SPARTAN FANS!!! THE 2020 SPARTAN FOOTBALL TEAM IS IN THE PLAYOFFS!! The West Monona Spartans will play the Woodbury Central Wildcats in Moville for the First-Round of the Iowa Class A State Football Playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm. Entry fee for all first-round games are $6.00. GO SPARTANS!!!!!
SPARTAN FANS!!! ITS GAMEDAY!!! The Spartans are in Moville for a Friday Night Clash against the Woodbury Central Wildcats!! Kickoff is set for 7:00pm! If you are unable to attend, watch the game for free at: https://youtu.be/w_O81tviJSg GO SPARTANS!!!!
Camp Kesem is aimed at supporting children with a parental figure who was or has been diagnosed with cancer. We foster a supportive environment with a number of fun events throughout the year, including our main event, which is a summer camp for the kids. Most importantly, everything that we offer is ABSOLUTELY FREE to the families in an effort to support as many families as possible. Our camp is for children ages 6-18, but younger children and their families are welcome to attend our other events throughout the year.
If you would be willing to spread the word throughout your school district or to anyone else you think could benefit from this information, we would be incredibly grateful! The links to our national website and to a video from our chapter can be found in our signature below, and I have attached an interest form for any families looking to get involved to fill out. Alternatively, if you or the families have any questions for us, please send our email information along and don't hesitate to reach out! https://www.campkesem.org/
Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBZUA1AYAOwLQeuCIvdTmO59740ftMjtI9k5v-iuYdomrOcw/viewform?usp=sf_link
**CORRECTION** IT IS SPARTAN VOLLEYBALL GAMEDAY!! The Lady Spartans will be in **SCHALLER** tonight to take on the Ridge View Raptors! Ridge View is limiting spectators to 4 family members per athlete. Family members are asked to get their tickets at Ridge View. MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER. GO SPARTANS!!!!
The Spartan Cross Country team is back in action today! The Spartans will be running in Dunlap! Running starts at 4:30PM! GO SPARTANS!!!
Monona County is hosting a Virtual Parenting Café. Anyone interested in participating need to contact the numbers/emails on the flyer to sign up.
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.