Important Updates for the Roseville Area Schools Community
March 4, 2021

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Community conversations on the killing of George Floyd and the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin


Roseville Area Schools, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center, is hosting a series of events called Story Circles: Community Wellness Conversations. Our discussions will be centered around the killing of George Floyd and the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin. We want to be proactive in creating space to hear and support our students. In using the Story Circle process, we are able to listen to each other, reflect, and respond. We will host two student sessions, one for high school students and one for middle school students on March 19. We will then host a session for parents/guardians, caregivers, and educators to reflect on what students shared and discussed. The date for the parent, caregiver, and educator session is still being determined. Times for all sessions will be shared at a later date. 
On Monday, March 15, we invite parents/guardians to participate in an initial session from 6 – 8 p.m. This will allow you to learn how story circles work by participating in one, so you understand what students will participate in later that week. If you are interested in joining us for this story circle, please register on our Eventbrite page.
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After spring break: 30-minute shorter school days; elementary switches to five days a week in-person

Elementary students will transition to in-person five days a week after spring break, which means no more asynchronous Fridays! Also, please make note that the school days at all schools will be shortened by 30 minutes starting Monday, March 15, for the rest of the school year. Because we will continue to have students in two different learning models, this time is important for teacher teams to plan and collaborate with each other to ensure students are having the best experience possible, whether they are learning in-person or staying in the Distance Learning Academy. 
Please be sure to make arrangements for your student's care a half-hour earlier each day. With the shortened day, you will need to adjust routines for pick-ups and drop-offs, and new bus arrival times. Revised bus pass letters are being sent this week via U.S. mail to all families. Please watch for that mailing, and note the new start/end times for each of our schools below:
  • Brimhall Elementary: 9:35 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Central Park Elementary: 8:55 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  • Edgerton Elementary: 9:35 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Emmet D. Williams Elementary: 9:35 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Fairview Alternative High School (FAHS): 8:50 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  • Falcon Heights Elementary: 8:55 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  • Harambee Elementary: 9:35 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Little Canada Elementary: 8:55 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
  • Parkview Center School: 7:35 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Roseville Area High School (RAHS): 8:10 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
  • Roseville Area Middle School (RAMS): 8:05 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
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No meal pick-up or home delivery over spring break 


Reminder that there will be no meal pick-up or home delivery of meals from March 5 – 12. Meal service will begin again on March 15, and free meals will continue to be available to all students for the rest of the school year. 
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State standardized tests will be administered this spring


The state has informed school districts that standardized tests will occur this spring. This includes the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) in math, reading and science, the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS), and ACCESS for English learners. 
Students who are in blended or in-person learning will take these tests in school. Families whose students are learning from home and in the Distance Learning Academy will receive an email next week with information on how their students can participate in these tests. 
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Caution about travel over spring break and recommendation for regular testing


The CDC has published guidance on domestic and international travel during COVID-19, stating they recommend no travel at this time given that it increases the chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.
If you must travel outside the state or country for work, study, medical care, or personal safety and security, do what you can to protect yourself and your family by wearing a mask and maintaining six feet of distance between people. CDC includes in their recommendations getting a COVID-19 test after you return from travel. 
Additionally, MDH now recommends regular testing of individuals 12 – 25 years old. We strongly recommend students and families that are learning in-person or in blended learning receive a COVID-19 test every two weeks. Families can find locations for free COVID-19 testing on MDH’s website.
Visit CDC: Travel for more information about traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit MDH: COVID Testing for more information on testing recommendations. 
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Visit our COVID-19 page for the latest info


The latest information about our response to the COVID-19 global pandemic is at isd623.org/COVID19.
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If you have questions, please contact communications@isd623.org.
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