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Mahnomen Public Schools 03/18/2021 Dear Families, We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that a member of the Mahnomen Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is possible the person was able to spread the disease while in the community on this/these date(s) 03/11/2021. We cannot for privacy reasons share details about the person. At this time, they have been told to stay home and away from other people (in isolation) until they are well and can no longer spread the disease. We have worked with MDH to identify those who were in close contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19, and have told them directly to stay home and/or to work from home for 14 days, even if they have a negative COVID-19 test during that time. This is how long it can take to show signs of the disease. If you have not been contacted, your child is not considered a close contact, and there is nothing special you need to do. Because the spread of COVID-19 from unknown sources is widespread in Minnesota, you should continue to watch your child for COVID-19 symptoms, which include:  Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher  New cough or a cough that gets worse  Difficulty/hard time breathing  New loss of taste or smell  Sore throat  New nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose  Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea  Muscle pain  Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired  New severe/very bad headache  Chills If your child gets symptoms, they should stay home and you should talk with their doctor or other health care provider to decide if they need to see a doctor and/or to get tested for COVID-19. Please review the following resources:  Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/homescreen.pdf)  COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/attendance.pdf) We understand that this news may make people feel uneasy. We have taken action to clean and sanitize the building and are working closely with MDH to watch the situation. We are asking all members of our community to lower the chance of spreading illness by taking the following actions:  Protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering.  Wash your hands often with soap and water.  Cover your coughs and sneezes; do not touch your face with unwashed hands.  If you are sick, stay home from school, child care, sports, and other activities.  Clean all commonly touched surfaces often, such as telephones, doorknobs, countertops, etc. Resources that you may find helpful:  MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html)  MDH Schools and Child Care: COVID-19 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/index.html)  CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) If you have questions, contact Ashley Braun, RN Mahnomen School Nurse 218-280-3085. Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe. Mahnomen Public Schools

Congratulations to the newest members of the Mahnomen Chapter of Minnesota Honor Society.; Nathan Stech, Kaitlyn Forehand, Anna Accobee, Emma Accobee, Will Starkey, Sady Swiers, Tony Swalef, Alivia Haider. The Induction Ceremony was held Wed, March 17th at the school. Newly inducted students join the current members: Josie Anderson, Miah Kettner, Hanna Worms, Mady Speer, Nathan Stech, Kaitlyn Forehand, Anna Accobee, Emma Accobee, Will Starkey, Sady Swiers, Tony Swalef, Alivia Haider, Gavin Hlubek, Natalee Boyum, Isaac Svendsgaard, Lukas Geray, Max Ose (Not pictured: Ian McArthur, Cooper Houdek, Garret Eiynck, & Nadia Jaeger)

Warmer weather means it is time to break out those Crocs! Don't forget to add some style to them with a Thunderbird charm! Limited availability so act quick!

DON'T FORGET! Today is the deadline to sign your distance students up to return to in person learning for 4th Quarter. Complete the google form or call the Elementary Office (935-2581) or High School Office (935-2212) for assistance. 4th Quarter starts on Monday, March 29.

Happy Monday from MHS! Today's activities include: *Section wrestling at Greenbush *GBB at Clearbrook - No C team, B at 6:00 *Elementary Wrestling for grades K-6 *STEAM for grades 3-6 Please don't forget that the school calendar has been changed and there will be school this Wednesday, March 10th .

COVID related absences for in-person population were lower this past week and looking favorable. Keep up the good behaviors students and families!

The pool will be closed tomorrow, Saturday March 6th!

Ag Exploration Day

This weeks Elementary Newsletter https://5il.co/qas3

Mahnomen Sophomores (& Families) Don't forget that the CLASS JEWELRY ORDER DEADLINE is TOMORROW Wednesday, March 3rd! Every now and then you have an opportunity to create something special and in a way that has never been done before! At Mahnomen HS the amazing tradition of class rings has lived for nearly a century. Extra ring sizers are available in the HS office. If you have questions or need help placing your order, please give us a call at 1-800-JOSTENS!

