Ramsey Weekly Update
Week 11
Parents and guardians in primary households MUST complete the 2020-2021 Back-to-School iUpdate.
Parents and guardians will:
- Complete all, annually-required school and district forms including the Technology Use Agreement (for student iPad use), field trip and media permission forms.
- Add or change primary and/or alternative addresses to ensure accurate school-bus transportation to and from home and/or childcare addresses.
- Slideshow of the steps in iUpdate.
Campus Parent:
Every SPPS family should complete an application for Education Benefits/Free or Reduced Price Meals. Not only does this help us identify families in need of assistance, it also allows the District to receive federal dollars for classroom programming.
A new form must be completed each school year. Additionally, families who have completed an application and have experienced a change in household income or size are encouraged to complete a new application. Click the button below to complete the application.
Dates to Remember:
November 16: Q2 Begins
November 20: NO SCHOOL- Professional Day for Teachers
November 26-27: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
November 30- Dec. 1- Hmong New Year
Thank you for viewing our 3 part Title 1 series, please leave comments and/or questions above.
Give to the Max:
Ramsey community prepares to support scholars and families now AND when we are together again!
Join Minnesotans around the state on the 9th annual Give to the Max Day! On this day, Minnesotans raise millions for the missions and people we care about. This year, at Ramey we ask that you consider supporting students and families in the following ways:
1. THURSDAY PANTRY
Since this Spring, Ms. Ekegren, Ramsey staff and neighborhood volunteers have been operating a food pantry--distributing food and supplies to the families of over 100 current and former Ramsey students each week.
If you would like to make donations- We are always seeking donations of food, diapers, personal hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. Please drop these items off on Thursdays between 7am-11am at Ramsey.
If you would like to volunteer to help pack and sort out items on Thursday mornings, please email Alicia.Ekegren@spps.org.
If you have questions, please email Alicia.Ekegren@spps.org
ALSO! Share this opportunity with others in your family, neighborhood and networks.
2. Contribute to the Ramsey PTO
With your gift we will focus on supporting distance learning now—through additional learning licenses, virtual field trips and take home maker kits. And later—when we are together again—through hands-on experiences for our students--in Science, technology, engineering, art and math—ie 3D printer filament, podcasting tools, and spare parts for model making.
We know times are tight. We know this year is hard. We thank you for everything you do to support your family, your scholars and your community. AND we are deeply grateful that you value the Ramsey community and are doing what you can to not only keep it strong but also provide opportunities to thrive. Thank you!
And! Don’t forget to sign up for the facebook page. The more families that engage with the page, the better resource and opportunity for connection it is!
Thank you thank you thank you!
Stay safe and take care or yourselves and your people. We will be together again.
Your Ramsey PTO
Ramsey Resiliency- About Positive Affirmations
Here are a few to practice:
I matter, and what I have to offer this world also matters.
I embrace my flaws because I know that nobody is perfect.
I learn from my challenges and always find ways to overcome them.
This too shall pass.
I am open to all possibilities.
I am who I want to be, starting right now.
I am safe and sound, and all is well.
Message from your School Nurse:
Classroom Updates:
Ms. Johnson's Math 6
Minnesota Studies
Technology Support:
RMS Help!
Student Support is available on Google Meet using code RMSHELP:
Monday-Thursday
9:25-9:55am
10:30-11:00am
11:35-11:55am
and
Tuesday and Thursday
1:10pm- 1:30pm
Ramsey Food Pantry:
Please see the 2020-2021 Ramsey Food Pantry Information PDF (below)
If your family is in need:
Please fill out this Google Form https://forms.gle/9a7X5VhGoErnAqAr5
If you would like to make donations- We are always seeking donations of food, diapers, personal hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. Please drop these items off on Thursdays between 7am-11am at Ramsey.
If you would like to volunteer to help pack and sort out items on Thursday mornings, please email Alicia.Ekegren@spps.org.
If you have questions, please email Alicia.Ekegren@spps.org
Coats for Kids
The Salvation Army has begun its coat drive. The Salvation Army’s centers are a place for families in crisis to get help, including coats for their children. Visit any of our Twin Cities Worship & Service Centers to learn about meeting your child’s need for a coat. Supplies may be limited, so we recommend contacting the nearest location before stopping by to find out if supplies are available in the sizes you need.
Families can register with their local Salvation Army:
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/twin-cities/coats-for-kids/