District News: An E-Newsletter for Roseville Area Schools Staff and Families

News for February 2, 2022
In today's edition of District News:
From the Superintendent
February 2, 2022
Good Afternoon Roseville Area Schools Families and Staff,
We are all devastated by the shooting in Richfield that tragically claimed the life of one student and critically injured another, and have joined the chorus of districts across the state and nation who have offered support and assistance to the District 287 community. What they are going through right now is something that we hope never to have to experience in our schools.
Our building leaders and staff stand ready to support students and will draw on resources to help students who may need to talk with a caring adult. The Minnesota Department of Education offers many resources for talking with students about tragedy. If you have questions about how to talk with your student about terrible events such as this, you may find helpful tips among these resources. You should also feel free to reach out to school staff if you or your student are in need of support.
Finally, the transition back to in-person learning this week has gone very smoothly thanks to the support of our families and the tremendous work of school staff. While we continue to have positive cases among staff and students, the numbers are declining along with numbers in our community. Please continue to be diligent about checking for symptoms daily and staying home when experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19. 
Sincerely,
Jenny Loeck, Ed.D
Superintendent
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COVID-19 Updates
Please Begin Using the Updated Daily Screening Tool
Use this updated Daily Screening at Home tool for identifying symptoms (available in multiple languages). If you have even one symptom, stay home and get tested. Symptoms include new and worsening cough, fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, muscle pain, excessive fatigue, new or severe headache, new onset of congestion or runny nose.
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Free COVID-19 Tests
The federal government has announced that every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free and can be ordered online. 
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Vaccines Available Now for Ages 5 and Up, Booster Shots Recommended for all Minnesotans 12 years of Age and Older
Vaccines are the strongest tool we have to prevent serious disease and death from COVID-19. Vaccines are now available for Minnesotans ages 5 and older at no cost. All Minnesotans age 12 and older are recommended to get a booster shot. The timing of your booster shot depends on the vaccine you received for your initial vaccine series. See details on boosters.
  • Use the state’s Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you.
  • Check for vaccine appointments at vaccines.gov, where you can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer). 
  • Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
  • Walk in to or make an appointment at one of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination sites.
  • Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline: 1-833-431-2053, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
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Upcoming Event
Tonic Sol-fa live in concert on February 11, click image for tickets
Tonic Sol-fa is one of the most in-demand vocal groups in America. See them perform in the new John J. Thein Performing Arts Center on Feb. 11.

Purchase tickets and learn details about the event.
From our Friends at Do Good Roseville
Thank you Roseville Area teachers and staff
Non-profit organization Do Good Roseville has started a Facebook page to collect positive thoughts and encouragement for teachers and staff at Roseville Area Schools. 
A call for submissions in their newsletter read: "It's been such a tough two years for our teachers and staff at Roseville Schools, let's take some time to show them all how much we appreciate them! We'll make it easy. Simply send your positive thoughts and encouragement via email to RosevilleSchoolsThankYou@gmail.com or via mail to Do Good Roseville, 1161 Laurie Road West, Roseville, MN 55113."
Last week Sherry Sanders and Kathy Ramundt delivered baskets of sweet and salty treats, clementines, and cases of fruit drinks to schools across the district, and ran into Superintendent Loeck while at Brimhall.
Views From Around the District
Collaborative student art at Central Park Elementary
Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students at Central Park Elementary collaborated on this piece of winter-themed artwork which now hangs outside Ms. Scierka's classroom. 
Fourth grade Brimhall students create a tableau
Fourth graders in Ms. Zoner's class at Brimhall made tableaus of social studies vocabulary words, like "hurricane." [tableau, /taˈblō/, noun, motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history]
Ms. Lyga teaches U.S. History Through an African American Lens at RAHS
Ms. Lyga's U.S. History Through an African American Lens class was visited by a Star Tribune reporter today for a story planned for this weekend. Today, the class talked about differing perspectives on Black History Month. Ms. Lyga and Ms. Mfalingundi, who also teaches the course, and several students spent time with the reporter after class talking about how the course has offered opportunities to learn about Black history, which is American history.
For more information about Roseville Area Schools visit isd623.org or email communications@isd623.org.
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