October 7, 2021

Dear O.H. Anderson Students and Families,

We had a great Zephyr Homecoming last week with the high school students visiting us at recess, dressing up to show our Zephyr Pride, the homecoming parade, and the football game.  Check out the joy on our OHA students' faces.

I want to thank all of you in our partnership to help our students learn, develop passions, and continue to grow as kind people.  Our teachers and staff have put together Virtual Curriculum Materials which will be available for you to learn about what your child will learn this year, expectations in the grade level, and how you can support them at home.  There are great videos to check out during convenient times in your busy schedules.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.  This will be available on our website under quick links or under the academics tab for the school year.

Check out the OHA Family Guide to learn the focus for each grade level and how you can support them at home.  

Take care of yourself, your family, and each other. 

Ms. Prather, Principal

susan.prather@isd832.net
 

OHA picture retake day is scheduled for Oct. 14th during the school day. If you did not get your photo taken during assessment days or are having retakes, please be ready for school photos.  If you are having retakes, please bring your photo packet with you. 

To order visit  https://lifetouch.com/  Use following code to order the photos Picture Day ID#  EVTWHHQ3D

• Kids can enter the building for breakfast at 8:50 am.
• At 8:55 am, all students may enter the building.
• Please do not drop kids off before 8:45 as we don't have adult supervision until 8:45.
• Please drop off on the sidewalk side only on the West and South side of the building.
• Please pull all the way forward to drop off your child.
• No Stopping or Parking after 8:45

• Wear helmets
• Cross Warner Ave at crosswalks
• Ride in single file on the right side of the road 
• Watch for cars
• Walk bikes on school property and sidewalks
• Lock bikes and scooters up in the bike rack by the main entrance

Our number one goal is to stay healthy at OHA.  We need your help in keeping your child at home when sick.  We want you to err on the safe side.  Also, please make sure your child has a mask that fits and is clean each day.  

Here are the mitigation strategies we rely on at OHA:

• Stay home if you have any symptoms
• Masks indoors unless eating or drinking
• Social distancing
• Staying in cohorts
• Frequent hand washing
• Frequent sanitizing
• No large group gatherings
• Open windows

Our School Year Plan Health & Safety Protocols are outlined and posted on our School Year Plan website at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/schoolyearplan under the 2021-22 Health & Safety Protocols Overview tab. Our COVID-19 Dashboard is available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/dashboard 

Vaccination Clinics continue to be open and free to the public and according to the CDC, vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington County Public Health & Environment is currently holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics for individuals 12 years and older. Pfizer clinics are open to anyone 12 years and older. Click here for a list of upcoming walk-in clinics held in Washington County.

Each fall, the Mahtomedi Elementary PTO hosts the Fun Run at both Wildwood and O.H. Anderson as our biggest fundraiser of the year! It's a fun opportunity for every class to get outside, get active together, and help raise money for their schools. 

What does the Fun Run Look like?
Each homeroom class at both WW and OHA will get outside for 20-minutes at an assigned time during the school day, and work their way through an engaging and fun obstacle course run. Obstacles and fitness pit stops along the way include dancing, sack races, football toss, and more. Students work at their own pace and adapt each stop to their needs. It's fun for everyone! 

When is the Fun Run?
Oct. 15 at OH Anderson - Fundraising information and collection envelopes went home with students Monday, September 27th.

Interested in volunteering?
We are pleased to announce that we get to have parent volunteers attend since our event is outside! Please follow Mahtomedi PTO's Facebook page for more information. Click this link to sign up to Volunteer. FUN RUN-Volunteers

CLICK HERE to register for Community Education enrichment and recreation.

2021-22 Back to School Information & Events Guide.

Mahtomedi  School Year Plan Health & Safety Protocols 

Mahtomedi COVID-19 Dashboard  

Transportation Department at trans@isd832.net or 651-407-2431