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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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Nominations Now Open for 2021 Ann Bremer White Hawks Award
Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 26 for the 2021 Ann Bremer White Hawks Award. The award recognizes some of the many dedicated volunteers who offer exceptional service to our school community. Any Westonka staff member, parent or community member may nominate candidates for the award.
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Sally Wulf Named December Winner of Westonka Way Award
Westonka Public Schools Special Services Administrative Assistant Sally Wulf has been named the December 2020 recipient of the Westonka Way Award. The monthly award celebrates non-licensed Westonka Public Schools staff members who go above and beyond for families, students and other staff—because that's the Westonka Way!
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Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Process
District Nurse Kelly Mattson outlines the updated guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health regarding quarantine. Westonka's new quarantine process applies to all school- and district-sponsored activities.
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Westonka Foodies Offer Free School Meals, Winter Meal Kits
The Westonka Foodies are proud to continue offering free school meals to all children during distance learning. In addition to these meals, Westonka families have the opportunity to order two free meal kits per student for over Winter Break. Winter Meal Kits must be pre-ordered by Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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A Note from Your District Nurse
District Nurse Kelly Mattson shares resources and new changes for your family's health and safety in relation to COVID-19. Topics include: new testing recommendations, COVID-19 reporting during distance learning, travel, and the COVIDaware MN app.