Call 935-2581 to schedule a screening for your child

Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbird Mini & Junior Dancer Day camp!!! DEADLINE MARCH 5TH 2021--send your forms to the elementary office! Print the form here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1146408/Mini_Dance_Day_Camp__2_.pdf

In preparation for the upcoming term, we are asking our distance learning families to begin filling out the Return to In-Person form if they are wishing to return to in-person learning at the beginning of Quarter 4. The deadline to notify us of your student's return to in-person learning is Friday, March 12th, 2021. If you are unable to access this form for completion, please contact either the Elementary or High School office for assistance. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJyBKhofP1WD4pDvxFG1lDkks1xFFFSBToMNgDCqkhnlU5cA/viewform?usp=pp_url

This weeks Elementary Newsletter https://5il.co/pzk2

Snodaze Announcement: Due to covid related concerns the Sno-Daze Coronation scheduled for this Thursday will be postponed till a later date. Thanks! MHS Student Council

Mahnomen Public Schools 2/22/21 Dear Families, We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that 2 members of the Mahnomen Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is possible the person was able to spread the disease while in the community on this/these date(s) 02/17-2/19/21. We cannot for privacy reasons share details about the person. At this time, they have been told to stay home and away from other people (in isolation) until they are well and can no longer spread the disease. We have worked with MDH to identify those who were in close contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19, and have told them directly to stay home and/or to work from home for 14 days, even if they have a negative COVID-19 test during that time. This is how long it can take to show signs of the disease. If you have not been contacted, your child is not considered a close contact, and there is nothing special you need to do. Because the spread of COVID-19 from unknown sources is widespread in Minnesota, you should continue to watch your child for COVID-19 symptoms, which include:  Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher  New cough or a cough that gets worse  Difficulty/hard time breathing  New loss of taste or smell  Sore throat  New nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose  Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea  Muscle pain  Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired  New severe/very bad headache  Chills If your child gets symptoms, they should stay home and you should talk with their doctor or other health care provider to decide if they need to see a doctor and/or to get tested for COVID-19. Please review the following resources:  Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/homescreen.pdf)  COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/attendance.pdf) We understand that this news may make people feel uneasy. We have taken action to clean and sanitize the building and are working closely with MDH to watch the situation. We are asking all members of our community to lower the chance of spreading illness by taking the following actions:  Protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering.  Wash your hands often with soap and water.  Cover your coughs and sneezes; do not touch your face with unwashed hands.  If you are sick, stay home from school, child care, sports, and other activities.  Clean all commonly touched surfaces often, such as telephones, doorknobs, countertops, etc. Resources that you may find helpful:  MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html)  MDH Schools and Child Care: COVID-19 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/index.html)  CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) If you have questions, contact Ashley Braun, RN Mahnomen School Nurse 218-280-3085. Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe. Mahnomen Public Schools

Announcement: Sno-Daze Coronation for this Thursday has been changed to 12:15 pm! Parents of candidates, Junior and Seniors will be allowed to attend. A live stream will be available to watch in our classrooms or at home. Thanks! MHS Student Council

Happy Snodaze Week! Today is Spirit Day! Varsity GBB plays at home (Mahnomen) vs. Sacred Heart! Go Thunderbirds!

Mahnomen Public School District students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. February 22-26 is Minnesota School Board Recognition Week, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders. School board members devote hours of their time each week to provide leadership for our school district!

We are happy to celebrate our district bus drivers during School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! Thousands of hardworking school bus drivers safely transport more than 760,000 students to and from school each day across Minnesota. School bus drivers have taken on new essential roles during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve their communities, such as delivering meals and distance learning supplies to families, providing Wi-Fi connections, and transporting the children of first responders and healthcare workers to and from daycare. School bus drivers have also followed new, rigorous health and safety protocols to transport students to and from school safely during the pandemic. From our students, staff and families, THANK YOU to our Mahnomen District School bus drivers!