The Scandia Scoop #32

Happy Friday! It’s hard to believe how quickly spring is moving along. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and our students are growing and learning so much each day. This week was filled with energy and excitement, and it’s a joy to see our school community thriving.

As we head into the weekend, I hope you find time to enjoy the beauty of the season with your families. Wishing you a wonderful and restful weekend!

Take care and be safe,

Shannon Carufel

Principal

Once again, be sure to check out our webpage https://sc.flaschools.org/ for easy access to our school calendar, handbooks, resources and any other information you may need this year.

Important Dates:

• 3/25 (Tuesday)- 3rd Grade Concert

• 3/27 (Thursday): 5th Grade Field Trip

• March 31-April: Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments grades 3-6

Take care and be safe!

Shannon Carufel

Principal

As we approach MCA testing, we want to remind you of the importance of these assessments. The MCA tests help us measure student progress and ensure they are on track for academic success. To support your child, please encourage a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a positive mindset on testing days. Your encouragement and support make a difference in helping them do their best. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education!

MCAs will begin on at the end of March and continue into April. Details regarding your student's testing day(s) will come from their classroom teacher.

Currently we have a team of elementary educators working to refine the grading and reporting system at the elementary level to better align with state standards. This team has created a short survey to gather feedback on our current grading and reporting practices at the elementary schools. The insights we collect will help us improve how we track, report, and communicate student progress to parents and guardians in the future. Here is the direct LINK to the survey.

The PTO will continue their fundraising partnership with our Local Ozark Restaurant. Please consider signing up to help run a bingo or a raffle! Grab a friend and sign up for a fun time!

LINK to SIGN UP

The Scandia PTO is hosting a Spirit Night Party at Zero Gravity in Mounds View with 100% of the proceeds going to Scandia PTO!

We are in need of a few reminders for student drop off to make sure car lines and buses move through our parking lot smoothly and safely.

• Morning drop off must be in the northwest lot.
• Please pull up to the curb/ sidewalk area and allow students to exit your vehicle. They then walk to the front of the building using the sidewalk.
• Please park in the lot if your student needs your help to exit your vehicle. This allows the line to be in a slow but continuous flow. Parents should not park and exit vehicles in the drop off line.
• Please do not pull up to the front of the building. This will be for buses only from 8:50-9:15 each morning.

Thank you for helping us keep this process smooth in the parent drop off line and safe in the bus drop off area in the front of the school.

Our next PTO meeting is will be Tuesday, April 8th at 4pm in the Scandia Media Center.

Find us on Facebook at PTO Scandia.

Direct link to order your free tree HERE

Linked here is the general information for all parents around the Standard Response Protocols that we use here in FLAS. Please take time to review these. We will always give you advanced notice of lockdown drills. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

LINK to The Scandia Support Program Letter

LINK to Forest Lake Area Schools Family Support Services

Link To FL Digital Backpack