COVID-19 Response Plan
This information includes updates on the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District's response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation is evolving and this page is updated regularly as new information becomes available.
Resources for families, such as basic needs and mental health resources, are available in the accordion drop-down sections below the district's and MDH dashboard information (example below):
Need information or have questions? Contact covidhealth@isd282.org or call 612-440-5012 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. If it is a medical emergency, please call 911 or seek immediate medical attention.
COVID-19 Dashboard
The following dashboard includes the total number of Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases at St. Anthony-New Brighton. These reported cases indicate that a COVID-19 positive individual was in one of our buildings or taking part in a district-sponsored event during their infectious period. We are providing the most accurate and up-to-date information and rely on SANB families to notify us of positive COVID-19 cases. We know there are other COVID-19 cases in our community that were not deemed as reportable by the MDH for our district.
Date of confirmed case | Reported lab-confirmed case(s) |
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Sept. 30, 2020 | 1 |
Oct. 7, 2020 | 1 |
Oct. 29, 2020 | 1 |
Oct. 30, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 2, 2020 | 2 |
Nov. 4, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 5, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 10, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 11, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 13, 2020 | 3 |
Nov. 14, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 16, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 17, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 19, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 20, 2020 | 1 |
Nov. 25, 2020 | 1 |
Dec. 2, 2020 | 1 |
Dec. 4, 2020 | 3 |
Dec. 8, 2020 | 1 |
Dec. 9, 2020 | 1 |
Dec. 15, 2020 | 1 |
Dec. 21, 2020 | 1 |
Current total of reported lab-confirmed cases: | 27 |
MN Department of Health Dashboard
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has its own dashboard (section: Facilities with Cases & Exposures/Cases in Pre-K through Grade 12 School Buildings, by County) that includes five or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in students or staff who were in the building while infectious during a two-week reporting period. According to the MDH, school buildings listed may not have ongoing transmission. School buildings that have not reported a new case for 28 days will be removed. If five or more cases are reported in a school building in a subsequent two-week period, they will once again be listed. This dashboard is updated every Thursday.
- COVID-19 mental health resources for families
- COVID-19 basic needs resources for families
- COVID-19 SANB Restart Blueprint
- Preventing COVID-19 incidents
- Monitoring for COVID-19 incidents
- MDH guidance for schools and families
- Determining if the District will re-open/close as a result of a coronavirus incident
- District services during a school closure
- School information for families
- Nutrition Services (meals)
- Minnesota is now offering free Saliva Testing at home to all Minnesotans
- Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) athletics and activities
- Staff: school information
- Staff: Covid-19 mental health resources for teachers
- Communication
- Messages from the District
- Health and Safety Guidelines for St. Anthony-New Brighton Assessment Administrations
COVID-19 mental health resources for families
Accordion
- Mental health concerns and navigating next steps
- Tools to help support mental well being
- Crisis resources
- Mental health helplines, services and clinics
Mental health concerns and navigating next steps
These are some warning signs to look for in children, adolescents, teens who may be struggling with mental health (per Hennepin County Mental Health and Mayo Clinic websites):
- Problems getting along with peers and adults
- Inability to control anger or aggression
- Inability to manage worries, troubling thoughts or feelings
- Not being able to pay attention or focus
- Feeling sad or worthless
- Withdrawing from or avoiding social interactions
- Hurting oneself or talking about hurting oneself
- Outbursts / extreme irritability
- Talking about death or suicide
- Drastic changes in mood, behavior or personality
- Changes in eating habits
- Difficulty sleeping
- Frequent headaches or stomach aches
What should I do I suspect my child struggling with mental health?
- If your child is in immediate danger/crisis, call 911 or crisis line
- If your child is not in immediate danger/crisis, it might be beneficial to discuss with friends, relatives, teachers, or anyone else who sees your child to see if they are noticing similar changes in your child’s behavior.
- You can check out resources available on this website under Tools to Help Support Mental Wellbeing, which includes links to district Virtual Calming Rooms as well as outside resources.
- You can also email the following staff if you would like to discuss concerns further in order to determine how to best support your child. If it is determined that therapy might be beneficial, a referral can be made to our Lee Carlson school-based mental health therapists. Staff can also provide families with other available community resources, which can also be found under Mental Health Helplines, Services and Clinics.
Wilshire Park staff:
- Carrie Nord, Behavior Interventionist: cnord@isd282.org
- Anna Nagle, Dean: anagle@isd282.org
- Caitlin Thiesen, Counselor: cthiesen@isd282.org
St. Anthony Middle School staff:
- Renee Nettleton, Counselor: rnettleton@isd282.org
St. Anthony Village High School staff:
- Kate Edwards, Counselor: kedwards@isd282.org
- Heather Berndt, Counselor: hberndt@isd282.org
District-wide staff:
- Katrina Peterson, School Psychologist: kpeterson@isd282.org
- Rebecca Zimmermann, School Psychologist: rzimmermann@isd282.org
- Lori Watzl-King, RN, Nurse: lwatzl-king@isd282.org
Tools to help support mental well being
- SAVHS Calming Room (St. Anthony Village High School)
- SAMS Calming Room (St. Anthony Middle School)
- Ms. Nord’s Virtual Calming Room (Wilshire Park)
- Ms. Theisen’s WP School Counselor Page (Wilshire Park)
- Minnesota Department of Health: Supporting Mental-Wellbeing During COVID-19
- Managing Fear and Anxiety around COVID-19: Harvard Health Services
- Staying Grounded
- Health Powered Kids: A collection of activities to help young people make healthy eating, exercise and life choices; designed for ages 3-14
- Change to Chill: Mindfulness & stress relief for Teens
Crisis resources
With immediate mental health emergencies
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Call 911 immediately
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If you or someone you know are having thoughts of self-harm, or you are aware that someone is in danger, contact your local 24/7 Crisis Hotlines:
Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis
Adult Crisis: 651-266-7900
Child Crisis: 651-266-7878
Hennepin County Mental Health Crisis
Adult Crisis: 612-596-1223
Child Crisis: 612-348-2233
Anoka County Mental Health Crisis
Adult Mental Health: 763-324-1420
Children’s Mental Health: 763-324-1430
General Crisis Number: 763-755-3801
If you live in another county, you can visit Metro Children’s Crisis Response Services to look up your county’s contact information.
