March 19, 2020 - News & Notes
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Dear St. Michael Catholic School Families:
So much has changed over this past week as our state and country goes into partial health safety lock-downs due to COVID-19. I thank you, all of our families, for connecting with teachers, picking up supplies, and supporting your children as all of our schedules and lives change.
We anticipate that we will be moving to 100% extended, online learning beginning Monday, March 30 and I have details of what this will look like for your family, below.
Please also respond to our survey if you have any daycare or technology needs.
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Survey Link
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SPRING BREAK (March 23-27):
The St. Michael Catholic School spring break is next week. Teachers will not have any expectations for your family during this week. Take this week to set up learning areas in your homes, test your internet functionality, and explore new opportunities for at home fun! We would love photos from your family. Send us photos with your pets, fun videos, or your students "school at home" environment to share on social media. Email me these items at:
reeder@saintmpl.org
SCHOOL YEARBOOKS
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Yearbooks are coming! Order today. The St. Michael School Yearbook Code:
12368120
Deadline: March 20, 2020
LYNN STICHA:
St. Michael Catholic School was blessed to have Lynn Sticha as our advancement specialist coordinating our school fundraisers and marketing programs. Throughout her service she expanded our marketing efforts and increased our school revenue. She recently accepted a different position that will allow her more time at home and limited hours in the summer. We will miss her charm and dedication to helping us grow and will be looking for a phenomenal employee to replace her.
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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Grandparent support is a gift to our students!
POSITIVITY PROJECT
Week 26: Love of Learning
- 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 until further notified. Please watch for updates to this online.
Preschool - 1st Grade
: Watch for a special update and revised
"non-touching" Easter egg pick up the week of March 30!
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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 share ideas for the NEXT week that you can do at home to continue developing readiness skills at home and connect via the See Saw app.
- 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. **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.
- HOMEWORK: All homework for the week will be due on Friday at 3 p.m. (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.
- 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,
reeder@saintmpl.org
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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:
reeder@saintmpl.org
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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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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