March 26, 2020 - News & Notes
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Dear St. Michael Catholic School Families:
We are all experiencing extraordinary times and I am lifted as we unite through prayer and love for one another. St. Michael Catholic School teachers and staff want you to know that we are with you and supporting you and your family during this time. Our staff will continue to follow our mission to provide excellence and "Ignite the spiritual, academic and social growth within each child" while we move to online and distance learning.
Our teachers and staff members have been spending countless hours ensuring that online learning will roll out smoothly for Preschool to Grade 8 students at St. Michael Catholic School beginning on Monday, March 30 through May 4, as determined by Gov. Walz's decision to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. Our teachers and staff are heroic in their efforts and we will continue to support our staff financially to ensure that your child's education is not interrupted, just shared differently. All teachers have or will be reaching out each Friday by 3 p.m. with your child's homework assignments, links for the upcoming week, and live class schedules including but not limited to See Saw assignments, Google classroom, Google meetings and Zoom live classes as well as recorded lessons and online assessments.
If during this time you find that your family is in a financial hardship, please reach out directly to me and we will support your family. We thank you for partnering with us and are dedicated to supporting you, our teachers and staff and praying for our world. In addition, our District is offering curbside pick up for meals if your family is in need. The meals are at WestWood elementary from 11 to 1 p.m.
SCHOOL YEARBOOKS
!
Yearbooks are coming! Order today. The St. Michael School Yearbook Code:
12368120
Deadline: March 30, 2020
PRAYER:
We ask that every family join together in prayer. All school families are invited to stay connected through our parish and school with online prayers and streaming events. Please watch the parish website for up-to-date prayers and programs:
Church FB Page
. Click on this link:
"Litany in Time of Need"
to pray this at home.
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Meet the Peters' family pet, "Giggles." Mrs. Peters works in the office.
POSITIVITY PROJECT
Week 28: Humor
Humor Links:
- Online Learning
- St. Michael Summer Care Sign up
- Reminders
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
Absent: 952-447-2230
School fax: 952-447-2132
Federal tax ID: 41-086790
School Calendar:
SUMMER TUTORING
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UPCOMING EVENTS: All school and parish events canceled, including presentations and Virtus training as well as all Masses and spring sports and activities. Please watch for updates to this online.
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SCHOOL SUPPLY & PICK UP
Friday, March 27 from 3-5:30 p.m. School Front Door
Please come and pick up any supplies or books that you have not previously taken home. For most families you may have already come in for your items, but if a teacher reached out, or if you did not come earlier, Friday, March 27 will be our final pick up day between 3-5:30 p.m. We will also have our "Wild Cat" here and ask that you
DO NOT PARK
, line up in our car line but
STOP at our school front door
. We will have staff here to run out your items, curb side. Preschool and Kindergarten students will also receive a "take-home" Easter egg bag.
SEE YOU FRIDAY! TO QUICKEN PICK UP - Create a sign with your children's last name and grades to hold out from your car.
THANK YOU! Love St. Michael Catholic School Teachers & Staff
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SCHOOL COMMUNICATION - Starting March 30
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- WHEN: Each Friday at 3 p.m. you will receive an all-school email highlighting news and updates for the week ahead as well as communication from your teacher in the following formats:
- Preschool: Your child's teacher will sharing lessons and activities for the NEXT week that you can do at home to continue developing readiness skills at home and connect via the See Saw app and other connecting modules. Your teacher will also plan "live" classes. Watch for their email.
- K-5 Grade: Teachers will email you each Friday the homework for the NEXT week and connect with your family via email, the See Saw app, or zoom. This will include live classes, pre-recorded videos and links. **Grade 5 will also have Google classroom. Band will be online lessons.
- 6-8 Grade: Teachers will update homework in Google classroom each Friday for the NEXT week and connect through Google Classroom, Google Meet or Hangouts and possibly Zoom with students throughout the week. Spanish & Band will also move to online programming. Watch for details and a Middle School newsletter.
- HOMEWORK: All homework for the week will be due on Friday at 3 p.m. First homework due date-Friday April 3. (Then the upcoming week's homework will be sent out as explained above.) Some homework may including using See Saw to snap or share your assignment, taking a simple photo with a cell phone and emailing the teacher, or Google classroom. Teachers will communicate with you directly and you can share what will work best as well for your family. All Middle School will be expected to continue to use Google Classroom.
- ATTENDANCE: School attendance is required for Preschool to Grade 8 for all students as required by the State. Attendance will be taken by live classroom participation, completion of homework and daily assignments, as well as simple email, See Saw or Google check ins with your teacher.
- TEACHER OFFICE HOURS: M-F (9-12 p.m.): From 9 - 12 p.m. daily during the school week, teachers will respond directly to parent and/or student emails for any questions or support needed. (During the other times of the day, teachers will be setting up online classes, correcting homework, meeting with students online, and prepping for the next day. Please know that they will respond to you within 24 hours if it is during the school week and by Monday if your email is over the weekend.)
Below is a possible scheduling plan for your day. Reach out with any specific questions directly to me at my email,
[email protected]
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PET & PICTURE CHALLENGE! March 23-April 2
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Send us your photos or videos (keep them shorter than 2 minutes) to share on social media of your children and their pets or St. Michael Catholic School students working on homework or special projects or games at home! We want to keep our school family connected and in positive spirits over the next week. Email Mrs. Reeder at:
[email protected]
Mrs. Reeder's cat, Clark!
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NEEDS SURVEY: If you have technology or daycare needs if online learning continues, let us know!
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Please let us know if you have any technology or daycare needs as a health, state, or government employee, should we move to 100% online school for an extended period of time. Please respond by Friday, March 27 or earlier.
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Mental Health Support:
Please be aware that at this time our children are also feeling the anxiety of all that is happening around them. While school is closed, a routine is a healthy way of structuring your days. Included scheduled time for school work, outdoor play, free-choice reading, unstructured play and rest time. Address children'd questions directly and honestly. Continuing with regular bed time and meal times is also helpful. Limit exposure to media and screen time as well.
Additional resources that you may find helpful:
Please feel free to review this downloaded children's explanation of the virus. (
PDF of VIRUS)
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Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
©2012 EWTN. Used with permission.
Join the parish in prayer, spiritual communion and virtual Mass
through Facebook or the parish YouTube channel.
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Join us for Summer Adventures Plus (SAP) beginning Wednesday, June 10th through Friday, August 28th. SAP will be closed the week of July 6th – July 10th and August 12th – August 14th for routine building maintenance. New this year: SAP will be offering a hot lunch option for all students! Why choose our program? Each week a new theme will be introduced. The following special events and activities will tie in with each weekly theme: community service project, spiritual theme & bible verse, two field trips each week. Don’t need Full or Part-time Care? Consider signing your child/ren up for our weekly Field Trips.
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