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2020-21 School Calendar
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March Lunch Menu
PRESCHOOL NEWS HERE!
We have been having so much fun celebrating Dr. Seuss this week!  Remember -- tomorrow is Red & Blue day.

Newsletter

Dolphin Dish
Turtle Talk
Afternoons with Sra Alex

MARCH SNACK CALENDARS HERE!
DOLPHIN ROOM
TURTLE ROOM


 
K-5 SUMMER REGISTRATION!
Community of Saints K-5 Extended Day program is accepting registration for our summer program.  Please contact Katie Hartz with any questions and for registration materials: khartz@communityofsaints.org
School Start Time--This is a reminder that our school day starts at 8:30am.  It is extremely important for students to consistently be on time so they can start their day with routine and structure along with the rest of their classmates.  Additionally, our classroom days begin with morning meetings and important community building/social-emotional learning skill building.  This is an essential part of the whole person experience that we provide.   

School Calendar--A reminder that because we are fully back in person, please treat our school calendar as such.  All Wednesdays will be full distance learning days for grades 2-8--we are currently not following the hybrid adjustments that were made earlier in the year.  Example: Wednesday, March 24th is marked as a Group B day--however, as we are fully back in person, the 24th will be a full distance day, and the 22nd, 23rd, and 25th will be full in person learning days. 
 
Wednesdays--While grades 2-8 are not physically in the building on Wednesdays, they are important academic, spiritual and social-emotional learning days.  Students need to log in on Wednesdays and actively participate in their class schedules.  Curriculum and instruction does not pause on these days, and not engaging in learning on Wednesdays has an impact on students' progress and growth.    
FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our students and parents that volunteered last week did such an amazing job!  St. Matthew Men's Club donates back a portion of their proceeds toward our school for helping at their event! 
We have one more week coming up--we would love your help and support!
 
WHEN: Friday, March 5th 
TIME: 4pm - 8pm
WHERE: Saint Matthew's Social Hall
 
Please let Ms. Kramer know if you are available to help.

bkramer@communityofsaints.org
Order online HERE
Yearbook ID Code: 1076621
Introducing
In 2010, Every Meal began by providing weekend food bags to one kindergarten classroom at Sheridan Elementary in Northeast Minneapolis.  Every Meal recognized that food insecurity was happening throughout the Twin Cities, and became a nonprofit in 2013 to grow their network of community and school partners. As of fall 2019, they serve over 6,500 children in over 200 schools in their weekend food program and another 3,200 children in over 70 additional locations through their other programs.

At CoS, we thought 2020-21 would be the perfect time to partner with Every Meal due to the ongoing pandemic.  We recognize that many families may be under additional strains at this time.  While we do need to internally keep track of who would like to receive this service to ensure we have enough food, this information is not shared with anyone outside of the school, nor are there any eligibility requirements.  While we strongly believe there should be no shame or judgement about taking steps to ensure the wellbeing of your children, food will be distributed as discreetly as possible within the constraints of our facilities.  

Below, please fill out a form for one or more of your children that attend COS if you are interested in enrolling in this program.  Again, this information will be kept confidential.  We plan to begin distribution of food in March.  Please contact City Connects site coordinator: Chris Benefield cbenefield@communityofsaints.org or Bridget Kramer: bkramer@communityofsaints.org with any questions.  

Spanish Enrollment Form

English Enrollment Form
The Lenten season has begun in the Catholic Church.  The purpose of Lent is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ--to prepare for his death on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter. Lent is a time to focus on the three disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.  Below are some lenten videos and activities for families to use over the next few weeks.   

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fskp3C-lUl0r73caiQ3Ywz7JbRLk7rAbmCXVsbASjMY/edit?usp=sharing
K-8 Car Pick-Up Procedure Adjustment
There will be 8 lanes instead of 6 in the parking lot.  Please park in the lane that aligns with your student's last name:  

Lane 1: A-B
Lane 2: C-D
Lane 3: E-G
Lane 4: H-J
Lane 5: K-M
Lane 6: N-P
Lane 7: Q-S
Lane 8: T-Z
IMPORTANT DAYS TO REMEMBER!
March 26th - No School - Professional Dev. Day
March 29th-April 5 - No School - Easter Break
April 30 - No School - Professional Dev. Day
May 31- No School - Memorial Day


Enrollment 2021-22 School Year


Our early enrollment period is underway for the 2021-22 school year.

Enrollment for current K-7 students

You do not need to do anything at this time.  Current K-7 students fall under our continuous enrollment process. Continuous enrollment means once a student enrolls at Community of Saints, we assume the student will remain at the school through 8th grade unless a family tells us otherwise. The vast majority of Community of Saints families re-enroll from year-to-year and continuous enrollment simplifies that process – no forms or due dates!

