Fridley Public Schools Cancel March 14 To April 5 Events

From Fridley Public Schools:

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created challenging times and conditions for families, communities and the entire country. We are aware that some of the recommended actions school districts, businesses and organizations have to take to help slow down the spread of the virus are straining the resources of many families. Our district’s student service support teams have put together resources to help support families during these difficult times. Follow the link for more information on social emotional learning, mental health support, meals and groceries. Click here to view resources for families: Low cost internet service, meals and groceries, mental health services, social emotional support, plus much more!

School Meals for Students

Per the Governor’s announcement, the district will provide school lunch for students on Tuesday, March 17 – Friday, March 20. Meals will be available to any child resident and nonresident, ages 18 years and under. Students can pick up a bagged school lunch at the locations listed below. Parents who would like to pick up a meal for their child/children must bring their child/children to the site to collect meals. No meals will be distributed to parents without their children being present. Lunch will not be provided during Spring Break.

• Area Learning Center, Fridley Middle School, Fridley High School students
  Where: Fridley High School, Door #16. Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Hayes Elementary School
  Where: Front Door/Main entrance. Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  
• Stevenson Elementary School
  Where: Front Door/Main Entrance. Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Childcare for first responders and health care providers

As directed by the Governor's Executive Order 20-02, during the statewide closure of Minnesota schools, Fridley Public Schools is providing childcare for children ages 4 years to 12 years old whose families are first responders, healthcare workers and other emergency workers. This childcare is available for families of healthcare workers and emergency providers ONLY, regardless of whether they have used Fridley Public Schools childcare services in the past. Staff who are providing childcare can also bring their own children if childcare is needed. Regular childcare will be closed for all other families during this time.

Distance Learning

Distance Learning Materials for Students: Wednesday, March 18 - Friday, March 20

Fridley’s Distance Learning Choice Boards learning materials are available for students on the district’s website. Parents and students can access these materials that students can use for practice learning. It is important for students' minds to be engaged in learning even when
they are out of school. We encourage all students to use the Distance Learning Choice Boards materials to practice learning every day. Click here for Fridley Distance Learning.

Additional Resources

• Minnesota Department of Health: COVID-19 Information for Schools
• Minnesota Department of Health: Coronavirus Updates
• Centers for Disease Control: Covid website
• Center for Disease Control: Travel Guide
• Minnesota Department of Education - COVID-19 Updates
• Fridley Public Schools - Information for Families

This press release was produced by Fridley Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.