The Bridge Newsletter 3-3-2022

3 March 2022

Coming Up

View the 2021-22 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar here.

View our Parent Google Calendar here.

COVID-19 Update

Updated Mask Policy: On February 25th the CDC announced new metrics for determining COVID-19 community levels. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area.

Under the new metrics, the community level for Hennepin County is now Medium.

You can read more about community levels and COVID prevention steps based on community levels at the CDC website.

Effective Monday, March 7th, masks will be “strongly recommended” instead of “required” during times when the community level in Hennepin county is Low or Medium. When the community level is High, masks will be required. This applies to all staff, clinic clients, and students in the school and adult education programs regardless of vaccination status.

The sick policy will remain the same. Quarantine and isolation requirements will remain the same.

If you have any questions, please contact Allison Barosko at Allison.Barosko@aowl.org. Thank you!

Family Corner

High School Information Night

High School Information Night will be March 8th. Please use this link to register for the webinar if you are interested in attending. The meeting will be recorded and sent out to parents who are interested but unable to attend.

AOWL Yearbooks

Yearbooks are now on sale! Don’t wait to order your student a copy of the 2021-2022 yearbook!

You can purchase one by visiting the Pictavo website (found here) or by cash or check directly to the school. Yearbooks cost $26.25 each. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Colleen or Ms. Georgette. If you need assistance ordering through the website check out this purchase guide.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Colleen or Ms. Georgette.

Virtual Minds of All Kinds Annual Fundraiser

Minds of All Kinds is Virtual this year! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 5th, 2022, 7-8 pm CT. You can donate today through this link!

More event details and information to come.

PTO Meeting

The next PTO Meeting date is Tuesday, March 15 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Check out the Parent Calendar for the link to join. All AOWL parents are welcome!

2022-23 School Year Re-enrolment

Being that AOWL has Evergreen Contracts, the contract you previously signed ensures continuous enrollment for your child. This means that you don’t have to hassle with a contract every year; your student will be automatically enrolled in the next school year unless you notify admissions@aowl.org of withdrawal by Friday, March 11th.

Reminder: we will be placing a $1,000 deposit for next year on your SmartTuition account after the 11th of March.

We are honored to serve all of our AOWL students and families, and we look forward to seeing your family again next year.

Beyond the Bell

Session 3 Clubs

Session 3 Clubs Registration
Register at smarttuition.com or email enrichment-programs@aowl.org with any questions.

Summer Camp

Registration for Summer Camp 2022 is now open! See program offerings here.

Owl's Nest Before and After-School Care

AM Owl's Nest opens each morning at 7 AM.
PM Owl's Nest is open each evening until 5 PM.
Owl's Nest hours will remain the same on all Activity Days
General information on Owl's Nest can be found here.
To notify AOWL Staff that you are here to pick up your child from Owl's Nest, call 952-737-6923.

Activity Days

Due to conferences this week, Friday, March 4th will be an Activity Day.
Spring Break Activity Days. Join us for a week of in-school enrichment with daily arts and crafts, games, active play, social skills, and more tying into daily themes.
Monday 4/4: SPRING into Scottish Heritage
Tuesday 4/5: SPRING into Arab American Heritage
Wednesday 4/6: SPRING into Gardening
Thursday 4/7: SPRING into Nature
Friday 4/8: SPRING into Fun