National 24/7 Hotlines and App:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- A Friend Asks (App for iPhone and Android)
- Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- Runaway and Homeless Youth: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Mental health helplines, services and clinics
Numbers to Call for Support (Non-Crisis):
- Minnesota Helpline: 651-645-2948, ext. 117 or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS or email namihelps@namimn.org
- Minnesota Warmline: 651-288-0400 or text “Support” to 85511 – if you need someone to talk to and receive peer support to address loneliness, isolation, increased feelings of anxiety and depression, or help living with mental health conditions before a crisis occurs
- Mental Health Minnesota The Voice of Recovery: This is a no-cost option for families to consult with a mental health provider and make a plan of action for safety and care. Call 1-800-862-1799. Mentalhealthmn.org
- Fraser Hope Line: Calling 612-446-HOPE (4673) or emailing fraserhopeline@fraser.org puts you in touch with a clinician who can help with autism, mental health or special needs.
- National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736 to receive emotional support from a trained advocate.
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline Toll-Free: 1-877-726-4727 (English and español) SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746 SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746 TTY: 1-800-846-8517 website (English) website (español).
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s guide Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) will help you think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect your family—both physically and emotionally—and what you can do to help your family cope. View the helpful factsheet.
Mental Health Clinics/Services
- Mental Health Helpline: receive connections to care referrals across Minnesota. Call 800.862.1799 or email: helpline@mentalhealthmn.org
- Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH): Offering a new, free Caregiver Resources Library designed to help parents, caregivers and family members support both their children's mental health as well as their own. Create free login.
- Cornerstone Youth Advocacy and Support: Free, confidential emotional support to youth ages 13-24 via Telehealth telehealth ages 13-21. Youth Advocacy website or email: sbs@cornerstonemn.org
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable therapy (find a therapist in your area).
- Minnesota Community Care: Provide affordable mental health care. You can make an appointment by calling 651-602-7500. 24-Hour Careline: 612-333-2229
- Lee Carlson Center (offers Telehealth option). 763-780-3036.
- Locate local mental health clinics by address, city, or zip code.
Black Mental Health Resources:
- Therapy for Black Girls: (find a therapist in your area).
- Mary Ellen Strong Foundation: list of Black therapists in Minnesota.
Latinx Mental Health Resources:
- Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES): website available in English and Spanish
- Therapy for Latinx (find a therapist in your area).
Indigenous Mental Health Resources:
Asian Mental Health Resources
COVID-19 basic needs resources for families
Accordion
- Helpful videos from MDH (multiple languages)
- Local emergency services
- Financial assistance/relief funds
- Food assistance
- Housing and homelessness
- Unemployment
- Health insurance
- Legal resources
- Internet resources
- Medical
Helpful videos from MDH (multiple languages)
MDH provides a variety of short, helpful videos covering topics such as health and safety while attending in-person school, masks and face coverings, testing, if you become sick, protecting yourself and others, and hand hygiene. These videos are available in multiple languages. View the MDH video resource page.
Local emergency services
- Hennepin County Human Services Emergency Programs: services such as cash assistance, food assistance, health care assistance, child care assistance, energy assistance.
- Hennepin County Community Resources: Provides local resources for housing, financial assistance, food shelves, masks, hate crimes, domestic violence, etc.
- Ramsey County Emergency Assistance: services such as cash assistance, food assistance, health care assistance, child care assistance, energy assistance
- Anoka County Emergency Programs: services such as cash assistance, food assistance, health care assistance, child care assistance, energy assistance
- Minnesota Covid-19 Response Resources: Resources for unemployment, food assistance, child care, energy bills, utility bills, rent, mortgage, worker’s rights.
- Neighborhood House: Resources to access basic needs such as food housing, health insurance, information on unemployment, etc. Visit online or call 651-789-2500 or 651-793-7349.
- HACER and MDH Covid-19 English and Spanish Hotline: Covid support, provides resources such as food and housing, etc. Call 651-304-6145
Financial assistance/relief funds
- One Fair Way Emergency Fund: For service workers who are struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis. Apply to receive financial assistance.
- Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation: You can complete an application for financial assistance if you are employed by a restaurant or bar or a restaurant or bar supplier, or if you own a restaurant or bar. Only apply if insurance is not providing you with compensation for your emergency. View application in English and in Spanish.
- Restaurant Opportunities Center United: List of national direct financial assistance options.
- The Minnesota Immigrant Families Fund (available in English, Spanish and Somali): Emergency fund for immigrant families that live in Minnesota that do not qualify for any state or federal benefits and because COVID-19 are left with few resources available to meet their immediate needs.
- Springboard for the Arts Personal Emergency Relief Fund: Offers artists and creative workers in Minnesota emergency financial relief.
Food assistance
- Hennepin County Food Assistance
- Hunger Impact Partners: Download the Free Meals for Kids mobile app to find and access free meals across Minnesota.
- Give Me the Mike: List of restaurants offering free meals to Minnesota families.
