Dear 622 families,

Earlier today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that distance learning will continue for the rest of the school year. There is no school for students on May 1 and May 4 so staff can prepare additional distance learning plans.

I know that this decision brings mixed emotions to our students, staff, and families. The pandemic arrived quickly, and when we first were directed to close our school buildings in March, we did not realize it would be the last time we would see our students in person this school year.

District 622 will continue to offer free meals for students and childcare for health care and emergency workers through the end of the school year. Please visit www.isd622.org/distancelearning for more information. 

We know there are many questions related to school-related activities. The Minnesota State High School League has announced the cancelation of spring athletics and fine arts activities. We will be sharing more information in the coming days and weeks about graduation and other events that mark the end of the school year for our students. 

Once again, thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility during this unprecedented time. We will get through this together. Please continue to stay safe, practice social distancing, and remain at home as much as possible.

Warm Regards,

Christine Tucci Osorio
Superintendent

 

Hmong      Somali      Spanish 

 

Dear 622 families,

As we end our second week of distance learning, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for all of the flexibility and cooperation these past two weeks. Please remember, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, April 10.

I want to thank our staff who work on the front lines and have interaction with the public. This week alone, our nutrition services and transportation staff have prepared and delivered nearly 36,000 meals to our students! Our Adventure Connection staff continue to provide childcare for health care, emergency, and essential workers as required by Governor Walz. Meanwhile, our teachers continue working together to modify and improve our distance learning program as we go. Please visit this link to view a video showing some of the thanks our staff has received from parents and the public on social media and via email. We appreciate your positive thoughts!

As we enter into week three of distance learning, we want to thank all of our families who are working hard to support our students at home. We understand how valuable your time is. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our school staff if we can be of any assistance to you. 

We’re all in this together!

Warm Regards,

 

Christine Tucci Osorio
Superintendent

 

Hmong      Somali      Spanish 

 

Dear 622 Families,

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered all Minnesotans to stay home for two weeks beginning on Friday, March 27, 2020. This means that he expects Minnesotans to stay in their homes, only leaving for food, healthcare, or other essential services. 

The governor has been clear that he considers educational services to be essential to keeping our community strong. As an educator, he personally understands the important role that schools play. He expects schools to provide distance learning beginning on Monday, March 30, as well as continuing to offer free childcare services for essential employees and meals for students.

Here are some key points related to the new guidance we have been given from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Governor Walz. 

• March 30 - May 4: Distance Learning
• May 5: School resumes (in person)

While we hope that school resumes in person on May 5, we know that this timeline can change, depending on how COVID-19 affects our communities.

Free meal program

During distance learning, we will continue to offer meals to District 622 students 18 years of age and younger, however, the program schedule has been adjusted. Beginning on Tuesday, March 31, students can pick up five breakfasts and five lunches between 9:30 - 11:30 AM at Richardson, Carver or Skyview on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. For families who cannot get to those locations, buses will deliver five breakfasts and five lunches to many locations each week on Tuesdays. Please visit www.isd622.org/freemealprogram for this information.

Please note, this Friday, March 27th, ONLY, students will be able to pick up meals for Friday and Monday, to provide nutrition until the new schedule begins on Tuesday, March 31.

Changes to child care

Beginning Monday, March 30, childcare will be offered at one site, Richardson Elementary, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Richardson is located at  2400 17th Ave E. Visit www.isd622.org/freechildcare for more information.

Warm Regards,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Video Greeting (Written message below)

Written Message

Hmong       Somali       Spanish

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Dear 622 Families,

Last Sunday, Governor Walz closed all Minnesota schools through March 27th so that school employees could plan for an extended closure due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Since then, our staff have been working together to prepare a distance learning plan to be ready for 622 students beginning March 30th.  We still do not know how long Governor Walz will keep school buildings closed, but we will communicate with you as soon as we hear more information.

Some people have asked what ‘distance learning’ actually means. ‘Distance learning’ means that students will be learning from home, with lessons prepared by our District 622 teachers. This experience will be new for all of us, but our teachers have been working hard, and we are ready. Nothing will be perfect at first, but by communicating with our students and families, we will all learn and grow and continue to improve our new distance learning system. 

Here is what students and families can expect this week:

High School - Tomorrow, students can pick up a district laptop and school materials to use at home during distance learning. Check your email for the pick-up schedule. Students will interact with their teachers using the Schoology Learning Management System.

