September Newsletter
Hello Eisenhower Families!
Our team has been working hard to set up predictable structures and routines for our students to support calm, safe and learning conducive classrooms. We truly have THE BEST TEAM EVER!
I wanted to take a moment to share our building goals, all in alignment with our Schoolwide Title Plan. We will will maintain focus on the following:
1. Academic growth in reading and math
2. A positive school climate
3. Development of strong character and leadership characteristics for our students
4. Opportunities for families to get involved in the learning process
5. Systems and structures conducive to teaching and learning
Thank you for your partnership as we work to provide the best possible school experience for all students!
In partnership and appreciation,
Lillian DeRung
Principal
Real-Time Access
The Versatrans My Stop mobile app is available for both Apple and Android devices and can help ensure that your students never miss the bus again. This app uses the GPS tracking system installed on each vehicle and marries it with our planned bus route schedules to let users know when to expect their bus each day.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools is focused on providing safe and reliable transportation for its students. The My Stop system will not only enable us to maintain our ongoing commitment to safety, but will also provide parents and guardians with information needed to feel secure and informed.
Versatrans My Stop can be downloaded from mobile app stores (Apple Store; Android Google Play store). On-screen directions walk first-time users through the easy setup process.
Logging in to My Stop
Student Login:
- Username: Student’s ID
- Password: Student’s Birthdate (MMDDYYYY)
Important My Stop Notes
- Only students assigned to a bus route are linked and active in the system. If your student lives in a non-transported boundary near their school, or outside the school’s attendance area, they will not be eligible for bus transportation and not active in the app.
- Do not login to My Stop too early prior to the student's scheduled pick-up or drop-off time. The data provided through My Stop is constantly changing. Estimated times of arrival are based on standard GPS route calculations, and not the actual length of time remaining to get to your child’s bus stop. You will access the most accurate data if you check the system within 10 minutes of your child’s scheduled pick-up or drop-off time. As a rule, the time indicated in the app will be a few minutes behind the actual bus’ location and true arrival time.
- My Stop is not currently workable with after-school activity routes, only regularly scheduled to/from school routes.
- Don’t forget to add a quick link app icon to the home screen of your phone or tablet to have fast and easy access to the system.
Who do I contact with questions?
Transportation Department staff are available to assist you with the My Stop app and any other transportation-related questions/concerns by email at transportation@ahschools.us or by phone at 763-506-1125. However, please know our contact volumes are highest during the start of school and morning and afternoon route hours. The best way to contact us for non-urgent matters is by email, or if desired, phone calls between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Please join the Eisenhower PTO in room #124 (art room) starting at 6:00pm on September 11. Please enter through door #2. This meeting is a great way to learn more about our school and PTO plans for the year.