- Minnesota Food Pantries: List of food pantries across the state of Minnesota.
- Second Harvest Heartland: Lists food shelves, meal programs, food distributions, discount grocery stores, and more in all counties in the state of Minnesota.
- Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
- List of restaurants that offer free lunches for kids in the metro area
Housing and homelessness
- Hennepin County Housing Assistance: Tenant Resource Center (Hennepin County) call 612-302-3180 for support. You can leave a message on the voicemail. Calls will be returned within 24 hours. Resources available on eviction and homelessness prevention, emergency assistance, mediation, workforce, and legal assistance.
- Ramsey County Housing Assistance: Households that need assistance with rent or a notice of late rent should contact Financial Assistance Services at 651-266-4444 or a Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program.
- Anoka County Housing Assistance
- Hennepin County Coordinated Entry (homeless assistance): Adults: Call 612-248-2350
- Families: Call 612-348-9410. On holidays, weekends, and evenings until 11 p.m., call 211 (mobile: 651-291-0211) and ask for the after-hours shelter team.
- Ramsey County Homeless Assistance: Families with at least one minor child in need of emergency shelter should call 211, the United Way's Helpline and Crisis Line, for a pre-screen. If a family is currently unsheltered, they can also call Ramsey County's Homeless Services Team directly during business hours at 651-266-7818.
- Households that need assistance with rent or a notice of late rent should contact Financial Assistance Services at 651-266-4444 or a Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program.
- Anoka County Homeless Shelters
- United Way First Call for Help: Dial 211 (can provide suggestions for shelter, food, clothes, resources, etc).
- Home Line: Offers free legal help for renters (Spanish, Somali, and Hmong interpreters available).
Unemployment
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program (available in multiple languages):
To apply for Minnesota unemployment benefits, file an application on the first day that you are unemployed or your work hours are substantially reduced by completing the application online on the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance website (click on "Applicants" and then on "Apply for Benefits")
Or call to apply by phone (on Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.):
- Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
- TTY-users: 866-814-1252
Health insurance
- Minnesota Medicaid Application Process (MNsure): You will need last year's tax return, income, and dependent information. MNsure Contact Center 651-539-2099 (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday).
- Hennepin County Health Care Assistance
- Ramsey County Health Care Assistance
- Anoka County Health Care Assistance
- Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES): available in English and Spanish; Offers assistance with health insurance enrollment (MNsure) CLUES COVID-19 Hotline: 651-768-0000.
- Neighborhood House: Health insurance, information on unemployment, and other resources. Call 651-789-2500 or 651-793-7349.
Legal resources
- Law Help MN: offers information and resources on a variety of legal topics pertaining to housing rights, unemployment, immigrant rights, loan relief and financial help, disability rights, etc.
- Home Line: Offers free legal help for renters (available in multiple languages).
- Legal Aid Resources: Eviction, Court, Unemployment, Immigration information.
- Informed Immigrant: Resources for the undocumented immigrant community across the U.S.
- Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign: Legal information and resources.
Internet resources
- Internet Essentials from Comcast: affordable internet for low income households.
- Everyone On: Low-cost internet and affordable computers- search by zip code.
Medical
Neighborhood Healthsource - Central Clinic: Affordable Clinic (Minneapolis) Contact: 612-588-9411 Services available include adult medicine, physical exams, well-woman exams, screening tests, pediatric medicine, well-child exams, immunizations, pregnancy testing, prenatal, post-partum care, mental health, substance abuse counseling, chronic disease prevention/management. Open year-round, 47 hours per week.
COVID-19 SANB Restart Blueprint
Preventing COVID-19 incidents
The district encourages students, staff members and volunteers to begin the following measures to avoid contracting COVID-19 and avoiding the spread of it if they unknowingly have it:
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Washing hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, and use your arm or paper towel to turn off the faucet.
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Cough into your arm/elbow or facial tissue rather than using your hand.
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Staying home when sick.
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Avoiding touching their face with unwashed hands.
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Hand-shakes and touching of each other should be discouraged.
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Touching uncleaned objects (like door handles and faucet handles) with clean hands should become an issue of awareness.
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Accessing sanitizers and wipes available in classrooms should be encouraged.
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Staff are encouraged to wear face masks while in the buildings.
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Limit visitors/volunteers in each of the buildings. If they are allowed in the building, they would be encouraged to wear a mask.
Additionally, the district will take additional steps to help prevent the spread of the virus:
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District facilities staff is following state, federal, and industry guidance regarding cleaning of facilities and frequently touched surfaces to help stop the propagation of COVID-19.
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All students have watched videos that demonstrate good hand washing techniques and hand washing is being encouraged by teachers and other staff.
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An employee daily health screen is required for each staff member in the building.
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Parents will be asked to complete a Skyward symptom and exposure screening for their student(s) daily before sending them to school.
Monitoring for COVID-19 incidents
Monitoring the health condition of students, employees and family members
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The district will closely monitor the health conditions of students and employees while they are in school in order to detect any potential for the presence of an infectious illness, including COVID-19.
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The district is also asking parents to work with them to help prevent any spread of COVID-19 if it comes to our community. The district requests the immediate notification of any family member who exhibits any serious symptoms that could impact students or staff members.
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However, the MDH has a primary responsibility for the overall monitoring of Minnesota residents who may be exposed to COVID-19, and they would inform the district of steps they expect the district to implement.
Monitoring the exposure of students, employees and family members to COVID-19
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The district cannot possibly know the interactions of students, employees or family members outside of school; however there would be an immediate effort to identify social interactions of any infected persons related to our schools.
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The school district is monitoring the incidence of COVID-19 in our county and seeking the advice of local public health experts to help monitor the amount of transmission in our community.
