Nashwauk-Keewatin

High School Families, there are still open slots for tonights video conferences. Either click the link below or go to the district web page and click on the orange button labeled "High School Conferences" to schedule your time slot. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-ck0ea5eU-VGKRdneL0u8_FZ76vrBBIlunodAuyy8M/edit

Please click on the link below to read an important message from Superintendent Brenda Spartz. https://bit.ly/NKReset11

Please see the North Homes November 2020 Newsletter below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GxnnlVlLi9lbynNdrW0QQT67K1lgt1tV/view?usp=sharing

A reminder that fall conferences are quickly approaching. The High School will be hosting virtual conferences via google meet. Please visit the "High School Conferences" orange button on the District Website to schedule your students conference with their teachers. There is a step-by-step video to help you navigate through this new process. The HS conference days are November 12th and November 17th.

Spartan Food Pantry Event TODAY! 9am-11am pick up a bag of food from our Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary curbside. If your family is short on food this month, please drive up by Door #1 today 9am-11am. There will be a staff member or volunteer there who will hand you a food bag right at your vehicle. If you are interested in using the food pantry, we encourage you to fill out the form in the food bag, and return it to school with your student for future pantry use. Together we're #SpartanStrong

Information Regarding Hotspots/Internet Access: Kootasca currently has very short-term funding to assist low income residents with internet connectivity needs. Please find attached the application for KOOTASCA’s Digital Divide Program to share with your families in need. Michelle Toven is the point of contact for applicants. The attached application can be printed, filled out, and dropped off at the Circles of Support office or KOOTASCA’s main offices. Please encourage any applicants needing assistance in completing this form to contact Michelle at: 218-656-2027 or MichelleT@kootasca.org. Due to the pandemic, there continues to be an ongoing shortage of computer equipment that is causing significant delays and limited availability. For that reason, laptops cannot be guaranteed. Desktops are more readily available at this time. With the time limited nature of this opportunity, please encourage the people you serve who do not currently have internet service or related equipment to apply as soon as possible. KOOTASCA’s Digital Divide program provides internet service and personal computers to low-income individuals and families. An extension of our long running PCs for People efforts to bridge the digital divide, this program has been made possible thanks to support from the Blandin Foundation, Itasca County, the Itasca Area Community Response Fund, and the Community Services Block Grant. For those fortunate enough to have meaningful connectivity, the internet provides a crucial link to information that helps us to navigate daily life and keep our families healthy and safe during this global health crisis. From online learning to working from home, live streamed religious services — even weddings and funerals — the web connects us in this time of physical isolation. Who is this program for? • Individuals and households living in Itasca or Koochiching County • Without home internet access or without a computer or the equipment needed to access the internet • whose household income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line. (See income eligibility requirements below) How do I apply? To apply, please complete the program applications found on KOOTASCA’s website at https://www.kootasca.org/digital-divide/. Detailed application and submission instructions can be found on page 1. If you need assistance in applying please call 218-656-2027. What is the Internet Service like? Internet service will typically be provided with a high-speed Wi-Fi Hotspot on the T-Mobile Network with unlimited data and 12 months of service. Internet service and equipment is subject to availability and additional Terms or Service. Applicants may receive service via other providers depending upon circumstances and service availability. View T-Mobile coverage at https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/coverage-map What are the computers like? Computers will typically be refurbished laptop and desktop computers with Windows 10 and will include Microsoft Office and anti-virus protection. Desktop computers come with a flat-screen monitor, mouse, keyboard, and a Wi-Fi adapter. All computer equipment comes with a webcam. All equipment is subject to availability and may vary. Equipment shortages may cause delays. Current Equipment Availability* Desktop Computers, Microsoft Surface Tablets, Wi-fi Adapters, Web Cams *Subject to change Link to Program Information : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hdpKqSudT_tAicCows1ZyS8j9m9iuAwO/view?usp=sharing Link to Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s-InwYy3AQikF5-k5Z6cTwxBjiyR1ryP/view?usp=sharing

NK Archery practice has been postponed until December. Please email: sieflint@gmail.com with any questions.

