We're excited to welcome students back for a new school year! Checkout a few reminders regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures. Our morning paraprofessional monitors will be ready to greet and assist students being dropped off at the ELC doors each morning.
Paraprofessionals Needed!!
We are hiring Paraprofessionals!
Warroad Schools' students and a school bus were spotted in Warroad's annual 4th of July parade on Lake Street this week! Thanks for sharing your school spirit with waves, smiles, and music!
School may be done in June, but ECFE isn't! Join us for some play dates at the park, pool, and library!
MAY it be filled with with only showers of happiness! As we wrap up this ECFE year, we will talk about butterflies, kites, planes, and summertime!
*Last day of ECFE is on Friday 5/19 9-10:30am
*ECFE Open Playground night on 5/17 from 6-7pm (weather permitting - ELC playground)
EVENTS:
Big Trucks on 5/15 from 5:30-7pm (no Separating Class!). This will take place outside in the HS Parking Lot.
The annual spring Book Fair at Warroad Elementary begins today! Book Fair hours are 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, April 24th - April 27th. The Elementary will have extended hours until 6:30 p.m. during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Due to inclement weather, WPS will operate under a 2 hour delay today Friday, April 21st. No morning Kid Kare, no ECFE, and breakfast will not be served.
Join us for the Early Childhood Family Education Community Baby Shower! The Early Learners' Center Sunroom is buzzing with excitement! Refreshments, prize drawings, and booths are open now until 7 p.m. this evening.
Coffee Hour with Dr. Yates!!
April, we are SO happy to see you! This month we are talking about weather, Easter, bunnies, and flowers!
*No School/ECFE on Friday 4/7, Monday 4/10, or Friday 4/28
*No ECFE Separating Class on Monday 4/17 or Monday 4/24
Please indicate your interest in the survey linked below for a potential Summer Food Program.
https://forms.gle/fSbVENynYAUtiD6M9
If you have any questions contact Heather Hess via email at heather_hess@warroad.k12.mn.us or 386-6030.
Warroad, MN has a rich history. The Anishinaabe people gifted land to found the first school and alongside that requested that the Warrior name and logo be used for athletic competitions.
Our current logo was designed by an Indigenous artist and is trademarked by our American Indian Parent Advisory Committee. The sale of every item using the Warroad Warrior logo generates money for programs benefitting Indigenous youth.
In 2013-14, the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media recognized and agreed to the use of the Warroad Warrior logo as respectful of the Indigenous culture and people of this region. A traditional pipe ceremony was held to rededicate the commitment to its ongoing use and the proud heritage it represents.
Yet today there exists legislation that is attempting to forcibly remove the Warroad Warrior logo. We have been in contact with the legislative authors and have requested local control. As it stands, the bill would require unanimous consent from 11 Federally recognized Tribal Nations, many of which have no ties to our region or the specific past the Warroad Warrior is meant to honor.
We are seeking letters of support from our community regarding the Warroad Warrior logo and what it means to you.
Letters may be sent via email to shawn_yates@warroad.k12.mn.us or by mail:
510 Cedar Ave
Warroad, MN 56763
Attn: Dr. Shawn Yates
We appreciate your support as we fight to maintain this rich historical identity.
March ECFE Calendar
There will be a welcome home for our State Champs at the Gardens Arena at 5 p.m. Congrats Lady Warriors!!!
PCs for People Event
Need a computer? No-cost desktop sets are available for eligible* Warroad residents through PCs for People in partnership with Warroad Community Development. Registration is required.
There are 50 newly refurbished desktop sets available and they are limited to one per household. At the event there will be a form for you to fill out and then you will be able to receive your desktop set.
For qualified free and reduced families please contact Lynae Anderson at (218) 386-6001 or lynae_anderson@warroad.k12.mn.us to register.
Attend the pick-up event on Tuesday, March 14th between 5-7 p.m. at the Warroad Public Library, 202 Main Ave NE, Warroad, MN 55763.
*To be eligible, households must be either under 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), under 60% of the median area income (AMI), or on an income-based assistance program such as Section 8, Medicaid, Free or Reduced lunch program, etc. For more information, please visit www.pcsforpeople.org/eligibility.
For more information about PCs for People, please visit www.pcsforpeople.org.
ECFE Infant/Toddler Rummage Sale this weekend at the Warroad Community Center! Come browse a large selection of gently-used infant/toddler items including clothing, bedding/bath/feeding necessities, toys, and more!
Coffee Hour with Dr. Yates!
ISD 690 students benefit every day from the leadership and vision of our school board members. February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, so please take time to thank these dedicated school leaders: Laurie Thompson, Cindy Drost-Sandy, Brenda Solar, Blayke Nelson, Matt Schreiner, and Gus Booth!
