Another great week.... we finished our first 5 days!
Welcome Back List:
Don't forget to complete your Welcome Back list, including the required online trainings. Please get this completed ASAP.
Homecoming Picnic & Parade:
Friday, October 2 is our early release (12:40pm) for the Homecoming Parade (1:30pm). This is the day we will also be doing the 1st Grade Teddy Bear Parade (10:30am). More information will come in the next week; however, below is the lunch schedule if you are planning ahead. I will be sharing the RSVP with families today (Friday).
Cheers for Peers:
Let's fill this building with gratitude and some positive energy! Don't forget, if you see a staff doing something and want to acknowledge them, complete the Cheers for Peers form.
Families in Transition (FIT) - Guest Blogger Megan Douglas:
As a school district, we are federally required under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to identify and support students and families experiencing housing instability. A student may qualify as a Family in Transition if they do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate place to live. This can include situations such as staying temporarily with friends or relatives, living in a hotel or shelter, or other temporary or unstable housing arrangements.
I’ve sent out a short form to help us identify students who may potentially qualify. If you have a student with an unusual or unstable living situation—or you are simply unsure whether their situation would qualify—please include them on the form. When in doubt, send them my way!
After a student is identified, I will follow up with staff for additional information and, when appropriate, connect with the family to learn more about their circumstances and offer support. Student housing information is also recorded and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) annually.
Thank you for helping us make sure students and families have access to the support and resources they are entitled to!
I’ve sent out a short form to help us identify students who may potentially qualify. If you have a student with an unusual or unstable living situation—or you are simply unsure whether their situation would qualify—please include them on the form. When in doubt, send them my way!
After a student is identified, I will follow up with staff for additional information and, when appropriate, connect with the family to learn more about their circumstances and offer support. Student housing information is also recorded and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) annually.
Thank you for helping us make sure students and families have access to the support and resources they are entitled to!
Family Newsletter:
Our September Family Newsletter went out to families Thursday: https://app.smore.com/n/fymg2.
If you have items for the newsletter, please contact Tiffany.
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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