Spartan Food Pantry Events On Wednesday, November 11th and 25th, from 9am-11am the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting a Drive-by Food Bag Giveaway to ensure the generous donations to our food pantry are getting out to families in need. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from this opportunity please drive by Door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary on Wednesday, November 11th, and 25th from 9am-11am. There will be a staff member or volunteer there who will hand you a food bag right at your vehicle. 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 student for future pantry use. Thank you to everybody who made this opportunity possible! When communities come together, great things can happen! :) Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Keewatin Elementary Counselor blautigar@isd319.org

Keewatin Elementary Spartan Families, Monday, November 9th, we have NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 10th is an ORANGE day Wednesday, November 11th is an ORANGE day Thursday, November 12th is a DISTANCE LEARNING DAY for ALL Friday, November 13th is a BLUE day We're looking forward to connecting with you though telephone and virtual conferences over the next two weeks. Please connect with your child(ren)'s teacher if you don't know when your conference time is scheduled. Here's a link to our ONLINE bookfair - November 9 - 22nd https://www.scholastic.com/bf/keewatinelementaryschool All purchases help to support our school! Here's a link to cozy Spartan wear - orders due by Nov. 17th: http://bit.ly/2020CozySpartans Have a great long weekend. Wear orange, and stay safe!

Fall conferences are quickly approaching. The High School will be hosting virtual conferences via google meet. Please visit the "High School Conferences" orange button on the District Website to schedule your students conference with their teachers. There is a step-by-step video to help you navigate through this new process. The HS conference days are November 12th and November 17th.

Thank you Nashwauk-Keewatin voters. The operating levy referendum passed with 1171 yes votes to 1025 no votes. Our community approval of this important investment will support classroom education, help protect class sizes, academic and co-curricular programming, and restore instructional budgets. We are overwhelmingly grateful for your support of Nashwauk-Keewatin schools.

Spartan families, We will host flu shot clinics on November 6th and 16th at our schools. Please fill out and return the form found at this link: http://bit.ly/ItascaCty2020FluShot by November 2nd, so that your child can receive a flu shot from public health nurses at our school.

Be sure to check out www.nkspartanstrong.org to find out all of the information you need for the upcoming vote on November 3rd. Make sure to locate the operating referendum on the ballot, as it will be located towards the end. Thank you, your vote matters.

Spartan Families, Please follow this link for an application for free or low cost high speed internet service through Kootasca. Please call 218-656-2027 with questions. http://bit.ly/KootascaInternet

Spartan Families, Please follow this link for updates from the Superintendent, Ms. Brenda Spartz. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KPzEpBWvDwIDxZ2JC90KydmhWLeyDvAZ/view?usp=sharing

Stay Warm Spartans! Order forms available in the office. Questions, email erinmwirtz@gmail.com

Spartan Families, Please help us share this information widely. Interested substitute teacher candidates should apply at https://www.teachersoncall.com/substitutes/apply-now

NK Archery Team (Grades 4-12) ~ Registration & Information Night Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 - 5:30-6:30pm Change in location: upstairs Nashwauk City Hall

Hello Spartan Families! Attached is the October Edition of the North Homes newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of valuable information on mental health strategies for coping with COVID-19. Happy Wednesday everybody! Take Care, Brandi Lautigar Keewatin Elementary School Counselor https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dWi0jRh8d_SqfW1_9fnF8GuZ5UIJ8zXz/view?usp=sharing

Thanks to our communities for making the "Stuff the Squad" Food Drive arranged by the Keewatin Police Department such a success! We have a fully stocked Spartan School Pantry ready for use! Contact the Keewatin Elementary School Counselor, Brandi Lautigar, at 218-885-1280 Extension 51186 or blautigar@isd319.org, if your family could benefit from using our pantry once per month. Thanks again to the Keewatin Police Department for planning and arranging the "Stuff the Squad" Food Drive!