June 2020
Chaska Middle School West
140 Engler Boulevard
Chaska, MN 55318
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Counselors -
Scott Buschena 952-556-7432
6th grade Comets
8th grade
Shannon Hanlon 952-556-7433
6th grade Meteors
7th grade
Nurse -
Marcie Bartholomew
952-556-7419
Intercultural Specialist -
(Spanish speaking)
Lucia Seeman
952-679-0605
Nutrition Site Manager -
Kari O'Konek 952-556-7404
Bus Company
Positive Connections -
952-361-0899
District Transportation Dept. -
952-556-6160
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Principal Points from Sheryl Hough
Thank You for Your Support
As the 2019-20 school year winds down, I want to thank all of you for unwavering support of your children and Chaska Middle School West. Partnering with you to provide a rigorous, creative and thoughtful distance learning experience for your children was challenging but your support allowed us to sustain excellence. Our teachers worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for each child to succeed. We realize how difficult distance learning was for families. Every child has a unique learning style and each family has a exclusive set of circumstances at home. Regardless of your situation, thank you for your patience as we ventured into distance learning and finished the year strong.
The District will carefully review the results of our Distance Learning Survey going out to students this week. We will use the results along with other feedback we've gathered and an advisory team who will meet over the summer, to be proactive in creating a plan for next year if we end up starting the year remotely.
As I write this, our curbside pickup and drop off plan is organized and we're excited to see our students Monday and Tuesday as we celebrate a bittersweet but successful year of learning for your children.
I announced my retirement in February, never dreaming I would end my career working mostly remotely at home. My last official day is June 30th. I live in the community so hopefully I will see some of you walking, at the store, etc. I will miss working with your children and watching them grow and change over their crucial middle school years. I appreciate the overwhelming support from our parents this year, as always. With so much going wrong in the world right now, please cherish your loved ones, value special moments and treasure those special places that bring you joy.
Thank you and happy summer!
Sheryl Hough
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From the District Office
For families who need to access food benefits
Meals for kids continue through June 29:
Nutrition Services will distribute weekly meals to kids two days each week, through Monday, June 29. Pick-up days are Mondays and Wednesdays at Clover Ridge Elementary and Riverview Terrace. More info
HERE
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After that program ends, families in need can apply for benefits help to buy groceries. For more information click
HERE.
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Looking Ahead
8/19 WEB Experience for incoming 6th graders
8/19 Open House
8/20 Open House
9/7
No school - Labor Day
9/8 First Day of School
9/17 Curriculum Night
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Student supplies - pick-up/drop off
If you did not get to school during the scheduled days, contact the office to set up a time to be met at the door to pick up your student's supplies from their lockers and/or to drop off any classroom, media center or text books.
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Chromebook Information
All students keep their chromebooks over the summer. Students who will be receiving new chromebooks next fall will be turning in their current ones after the start of the new school year.
If your student is leaving our district, their chromebook must be returned to school prior to departure. Please contact the school office to schedule a time to drop it off with the charger.
Here is a LINK to more general information.
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Student Yearbooks
There was a problem with our yearbooks and they all needed to be reprinted and have not yet arrived at school.
If you pre-ordered a copy for your student, it will be mailed directly to you from the printer.
Extra copies were ordered and once they are finally delivered to school, they will be on sale for $25 on a first come, first served basis. Watch our website for a news posting when they arrive. Hopefully it will be some time over the next week or two. Thank you for your patience.
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Parent Teacher Organization
Thank you for supporting our school! Our online silent auction fundraiser, Reach for the Stars, was a big success raising over $4,300! All money raised supports students directly. We greatly appreciate your participation and generosity despite the event being exclusively online.
If you are interested in participating in the PTO next year, contact [email protected]. All are welcome.
Have a nice summer.
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News from the Nurse
Any medications for next year will need new Consent Forms, Asthma Action Plans, Allergy Action Plans, and IHP's which should be turned in to the nurse during Open House or the first week of school.
For 6th grade families: Is your student ready for 7th grade? Click this
LINK for more information on what they require, and this link for the
Immunization Form.
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Update Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Please check your contact information to be sure it is accurate -- all phone numbers and email addresses. Our communication to families comes through emails and phone calls, thus accurate information is essential.
For address changes, please contact the office with details including new address, date of move, family members included in the move (all or just some), and any email address or phone number changes. Email [email protected] or call 952-556-7400.
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8 Students are History Day State Winners
Congratulations to our CMSW winners!
*Jin Hammond, Kyle O'Connor & Will Wentink - Group Documentary - 4th place
*Savannah Larson & Zoey Myers - Group Performance - 5th place
*Amanda Siemienas - Individual Performance - Honorable Mention
*Ellie Betlock & Mia Johnson - Group Exhibit - Honorable Mention
The Minnesota Virtual State Contest took place the week of April 27. Entries were submitted digitally and judged remotely. Here is a LINK to full final results.
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