District 197 Bus Meal Delivery:
Since December 7, School District 197 has been delivering daily breakfasts and lunches to children ages 1-18 at drop-off points throughout the district. No registration and no identification is required. Simply come to a drop-off point near you at the delivery time on school days and get meals for your children. Buses will wait 10 minutes at each site.

To find a drop-off point near you, check the district map below, find the route that covers your area, and check the drop-off points by route: https://www.isd197.org/departments/meals
City Connects Resource-From Mr. Benefield

Hello, Community of Saints families!  I just wanted to remind you that, in addition to being a school counselor, I am your City Connects Coordinator. This means I am here to assist families with any resources you might be looking for at school or in the community. With the ongoing pandemic, this includes such things as assisting families who have been financially impacted find resources for rent, utilities or other basic necessities. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me! cbenefield@communityofsaints.org (612) 361-9761
Updated Resource Alert: MDH Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs: UPDATED 12.21.20
Please Note:  Art Club and Drama Club will continue to be offered virtually during K-8 distance learning!  Please see information on how to participate below. 
COS Response to COVID19
 
MDH Family Guidelines for Student School Attendance: HERE

Face Masks at COS: HERE

MDH Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs: UPDATED 12.21.20

MDH Screener to Complete at Home and at Entrance Into School: HERE

Our NEW Student Pick Up Procedures-ALSO, K-8 students with PreK siblings will go to Preschool pick-up zone at end of day: HERE

Our Cafeteria Layout for Safe Lunch Procedures: HERE

Frequently Asked Questions Page from Family Zoom Sessions: HERE

"Back to School Plan":
 

English
Spanish

Virtual Art Club:

Virtual Art Club will begin on Monday, Sept. 21. via Zoom and meets each Monday from 3:30-4:30pm. Art Club is for students grades 3rd-8th. This is a fun and free after school activity taught by Ms. Guiffre (Ms. G). Please sign up using the attached Art Club Google Form by Thursday 3pm each week you can pick up your Art Pack the next day Friday for Group B or the  following Monday for Group A. Students will explore and create art by practicing drawing, painting, oil pastels, 3D art, and much more. Please join us on Monday each week and let’s create some fabulous art together!
FREE
Summer ⚾Baseball⚾
with Boys & Girls Club - Westside! 
Click HERE for registration

Virtual Drama Club:

Virtual Drama Club will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 23 via Zoom. Drama Club meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 for grades 3-8. This is a fun and free after school activity taught by Ms. Guiffre (Ms. G). Please sign up using the attached Drama Club Google Form by Tuesday each week. We are going to work on scenes, improv, movement, and a film element once a month. This is also a great way to help learn how to channel nervous energy when you have to give a presentation in class, which is a life skill that will serve you for many, many years!
Emergency SNAP Benefits are available.  Click HERE. 

Online Recovery Resources.  Click HERE.
 
City Connects List of Local Resources: HERE
Congratulations Star Students! 
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Kindergarten Mrs. Rumpel - Alaya Akpan
Kindergarten Mrs. Lundquist - Austin Grayson
1st Grade - Olivia Irlbeck
2nd Grade - Joaquin Yanez
3rd Grade - Gerardo Banegas-Murillo
4th Grade - Dominic Smith
5th Grade - Alonzo Doby
6th Grade - Nevaeh Martin
7th Grade - Bernard Muske
8th Grade - Armondo Franco
Music - Brielle Muhammad & Johnny Kraker
Spanish - Elayna Anderson & Sophie Stecher
Gym - Ariana Bostic & Yessica Gomez

St. Matthew Confirmation Class: COS 8th graders who have registered for the sacrament of Confirmation with St. Matthew Church in spring 2021 should attend the next monthly Confirmation class on Wednesday, March 10, from 6:50 to 7:50 PM in St. Matthew Church. The final monthly class will be on April 28, and Confirmation sponsors should attend that evening. Parents, please check that your student’s sponsor is aware of the April 28 and May 2 dates. 
 
RESCHEDULED St. Matthew First Reconciliation Service: COS families with children who are registered for First Communion with St Matthew should attend our First Reconciliation service on Saturday, March 13, at 12:30 PM. We will meet in St Matthew Church and the children will make their First Reconciliation. Other family members who would like to go to confession may do so after the children have finished. 

St Matthew First Communion class: Community of Saints children who are registered for First Communion with St Matthew should attend class on Wednesday, March 17. Drop off your child at 6:30 at St Matthew Church, 510 Hall Avenue, and pick up your child at 7:40 PM. 

OUR MISSION

We are committed to providing every one of our students a sense of belonging within a community rooted in faith, inclusivity, and love. Together with their families, we create a foundation to achieve excellence by developing each students' unique God-given talents.
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