Winter weather is here, likely to stay. With that being said let’s talk about your child’s winter gear. Recess will be held outside unless the temperature is under 10* and/or it is raining, or the grounds are deemed unsafe. This also goes for activity period if the teacher chooses to bring the students outside.

What should your student wear?!

• Pants
• Snow Pants (if they plan to play in the snow)
• Jacket
• Boots
• Gloves/Mittens
• Hats

Also, as a reminder, students wait outside in the morning until we open the doors at 7:40am. They should plan and dress accordingly.

You should be receiving a call, text and/or email in regards to delayed opening or closures due to weather. If you are not receiving these please contact Mrs. Ball to notify and get it updated at EBall@MVRSD.ORG

Athletics will be in full swing when we come back from break. Click the link below to find the schedules.

https://irs.mascomaschools.org/our_school/calendar

SAU 62 released our Tutor.com Information on January 29th. Please see the district newsletter for information, below you will find the letters that were sent out.

Student Council members take admission fees for the Masquerade themed dance.

Marshmallow (Mrs. Rissala's 5th Grade Class Pet) eating her breakfast with the students.

Mr. Towle stepped in to referee the Girls A Basketball game when a ref was needed, and we are not sure who had more fun the players or Mr. Towle reffing.

Indian River School has over $3,000 of unpaid lunch fees already this year. If you have received a letter for an unpaid lunch balance we would appreciate a prompt payment. Please reach out if you would like a free and reduced lunch form.

There are a couple of different ways to pay for student breakfast/lunch balances.

• You can send money in with your student who can bring it to the kitchen staff to put on their account.
• You can set up an online account through MyMealtime and put money on their account. Check out the food services section of the school website for more information.

You will receive a paper copy of any outstanding balances. If you need help, please reach out to the office.

We have seen an increase in cell phone use throughout the school day including in the middle of class. We would like to reiterate the cell phone policy for Indian River School, if a student MUST use their cell phone they should ask to go to the office where they are able to use it. It should not be out in class, lunch, activity period/recess or the hallway.

Electronic Devices During School: Though students may have their cell phone and other electronic devices on their person or in their locker throughout the school day, these items may not be out without explicit permission from a staff member between 7:40 am and 3:00 pm. If these items become visible, even if they are not in use, the student in possession of the electronic device will be given a verbal warning. If the electronic device is not removed from view immediately, or if the electronic device becomes visible again in the same school day, the student will be referred to the administration. Electronic devices that reach the administration will be confiscated for the duration of the school day and returned to the student upon dismissal. If a student is referred to the administration for the possession of an electronic device for a second time in the same school year, that device will be confiscated and will be returned, not to the student, but to the parent or guardian of that student. Each subsequent violation of the school’s electronic policy will result in the same consequence for the duration of the school year.

Flu and cold season are among us . . . . Please remember to keep your student home from school for a fever of 100 or greater and not return to school for 24 hours after the fever has subsided with no fever reducing medication. Students who have been vomiting or have diarrhea also need to stay home for 24 hours after the vomiting and/or diarrhea has subsided.

Thank you for helping to keep our school community healthy.

Please see the CDC website for more information about common respiratory viral illnesses. We have seen an uptick in "walking" pneumonia throughout the upper valley. Watch for symptoms, and be seen if you have a prolonged fever, headache and a slowly worsening cough.

https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/about/index.html

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