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  Seward Parent Book Club has been meeting since the 2018 school year. The purpose of the group is to build community and to reflect on race, racism, and identity within Seward Montessori and in our lives. If you have been thinking of joining, this is a perfect time to join the book club, since we are beginning a new book! Information for the next meeting is below. The dates/times are determined based on current members' needs, so please know there will be opportunities to shift the times earlier/later month to month.  When: Thursday, April 1st, 6:30-8 PM Where: Zoom  https://zoom.us/j/4578006016? pwd= ZmZOazlCdHRmdHllSWQxaGY1OFBlZz 09  (Password is roundtable) Discussing Part 2:  Caste: The Origins of our Discontents , by Isabel Wilkerson Contact: Katie Nissly,  bookcluborganizer@ sewardmontessori.org   *Note: If you would like to try to borrow this book, please contact Seward parent, Katie Nissly. 

Join us! We are welcoming ALL voices!   Thursday, April 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. As you know, Seward will be welcoming a new school principal for the 2021-2022 school year. We need to select a leader that embodies the right values, skills, and knowledge to serve our community. Associate Superintendent Brian Zambreno will attend this zoom call to outline the process for selecting a principal. Parents will be invited to share their ideas/perspectives on the following question: What should be the criteria for participating in the selection committee? (The selection committee will be comprised of parents and staff; our Associate Superintendent will lay this all out.) Interpretation will be available.   Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/4578006016?pwd=ZmZOazlCdHRmdHllSWQxaGY1OFBlZz09 Or Dial: 646.558.8656, 301.626.6799 or 669.900.9128 Meeting ID: 4578006016 Passcode: 7068143661  

Seward Family Storytime -  March 31st at 6:30 p.m. with Seward's School Nurse Andrea Dishong **This is our final Read Around Storytime for 2021.  Hope you can join us on zoom! https://zoom.us/j/93523000098  

Personal Spring Break Travel- As families and staff anticipate personal spring break travel, please be aware of current travel guidelines for your destinations. Currently, travelers returning from   Level 3 countries   will be asked by both State Health Officials and Minneapolis Public Schools to   self-quarantine for 14 days   (no in-person school or work) upon their return.  MPS respectfully asks families to follow current state and federal travel guidelines and self-report to schools any restrictions, so all students in our school communities can continue learning. Thank you. https://health.mpls.k12.mn.us/march_11_update

Summer Programs: Explore. Create. Connect. Registration is now open   for MPS’ summer program: Summer Scholars!   Enroll your student in Summer Scholars to experience more this summer through innovative, immersive experiences that challenge your child to explore a world of possibilities both in and out of the classroom. They’ll learn as they forge their own path, dream up new ideas, and find meaning in everything they create. All this as they discover endless ways to connect with one another and their interests. Many courses are available for students in PreK-12th grade through our five academies: Discovery and Learning Academy (in person for grades   PreK-4 ) GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (in person for grades PreK-7) Virtual STEM Academy (online for grades K-7) Fast-Track Academy (in person for 8 th   graders going into 9 th   grade in the fall) Credit Academy (in person for grades 9-12) Find out more at our website:   SummerScholarsMPS.org .   Register by May 7 for transportation beginning

  Author Visits By Julie Lillie, Literacy Specialist- It wouldn’t be our annual Read Around celebration without author visits!  We are so thankful to the PTA for supporting and funding these visits so our children can have experiences with and learn from published authors.  This year, we had virtual author visits - they were a hit! Children’s House heard books, sang songs and viewed a live illustration by authors Trisha and Stephan Speed Shaskan .   You can purchase books by the Shaskans from this virtual Red Balloon Bookshop . To get a 20% discount on these books, use coupon code SSMS20 at checkout. Orders must be placed by Friday, May 14. All books ordered with this code will be signed!  If you would also like your book(s) personalized, include the recipient's name in the order comments at check out.   E1, E2 and Middle School heard from author, poet, playwright and spoken word artist, Ka Vang .   Ka shared s ome of her book Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon , t

  Exciting news!  Principal Tammy will be reading  Miss Spider's Tea Party  at our 6:30 PM Zoom Read Around Storytime.    https://zoom.us/j/93523000098     Next Wednesday, March 31st will be our final Read Around Story time with Seward's own school nurse Andrea Dishong. 

Join the PTA: April's meeting will focus on welcoming new families to Seward this Fall and  next year events. Tuesday, April 13th from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m on Zoom  https://zoom.us/j/4578006016?pwd=ZmZOazlCdHRmdHllSWQxaGY1OFBlZz09   Passcode: roundtable More about the PTA & Open Positions: The Seward Montessori Parent Teacher Association is run by volunteer parents, parents that want to be more involved and engaged in their children’s education. The PTA raises funds for programming, curriculum, and community building at Seward Montessori. We are in need of volunteers and are looking for parents that have a variety of skills including financial, communications, design, and fundraising. Our current openings are: Treasurer : We are looking for someone who has a background with finances and budgets and wants to do more for their children as well as all students at Seward Montessori. We are in search of a treasurer to start in the 2021/2022 school year.  Room Parent Chair : This pos

Seward Parent Book Club has been meeting since the 2018 school year. The purpose of the group is to build community and to reflect on race, racism, and identity within Seward Montessori and in our lives. If you have been thinking of joining, this is a perfect time to join the book club, since we are beginning a new book! Information for the next meeting is below. The dates/times are determined based on current members' needs, so please know there will be opportunities to shift the times earlier/later month to month.  When: Thursday, April 1st, 6:30-8 PM Where: Zoom  https://zoom.us/j/4578006016? pwd= ZmZOazlCdHRmdHllSWQxaGY1OFBlZz 09  (Password is roundtable) Discussing Part 2:  Caste: The Origins of our Discontents , by Isabel Wilkerson Contact: Katie Nissly,  bookcluborganizer@ sewardmontessori.org   *Note: If you would like to try to borrow this book, please contact Seward parent, Katie Nissly.  We also have ONE audiobook (CD version) that a neighbor has offered to loa

COVID-19 Testing for Students and Families The Minnesota Department of Health recommends all youth returning to school or taking part in  youth sports or other activities get tested every two weeks through the end of the school  year.   Testing is free.   Families of students are also encouraged to get tested. While it is not a requirement, regular testing ,  along with wearing masks and social distancing, can help stop the spread of COVID-19.  Visit  https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/ on the MDH website or contact your health care provider to  schedule an appointment. Not all testing centers require appointments.   Daily Screening Questions Before School   1. Does your child have ONE OR MORE of these symptoms?  ☐ Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher ☐ Difficulty/hard time breathing ☐ New cough or a cough that gets worse ☐ New loss of taste or smell     2. Does your child have AT LEAST TWO of these symptoms?  ☐ Sore throat  ☐ Nausea  ☐ Vomiting  ☐ Diarrhea  ☐ Chills  ☐