Hello Parents, We want to thank all of the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone’s help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed. If your family hasn’t participated, there’s still time! This safe and easy fundraiser is 100% online so there is no face-to-face selling, collecting money, or delivering products. Participation only takes 12 minutes and your child will win fun and exciting prizes. Every student will receive a prize, just for participating. More prizes will be rewarded when goals are reached. Please help now. It really will make a difference. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000178889 to show our valued teachers your support. West Monona Elementary School PS: Family participation is the key to our success, and we are counting on you!

SPARTAN FANS- IT IS PINK-OUT NIGHT!!!! Tonight is the Lady Spartans final home volleyball match of the 2020 season!! The Spartans will take on the River Valley Wolverines with the first JVR serve set for 5:30PM. Tonight's volleyball match will be played in the Middle School Gym. Come out and cheer on the Lady Spartans and WEAR PINK!!! GO SPARTANS!!!!

West Monona Elementary is in need of one preschool associate and one special education associate as soon as possible. Interested candidates can apply in the superintendent's office at 1314 15th Street, Onawa, IA. Please contact me at tasha.lewis@westmonona.org or 712-433-1393 with any questions you have. Thank you! EOE and closed when filled.

SPARTANS FANS!!! ITS GAMEDAY!!! The Spartans will be on the road tonight in Logan. West Monona vs. Logan-Magnolia, kickoff @ 7:00pm! GO SPARTANS!!!

**MS FOOTBALL REMINDER** There is no MS football practice tonight (10/2).

I'm messaging as a reminder that West Monona School District starts late tomorrow at 10:20. The 10:20 start will continue to be utilized throughout the semester on Wednesdays. Please email tim.chesnut@westmonona.org with questions. Thanks.

Today we received new guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Education following a news conference by Governor Reynolds. Under the new guidance students and staff will not have to go into quarantine IF masks are being worn by both individuals during exposure or potential exposure situations. Previous guidance had stated that quarantine was required regardless of masks if an individual was exposed to a person who was positive or potentially positive within six feet for more than fifteen minutes. The guidance went on to explain examples of when quarantines would still be necessary. When face shields are worn instead of fabric masks exposed individuals would still be required to quarantine. Household close contacts would still need to quarantine. An individual who is symptomatic or who tests positive would still need to quarantine. Additionally, in any setting where masks are not utilized quarantine would still be required. Examples IDPH gave may include chorus, band, lunch, sports, busing, etc. Since students and staff are required to wear masks during the school day, the latest guidance should result in fewer student quarantines and less time spent contact tracing going forward, provided everyone wears masks when they cannot be six feet apart. Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding as we work through the challenges of this school year. We will do our best to keep you updated as guidance changes. Have a great day! Marty Fonley Supt.

West Monona Middle School and High School Online students please be sure to check your google classroom daily for both assignments and attendance. Teachers will now be reporting attendance daily to the office. Please email questions to tim.chesnut@westmonona.org

School Pictures: MS Pictures - Thursday, October 1, HS Pictures - Friday, October 2.

West Monona Middle School and High School Online students please be sure to check your google classroom daily for both assignment and attendance. Teachers will now be reporting attendance daily to the office. Please email questions to tim.chesnut@westmonona.org

**ATHLETIC SCHEDULE CHANGE** The MS volleyball game against Sioux City East that was scheduled for tonight (9/28) has been rescheduled. This contest will be made up at a later date.

**ATHLETICS SCHEDULE CHANGE** The JV football game for Monday night against MVAO is cancelled.

Tonight the Junior class is hosting a tailgate in the High School parking lot from 5:30-7:00. The Homecoming football game starts at 7:00 against the Westwood Rebels!

School Picture Day Error-Pictures for: PK-2 will be Tuesday 9/29 3-5 will be Wednesday 9/30 6-8 will be Thursday 10/1 9-12 will be Friday 10/2 If you want to purchase a picture package your student must bring a picture envelope at the time their picture is taken. EL students: Picture envelope will go home with the your student by Friday (9/25) for the elementary. MS students: will be given a picture envelope next week, in their first period class. HS students: must pick up a picture envelope in the office. Online learners/homeschool students: can take pictures at Griffith's studio 10/2 from 3:30-6pm, no appointment needed. Picture envelopes will be at the photography studio.

SPARTAN FANS!! ITS HOMECOMING WEEK!!! Please join us at the West Monona Football field tonight (9/24) for the Jersey Auction and Coronation!! The Jersey Auction will start at 6:00pm with the Coronation to follow.

**MS Football Parents** The Jr-High game tonight against Westwood will only have 1 game. The game will start at 4:00pm.

**SPARTAN VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCEMENT** Per Western Valley Conference for the WVC Volleyball Tournament that will be held at West Monona on Saturday: "Spectators will be limited at the conference volleyball tournament. Tickets will be REQUIRED and COLLECTED at the gate along with a $5.00 admission fee for both adults and students. Spectators MUST HAVE A TICKET to enter the tournament. Each athlete will be given a number of tickets to be handed out. Children age 4 and under will be admitted free and will not need a ticket. Spectators are required to wear a face covering at all times at volleyball matches." We are striving to keep our students, staff, and community safe during these challenging time. We ask that you please follow these guidelines for this tournament. GO SPARTANS!!

Good Afternoon, At their meeting last evening, the West Monona School Board approved a change in the district calendar. Beginning September 30th, school will start 2-hours late instead of 1-hour late on Wednesdays. This change will be in effect from September 30th through the end of the first semester on December 22nd. The Board will revisit the topic in December to determine if any change is needed for the 2nd semester. The Board reached this decision with input from the community and staff. A survey, completed last week by 253 people from the community, showed that over 78% of those participating felt they could make this calendar change work compared to just under 22% who felt it would be difficult. The Board also received input from staff who felt additional preparation time was needed given the demands of providing online learning opportunities for students who have either chosen to learn online or who are required to learn online due to quarantine requirements. Have a great day! Marty Marty Fonley Superintendent West Monona and West Harrison Community School Districts "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's Not." The Lorax

**MS FOOTBALL PARENTS** Practice tonight is cancelled. Practice will resume at the normal time on Monday.

*MS FOOTBALL PARENTS** Due to the low number of players, the MS football game will be 1 full game with 7th & 8th grades combined. The game will start at 4:00 PM in Moville.