Middle School - Tomorrow, students who do not have access to a device at home can pick up a district laptop along with school materials to use while at home. Check your email for the pick-up schedule. Students will interact with their teachers using the Schoology Learning Management System or Google Classroom.

Elementary - Students will receive a schedule of activities from their teachers that include an outline of materials and school work. Teachers will communicate regularly with students in a variety of ways. 

Preschool - Our youngest students will receive a schedule of activities from their teachers along with needed materials. Teachers will reach out to students in a variety of ways. 

More information will be shared in the coming days as distance learning plans evolve.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, District 622 is offering free meals to all resident children ages 18 and under weekdays M-F. We have 22 different locations available for food pickup. To find the location closest to you, please visit this webpage. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) rules require that we only give meals to students ages 18 and younger. The children need to be present to pick up their meals. 

I want to personally thank all of our 622 employees who have been helping us to provide childcare and meals for our community, along with our technology employees who have worked so many hours to get thousands of computers ready for our middle and high school students. What a beautiful collaboration this has become.

These are truly uncertain times. Please know that our 622 family will be here every step of the way to support our students, our families, and our community. We will get through this together. 

If you have any questions relating to your child, please contact your school directly.

Warm Regards,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Superintendent

Dear 622 families,

Governor Tim Walz ordered all schools in Minnesota to close beginning Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 27, as part of Minnesota’s COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Because we already announced closures on March 16 and 17, all District 622 schools, including early childhood, are closed from March 16-27. During this time, all buildings are closed to students, families, and the general public. All activities are canceled. 

District 622 will offer childcare for currently enrolled Preschool - Grade 5 students whose parents or guardians are healthcare and government (police, fire, EMS, postal) workers. District 622 staff may also use this childcare if their children are enrolled in the district. Childcare will begin at select locations on Wednesday, March 18, and be available from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm (weekdays only). If you work in the healthcare or emergency responder industry, or are a district employee with children enrolled in 622, please complete this form to reserve your spot for childcare. Employment verification will be required, and you will be contacted after registration to obtain employment verification.

For additional questions, please contact Kurt New, School Age Care Supervisor, at knew@isd622.org or 651-748-7634.

In the event schools are closed beyond March 27, all students will participate in e-Learning. Our staff will be working over the coming days to further develop our e-Learning plans. Information about student learning will be shared prior to March 27.

We know that many families rely on meals during the school year. We will be sharing information about meal offerings for District 622 students soon.

It is very important that all parents and guardians have current contact information in Campus Parent. Please confirm that your contact information is correct. Ongoing communication will be shared via email, text, phone message, and the 622 Mobile app. The District 622 coronavirus website has all of the Superintendent’s messages posted on it along with other resources.

Warm Regards,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Superintendent

Hmong

Hawm txog 622 tsev neeg,

Tus Thawj Kav Tebchaws Tim Walz tau hais kom txhua lub tsev kawm ntawv hauv Minnesota pib kaw  thaum hnub Wednesday, Lub Peb Hlis 18 mus txog Friday, Lub Peb Hlis 27, raws li ib feem ntawm Minnesota cov kev pab cuam ntawm  kev tiv thaiv COVID-19 vim tias peb twb tshaj tawm txog qhov kev yuav kaw thaum Lub Peb Hlis 16 thiab 17, tag nrho Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv 622, suav nrog menyuam kawm thaum yau, raug kaw txij lub Peb Hlis 16-27. Nyob rau lub sijhawm no, txhua lub tsev raug kaw rau cov tub ntxhais kawm, cov tsev neeg, thiab cov neeg sawv daws. Tag nrho cov kev kawm thiab kev ua si tom qab tsev kawm ntawv lawb yuav tsis muaj lawm thiab.

Hauv Paus 622 yuav muaj kev zov menyuam rau cov menyuam kawm Preschool - mus txog Qeb 5 uas lawv niam thiab txiv yog tus saib xyuas kev noj qab haus huv thiab tsoom fwv (tub ceev xwm, hluav taws, EMS, xa ntawv) cov neeg ua haujlwm. Koog tsev kawm ntawv 622 cov neeg ua haujlwm kuj tseem tuaj yeem siv txoj kev saib xyuas no yog lawv cov menyuam kawm nyob hauv ib cheeb tsam. Kev zov menyuam yuav pib ntawm cov chaw xaiv txij hnub Wednesday, Peb Hlis 18, thiab raws sijhawm thaum 6:30am- 6:00pm (tsuas yog hnub ua haujlwm xwb). Yog tias koj ua haujlwm hauv chaw kho mob lossis teb chaw lag luam xwm ceev, lossis yog hauv paus no thiab muaj menyuam kawm rau 622, thov ua daim foos no txhawm rau kev saib xyuas pab zov menyuam.  Yuav tsum muaj ntaub ntawv qhia ua haujlwm, thiab yuav hu koj tom qab sau npe kom tau ntawv pov thawj ua haujlwm.

