As I write this, we are underway with our distance learning plan that began on Monday, March 30th. We are eager to stay connected and provide support to you and your family during this distance learning journey. This adventure is new for all of us and we are continuously gathering feedback and re-evaluating our plans. Please be patient as we continue to adjust schedules and pacing to meet the needs of your children while providing a rigorous and engaging learning experience.
Here is a link to the
Family Communication letter that went out to all families on 3-26-20 if you did not read it.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to staff or the administration if you have questions or concerns. We will get through this together.
CMSW raised a total of $22.729.90 for the LLS! Combined with CMSE & PRMS, the total raised was
$41,239.33! Wow!
Thank you for supporting our students and this wonderful cause.
Students talk with the author
6th grade Comets participated in an exclusive Skype session with famous author, Jeff Kinney - creator of the enormously popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series. Kinney gave students a virtual tour around his amazing studio and answered questions.
After hearing that it took the writer nine years to write his first book, one student said "Well, if I learned anything, I learned that it takes a lot of work to succeed."
The Skype session was won by Drew Robertson's mother during a dance competition. We appreciate her sharing this amazing experience with our students!
Parent Teacher Organization
We are working on details for our school fundraiser, Evening with the Stars. Watch for more information to come. We are hoping to hold at least the on line fundraiser portion of the event in the next month or so.
Looking Ahead
3/30 - 5/4 Distant Learning
Hopefully:
5/12 Band Concerts
5/14 2 hour Late Start
5/25 No School - Memorial Day
5/26 Orchestra Concert at PRMS
5/27 Choir Concerts
5/28 8th grade Celebration
Important Information from the District Office
Meals for Kids During School Closure
During the district's long-term closure, Nutrition Services is providing meals for children under the age of 19 who need them. Meals for the week are distributed on Mondays and Wednesdays at Clover Ridge Elementary and Riverview Terrace. More details can be found HERE.
Community Resources Available
This is a difficult time for everyone, but it's also a time of increased economic insecurity. If there has been a change in your family's income, there are resources available to help support you. Please visit our ECCS Strong pagefor more information. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact the office.
Donations welcome to district's Angel Fund
A significant portion of the funding provided to support our meal program comes from private donations to the district's Angel Fund. Donations can be made online here
or they can be mailed to
District 112 Nutrition Services Department
Attn: Julie Eklund
11 Peavey Road
Chaska, MN 55318
Parents who wish to donate funds that are currently in their child's school lunch account should contact Julie Eklund at Eklundj@District112.org or 952-556-6152.
Distance Learning: reporting your child's absence & attendance
As with a "normal" school day, the expectation remains that all students attend school via distance learning on a daily basis. This does not mean that a school day in your house looks like it would at school; you know best the time frame that works for your student(s) and family. If your child is unable to participate on a given day due to illness or other family reasons, we ask that you notify the school in the same way you would for an absence from school. To communicate your child's attendance and participation in distance learning throughout the day, please follow these procedures.
Kindergarten - parents should have received an email communicating the attendance procedure for kindergarten students.