Ram Page - Sept. 2, 2020

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Volume 12, Issue 2

"Called to Serve"

Verse: I Peter 4:10

September 2, 2020

Good News Parents!

The CDC and Watertown Health Department have updated their COVID-19 recommendations in regards to fevers. Any student or staff member who runs a fever of 100.4 or higher may not return to school until they are 24 hours fever free without the aid of fever reducing medications. (The previous condition was 72 hours.) Please see the updated “Back to School Plan” for details.

School App

We are excited to announce the new Good Shepherd Lutheran School phone app! Please download it to your phone using one of the links below and then start playing with it. This will replace the Remind program we are currently using.

IOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1497135912

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n114355

Address Changes?

If you have moved over the summer please let the school office know. 920-261-2579 or hmcguire@goodshepherdwi.org.

We are working on the school directory and want to make sure we have current addresses and information. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER

1-4 Map Testing

7 Labor Day- No School

14-18 PTL Online Meeting

15 Automatic Tuition forms Due

24 1st quarter Mid-term

September

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

2020-21 School Calendar-updated

Resources for online learning

ONGOING FUNDRAISERS:

Shop with Scrip!

Scrip Order form

Smile.Amazon.com

MAP Testing This Week

GS has begun the fall MAP testing session, which will be taking place through the 4th. Your child's teacher will be giving you additional details about the specific days their class will be testing.

You can help by making sure that your student is ready with a good night's sleep and a nutritious breakfast.

FASTDIRECT

FastDirect is Good Shepherd’s web-based school communications program. This program allows you to view many things about your child’s account and progress at school. Lunch account balances, class schedule, assignments, parent contact information, grades, midterms, report cards, and the school directory. You’ll also be able to email your student’s teacher. http://www.fastdir.com/gsls/

Parents, if you have forgotten your ScreenName and Password please contact Mrs. McGuire at the school office 920-261-2579 and she will give it to you.

New student parents are receiving this information via email. Please check your email.

Breakfast and Lunch Started

Prices for the coming year!

The cost of a school hot Breakfast will remain $2.10 and lunch will be increasing to $3.20. Reduced lunch remains $.40 and milk prices remain at $.40.

Free and reduced Lunch Application

Tuition Payments and Auto Payment Authorizations

All parents that are choosing to pay by monthly installments will need to set up an automatic withdrawal form. Please fill out the information and return to the school office by September 15, 2020. If you have any questions please call Heather McGuire at 920-261-2579 or email hmcguire@goodshepherdwi.org.