Identification of COVID-19 presence in a student, employee or family member
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The district will work with the Regional Response Team whenever a student or staff member is confirmed to have COVID-19.
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In the event that the presence of COVID-19 in either a student, employee or volunteer is first discovered at school, the district will need to take immediate control of the situation until the MDH can intervene and take appropriate actions.
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The district has protocols in place if a case of COVID-19 is discovered at school including immediate isolation of the person involved, communication with the Regional Response Team, and communication to families and staff who are affected.
Travel out of the area or travel out of the country
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Refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for travel guidelines.
MDH guidance for schools and families
Tabs
- MDE COVID-19 Attendance Guide
- MDE Home Screening Tool
- COVID-19 Decision Tree (multiple languages available)
MDE COVID-19 Attendance Guide
MDE Home Screening Tool
COVID-19 Decision Tree (multiple languages available)
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COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs English (PDF)
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COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs in Hmong (PDF)
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COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs in Somali (PDF)
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COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs in Spanish (PDF)
Determining if the District will re-open/close as a result of a coronavirus incident
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The decision to change learning models between Distance Learning, Modified Hybrid Learning, Full Hybrid Learning, or On-Site Learning would be made through consultation with local public health officials, with consideration to county-level data, local transmission rates, and the availability of staff.
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When viral activity increases, the District will analyze the county-level data to determine if a different learning model should be implemented. The District will notify the Commissioner of Education via the Learning Model Portal within 24 hours of beginning a new learning model. Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille is responsible for all communications through the Learning Model Portal.
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When viral activity decreases, the District will analyze the county-level data and consult with local public health officials, MDH and MDE through the Regional Support Teams to determine if a different learning model should be implemented.
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After implementing a distance learning model due to high levels of viral transmission in the school or local geographic community, the District will wait a minimum of two to three weeks before bringing students back into the buildings for on-site or hybrid learning.
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Parents, guardians, staff and students will be notified of scheduling changes through SwiftK12.
District services during a school closure
Athletic Events, Musical Events, Dramatic Events and Other Major Functions
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St. Anthony Middle School and St. Anthony Village High School co-curriculars will follow Minnesota State High School League, Minnesota Department of Education, and Minnesota Department of Health recommendations for athletics/activities practices and/or competitions.
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Per Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), summer athletics will be allowed to meet beginning June 15th. Groups will need to follow MDH and MSHSL guidelines. Groups will need to develop a specific implementation plan to address all guidelines.
Community Education Programs
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Some Community Services programs will be offered this summer. Call 612-706-1001 for more information.
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Community Services programs will continue to operate while school is in session.
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In the event of a school closure, all Community Services programs will be canceled.
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Community Services classes will be canceled and instructors will be paid on a prorated basis for the time they taught.
School information for families
Providing Education During a School Closure
The District will move to a Distance Learning model if a school or schools are closed due to COVID-19.
All Students
In planning for the coming school year, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has requested school districts to plan for three different scenarios going into the 2020-2021 school year. Those three scenarios include:
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Scenario/Phase 1 (Distance Learning): All students receive instruction through an improved version of distance learning.
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Scenario/Phase 2 (Modified Hybrid Learning): On-site learning for small groups of identified students on specified days based on student need and staffing considerations. Students with special needs, English Language Learners, our youngest learners may be considered for on-site learning.
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Scenario/Phase 3 (Full Hybrid Learning): On-site learning for all students on specified days unless their family has opted for Distance Learning only.
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Scenario/Phase 4 (On-Site Learning): All students and staff back in school, unless their family has opted for Distance Learning only.
STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12
Teachers will offer learning with coursework, assessments, and grades for all classes regardless on learning model. The focus will be engaging, collaborative, and personalized learning opportunities as we try to make the best out of this unpredictable situation.
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The amount of time spent on learning activities and assignments will vary depending on the course and grade level.
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Wilshire Park - K-1 students and invited students are in in-person from 8:30-12:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Students in Distance learning should expect at a minimum to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning activities and check-ins between the hours of 2:00 pm -4:00 pm or teacher designated times.
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Middle School - Students should expect at minimum to engage in synchronous and asynchronous learning activities and check-ins between the hours 10:00 am-2:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. All students are expected to meet with student clubs on Wednesdays as well as receive extra support if needed.
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High School -
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9th grade- on average 60 min per course per day
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10th-12th grade-on average 90 min per course per day
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AP/CIS-on average 120 min per course per day
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Assignments, resources, and videos from teachers will be posted by 9:00 am or earlier on Google Classroom, Seesaw, or via email.
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Teachers will be available by email during normal school hours.
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Any modifications and support students have at school will continue to be provided.
Technology:
Support
Technical support will be available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Email: helpdesk@isd282.org
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Call the Technology Help Line: 612-706-1014
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Please include the student's first and last name, grade, and a detailed description of the problem.
The district has been planning for a 1:1 technology initiative over the past few years, prior to COVID-19. This past spring with emergency distance learning, the district received state and federal funding from the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund that helped jump-start the 1:1 Technology Initiative.
It was important to provide students and families with the most up-to-date device security, along with improved classroom management and testing tools for teachers and students.
The district will be providing technology (iPads for grades K-2; Chromebooks for grades 3-12) for every student.
This does not mean that students will be on technology for the entire amount of time, but that they will have a balance of time on digital learning platforms and work on the assignments given without technology.
FAQ and helpful information for connecting a school Chromebook to Wi-Fi.
