Floodwood Firsties show kindness in so many ways. Kindness is contagious!
Here is the link to today's newsletter for an update on local COVID-19 stats and related information: https://5il.co/mdsv
Also a reminder to share with your student please: https://5il.co/mdta
Have a good day and be safe!
In honor of Unity Day and National Bullying Prevention Month, the kindergarten class spent the day learning about bullying and how to demonstrate kindness!
We discussed different bullying behaviors, strategies for responding appropriately, and ways we can extend kindness toward all others in our lives.
Videos, partners talks, whole group discussions, picture books, games, a cooking experience making orange playdough (the official color of Unity Day), and hands-on projects helped us see that We are Kind in Kindergarten!
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Now that winter weather has arrived, here is the information regarding our process for determining whether school is cancelled or if the buses will be running late. Our procedure for the decision is based on the following:
* Information regarding the road from the MN Department of Transportation.
* The amount of snow and ice that has accumulated or the amount we could possibly get based on weather forecasts from the National Weather Service.
* The temperature according to the National Weather Service forecasts.
* The decision of whether or not our school closes or remains open is not based on what other schools in the area are doing.
* The decision of closing school will typically occur before 5:45 a.m. to ensure sufficient notice to families and employees.
* An alert will be sent to all student contacts that are listed in your Campus portal. (see more info below on how to edit your info)
* The notice of school closings will be given to TV stations: CBS Channel 3, KBJR Channel 6, and WDIO/WIRT Channel 10 & 13,
The notice of school closings will be given to radio stations: Midwest Communications (93.9FM, 99.9FM, 650AM), WEBC 560AM, KKCB 105.1FM, KOZY 1320AM, and KMFY 96.9FM
* Notices will also be posted on Facebook and the school website.
* If there is a delay in school, Preschool will not be in session.
* If school is cancelled or released early due to inclement weather, all evening activities will be cancelled.
If school is open, and parents choose not to send their children to school due to weather, the absence will be excused and assignments will be able to be made up. However we need you to contact us at attendance@isd698.org or 476-2285 ext. 70103 to excuse your child. The decision to send your child to school during extreme weather conditions is one every parent must make. We make the decision after careful consideration because the students’ safety and wellbeing is a high priority for us. Also, if your child drives to school, please consider having them ride the bus during inclement weather. Remember to contact Jessica Larson, Transportation Director directly at 763-286-6835 for all transportation changes.
Outside recess will occur each day as long as the temperature doesn’t fall below -10 degrees with the wind chill. All children need to be dressed appropriately for outdoor play. Their winter gear should include: hat, mittens, winter coat, snow pants, and snow boots. They might be able to go out without snow pants depending on the temperature, but having snow pants will ensure the students stay warm and dry. If a child comes to school without appropriate winter gear, they might not be able to play outside. Please help us to keep recess enjoyable by sending your child to school dressed for winter.
Please log in to your Campus Portal to ensure that we have the most current contact information for you. With our new Google back to school forms system, we have found it to be tricky to determine who has manual updates needed on our end. If your contact information has changed since last year especially, please check your portal to ensure that you get important messages from the school. Here are instructions for updating your portal: https://5il.co/mcw5
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at rvillebrun@isd698.org or 218-476-2285 ext. 70102.
Sincerely,
Rae Villebrun
Superintendent/Principal
Floodwood School: Preparing all students to succeed.
Flu shots will be available at Floodwood School on Wednesday, November 4th for staff and students.
In order to receive the vaccine, all staff and students will need the completed consent form below delivered to the school nurse or school office by Monday, November 2nd.
If you have any questions, or need to pick up a printed form, contact Sarah Marshall, School Nurse at smarshall@isd698.org or attendance@isd698.org or 218-476-2285 ext. 70106.
Consent Form: https://5il.co/mcmo
Vaccine Information: https://5il.co/mcmq
This information is nothing you haven't heard before, but it bears repeating as it is going to take all of us to make a difference. Click here: https://5il.co/mavy
Just a reminder that the times for the volleyball games tonight at SOuth Ridge are as follows:
5:45pm-JH and JV
7:00pm-Varsity
Please remember that only two people per Floodwood student-athlete will be allowed to attend the game in person and those people will have to be on the approved list submitted by the players. Go Bears!
We were able to find a football opponent for Friday (10/23) to replace the canceled game versus Onamia. The football team will play Bigfork on Friday night @ 7pm in Cromwell.
The game can be livestreamed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFRWRRdYuRfZt3aCTrqcDw Cromwell-Wright's main webpage is: http://www.isd95.org/
October 19, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The recent numbers from Greater St. Louis County decreased to 18.36. The numbers for our area are not impacting the school. For this reason, we will continue providing educational services as we have been.