Yog muaj lus nug ntxiv, thov hu rau Kurt New, Tus Saib Xyuas Cov Hnub Nyoog Kawm Ntawv, ntawm knew@isd622.org lossis 651-748-7634.

Nyob rau xwm txheej no cov tsev kawm ntawv yog kaw dhau lub Peb Hlis 27, txhua tus tub ntxhais kawm yuav koom nrog e-Kev Kawm. Peb cov neeg ua haujlwm yuav ua haujlwm nyob rau ob peb hnub tom ntej no los tsim kho peb cov hom phiaj ntawm e-Kev Kawm. Cov ntaub ntawv hais txog kev kawm ntawm tub ntxhais kawm yuav raug tshaj tawm ua ntej Lub Peb Hlis 27.

Peb paub tias ntau yim tsev neeg cia siab rau txoj kev pab cuam rau cov menyuam tau noj mov tom tsev kawm ntawv raws sij hawm kawm. Peb yuav muaj xov xwm qhia txog cov zaub mov pub dawb rau Lub Nroog 622 cov tub ntxhais kawm sai sai tom ntej no.

Nws yog ib qho tseem ceeb heev uas txhua tus niam txiv thiab cov saib xyuas muaj cov ntaub ntawv npe chaw nyob xov tooj seb puas tau hloov hauv Campus Niam Txiv. Thov paub meej tias koj cov ntaub ntawv yog qhov tseeb. Kev sib txuas lus yuav los ntawm email, ntawv nyeem, hauv xov tooj, thiab 622 Mobile app. Lub Hauv Paus Tsev Kawm Ntawv 622 tus kab mob coronavirus website muaj tag nrho tus Thawj Tswihwm Saib Xyuas cov lus tshaj tawm nrog rau lwm yam kev pab cuam.

Tsuas thov kom txhua tus ntsib kev noj qab nyob zoo, 

 

Christine Tucci Osorio

Thawj Tswjhwm Saib Xyuas

Somali

Qoysaska Qaaliga ah ee Degmadda 622,

Gudoomiyaha gobolka Tim Walz wuxuu amar ku siiyay dhamaan iskuulada ku yaal gobolka Minnesota inay xiraan laga bilaabo Arbacada, Maarso 18 illaa Jimcaha, Maarso 27, iyadoo qayb ka ah istiraatiijiyadaha yaraynta COVID-19 ee Minnesota. Sababtoo ah waxaan horeyba ugu dhawaaqnay xiritaanka Maarso 16 iyo 17, dhamaan iskuulada Degmooyinka 622, oo ay kujiraan caruurnimada hore, waxay xiranyihiin laga bilaabo Maarso 16-27. Inta lagu jiro waqtigan, dhammaan dhismayaasha waxay u xiran yihiin ardayda, qoysaska, iyo guud ahaan dadweynaha. Hawlaha oo dhan waa la joojiyay. 

Degmooyinka 622 waxay bixin doonaan xanaano caruur oo loogu tala galay ardayda hada dhigata Xanaanada - Fasalka 5-aad oo waalidkood ama ilaaliyihiisu ay yihiin daryeel caafimaad iyo dowlada (booliska, dab, EMS, boosta). Shaqaalaha 622 ee degmada ayaa waliba adeegsan kara xanaano-maalmeedkan haddii carruurtoodu ku qoran yihiin degmada. Xannaanada carruurtu waxay ka bilaaban doontaa meelaha la xusho maalinta Arbacada, Maarso 18, waxaana la heli karaa 6:30 aroor - 6:00 pm (maalmaha shaqada). Haddii aad ka shaqeyso daryeelka caafimaadka ama warshadaha wax ka qabashada xaaladaha degdegga ah, ama aad tahay shaqaale degmo oo leh carruur ku qoran 622, fadlan buuxi foomkan si aad boos uga sii haysatid daryeelka ilmaha. Xaqiijinta shaqada ayaa loo baahan doonaa, waxaana lagula soo xiriiri doonaa ka dib diiwaangelinta si aad u hesho xaqiijinta shaqada.