Information about other discounted internet options may be found here:
allconnect.com/blog/low-income-internet-guide
highspeedinternet.com/resources/are-there-government-programs-to-help-me-get-internet-service
Students in Grades K-12
Teachers will offer learning with coursework, assessments, and grades for all classes regardless of learning model. The focus will be engaging, collaborative, and personalized learning opportunities as we try to make the best out of this unpredictable situation.
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Students should plan to spend roughly the same amount of time on lessons, assignments, and class activities as if they were at school.
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Assignments, resources, and videos from teachers will be posted by 9 am (K-12) on Google Classroom, Seesaw, or via email each school day.
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Teachers will be available by email during normal school hours.
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Any modifications and support students have at school will continue to be provided.
Students in Pre-school, ECFE and ECSE
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In the event of a school closure, preschool and ECFE will be closed.
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Take-home bags with early childhood activities are available and will be provided to families during a closure. When the bag is returned, every item will be sanitized and available for other families to check out.
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ISD 282 students who receive Early Childhood Special Education Services (ECSE) through Mounds View Public Schools (MV) will follow the guidance of MV. If ISD 282 schools are closed, transportation will NOT be provided to Mounds View.
Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP's)
Special Education teachers will provide instruction digitally to implement appropriate instructional strategies that comply with IEP’s.
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There are other tools that will be implemented for all students to enable them to receive instruction in the best form possible.
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Questions regarding services should be directed the student's IEP case manager or the Director of Special Education Hope Fagerland at hfagerland@isd282.org.
Village Kids
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If school is closed, Village Kids will be closed, with the exception of Emergency Childcare.
EL services during distance learning
- Communication with EL families and academic support
- Grades K-12
- Grades 3-5
- Middle school
- High school
Communication with EL families and academic support
EL service will follow the protocol outlined below when district distance learning plans are implemented.
District communication with EL families during distance learning:
- The district communicates with families via email, text message, phone call, and sometimes video. All messages are available on the district website isd282.org.
- Written translations for district communications are available in our top six languages (Spanish, Tibetan, Somali, Arabic, Amharic, and Oromo.) For other languages, a phone number is given to request oral interpretation of the written communication
- Oral interpretation is provided via Language Line and/or language proficient paraprofessionals.
- Teachers communicate orally with families via Language Line.
Student academic support from general education classroom teacher:
- All teachers are required to scaffold instruction for all learners, check in with, and be available to students during established contact hours.
- Teachers district-wide will complete and submit lesson plan frameworks that include scaffolding and accommodation/modification descriptions.
- Teachers have access to Language Line for direct communication with students/families.
Grades K-12
- Individual student check-ins (emphasis on relationships):
- Email, messages via Seesaw, video conferencing, and/or phone calls.
- Direct ELD instruction:
- Primary Platform: Seesaw
- Asynchronous activities, online and other, addressing all modalities.
- Examples:
- General: National Geographic Reach
- Speaking: video speaking prompts (Flipgrid, etc.)
- Reading: RAZ Kids, etc.
- Writing: Journaling (2nd grade)
- Student academic support from EL teacher in general education classroom:
- Indirect support (see EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations below).
- EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations:
- EL teachers will work with general education teachers to coordinate instruction and communication.
- Each elementary team designates a representative to work with an assigned EL teacher.
- Teachers have access to the Differentiation Google Classroom and district EL Consultant.
Grades 3-5
- Individual student check-ins (emphasis on relationships):
- Email, messages via Google Classroom, video conferencing, instructional apps, and/or phone calls
- Direct ELD instruction:
- Primary Platform: Seesaw; Google Classroom
- Asynchronous activities, online and other, addressing all modalities.
- Examples:
- General: National Geographic Reach; Hyperdocs
- Academic vocabulary: WordGen
- Reading: RAZ Kids, NewsELA, Activelylearn, GetEpic
- Writing: dialogue journals
- Student academic support from EL teacher in general education classroom:
- Student work will be monitored through Google Classroom, with support given as needed.
- EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations:
- EL teachers will work with general education teachers to coordinate instruction and communication and will provide training and resources when appropriate.
- Each elementary team designates a representative to work with an assigned EL teacher.
- Teachers have access to the Differentiation Google Classroom and district EL Consultant.
Middle school
- Individual student check-ins (emphasis on relationships):
- Email, messages via Google Classroom, video conferencing, and/or phone calls
- Direct ELD instruction:
- Primary Platform: Google Classroom
- Asynchronous activities, online and/or other, addressing all modalities.
- Examples:
- Writing: Quill, NoRedInk, etc.; reflection journaling
- Reading: Readtheory, pdf articles/books, etc.
- Student academic support from EL teacher in general education classroom:
- Indirect support (see EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations below)
- EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations:
- EL Teachers will provide student-specific consultation with general education teachers.
- For general support regarding differentiation, general education teachers have access to the Differentiation Google Classroom and district EL Consultant.
High school
- Individual student check-ins (emphasis on relationships):
- Email, messages via Google Classroom, video conferencing, and/or phone calls
- Direct ELD instruction:
- Primary Platform: Google Classroom
- Asynchronous activities, online and/or other, addressing all modalities.
- Examples:
- Writing: Quill, NoRedInk, etc.; reflection journaling
- Reading: Readtheory, pdf articles/books, etc.
- Student academic support from EL teacher in general education classroom:
- For Extended EL students only: students will have access to EL teacher support as needed via email, video conferencing, and/or phone. The EL teacher will have access to general education Google Classroom sites.
- Other ELs: Indirect support (see EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations below)
- EL department support for general education teachers in making accommodations:
- EL Teachers will provide student-specific consultation with general education teachers.
- For general support regarding differentiation, general education teachers have access to the Differentiation Google Classroom and district EL Consultant.
