Greetings Countryside Families!
We have had an amazing week here at Countryside. Our students and staff are settling into a great routine and we have ironed out some of the “wrinkles” that always occur during the first weeks of a new school year.
Outdoor Lunch Plans/Update:
Our outside lunch has gone well for these first couple days. We appreciate the support of our parent/grandparent volunteers and we will send updates as needed, including a new sign-up when we get closer to the beginning of October.
· Kindergarten Update – look for a communication from the classroom teachers on the start date and logistics specific to kindergarten.
· Students eating in the cafeteria will continue to sit with their classmates at assigned seats.
· Please note that we will be eating in the cafeteria on rainy days.
Plan for Individual Quarantine:
Elementary parents received an email last night from the district outlining the plans should a student/family need to quarantine for a period of time. Please review that letter and know that classroom teachers are ready to respond in the event your child needs access to this level of instruction. The planning process includes the check-out of a device through our District Media and Technology Services department.
If After School Plans Change . . .
If your child’s after school plans change, please remember to call the school office BEFORE 1:00 PM. This will ensure the time needed for our office team to notify your child and the classroom teacher.
Student Absences and Illness/COVID Reporting Form:
Please report all student absences to the Countryside Attendance line at 952-848-4702 or online through the parent portal. If you choose to call the attendance line, please leave a voicemail message with your student's name, date, and reason for the absence. Online absences will be reported directly through the parent portal system to our Edina Public Schools attendance system.
Should you need to report an ill student, please go directly to the Countryside Webpage and click on the link below.
From the PTO – Did you know. . . “You shop. Amazon gives.”
Did you know Countryside Elementary PTO can receive cash donations from your Amazon purchases? Since August 2021 we have received $121.04 from purchases on AmazonSmile.
You receive your same Prime Membership perks when you shop AmazonSmile. Make sure you are shopping with smile.amazon.com and have designated Countryside Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization as your charity to start supporting.
Opportunities to be Part of the EPS Team:
As a parent of student(s) in Edina Public Schools, you may be or you know people who may be a perfect fit in a supporting role. You’re invited to consider becoming part of our team.
- Early-Riser or Available After School?
Provide a safe ride to school and back home by becoming a school bus driver! We will provide paid training and support for obtaining the required driver’s license.
Starting pay ranges $18 to $19 per hour and up!
- Available During the Student Day?
A special education paraprofessional (assistant) position may be for you. Under the guidance of the teacher, you would assist with student learning and growth.
Starting pay ranges $17 to $20 per hour.
To view the detailed job postings and to begin an application, please visit the Employment Page on our website at this link, and click on the job you’d like to view. Or call Human Resources Specialist, Megan Kooman at 952-848-4006 for more information.
