As we approach the end of our reopening window (9/1 - 10/30), I would like to inform you of a few changes that we are planning for with our in-person learning starting on Monday, Nov. 2.
1. We are planning to maintain our cohort model, but we will be re-implementing the traditional model of specials (art, music, PE) back into the schedule.
2. All students will be dismissed at the same time and we will only offer the 3:30 bus route. If your child currently goes home at 2:30, and their destination will change due to the 3:30 dismissal for all students, please contact the elementary office (715) 926-3645.
3. The after-school homework club will no longer be offered.
If your child is currently receiving their education remotely, please call the office by Friday, October 23. At that time we would like you to let us know if your child will continue with remote learning, or if they will return for in-person learning on November 2nd. The phone number is (715) 926-3645.
We have also been working on a separate plan in the event that we need to transition to 100% remote learning at any time. The district would provide chromebooks to all elementary students, and is prepared to accommodate families with internet connectivity issues. There would be a two day buffer of no school before starting the 100% remote schedule to allow staff and families the opportunity to get everything prepared, dispersed, and collected.
Flu shot consent forms need to be turned in to Sue Poeschel, School Nurse, by tomorrow, 10/14/20.
https://5il.co/l75f - Influenza Clinic Letter
https://5il.co/l75g - Influenza Consent Form
https://5il.co/lqc9 - Influenza Clinic Letter in Spanish
https://5il.co/lqc8 - Influenza Consent Form in Spanish
Parents - we have recently had a lot of unsafe and inappropriate behavior by some unsupervised students on the elementary playground during after school hours. We have decided to lock the playground starting at 3:45 each night, and not allow students to use it. We will communicate with you if anything changes in the future.
Mrs. Thompson's 2nd Grade Class enjoyed a fall walk to Mirror Lake Park! We wrote about all the wonderful things we noticed in nature!
Mrs. Thompson's 2nd Grade Class enjoyed a fall walk to Mirror Lake Park! We wrote about all the wonderful things we noticed in nature!
Mrs. Thompson's 2nd Grade Class enjoyed a fall walk to Mirror Lake Park! We wrote about all the wonderful things we noticed in nature!
October Elementary Birthday Wishes
3rd graders are ready for Homecoming
Mondovi High School will be having an abbreviated Homecoming Parade today at 3:10 PM. The parade route is not the traditional route through town, instead it is limited to a walking parade around the perimeter of the school. The parade is intended for student viewing, however, we will be live streaming the parade on Buffalo TV starting at approximately 3:10 PM. If community members are present for the parade, please know that it is expected that all students, staff, and community members are to be wearing facial coverings and do their best to distance themselves from others. Thank you and GO BUFFS!
Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to all the September Birthdays
in Mondovi Elementary
All Elementary Students: Pictures will be taken Monday, October 5. Online ordering is open. Please go to the Strawbridge website (https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/mondovi-elementary-school/fall-pictures-10-5-2020-39/access) to place your order.
Virtual Students: Virtual students should come in between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. that day to have their pictures taken. Please enter door 29 and someone will walk virtual students to the photographer.
The Buffalo County Health nurses will be coming to do Influenza vaccines on October 16 and October 27. Influenza Clinic Information: https://5il.co/l75f Influenza Consent Form: https://5il.co/l75g
Dear Students, Parents and Mondovi Community Members,
Due to some recent events at the Volleyball match at Durand, our spectators and athletes have unfortunately been labeled in a negative way as to their conduct and sportsmanship. It was reported that spectators were not sitting in their family unit or physically distancing in bleachers and facial coverings not being worn or worn incorrectly. At a meeting of the conference schools today, many are reluctant to allow their various teams to compete with Mondovi. Tonight's home VB event vs Durand is in jeopardy of not taking place. This will depend upon the decision made by the Durand school officials.
Whether you support the wearing of facial coverings and physical distancing or not, it must be respected and complied with if we are going to continue to provide our students with opportunities to compete against other schools. We MUST take action immediately to correct this. I fear that even one more evening similar to Tuesday night could drastically impact our students ability to participate in the activities they love.
It is of the utmost importance that our spectators follow the guidelines below:
1. Each athlete and coach will be provided four wristbands that they can decide who gets one for each game. The wristband will be your admittance to the game and only those with a wristband will be allowed in at each game.
2. Those in attendance should wear facial coverings as stated in any state, county, or district mandate, based on if the event is indoors or outdoors. This means it is worn appropriately - covering both the nose and the mouth.
3. We ask that all families sit together with those in their household and physically distance from those in other households.
4. Each participating team will have their own seating section and we ask that you sit in those defined areas.
5. We are asking that all fans arrive as close as possible to the event start time of the athlete who provided them their wristband.
6. Upon completion of your event, we ask that all fans leave the location of the competition, not to congregate, and allow space for those that are watching the next event to enter the facility. The wristbands are not transferable between events.
Because of the swapping of wristbands that took place at the Durand VB game, the 4 or less guests per athlete must arrive at the same time to the event, wearing the wristbands and with a piece of paper that has the athlete's name on it as well as the guests in attendance. We will be collecting the paper at the door to help with contact tracing if it is found, after the fact, that there was one or more positive covid cases at the event.
7. By agreeing to the use of the wristband, the user is agreeing to abide by all state, county, and host district protocols or mandates related to facial coverings and physical distancing. If you are unable to abide by the protocols we ask for you to not attend the event and instead watch the event via live-stream.
There is no student section. Students are to sit with their family and distance themselves from other family groups(#3 above). If you find that you are the only member of your family at the event, you are to distance yourself from others.
Again, due to the events at Durand, there is a real possibility that conference schools may decide to not allow their student athletes to participate in events with Mondovi athletics/activities.
PLEASE talk with your family members and children about this issue. We need to check our feelings and personal thoughts about the issue at the door. If we don't, our students will be the ones that suffer the outcome.
Thank you,
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Jeffrey J. Rykal
Mondovi High School Principal
jrykal@mondovi.k12.wi.us
(715)926-3684 ext. 1377
Menu changes for Wed. and Thurs: Breakfast, Wednesday - Banana Bread, Thursday - French Toast. Lunch, Wednesday - Garlic Cheese Bread, Thursday - Hot dogs. #mondovipride
Please see this link for information regarding attendance at athletic events. https://5il.co/kw3l #mondovipride
Last call! Mondovi Buffalo themed masks and/or gaiters are available through an online school store. If you are interested please go to https://chippewavalleysportinggoods.itemorder.com/ and enter code MSS20. Deadline to order is Monday Sept. 7. Cost is $7 for masks and $8 for gaiters. Please pass along to others who may be interested. Go Buffs!
Reminder to all parents that tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, is the first early release day for Elementary, Middle School, and High School Students. They will be released to go home/ride the bus at 3:09 PM rather than 3:30 PM. The 2:30 bus for elementary school students will still run at 2:30 PM.
Early release happens each Wednesday. The early release time allows for staff to collaborate with each other and continue to move our district forward.
For our virtual families - there are some quick tutorials that you can watch to help you with our virtual learning platforms (google classroom, zoom, and remind). If you go to our district webpage, click on parents/students, you will see a link to virtual learning tutorials. Watch them and feel free to let us know if they are helpful or if you have any questions.
A big thank you to Zion Lutheran Church for making a donation to the Mondovi Elementary school supply fund. Your support is greatly appreciated. #smalltownproud
Virtual students that would like to pick up lunch can pick it up between 11:30-12:30 M-F. You must use door 34 by the loading dock and ring the doorbell.