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Construction, Transportation, Parking, Important Dates
July 31, 2019

Hello Families,

Hello from 19 East Exchange (site of our new location). We hope you are continuing to enjoy summer vacation. Some end of July updates:

Construction/Renovation

Room numbers are up and work on UMA’s new space is on schedule! 

Some highlights:

  • Painting has been completed for the majority of classrooms.
  • Doors have been installed for the majority of classrooms.
  • Flooring and carpeting have been installed for nearly all rooms and common areas.
  • More pics of progress at the end of this email.

Student Schedules

Work on student schedules has been underway since the latter part of July. Families will be able to access schedules via Infinite Campus by August 15. Schedules will also be made available during school orientations the week of August 26.

Transportation

  • IMPORTANT: Please be on the lookout for the UMA transportation survey (to be sent in early August). This survey will allow us to best accommodate the transportation needs of your child.
  • Information regarding school bus stops and routes will be sent in late August (as routes need to be developed by the bus company).

Parking Options for Student Drivers

If your child drives and needs to park long-term for the year (or if a family wishes to have ongoing access to a parking lot for St. Paul in general), contracts may be obtained with Municipal Ramp 7A (next to the Scientology building). You can access the parking contracts here. The monthly rate will show up as $140, however, when you put your “employer” down as Upper Mississippi Academy, the rate will adjust to $110 during the application process.  To receive this rate, the contract must be for automatic payment each month.

UMA Teams at Work

A Wellness Committee made up of parents and staff has started to review UMA’s wellness policy and is working on crafting a wellness & health vision for the future. Contact Arslan Aziz if you are interested in being a part of this group.

Dates & Reminders

  • School starts September 3, 2019
  • Student orientations will be the week of August 26. An email with dates and times by grade level will be shared by August 7.

School Supplies

Please find your student's supply list for the 2019-2020 school year using the links below:

Please email or call us with questions.

Sincerely,

Amy Elverum & Arslan Aziz
Co-Directors, Upper Mississippi Academy

Mr. Eberhart (7/8 social studies) visits his painted classroom


Culinary stations are up!
 
High school chemistry lab: fume hood and emergency shower are installed!

6th-grade classroom is coming together!

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