Nutrition Services (meals)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended our ability to serve meals at no cost to ALL STUDENTS regardless of income through June 30, 2021. If you will be in distance learning and are interested in receiving school meals, please complete this meal request form.
Free meal pick-up information (updated as of Nov. 17, 2020)
St. Anthony Middle School and St. Anthony Village High School:
- Location: Lower parking lot, cafeteria door 16.
- Days/times: From 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Additional day/time beginning Nov. 30: Mondays from 4-6 p.m.
Wilshire Park Elementary School:
- Location: Loading dock, door 15.
- Days/times: From 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Below is information on how meals will be served in the four learning models.
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Scenario/Phase 1 (Distance Learning): Families can put in a request of a week’s worth of food to be dropped including lunch or breakfast AND lunch. Applications received later may not receive a delivery on the first week of distance learning.
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Scenario/Phase 2 & 3 (Hybrid/Modified Hybrid Learning): Students who will be onsite will have access to breakfast and lunch in the building. Students will eat in the classroom or outside if weather permits. School meals will be available for home delivery on Wednesdays.
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Scenario/Phase 4 (On-Site Learning): Students who will be onsite will have access to breakfast and lunch in the building. Students will eat in the classroom or outside if weather permits.
Minnesota is now offering free Saliva Testing at home to all Minnesotans
The Minnesota Department of Health Saliva Testing Sites also allow for walk-in testing without an appointment. You can also make an appointment if you are able to wait a few days before testing. Most often the results have been returned within 24 hours.
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) athletics and activities
Accordion
2020-21 MSHSL approved fall sports information
Athletics information for 2020-21
Please watch this video and read through the following information carefully.
The St. Anthony Activities Office is working with school administration, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), the Tri-Metro Conference (TMC), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), and the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) to provide a safe and healthy return to play experience.
Safety plans:
- Each coach will develop a safety plan for their team approved by the district prior to the start of each season.
Schedules:
- The fall season has been shortened.
- The number of games was reduced by 30%.
- There will be a max of two competitions a week.
- Our conference voted to only play conference teams.
Fees:
- Due to the uncertainty of the season, we have reduced our registration fees by 50%.
- No refunds will be offered after the start of the season.
Sport seasons:
- The MSHSL has broken the sports seasons into four modified seasons.
- Fall (August - October).
- Cross country, soccer, girls swimming & diving, and girls tennis.
- Winter (End of November - March).
- Basketball, bowling, gymnastics, hockey, nordic skiing, boys swimming & diving, and wrestling.
- Spring 1 (March - Early May).
- Football, cheerleading, and volleyball.
- Spring 2 (May - Early July).
- Baseball, golf, lacrosse, softball, boys tennis, and track & field.
- Fall (August - October).
- Details about activities including a fall production are being worked on. We will follow up with more information when available.
Transportation
- We will follow MDE and MDH’s recommendations allowing for 50% capacity on busses.
- If parents wish to transport their children to and from activities, they are encouraged to do so.
Locker Rooms
- We are encouraging students not to use locker rooms.
Fans
- We are still determining if spectators will be allowed at events. We will keep you posted as we have more information.
Sign up for a fall sport
- You can register for an activity by going to letsgohuskies.com . Please follow the prompts under the registration tab.
- You must be registered before you can participate in an activity.
- This year any student whose sports physical was expected to expire anywhere between March 12th, 2020 through the end of the 2020-21 school year will have an extension. Those physicals will now be valid through the 2020-21 school year. All incoming students and students participating in athletics for the first time will need to submit a valid sports physical to the High School Activities Office.
- Consider participating in a new sport or activity if your sport or activity was moved to a different season.
MSHSL activities
Staff: school information
Working during a school closure
Working conditions for employees may need to be altered, and the respective employees will be informed of plans and any changes that will affect their work and attendance at work.
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The requirements for employees will vary depending upon the nature of school closure.
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If there were a modified plan by the MDH whereby just some students were quarantined, there would be a new plan developed to meet the special conditions of the MDH expectations.
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The district will assure that employees will be paid on time during any emergency. In order to process payroll in a timely manner, enter your absences and submit your timesheet in Skyward every week.
Teachers
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Teachers of students in grades K-12 are expected to be available throughout their normal work day, including time before or after school, as assigned. In addition to the time for delivering instruction through digital learning platforms, teachers need to expect students reaching out to them for assistance with lessons during the normal workday.
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Times for students to contact their teachers with assignment questions will be established by each principal of any schools closed.
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Teachers who need to take time off during any of the e-learning days will need to inform their principal, and alternatives for the students will be determined by the district.
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Special Education teachers will need to work with their students through assistance from the students’ families.
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It is expected that all teachers will assure their readiness to deliver instruction through the use of Google Classroom, email, SeeSaw, and other supplementary learning venues during a crisis due to COVID-19.
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This will require teachers to insure that they have a district device or home computer available at the end of every school day, in case school is closed before the start of school the next day.
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Any teacher who does not have Internet capability at home should inform their principal immediately, so arrangements can be made to provide such access during an emergency.
Support Staff
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Paras and support staff will be assigned different jobs (distribution of materials, technology devices, meals, distance learning support for teachers and students, providing community support and/or other duties) during school closures.
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Every effort will be made to keep our employees and families safe during the pandemic. Please contact Human Resources if you will not be able to work in the building because you and/or your family members have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 (older adults and/or persons with underlying health conditions).
Office Assistants
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Office assistants will not be expected to perform duties during days that school is not in session during an emergency closure, but there may be an expectation that evolves during the closure by which these staff members will be needed to assist with communications between parents/students and teachers or administrators.
Food Service
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Food service employees are expected to perform their regular assignments due to state mandated continuation of meals for students during school closures.
