Parents & Guardians,
Here is a copy of our COVID-19 letter (in a photo format) containing the same information shared previously regarding the District's plan for the upcoming week and school closure.
Dear ISD 432 Families: Today, Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker announced that all Minnesota public schools will close to students starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 with the plan to resume instruction on Monday, March 30, 2020. Mahnomen Schools will be in operation Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17.
This closure is to give staff time to plan for providing educational services in the event of a longer school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also be using the time to deep clean the school and buses.
IF you are a member of the emergency services profession (law enforcement, fire department, EMTs, etc.) and/or the medical profession (direct care staff) that has elementary school aged children and do not have child care options, please contact the school Monday or Tuesday, May 16 and 17. We will make arrangements to provide supervision for your children during what would be regular school hours.
In addition, all after-school programs, extra-curricular activities, community ed, and school events through March 30th have been cancelled.
Please remember the basics for prevention:
thorough and frequent hand washing,
covering sneezes and coughs,
cleaning frequently touched surfaces,
practicing social distancing (maintain a 3 – 6 foot separation between you and others) and
staying away from large gatherings of people.
If your child is feeling ill and has flu-like symptoms please keep them home from school.
As more information is made available, we will post on our website, on Facebook and through the School’s App. Please keep the school updated with current phone number and address to receive updated information.
Thank you,
Jeff Bisek, Superintendent
Due to guidelines set forth by the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health in response to the COVID 19 health issue, we are cancelling our events and activities where large groups would be meeting. Consequently, next week's Jr. High Music Festival and speech night will be postponed. The Minnesota State High School League has also released an announcement stating that all sports and activities are limited to practice and tryouts until April 6, 2020.
This weeks Elementary Newsletter https://5il.co/do28. Note: Boys & Girls Club will be OPEN on Monday & Tuesday, March 16 & 17.
As we hear of events across our state and nation being cancelled due to COVID19 concerns, we want to reiterate again that the school districts in the state continue to take guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Governor's office. We'll continue to provide information to you by way of our alert system as it becomes available. In the meantime, remember to cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands frequently, and stay home if you are not feeling well.
We inducted eight new members into the Mahnomen Chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society this morning! Congratulations to all!
Indian Ed and the 3rd graders recently got to spend an afternoon ice fishing with the White Earth Natural Resources department! Thank you for a fun day!
Thank you to everyone who made the JH Lock-In so much fun!
REMINDER: Senior pictures, quotes, and baby pictures are due to Ms. Swiers by Friday, March 13 for the Yearbook. Email or give her a copy! AND the last day to order the 2019-2020 Yearbook is 3/20/20. Talk to Ms. Swiers or go online to Balfour.com to order! Cost is $45.
Congratulations to the Thunderbirds on their victory today over the Titans in the Sub-Section Semifinal game! The boys will play Henning Monday night at Concordia. Go T- Birds!
Don't forget the JH lock in for students in grades 7-9 is tonight from 7pm-11pm! Cost is $5. A bus will pick up at the Charter school at 6:15pm and drop off at 11:30 pm. Doors close at 7:30 pm!
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Boys Basketball team on their 64-47 victory over the Hillcrest Comets in the 1st round of Section playoffs! They advance to play on Saturday in Perham. Go T-Birds!
REMINDER: Seniors - Senior pictures, quotes, and baby pictures are due to Ms. Swiers by Friday, March 13 for the Yearbook. Email or give her a copy!
AND the last day to order the 2019-2020 Yearbook is 3/20/20. Talk to Ms. Swiers or go online to Balfour.com to order! Cost is $45.
Please join us in supporting the Thunderbird Speech Team as they make their final preparations before entering the subsection tournament competition. Speech Night will be held on Thursday, March 19 at the Waubun High School Commons!
The Mahnomen Pool will be closed today 3/5.
No Water aerobics this evening!
Preschool Screenings March 23 & 30, 3:30-6:30pm--call for an appointment!
Shared with us from Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, here are a few resources that our schools are receiving related COVID 19. The message is the same as other common respiratory diseases; cover your cough, wash your hands and stay home if you are sick!
Parents & Guardians of next year's Pre-K & Kindergarten students, please join us for Round-Up and Registration night on April 22nd, featuring the Teddy Bear Band!!
Check out how some of our elementary students celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday today!
