Mustang Memo - 11/18/22

The Department of Health (DOH) requires schools to inform families and students about  COVID-19 case numbers and potential outbreaks. This week, there were a total of 1 confirmed case at our school. The accuracy of our data depends on self-reporting. Thank you for continuing to let the school know if your child tests positive for COVID-19. To view additional information, including school and district trends visit the District’s COVID-19 data dashboard. The dashboard is updated weekly on Monday evenings. 

If your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19  keep them home and test for COVID-19. Families can order free COVID-19 tests from the state. Together, we can keep our schools healthy and safe.  

As we near the Thanksgiving break, just a couple quick reminders regarding student Chromebooks:

• Remember to regularly restart your laptops!  Don't just close the lid, actually restart them to help keep your laptop in great working shape.

• No eating or drinking near your laptops.

• Keep your laptop in its case and in a safe place while you're home.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break, Mustangs!  

This week:

November 19 Family Volunteer Day 
November 19 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 
November 19 National Adoption Day 
November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance 
November 25 Native American Heritage Day 
November 25 Random Acts of Kindness Friday

Next week, the library system will be sending out an updated list of books your Mustang has checked out.  This serves as a reminder email only.  

Ask your Mustang what they are learning about in library class.  We read and talk about different nonfiction topics each week. 

K-2nd graders have clear bags to store their library books in.  These should come back to the library each week. 

We are looking for an every other week commitment to help out with:
Mrs. Vestal's 1st grade class (Fridays 3:00-3:45)
Mrs. Klein's 5th grade class (Wednesdays 9:20-10:05)

Please contact Veronica Webb at veronica.fine.webb@gmail.com if interested 

Celebrate your child's birthday and support the Moorlands Library! We will be continuing the online model through an Amazon Wish list Ms. Schroeder has put together.  (You are more than welcome to purchase the hardcover copy at your favorite bookstore as well.)  By donating to the Birthday Book Club, you will endow our school library with a book chosen by your child. Once purchased, the book will be processed and cataloged.  During the month of your child’s birthday (or summer half birthday), a Birthday Book Club bookplate will be placed inside stating that it was donated to the Moorlands Library. Your child will be the first student to read the new book before it is returned to the library for all to enjoy.

If you celebrate, have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family. Keep reading!

IHS Cheer is hosting a Parents Night Out on Thursday Dec 8th from 5:30-8:30pm for all Elementary aged kids. Take advantage of this to get some early shopping done or treat yourself to a date night. We will have fun activities for those that want to play, a movie for those that want to relax and a little treat to enjoy for all. Feel free to bring your favorite blanket.  Registration opens on Monday Nov 21st. Cost is $20. Please email jross2@nsd.org for a registration link. 

Swimming lessons at the Northshore YMCA emphasize water safety and skill development in a safe environment!  If interested, please click the link below.

Kenmore Free Swim Lessons

Maverick Cares strives to support kids and families in need, recognizing that holidays can be especially difficult for families.  They partner with local non-profits and school districts to help identify who can benefit most and help us connect with them on the day of the event.  Please click the link below for more information.

Maverick Cares Fall Harvest - English

Maverick Cares Fall Harvest - Spanish

We are planning to start having in person, before school work-sessions for students to work together and with volunteers on the bi-weekly challenge problems. Beginning Oct. 26th and then every other week following (if we have enough students interested)

If you are interested in having your student participate in this before school work session send them to Mrs Pearia's rm 601 (by the playground) at 8:40 starting Wednesday, Oct. 26th.

This coming week, Oct. 12, we will be handing them out outside the classroom as in the past.

If you are interested in volunteering to help  (you must be a district approved volunteer), please email mathchallenge@moorlandspta.org.

If your student is interested in participating in our Math challenge program this year you can follow these easy steps:

• There are 2 options to getting the problem sets:

  • Print from the school website:  https://www.mathinaction.org/moorlands.html
    Just click the 'Current Math Challenge' button on the website to find the link to the problem set.

  • Pick-up at school on the date shown above starting at 9am. 
    There will be a table outside the classroom, with copies for kids to take home.

  • Kids can pick-up a hard copy before class starts, outside of Mrs. Pearia classroom #601 (next to the playground).

  • Starting Wednesday Oct. 26th (Challenge 3). We will open up the classroom at 8:40 for work sessions.

• There are 2 options for returning the work:

  • Email 'Complete' to mathchallenge@moorlandspta.org by the due date.
    Include the following on the email: child's name, grade, teacher's name, and number of problems solved.
    Notice that there is no need to attach a copy of the work done, as parents can check the answers online.

  • On the due date, kids can drop-off the papers before class starts, outside of Mrs. Pearia classroom #601 (next to the playground).
    There will be a table outside the classroom, to return the paperwork.

• Solution will be available online at the school website https://www.mathinaction.org/moorlands.html
  Just click the 'Current Math Challenge' button on the website to find the link to the solution of the problem set.

• For any questions (including math problems), email to mathchallenge@moorlandspta.org or post at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/575966879589003/ 

Happy calculating!!!
Marta B. & Mrs. Pearia.

As we are all getting settled into the routine of things I wanted to remind you that you can now report an absence online.  Just click the link and fill out the form.

• Single day absence

• Pre-arranged absence (3 or more days)

School Meal Accounts - Register on Titan

NSD moved from PayPams to Titan in 2020 but many families have not registered in Titan yet due to meals being free for the last two years. All account balances were transferred automatically from PayPams to Titan, but families need to register in order to view or add money to student accounts.

Apply for Free & Reduced Price Meals

Families will need to reapply for benefits by the end of September. 

Knights of Columbus has generously donated many coats in several sizes and colors to our Moorlands community. If you have a student in need of a coat, please contact Nurse Danelle at dgundersen@nsd.org.

Rapid antigen testing supplies continue to be available. Please let the office know if you need home tests.