Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
May 25, 2022 Newsletter
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Del Escritorio del Sr. Franke
¡Quedan dos semanas!
Saludos Woodcrest families,
With two weeks left of school, I have been focused on setting the tone for the conclusion of this school year and creating the conditions for a successful 2022-2023. Yesterday, Dr. Ronnenberg shared a message with you about Woodcrest leadership for next year. I look forward to welcoming Jaime Nymann to Woodcrest this summer. It has been my honor to lead this strong and vibrant community through some challenging times.
Yesterday’s Woodcrest news arrived as we all started seeing headlines coming out of Texas. Earlier today, Superintendent Jeff Ronneberg pulled us together as district and school leaders in the wake of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas yesterday. We are all deeply saddened and feeling for the families who have lost a loved one to this senseless act of violence.
We all want to remind families that we have supports in place at school as children process events like this in different ways. Please reach out with any specific requests and concerns. At home, you may find this resource from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) helpful: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Educators along with the accompanying infographic. This resource is also available in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Somali and Vietnamese.
Nothing is more important than providing the safest school environment possible. Security features in each of our buildings have been installed and upgraded in recent years, and we’re making certain that all security procedures we’ve established are being followed. We also have very strong partnerships with our local law enforcement agencies.
During these final two weeks of school, we will continue to support each of our students and hopefully also find fun and joy in being a Woodcrest community together.
In today’s newsletter, please pay special attention to information provided about how to update your student’s school-issued iPad for summer use and for next school year. If you don’t want to keep the iPad over the summer or won’t be returning next year, please be in contact with our main office at 763-600-5800.
Finally, remember there is no school on Monday, May 30 as we observe Memorial Day. Please reach out with any questions you may have as we enter these final two weeks of the year.
Con gratitúd,
John Franke
Health Office
If your child has any medications at school - inhalers, over-the-counter, scheduled and/or emergency medications, they will be sent home on the last day of school with your child, unless other arrangements are made with the health office. No meds can be kept at school over the summer. For any questions, please call our health office at 763-600-5804.
Lost and Found
Preparing student iPads for the summer and next year
As we near the end of the school year, it's a great time to assess the status of your student's school-issued iPad and complete a little easy maintenance. Here are three steps to getting your student's iPad ready for summer - and next school year.
- Update your student's iPad: Student iPads need to be wiped, set up and updated. This will free up storage and ensure the iPad's software has been fully updated. Follow the instructions at our iPad Resource Hub to make these updates so your student will be prepared and successful for next school year.
- Report iPad issues: Let us know if your student's iPad is damaged, lost or stolen, or if you are having issues with accessories not working correctly. We want to get any issues resolved prior to the new school year. If accessories are lost, a fee will be applied online on Campus Parent Portal. Learn more in the iPad Repair and Fees Frequently Asked Questions.
- Use these best practices for summer: We're compiled these recommendations for the best way to care for, clean and use your school-issued iPad this summer. It's also a great time to review the district's Technology Responsible Use and Safety Policy. Families have full control when and how iPads will be used over the summer. Find out how to block access to certain websites and set up Screen Time here.
Need help or have questions? Contact the help desk at techsupport@district16.org or 763-600-5555.
Free Compassion Clinic - June 11
Compassion Clinic, a free medical and dental clinic, will be open on June 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Highview Middle School in New Brighton. Compassion Clinic offers dental cleanings, extractions, and fillings, medical exams, vision checks and free eyeglasses, physical therapy, chiropractic care, haircuts, foot care, social services, and lunch at no cost. Register for dental appointments by calling: 651-360-9541. Walk-ins are also welcome! People will be served on a first-come basis. See flyer for more details - in English and Spanish.
Celebration of Learning was a blast!
Thank you!
Book Fair Success
Save the Date for Track and Field
Third Grade Prairie Garden Relay
PTO Contact Info
Grad Gifts, Staff Gifts, Panther Gear - just because!
Shop now and save 20% on all Panther Store items in-store and online, now through May 27. Check out the new youth products and the "last chance" items. Special hours May 18, 4-7 p.m., and May 24, 3-6 p.m. Shop online here using the code: Celebrate22
- Friday, May 27- All Library books must be returned
- Friday, May 27- Last Day of Preschool
- Monday, May 30 - No school for students
- Friday, June 3- Lost and Found will be donated
Tuesday, June 7- K-4 Track and Field Day
Wednesday, June 8- Kindergarten Art Show and Continuation Celebration at 2pm
Thursday, June 9 - Fourth Grade Field Trip to Urban Air
Thursday, June 9 -Last day of school
In case you missed important information from last week's newsletter, check out the topics below and click to learn more.
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