks.
It's great to be a MUSTANG!
~Mrs. Dawson
Important Dates to Remember:
January 13 ~ Asynchronous learning day
January 15 ~ MLK Assembly during cohort conferences
January 18 ~No School for Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 20 ~ Asynchronous learning day
January 25 ~ No School
January 27 ~ Asynchronous learning day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Midland’s program honoring: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday, January 15th during your student's cohort.
Social Emotional Learning Corner by Mrs. Blaisdell
Weather and Emergency Updates
Remote learning will not be cancelled due to inclement weather when schools are closed. Depending on the severity of the circumstances, breakfasts and lunches may be available in limited locations.
Remote learning will be cancelled only if the entire district is closed. Breakfast and lunch services will not be available.
Click here for more information from our district's website.
January is School Board Recognition Month
Midland's Lifetouch Fundraiser
WIFI Opportunity
We have the pleasure of sharing this incredible free WIFI opportunity for families (who qualify) through Rainier Connects - Student Connect Program.
Here’s what you and families need to know:
- Eligible families must reside within the Rainier Connect service area to qualify, please see highlighted map for boundaries or visit https://rainierconnect.smarthub.coop/Shop.html#SelectAddressAndCity:
- Staff can assist families by submitting the Rainier Connect- Student Connect Program Application (link below)
- Families can self-refer utilizing the English/Spanish Rainier Connect- Student Connect Program Application, at www.fpschools.org/resources
Next:
- Once form is submitted, A parent or guardian over 18 years old will need to contact Rainier Connect directly, at 253-683-4405 and mention the Students Connect program.
- An adult must be present during the scheduled installation.
- Rainier Connect must have access to enter the home to complete the installation and confirm the service is working at the time of the scheduled installation.
Technology Help
The help number for the IT department is 253-298-4647 or you can fill out one of the two forms linked below.
PTA Corner
- $12 for a Single Membership
- $20 for 2 Memberships
- $10 for Student Membership
- $12 to Sponsor a Teacher
Email: midlandptapresident@gmail.com
Phone: 253-298-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlandmustangs/
Franklin Pierce Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to James Hester, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Wendy Malich, Title IX Officer; or John Sander, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000.