Wixii suaalo ah ee dheeraad ah, fadlan kala xiriir Kurt New, Kormeeraha Dada Dugsi, oo ah garabka@isd622.org ama 651-748-7634.

Dhacdooyinka iskuulada ayaa xiran wixii ka dambeeya bisha Maarso 27, dhammaan ardayda waxay ka qeybqaadan doonaan e-barashada. Shaqaalahayagu waxay ka shaqeyn doonaan maalmaha soo socda si ay u sii horumariyaan qorshayaashayada e-Learning. Macluumaadka ku saabsan waxbarashada ardayga waa la wadaagi doonaa ka hor Maarso 27.

Waxaan ognahay in qoysas badan ay ku tiirsan yihiin cuntada inta lagu jiro sanad dugsiyeedka. Waxaan dhawaan la wadaagi doonaa macluumaadka ku saabsan sadaqada cuntada ee loogu talagalay Degmadda 622 ardayda dhawaan.

Aad ayey muhiim u tahay in waalidiinta oo dhan iyo masuuliyiinta ay hayaan macluumaadka xiriirka ee hadda ka jira Kaambiga Waalidka. Fadlan xaqiiji in macluumaadkaaga xiriirkaagu sax yahay. Isgaarsiinta socda ayaa lagu wadaagi doonaa emayl, qoraal, fariin taleefan, iyo barnaamijka 622 ee Mobilka. Websaydhka degmada 622 ee coronavirus wuxuu leeyahay dhammaan farriimaha Kormeeraha Guud oo lagu dhajiyay iyada oo ay weheliso ilo kale.

Salaama,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Kormeeraha Guud

Spanish

Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar 622,

El gobernador Tim Walz ordenó el cierre de todas las escuelas en Minnesota desde el miércoles 18 de marzo hasta el viernes 27 de marzo, como parte de las estrategias de mitigación COVID-19 de Minnesota. Debido a que ya anunciamos cierres el 16 y 17 de marzo, todas las escuelas del Distrito 622, incluida la educación de primera infancia, están cerradas del 16 al 27 de marzo. Durante este tiempo, todos los centros educativos están cerrados para estudiantes, familias y público en general. Todas las actividades están canceladas. 

El Distrito 622 ofrecerá cuidado de niños para estudiantes de preescolar al grado 5 actualmente inscritos cuyos padres o tutores son trabajadores de la salud y del gobierno (policía, bomberos, EMS, correo postal). El personal del Distrito 622 también puede usar esta guardería si sus hijos están inscritos en el distrito. El cuidado de niños comenzará en ubicaciones seleccionadas el miércoles 18 de marzo y estará disponible de 6:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. (solo entre semana). Si trabaja en la industria de atención médica o de respuesta a emergencias, o es un empleado del distrito con niños inscritos en 622, complete este formulario para reservar su lugar para el cuidado de niños. Se requerirá la verificación de empleo y se lo contactará después del registro para obtener la verificación de empleo.

Para preguntas adicionales, comuníquese con Kurt New, Supervisor de Cuidado de la Edad Escolar, a knew@isd622.org o al 651-748-7634.

En caso de que las escuelas cierren después del 27 de marzo, todos los estudiantes participarán en aprendizaje en línea. Nuestro personal trabajará en los próximos días para desarrollar aún más nuestros planes de aprendizaje en line. La información sobre el aprendizaje de los estudiantes se compartirá antes del 27 de marzo.

Sabemos que muchas familias dependen de las comidas durante el año escolar. Pronto compartiremos información sobre las ofertas de comidas para los estudiantes del Distrito 622.

Es muy importante que todos los padres y tutores tengan información de contacto actualizada en Campus Parent. Confirme que su información de contacto es correcta. La comunicación continua se compartirá por correo electrónico, mensaje de texto, mensaje telefónico y la aplicación 622 Mobile. El sitio web del coronavirus del Distrito 622 tiene todos los mensajes de la Superintendente publicados junto con otros recursos.

Saludos Cordiales,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Superintendente

Dear 622 families,

I am writing to let you know we decided to extend spring break for students by two days next week. District 622 classes will be canceled for students on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, so that staff can do extra planning for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Adventure Connection before and after school care is also canceled. All after-school activities are canceled as well.

Two days ago, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidance after the government announced new travel restrictions from these specified countries in Europe.

