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Early Learning Announcements
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2021-22 Westonka Community Preschool
As we navigate through uncertain times during the pandemic, we have not made a final decision as to program structure for the 2021-2022 school year. We ask that families who are interested complete the following Google Form and you will be sent further information as we move closer to our February 24 registration date.
Here are Important Dates to Keep in Mind:
- February 8th - 6:00pm virtual parent information meeting
- February 24th - 8:00am online registration will open
- March 3rd - contract approval will begin for current famillies
- March 10th - contract approval will begin for general families
Please complete and submit these forms for your contract to be approved.
- Early Childhood District Registration Form - you complete this and return it to the the Early Learning Center.
- Health Care Summary Form - your child's physician completes this form on your behalf and faxes it to us.
- Immunizations - you may complete this form or have your child's health care provider fax us your child's immunizations.
Early Learning Center Fax: 952.491.8575
If you have questions regarding preschool, you may contact
Sarah Grimm, Early Childhood Coordinator at 952-491-8580 or grimms@westonka.k12.mn.us.
Tammy Miller, Shirley Hills Early Learning site at 952-491-8480 or millert@westonka.k12.mn.us
Lisa Morast, Early Learning Center site at 952-491-8576 or morastl@westonka.k12.mn.us
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Want to know more about Early Childhood Screening?
Click here -- to take you to more information.
Follow these directions to sign up online:
- Type "Screening" in the browser bar of the web page.
- Select the date you'd like to sign up for.
- Choose the time that you'd like to sign up for.
Click here to take navigate you to the Online Registration System or click the above tab that says "Register Online".
SCREENING DATES:
January 23, 2021
February 6, 2021
February 20, 2021
March 6, 2021
March 20, 2021
April 10, 2021
April 24, 2021
May 15, 2021
Westonka News
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COVID-19 Testing Resources for Families
District Nurse Kelly Mattson outlines the Minnesota Department of Health's recommendation that all school-age youth returning to school, sports, or extracurricular activities, and their families, get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the school year.
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Minnesota Launches Vaccine Connector Tool
The State of Minnesota has announced the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, which is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Options for Families
The State of Minnesota is strongly recommending that students who are learning in-person or in a hybrid learning model receive a COVID-19 test every two weeks. Families can find locations for free COVID-19 testing on the Minnesota Department of Health website.
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COVID-19 Travel Guidance
We have received some questions from Westonka Public Schools parents and staff about personal travel over the Presidents’ Day holiday and Spring Break. Please review the official travel guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control.
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Four Westonka Educators in the Running for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Four Westonka educators are among the 75 candidates for 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Calleigh Forcier from Westonka Early Learning, Beth Hausladen from Shirley Hills Primary School, Aaron Thorpe from Grandview Middle School and Kristin Wallace from Mound Westonka High School have accepted their nominations and completed the required materials to become eligible for the honor.