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Every effort will be made to keep our employees and families safe during the pandemic. Please contact Human Resources if you will not be able to work in the building because you and/or your family members have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 (older adults and/or persons with underlying health conditions).
Custodians
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Custodians are expected to perform their normal assignments. Employees will continue to be paid at their normally scheduled hours and rate.
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Every effort will be made to keep our employees and families safe during the pandemic. Please contact Human Resources if you will not be able to work in the building because you and/or your family members have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 (older adults and/or persons with underlying health conditions).
Principals, Instructional Coaches, Deans, Counselors, Nurses/health aides, School Psychologists, Coordinators and Administrators
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Staff on the teacher contract are expected to be available throughout their normal work day, including time before or after school, as assigned. Principals may assign additional duties during a closure to support students.
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District-wide administrators will report to the District Office, unless they have been quarantined due to contact at schools or events. All will be needed to assist in communications with parents and employees.
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Coordinators are expected to work unless buildings are closed. If the buildings are closed, coordinators may work with their supervisor to determine the possibility of working remotely. If telecommuting is not an option, the staff may use accumulated vacation, personal or compensatory overtime.
Village Kids Staff and Assistant Teachers in ECFE and Preschool
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The first day of a school closure will be paid. Any additional days on which school is canceled, staff will be able to use accumulated personal leave, vacation or compensatory overtime. If staff are called in to work during a closure, they will be paid for the hours worked at their normal rate.
COVID-19 testing coverage - For employees who have health insurance coverage through SANB
Because COVID-19 has risen to the level of a significant public health concern, our health insurance provider will provide coverage at no cost to members for COVID-19 laboratory test regardless of where the test is performed, as well as no cost related to an in-network office or urgent care visit associated with the test. Please note that this will not apply to an emergency department visit.
In addition to the above accommodations, Healthpartners is also allowing members to temporarily refill their medications early should they choose to do so. Please note, this only applies to members who have a current prescription with adequate refills remaining.
Members who are concerned that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 can take a free online screening assessments available online at virtuwell.com or should call their primary care clinic. The assessment follows the latest guidelines from the CDC and other public health officials.
CareLine (612-339-3663 or 800-551-0859) is also available 24/7 at no cost to members. The most updated information for HealthPartners members is availableHealthpartners.com.
Staff: Covid-19 mental health resources for teachers
Accordion
- Mental Health Concerns and Navigating Next Steps
- Tools to Help Support Mental Wellbeing
- Crisis Resources
- Mental Health Helplines, Services and Clinics
Mental Health Concerns and Navigating Next Steps
(View flowchart summarizing the following information)
These are some warning signs to look for in children, adolescents, teens who may be struggling with mental health (per Hennepin County Mental Health and Mayo Clinic websites):
- Problems getting along with peers and adults
- Inability to control anger or aggression
- Inability to manage worries, troubling thoughts or feelings
- Not being able to pay attention or focus
- Feeling sad or worthless
- Withdrawing from or avoiding social interactions
- Hurting oneself or talking about hurting oneself
- Outbursts / extreme irritability
- Talking about death or suicide
- Drastic changes in mood, behavior or personality
- Changes in eating habits
- Difficulty sleeping
- Frequent headaches or stomach aches
What should I do if I suspect a student is struggling with mental health?
- If child is in immediate danger/crisis, call 911 or crisis line.
- If the student is not in immediate danger/crisis, it might be beneficial to discuss the concerning behaviors with other teachers/staff who work with the student to determine if they are seeing similar behaviors.
- Discuss your concerns with the student’s guardian(s).
- Check out resources available on this website under Tools to Help Support Mental Wellbeing, which includes links to district Virtual Calming Rooms as well as outside resources.
- Teachers can bring up concerns to the SAT teams in the middle school and high school, which meet weekly; OR Teachers have the option to complete the Mental Health Teacher Referral form in order to discuss these concerns with counselors/school psychologists to determine how to best support the student; OR Teachers can also email one of the staff members below if they would like to discuss concerns further in order to determine how to best support their student.
- If it is determined that therapy might be beneficial, a referral can be made to our Lee Carlson school-based mental health therapists. Staff can also provide families with other available community resources, which can also be found under Mental Health Helplines, Services and Clinics.
Wilshire Park staff:
- Carrie Nord, Behavior Interventionist: cnord@isd282.org
- Anna Nagle, Dean: anagle@isd282.org
- Caitlin Thiesen, Counselor: cthiesen@isd282.org
St. Anthony Middle School staff:
- Renee Nettleton, Counselor: rnettleton@isd282.org
St. Anthony Village High School staff:
- Kate Edwards, Counselor: kedwards@isd282.org
- Heather Berndt, Counselor: hberndt@isd282.org
District-wide staff:
- Katrina Peterson, School Psychologist: kpeterson@isd282.org
- Rebecca Zimmermann, School Psychologist: rzimmermann@isd282.org
- Lori Watzl-King, RN, Nurse: lwatzl-king@isd282.org
Tools to Help Support Mental Wellbeing
- SAVHS Calming Room (St. Anthony Village High School)
- SAMS Calming Room (St. Anthony Middle School)
- Ms. Nord’s Virtual Calming Room (Wilshire Park)
- Ms. Theisen’s WP School Counselor Page (Wilshire Park)
- Minnesota Department of Health: Supporting Mental-Wellbeing During COVID-19
- Managing Fear and Anxiety around COVID-19: Harvard Health Services
- Staying Grounded
- Health Powered Kids: A collection of activities to help young people make healthy eating, exercise and life choices; designed for ages 3-14
- Change to Chill: Mindfulness & stress relief for Teens
Crisis Resources
With immediate mental health emergencies
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Call 911 immediately
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If you or someone you know are having thoughts of self-harm, or you are aware that someone is in danger, contact your local 24/7 Crisis Hotlines:
Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis
Adult Crisis: 651-266-7900
Child Crisis: 651-266-7878
Hennepin County Mental Health Crisis
Adult Crisis: 612-596-1223
Child Crisis: 612-348-2233
Anoka County Mental Health Crisis
Adult Mental Health: 763-324-1420
Children’s Mental Health: 763-324-1430
General Crisis Number: 763-755-3801
If you live in another county, you can visit Metro Children’s Crisis Response Services to look up your county’s contact information.