On Tuesday, October 20th, our students and staff will be practicing our annual evacuation drill. Typically, we walk to the New Life Church and meet inside. This year, we will walk to the New Life Church and teachers will talk through the procedure, in case of a real evacuation, outside of the church and will practice social distancing.
Mark your calendar for November 11th. This will be picture retake day. Retakes are taken in the mornings. The photographer isn’t usually in the building long as there aren’t many retakes.
Influenza vaccination will be available November 4th at Floodwood School through Itasca Public Health. Additional information will be sent home at the end of October.
It was a nice little break for everyone. I hope your families had time to relax and enjoy spending time together.
Please contact us with questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Next Friday's (10/23) football game versus Onamia has been canceled due to the Onamia football team being in quarantine for 14 days. We are looking for another team to play that evening. More info to come. Stay tuned.
Just a reminder that Monday's (10/19/20) volleyball match versus Silver Bay has been canceled due to a positive COVID test on the Silver Bay team. The SB team is in quarantine for 14 days.
Also, Tuesday's (10/20/20) volleyball game at South Ridge is at 7pm. Junior Varsity and Junior High will play at 545pm.
There will be no live stream of tonight's football game. Fans can listen in on 94.3 KKIN out of McGregor.
KKIN's webpage can be found at: https://network1sports.com/station/kkin
Floodwood School will be hosting a virtual Halloween Parade! All students (PreK - 12) are welcome to send a picture of you in your costume to attendance@isd698.org by October 28th to be a part of it.
Also, weather permitting, we will have an outdoor parade on Friday, October 30th at 12:30PM. Students will be on the sidewalk around the school building with their costumes on. The parents and community are welcome to drive by!
The current positions available at Floodwood School:
PT (temporary) Custodian for evenings of home games only (new)
Educational Assistant Subtitutes
School Secretary Substitute
Snow/Ice Removal Operator with school’s Bob Cat
FT School Bus Driver, and substitute drivers
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Go to Employment Opportunities for more info and to apply: https://www.isd698.org/employment-opportunities--54
Hello Volleyball Sports Fans,
Tonight’s volleyball game is Invite Only as each player gets to invite 2 people to attend. The gyms are marked with social distancing sitting areas. There will not be concessions. The only entrance that will be open is the main entrance (polar bear side). The games will be published on live-feed via Floodwood School’s Facebook page and the Floodwood Volleyball Facebook page.
Tickets must be purchased in advance for tonight’s volleyball game and all home volleyball games coming up. Walk-up sales will not be allowed.
Advance payments are available online via Campus Parent Portal or you can call Teresa Hart directly to make a credit card payment at 476-2285 ext. 70105. Please bring your receipt with you for admittance.
There are 5 home games left, including tonight’s game. You can either pay in full or pay for the days individually. ($6 adults/$3 students & seniors)
There is no cost for the junior high game for those that are on the invite-only list.
Game workers are free.
Our next home game is on Thursday with Lakeview Christian Academy. You can find our complete schedule here: https://polarleague.org/public/genie/17/school/14/
Thank you in advance for your patience as we work through this together.
Go Polar Bears!
What a perfect day for nature hikes, STEM activities, extra recess, and a picnic with the Kinder Crew!
Follow tonight's football game on livestream at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFRWRRdYuRfZt3aCTrqcDw
Cromwell-Wright's main webpage is: http://www.isd95.org/
The “Floodwood Volleyball” Facebook page will be doing a live feed of all of their volleyball games. We plan to link it to the “Floodwood School” Facebook page as well. Log on and show your support!
Congratulations to the team in their victory over Wrenshall yesterday!
These are the future games at this time:
10/13 MLWR @ H - JH
10/15 LCA @ H
10/19 Silver Bay @ H - JH (445 and 6
10/20 @ South Ridge (3PM)
10/27 @ Cherry - JH probable
10/29 @ McGregor - JH
11/2 @ Carlton
11/5 @ Cromwell - JH
11/12 Wrenshall @ H
11/17 @ Cook County - JH (JH at 2, JV and 415, V at 530)
11/19 Barnum @ H
11/23 Hill City @ H - probable JH
11/24 @ Esko - JH
Governor Walz has proclaimed October 5-11, 2020 Principal’s Week!
For this, we’d like to honor the lady that goes above and beyond for our school. Thank you for your guidance, determination, kindness and dedication to our school, Dr. Villebrun. We appreciate the extra mile you take to help Floodwood School prepare all students to succeed.
#PolarPride #PrincipalsWeek #ThankYou
If you are able, please help support our Industrial Arts Program Projects. Thank you!
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