• Travelers returning from Europe now must stay home for 14 days after return, monitor their health, and practice social distancing.
• Travelers who are sick with fever, cough, or have trouble breathing should call ahead before seeking medical care.

Students will not be penalized for being absent, and school staff will work individually with each student and family to develop a plan to complete school work. Please contact your child’s school directly if they need to self-quarantine at home.

Because both students and staff have traveled over spring break, we need Monday and Tuesday to assess who is affected by the new CDC guidelines for a 14-day self-quarantine.  We also plan to use this time without students to modify cleaning and hygiene routines for schools, and to finalize our distance learning plans so that we are ready when/if schools need to be closed for an extended period of time. 

Community information regarding this virus changes rapidly. We believe that by taking time with our staff for some extra detailed planning, we will be able to offer a more organized response and healthier learning environment for our students. 

Our plan is to resume classes on Wednesday, March 18. The Minnesota Department of Health strongly recommends that schools remain open, due to:

• the low risk to people age 19 and younger (CDC: COVID-19 and Children)
• the essential educational, nutrition, and social services we provide
• the negative impact that closing schools would have on the workforce, including healthcare workers

We understand that you, as parents and guardians, will make decisions you feel are best for your family. Please continue to contact your child’s school if they will be absent.

Please check www.isd622.org/coronavirus for regular district updates (including frequently asked questions). If you have specific questions relating to COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health has a hotline set-up at 651-201-3920. 

Warm Regards,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Superintendent

Dear 622 Families,

As we prepare to welcome students and staff back from spring break on Monday, I’d like to share a brief update regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

School District 622 is working closely with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to be prepared for a potential outbreak of coronavirus within our community. District leaders are meeting daily to review protocol and to oversee routine cleaning/sanitizing of district spaces. Our ‘Pandemic Illness Preparedness’ plan, along with other helpful information, can be found on our coronavirus website at www.isd622.org/coronavirus. 

To protect yourself and your family, we recommend the same practices that we promote every year during cold and flu season:

• Wash your hands
• Cover your cough
• Avoid shaking hands with others; instead, consider a friendly wave 
• Stay home when you are sick
• Keep kids home from school or activities when they are sick

We know this new virus is worrisome. Since children can absorb our stress and anxiety, sharing factual information can help. Here is a link to a cartoon for kids that explains facts about the coronavirus. It is also important to remember that COVID-19 is not connected to any race, ethnicity, or nationality. Discrimination and stigmas will not help in fighting this illness. 

Prevention and control of the coronavirus requires that everyone works together. If you have specific questions about the virus, the Minnesota Department of Health has set up a hotline at 651-201-3920. If the Minnesota Health Department changes its guidelines for how school districts respond to COVID-19, we will communicate these changes with families via our 622 District mobile app and mass notification system.  

Sincerely,

Christine Tucci Osorio

Superintendent

Coronavirus update

District 622 is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19), in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and MDH will be developing guidance for schools in the event of an outbreak. You may visit www.isd622.org/coronavirus for updates. 

Spanish 

El Distrito 622 está monitoreando de cerca el Coronavirus (COVED-19), en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud de Minnesota (MDH por sus siglas en inglés). Los Centros de Control de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en inglés) y MDH desarrollarán directrices para las escuelas en caso de un brote. Para información actualiza del coronavirus, visite www.isd622.org/coronavirus.

Hmong

Coronavirus Xov Xwm 

Cheebtsam (District) 622 tabtom ua tib zoo saib xyuas txog tus kabmob Coronavirus (COVID-19), nrog rau Minnesota Lub Koom Haum Saib Xyuas Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv (Minnesota Department of Health [MDH]). Lub Chaws Tiv Thaiv Kab Mob (Centers for Disease Control [CDC]), thiab MDH yuav tsim kom muaj kab ke rau cov tsev kawm ntawv siv thaum muaj xwm txheej tshwm sim. Thov mus saib ntxiv hauv www.isd622.org/coronavirus txog xov xwm.

Somali

Macluumaad ku saabsan Coronavirus

Degmada 622 ayaa si dhaw ula socota cudurka cusub ee “Coronavirus (COVID-19)”, iyadoo kaashanaysa Waaxda Caafimaadka Minnesota (MDH). Xarumaha Xakamaynta Cudurrada (CDC), iyo MDH waxay horumarin doonaan hagitaan loogu talagalay iskuulada haddii ay dhacdo dillaaca. Waxaad booqan kartaa shabakadda www.isd622.org/coronavirus wixii csoo cusboonaado.