To clarify any confusion, whether you are choosing in school learning or online learning, please note that ALL students must legally be registered for school. Students who are not registered will be considered truant. If you have not done so already, please log on to the JMC parent portal to get your student(s) registered for the 2020-21 school year.
Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, & 5th from 6:00-6:45.
Kindergarten parents will park in the bus zone(east side).
2nd Grade parents will park in the circle drive/main entrance.
4th/5th Grade parents will park at the 5th grade door(northwest).
Preschool, 1st, and 3rd from 5:00-5:45.
PK parents will park at the Preschool doors(east side).
1st grade parents will park in the circle drive/main entrance. 3rd grade parents will park at the west doors(north of circle drive).
On Thursday, August 20th, the elementary will be having a non-traditional back to school night! We would love to see our students for a quick supply drop off. This will be an opportunity for families to drive up, drop off, and say “hello!” We want all parents and students to have a chance to drop off their backpacks before the first day and give the parents a chance to meet their child’s teacher. It will be similar to the way we did supply pick up in the spring. Each grade level will be assigned a specific door and time frame to arrive at the school. Parents and students will stop at their grade level door where the grade level teachers will greet you in the vehicle. Then the teachers will take your backpack and supplies in the building to put them in your child’s cubby, locker, or on their hook. Their supplies will be waiting for them when they arrive on Monday! Here are the drop off times and door assignments:
Football season is quickly approaching! Attached are the updated Varsity, JV, and MS football schedules. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Green/White scrimmage on August 15th at 6:00 pm.
Congratulations to West Monona Softball on having three players named to the all-state team: Lexi Lander - 1st Team, Megan Nichols - 2nd Team, and Mallory McCall - 3rd team.
If you have not yet registered your student(s) for school, please be reminded that all students must be registered by August 21st. You simply need to log on to your JMC parent portal, and your homepage will easily direct you through the online registration process. You will need to use a laptop or desktop computer.
If you choose to apply for Free/Reduced lunches, there is a link on the registration dashboard that will take you directly to the online application.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call any of the school buildings.
Tomorrow (Monday, August 10th) is the first official day of high school football. Anyone that would like to play should be in Coach Potter's classroom by 4 pm tomorrow. Any high schooler that wants to play is invited to be on the TEAM. GO SPARTANS!!! Please contact Coach Drew Potter with questions at drew.potter@westmonona.org
West Monona is in need of a long-term sub from Aug 24 - October 17, 2020 in Middle School/Elementary Art. Candidates must be licensed as a substitute teacher in Iowa. Interested candidates can apply at 1314 15th Street, Onawa, IA. Please contact me at tim.chesnut@westmonona.org or 712-433-2453 with any questions you have. Thanks.
Outside groups are not allowed by law to bring food in the school to sell or donate during the COVID Pandemic. Therefore, we will not be having any tailgates at football games this year.
Iowa Law--
Concession stands at a sporting, social, community, leisure, or recreational gathering or event, including but not limited to a parade, festival, convention, or fundraiser, must follow the Guidance for Iowa Concession Stands, Temporary Food Events, and Farmers Markets During COVID-19.
Concession stands that are located on school property are not allowed to operate at this time. This
includes concessions operated by an entity which independently holds a food establishment license
separate from the school’s food license (e.g., a school booster organization or other independent
contractor). This also includes concession stands licensed as Temporary Food Establishments and
Mobile Food Units providing concessions.
tim.chesnut@westmonona.org
Spartan HS Volleyball Practice will start Monday, August 10th with conditioning from 8-10am and practice from 1:30-4pm. Any girl interested in playing needs to show up the first day with appropriate clothing, shoes, knee pads, a mask and a water bottle. Email Ms. Rewinkel with any questions.
If you are interested in getting any volleyball apparel the website is up and running. The sale will go through 10am Friday, August 14th.There are two different design options, multiple colors and many different styles.
www.walloffame247.com/west-monona
Coach Rewinkel
7th & 8th Grade Football
There will be a meeting for all students interested in JH Football on August 24th in the HS Library after school. You must have a valid physical on file in the MS office to be able to practice on August 25th. tim.chesnut@westmonona.org
Community members are invited invited to participate in a meeting regarding Return to Learn plans for this fall. This will be an opportunity to clarify general questions that may exist related to the plan that was released last week and is available on the district website. If you have questions that are specific to your child please contact the building principal .
West Monona Community School is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Return to Learn Q&A
Time: Aug 6, 2020 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85133432470?pwd=emwzdEgvYUliUTB3d2d2T2ZNUUh2UT09
Meeting ID: 851 3343 2470
Passcode: QJ0Wss
Many have contacted me regarding registration for 2020-21 and continuous learning. Please register your student as you normally would, and then contact your child's principal via email or phone to notify them of your choice for continuous learning. Once registration concludes your principal will mail you a form to fill out for the continuous learning model. Google Classroom, SeeSaw and Canvas are several of the systems teachers may use to deliver instruction to your student online. tim.chesnut@westmonona.org
The West Monona High School Weight Room will be reopened tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/5/20) to those in the community who purchased key fobs for the year. Please adhere to the following guidelines while using the facility: 1.) No more than 10 people in the weight room at a time. 2.) Spray or rub off equipment with disinfectant after use, 3.) Use hand sanitizer, 4). Wear a mask when 6 feet of social distancing can't be maintained.
Community members who purchased key fobs will receive credit on next year's membership for the time the facility was closed due to the pandemic.
We ask that public key fob use of the weight room does not interfere with Spartan student-athlete & team usage of the facility. For the remainder of the summer West Monona HS boy's teams will be in the weight room M,T, Th, F from 6:30-7:30 a.m. MS boy's teams from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on T &Th, and West Monona HS Girl's teams M, W, F from 8:00 - 9:30. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
High school cross country practice will begin on Monday, August 10th at 8am. All athletes must have an active physical on file with the school to participate. Please contact Coach Hamblen or Coach Nelson with any questions.
Here is a link to the West Monona CSD Return to Learn Plan. The plan is also available on the district website. A link for a Zoom meeting will be shared early next week for those who have questions after reading through the plan.
https://sites.google.com/w-harrison.k12.ia.us/westmononareturntolearn/home