Nashwauk-Keewatin

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week! Listen to what students have to say at the links below! https://youtu.be/1iUVqYZDJRk https://youtu.be/Kc61rakdzqM

It's Random Acts of Kindness Week! Stay tuned for fun video clips of children speaking about kindness! Spread Kindness like confetti my fellow Spartans! https://youtu.be/yaL4Cz-MjVw

Please see informational letter from our Superintendent at the link below. https://5il.co/14i56

Early Childhood Screening information can be viewed at the link below. https://5il.co/14a5k

Food bags are being given away today (12/22/21) up until 10:30am or until supplies last! Drive up to Door #1 behind Keewatin Elementary and we will hand you a bag. Frozen hamburger, frozen meatballs, frozen scrambled eggs, canned fruit, soups and a whole lot more! Happy Holidays!

REMINDER: Tomorrow, December 22nd, from 8:30am-10:30am the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting another Drive-by Food Bag Giveaway. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from a little extra food in your pantry over the winter break, please drive by door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary tomorrow, December 22nd from 8:30am-10:30am. There will be a staff member or volunteer ready to hand you a bag of food right at your vehicle as you pull up to door #1. It’s super easy! The staff at N-K hopes everyone has a great Winter Break! Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Keewatin Elementary Counselor blautigar@isd319.org

Hello fellow Spartans! On Wednesday, December 22nd, from 8:30am-10:30am the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting another Drive-by Food Bag Giveaway. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from a little extra food in your pantry over the winter break, please drive by door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary on Wednesday, December 22nd from 8:30am-10:30am. There will be a staff member or volunteer ready to hand you a bag of food right at your vehicle as you pull up to door #1. It’s super easy! The staff at N-K hopes everyone has a great Winter Break! Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Keewatin Elementary Counselor blautigar@isd319.org

Our school was selected to participate in Kinsa's FLUency school health program sponsored by Lysol. This program allows us to give FREE smart thermometers to all school families & staff. Ordering yours is easy! Text JOIN to 24020 to get started.

Due to the Nat'l threat on tik tok, Nashwauk-Keewatin Schools will have extra security officers in both buildings today.

The after school activities cancellation notice previously sent include ALL activities at both the high school and elementary school including : Fun Club, Learning Academy, and the Snow Globe.

All after school activities for Nashwauk-Keewatin are cancelled today. This includes the Boys Basketball game and all sports practices.

NK Press Release https://5il.co/139b8

12-7-2021 Backpacks are to be stored in lockers during the school day. Students were issued a lock that can be placed on the locker to keep belongings safe inside the assigned locker. The handbook that the Nashwauk-Keewatin School Board approved states, “Backpacks, Heavy coats, Blankets: Students shall not bring backpacks (unless they are see-through), heavy or long jackets or blankets to class for safety reasons.” Students who choose not to follow the expectation, will receive a behavior referral and a consequence determined by administration. For further information, please see the handbook regarding backpacks. Mr. Gangl

Informational facts regarding our upcoming referendum can be accessed at the link below! https://5il.co/12r1j

Due to inclement weather, ISD319 will have a two hour late start on Monday, December 6th. The bus will pick up students two hours later than their regular pick up time.

Please see attached letter of explanation from our Superintendent of Schools. Please complete the included form and return to the high school office as soon as possible and prior to 12/15/2021 (if you have not already submitted your form for the 2021-2022 school year). https://5il.co/12od7

Dear Nashwauk Keewatin Senior Families, It is "Senior Order Week" at Nashwauk-Keewatin High School! Please read the following information VERY carefully. CAP & GOWN & GRAD ANNOUNCEMENTS ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 8 Please watch the short video series below for helpful tips and information. Please note, no packets were distributed as noted in the video and there will be NO in-school order event. CLICK HERE to check out our digital catalog! The following promotions are only available DURING Senior Order Week and will expire on the order deadline above. 1. FREE Cap & Gown with the purchase of the SPARTANS package. 2. FREE CLEER Goal wireless earbuds with qualifying Class Jewelry Purchase (excludes Tradewinds & Basic Collections). CLICK HERE to design yours now. Earbuds will be added automatically after ordering. To access our full product line, including discounted graduation packages (and the SPARTANS package), CLICK HERE To order just the cap and gown unit and shop our a la carte sections, CLICK HERE  Our Office mailing address is: Jostens, Inc. PO Box 1081 Brainerd, MN 56401

Dear Nashwauk-Keewatin friends & families, As we celebrate this holiday season with friends and family it is important that we maintain safe & healthy environments. Please review the MDH guidelines below: https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2021/covid112321.html Did you know that you could already be getting some natural immune boosters from the foods & drinks you enjoy? Below are a few that offer immune boosting properties!! Citrus fruits / Red Bell Pepper / Oregano / Ginger / Broccoli / Spinach / Yogurt / Almonds / Shellfish / Green Tea / Sunflower Seeds / Kiwi / Poultry Visit the link below for more information & suggested serving sizes: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/foods-that-boost-the-immune-system#red-bell-peppers Did you know that stress & anxiety can have a tremendous impact on our immune system? Possibly lowering its ability to react & function properly. Below are a few tips to lower stress & anxiety. ● Yoga, Walking, low/high impact exercise, stretching ● Get Outdoors ● Meditation, Mindfulness, Breathing exercises ● Drawing, Painting, Writing, Crafting, Sewing ● Laughter, Hugs, Spending time with positive people Visit the link below for more information for stress management: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/ stress-management/art-20044289 Wishing you all a happy & healthy holiday!!! Lisa Cooley, RN Gina Stimac, LPN NK Schools Nurses

Dear Families of NK, Following our Mitigation Decision Model, the number of lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 has fallen below our 3% threshold for the district and the mask mandate will end on November 24th at 3:00 pm. Masks will be highly recommended beginning on November 29th. The recommendation will remain in place as long as the threshold outlined in the Mitigation Decision Model has not been reached. A COVID-19 Vaccination clinic will be held in the Media Center at NKHS on December 9th from 2 pm to 4 pm. You can register for the clinic at www.co.itasca.mn.us. Stay safe and healthy! Dr. Villebrun Dr. Rae Villebrun Superintendent/Elementary Principal

Reminder for our Spartan Families: On Wednesday, November 24th, from 12pm-2pm the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting a Drive-by Food Bag Giveaway. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from a little extra food in your pantry, please drive by Door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary on Wednesday, November 24th from 12pm-2pm. There will be a staff member or volunteer ready to hand you a bag of food right at your vehicle as you pull up to door #1. It’s super easy! Inside the food bag there will be a sign up sheet to utilize our Spartan Food Pantry throughout the school year. If you are interested in using the food pantry, we encourage you to fill out the form and return it to school with your child for future pantry use. :) Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Keewatin Elementary Counselor blautigar@isd319.org