National 24/7 Hotlines and App:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- A Friend Asks (App for iPhone and Android)
- Domestic Violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- Runaway and Homeless Youth: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Mental Health Helplines, Services and Clinics
Numbers to Call for Support (Non-Crisis):
- Minnesota Helpline: 651-645-2948, ext. 117 or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS or email namihelps@namimn.org
- Minnesota Warmline: 651-288-0400 or text “Support” to 85511 – if you need someone to talk to and receive peer support to address loneliness, isolation, increased feelings of anxiety and depression, or help living with mental health conditions before a crisis occurs
- Mental Health Minnesota The Voice of Recovery: This is a no-cost option for families to consult with a mental health provider and make a plan of action for safety and care. Call 1-800-862-1799. Mentalhealthmn.org
- Fraser Hope Line: Calling 612-446-HOPE (4673) or emailing fraserhopeline@fraser.org puts you in touch with a clinician who can help with autism, mental health or special needs.
- National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736 to receive emotional support from a trained advocate.
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline Toll-Free: 1-877-726-4727 (English and español) SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746 SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746 TTY: 1-800-846-8517 website (English) website (español).
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s guide Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) will help you think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect your family—both physically and emotionally—and what you can do to help your family cope. View the helpful factsheet.
Mental Health Clinics/Services
- Mental Health Helpline: receive connections to care referrals across Minnesota. Call 800.862.1799 or email: helpline@mentalhealthmn.org
- Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (MACMH): Offering a new, free Caregiver Resources Library designed to help parents, caregivers and family members support both their children's mental health as well as their own. Create free login.
- Cornerstone Youth Advocacy and Support: Free, confidential emotional support to youth ages 13-24 via Telehealth telehealth ages 13-21. Youth Advocacy website or email: sbs@cornerstonemn.org
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable therapy (find a therapist in your area).
- Minnesota Community Care: Provide affordable mental health care. You can make an appointment by calling 651-602-7500. 24-Hour Careline: 612-333-2229
- Lee Carlson Center (offers Telehealth option). 763-780-3036.
- Locate local mental health clinics by address, city, or zip code.
Black Mental Health Resources:
- Therapy for Black Girls: (find a therapist in your area).
- Mary Ellen Strong Foundation: list of Black therapists in Minnesota.
Latinx Mental Health Resources:
- Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES): website available in English and Spanish
- Therapy for Latinx (find a therapist in your area).
Indigenous Mental Health Resources:
Asian Mental Health Resources
Communication
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The District is committed to regular communications with parents and the community during these events.
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A clear and detailed communications plan for the various scenarios related to possible school closings or disruptions has been developed and will be implemented.
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The district has a Google Site dedicated to COVID-19 information and procedures. Please call the information center at 612-706-1001 if you have questions.
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The district will provide timely information at that site, as well as any updates via email, text and phone as needed.
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Parents are encouraged to contact the district with educational questions or rumors about the illness possibly being in St. Anthony-New Brighton.
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Parents who are concerned about the virus itself should contact the MDH hotline at 651-201-3920.
Messages from the District
2020-21 school year messages
- July 30, 2020: Update to families on fall planning for 2020-21 school year
- Aug. 5, 2020: Update on planning for the 2020-21 school year
- Aug. 6, 2020: Video message from Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille
- Aug. 17, 2020: Town Hall Zoom meeting for families to ask questions about Learning Models for the 2020-21 school year: 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19
- Aug. 19, 2020: Modified Hybrid Learning Model approved by the School Board for the start of the 2020-21 school year
- Aug. 21, 2020: Video: recording now available of Aug. 19 virtual Town Hall Zoom meetings
- Aug. 25, 2020: Fall 2020-21 Modified Hybrid Plan for students
- Aug. 26, 2020: Technology Information for the 2020-21 school year
- Sept 4, 2020: First day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Sept. 5, 2020: Complete your child’s daily health screening
- Sept. 14, 2020: Important meal request change: complete form to pick up meals starting Sept. 15
- Sept. 23, 2020: Important COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, reminders
- Sept. 30, 2020: Lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 notification
- Oct. 7, 2020: Lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 notification
- Oct. 29, 2020: Lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 notification
- Nov. 2, 2020: Lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 notification
- Nov. 4, 2020: Lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 notification
- Nov. 6, 2020: Video message from the Superintendent
- Nov. 11, 2020: District will begin transition to full-time distance learning model
2019-20 school year messages
- District Nurse Message update June 9, 2020
- District COVID-19 update May 22, 2020
- District COVID-19 update May 13, 2020
- District COVID-19 update April 30, 2020
- District COVID-19 update April 23, 2020
- District COVID-19 update March 25, 2020
- District COVID-19 reminder info March 22, 2020
- District COVID-19 update March 19, 2020
- District COVID-19 update March 16, 2020
- District COVID-19 update March 15, 2020
- District COVID-19 update March 12, 2020
- District COVID-19 update March 13, 2020
- Distance learning info April 23, 2020