Stevenson Families,

We are thrilled to have students in the building doing such a great job following health and safety protocols and being exceptional scholars. So many of our online scholars are learning their routines and doing great with their overall online participation. Our teachers are working exceptionally hard bringing quality, creativity, and engagement to instruction. We know this has been a learning curve for everyone and we appreciate your partnership!

While school in a pandemic looks and feels different, we continue to work together to help students engage in their learning throughout the school day and grow academically.

• Students in the Fridley Online Academy begin school at 9:35 and online instruction concludes at 3:30. At 3:30, our teachers have office hours to assist families.
• Students in our hybrid model begin their learning at-home at 9:45 with a live morning meeting. We have teachers available during the day to help students with the work their teachers have provided.
• Please partner with us in helping your child complete their work and use their laptops for educational purposes. The tech support line phone number is 763-502-5329.
• For all students, Wednesdays are dedicated time for us to connect with individual students and families needing support and for students to complete a simplified learning plan. All students have a live morning meeting to begin their day.

In this edition, we have some important news about:

• Monthly materials pick-up
• Fall conferences
• Go Guardian

Thank you for the support and we appreciate all of our families!

Kindly,

Veronica Mathison

Online Academy Material Pick-Up 8 am - 4:30 pm

• Self-serve bins outside the media doors for 1st-4th

• Self-serve bags in front (K only) - weekly pick-up

• PLEASE find your teacher’s bin and pick-up materials

Oct 13th 8 am - 9 am and 4:30 - 7:30

Oct 14th 8 am - 4 pm

Conferences will be done through Google Meets for your convenience and safety. Sign-up today! www.myconferencetime.com/stevenson/

Go Guardian

This is a tool our teachers use to help your child navigate online and stay engaged in learning.

Please find more information on this software here.

Special thanks for Kits for Kidz for the generous donation. Our Stevenson students are going to love these special supplies! If your family is in need of school supplies, please call our school at 763-502-5300.

Our Fall Fundraiser is underway now! Help us raise money to support our school and build our STEM take-home kits!

Join us for our monthly meeting via Google Meets on October 8th! We will play BINGO from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and have our meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BINGO Cards will come home with Hybrid students from

Here is the link!

We believe that supporting our students mental health is important and are pleased to partner with the Lee Carlson Center, to provide Mental Health Therapy for students on site. Click here for frequently asked questions. Your school counselor, Christa Sanders, can make a referral for your child. Contact her at 763 502 5303 or christine.sanders@fridley.k12.mn.us

Are you staying with a friend or family member? Currently in a hotel, shelter or car? Are you displaced and not sure of what to do next? We have resources for you! Under the McKinney-Vento Law, your student is eligible for transportation provided by the district. Please reach out to your school social worker via phone or email to connect about the next steps.

Cait Ostman

763 502 5310

caitlin.ostman@fridley.k12.mn.us

Students may begin entering the building at 9:20 a.m.

Our school day will begin at 9:35 a.m.

Students walking to and from school will be dismissed at 4:05

Students riding a bus or being picked up will be dismissed at 4:10

Students can be picked up in our roundabout

This year, there will be limited access to our building and office in order to keep our students and staff healthy! For help with:

• Transportation? Call 763-502-5026
• Registering a Child? Call 763-502-5081
  
• Sick Child or Absent? Call 763-502-5307
• Need Tech Help? Call 763-502-5329
• COVID Questions? Call 763-502-5326
• General Inquiries? Call 763-502-5300 or email priyanka.rai@fridley.k12.mn.us or chelsea.jones@fridley.k12.mn.us

Raise Funds For Our School!

Our PTO's main job is to ensure students at Stevenson have equal opportunities. In previous years, we raised money for field trips for students. However, during this unique school year, our objective will still be for equality, let's get supplies into student's homes!

Fun Events

We also like to have fun! We have monthly meeting where we plan to play some games and give away prizes! We also have a sponsored an all-school BINGO with prizes, free to familes.

To List a few more PTO sponsored fun over the years: Spring Carnival, Book Swap, Fun Run, Sweet Treats for Teachers and more!

3 Ways to get Involved from Home!

1. Share our Fall Fundraiser and buy a couple of items - (id: 16732) www.charlestonwrapstore.com
2. Join our Facebook Page to stay up to date!
3. Attend a meeting or 2 (virtually) - The First Thursday of the Month @ 6:00 p.m.

Get to Know Us

Raeann Flood-President

Chelsea Jones-Treasurer

Laura Chatham-Secretary

Grandpa Doug-Overall Hospitality

Kevin & Marcy Martin- Spiritwear

And maybe you!

Thank you for all that you do to help our students grow and thrive!

We are looking forward to having students return to our Cafes for breakfast and lunch.

Completion of Application for Educational Benefits: The school district mailed each household an Application for Educational Benefits in mid-July. If you did not receive one, they are available on the District Website at https://www.fridleyschools.org/about-us/departments/nutritional-services/meal-applications, can be completed online at https://fridleymn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/fridley.jsp (you will need your Parent Portal username and password) or by contacting Kathy Backstrom at 763-502-5021. An Application for Educational Benefits must be completed every year.

New online payment system: The district has replaced FeePay with Infinite Campus Online Payment system. If you are having trouble accessing the parent portal please email Campus.Parenthelp@fridley.k12.mn.us and someone from our Technology Department will assist you.

New Lunch Pins: Your student will be using their personal id number as their lunch pin number starting this fall.

Click here for MORE updates from Nutritional Services

Stevenson Elementary is an International Baccalaureate World School dedicated to nurturing students to show curiosity, be lifelong learners, and give back to their communities. Our exceptional teachers and support staff provide a welcoming environment where the classroom becomes a learning community!

Email: Veronica.mathison@fridley.k12.mn.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/isd14.org/stevensone-learning/home
Location: 6080 East River Road, Fridley, MN, USA
Phone: 7635025300