Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Wednesday: #5 Thunderbird Girls BB playoffs @ 7:00 @ #4 LPA if you finished the season for the GBB program, you are allowed to come to the game tomorrow in Lake Park Thursday: #1 Thunderbird Boys BB playoff @ WAUBUN @ 7:00 vs Park Christian or Underwood Friday: GBB if win on Wednesday TBD Saturday: WR individual sections at Cass Lake for those that qualify~ Boy BB home TBD if win on Thursday

General notification for families that a person in the school/child care/youth program community tested positive for COVID-19 Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public School Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Dear Families, We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that a member of the Waubun-Ogema- White Earth Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is possible the person was able to spread the disease while in the community on this/these date(s) 3/11/21, 3/12/21, and 3/15/21. We cannot for privacy reasons share details about the person. At this time, they have been told to stay home and away from other people (in isolation) until they are well and can no longer spread the disease. We have worked with MDH and White Earth Public Health to identify those who were in close contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and have told them directly to stay home and/or to work from home for 7-14 days, even if they have a negative COVID-19 test during that time. This is how long it can take to show signs of the disease. If you have not been contacted, your child is not considered a close contact, and there is nothing special you need to do. Because the spread of COVID-19 from unknown sources is widespread in Minnesota, you should continue to watch your child for COVID-19 symptoms, which include: Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher New cough or a cough that gets worse Difficulty/hard time breathing New loss of taste or smell Sore throat New nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Muscle pain Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired New severe/very bad headache Chills If your child gets symptoms, they should stay home and you should talk with their doctor or other health care provider to decide if they need to see a doctor and/or to get tested for COVID-19. Please review the following resources: Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/homescreen.pdf) COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/attendance.pdf) We understand that this news may make people feel uneasy. We have taken action to clean and sanitize the building and are working closely with MDH to watch the situation. We are asking all members of our community to lower the chance of spreading illness by taking the following actions: Protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Cover your coughs and sneezes; do not touch your face with unwashed hands. If you are sick, stay home from school, child care, sports, and other activities. Clean all commonly touched surfaces often, such as telephones, doorknobs, countertops, etc. Resources that you may find helpful: MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html) MDH Schools and Child Care: COVID-19 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/index.html) CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) If you have questions, contact Carolyn Cossette, School Nurse, or Lisa Weber, Superintendent at 218-473-6171. Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe. Lisa Weber, Superintendent Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Tonight's Wrestling livestream! Go THUNDERBIRDS Section 8A wrestling tournament today in Crookston at 4:00 PM: http://www.kroxam.com and click on KROX Radio Video Streams (on the right) Or https://www.youtube.com/c/KROXAM

Tuesday: WR individual sections at Crookston. 4:00 start Wednesday: #5 Thunderbird Girls BB playoffs @ 7:00 @ #4 LPA if you finished the season for the GBB program, you are allowed to come to the game tomorrow in Lake Park Thursday: #1 Thunderbird Boys BB playoff @ WAUBUN @ 7:00 vs Park Christian or Underwood Friday: GBB if win on Wednesday TBD Saturday: WR individual sections at Cass Lake for those that qualify~ Boy BB home TBD if win on Thursday

Congrats to the boys basketball team on another victory last night and ending the regular season UNDEFEATED!!!

Individual Section 8A Wrestling Tournament 4:00 PM Today: Crookston, MN http://www.kroxam.com and click on KROX Radio Video Streams (on the right) Or https://www.youtube.com/c/KROXAM

General notification for families that a person in the school/child care/youth program community tested positive for COVID-19 Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public School Monday,March 15, 2021 Dear Families, We were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that a member of the Waubun-Ogema- White Earth Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19. It is possible the person was able to spread the disease while in the community on this/these date(s) 3/11/21 and 3/12/21. We cannot for privacy reasons share details about the person. At this time, they have been told to stay home and away from other people (in isolation) until they are well and can no longer spread the disease. We have worked with MDH and White Earth Public Health to identify those who were in close contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19, and have told them directly to stay home and/or to work from home for 7-14 days, even if they have a negative COVID-19 test during that time. This is how long it can take to show signs of the disease. If you have not been contacted, your child is not considered a close contact, and there is nothing special you need to do. Because the spread of COVID-19 from unknown sources is widespread in Minnesota, you should continue to watch your child for COVID-19 symptoms, which include: Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher New cough or a cough that gets worse Difficulty/hard time breathing New loss of taste or smell Sore throat New nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Muscle pain Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired New severe/very bad headache Chills If your child gets symptoms, they should stay home and you should talk with their doctor or other health care provider to decide if they need to see a doctor and/or to get tested for COVID-19. Please review the following resources: Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/homescreen.pdf) COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families (PDF) (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/attendance.pdf) We understand that this news may make people feel uneasy. We have taken action to clean and sanitize the building and are working closely with MDH to watch the situation. We are asking all members of our community to lower the chance of spreading illness by taking the following actions: Protect yourself and others by wearing a face covering. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Cover your coughs and sneezes; do not touch your face with unwashed hands. If you are sick, stay home from school, child care, sports, and other activities. Clean all commonly touched surfaces often, such as telephones, doorknobs, countertops, etc. Resources that you may find helpful: MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html) MDH Schools and Child Care: COVID-19 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/index.html) CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) If you have questions, contact Carolyn Cossette, School Nurse or Lisa Weber, Superintendent at 218-473-6171. Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe. Lisa Weber, Superintendent Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Attention thunderbird Fans! 8th grade plays first tonight in Fertile. No fans allowed. The games will be livestreamed on Garden Valley TV and Facebook live through the Mahnomen school facebook.

Grades 4-6: Dr. Seuss Dress Up Days: tomorrow is “Sleep Book Day” wear your pajamas!

Any gentlemen in grades 7-12 interested in playing baseball this year. Stop in and sign up in Kohler's room. Pitchers and catchers start practice on Monday, March 22nd and everyone on March 29th.

Sports & Activities: Monday: Boys BB in Mahnomen vs NCE-UH C at 5:00 ~ JH BB at Fertile - 8th grade plays first at 4:30, then 7th Tuesday: WR individual sections at Crookston. 4:00 start Wednesday: #5 Thunderbird Girls BB playoffs @ 7:00 @ #4 LPA Thursday: #1 Thunderbird Boys BB playoff @ home TBD @ 7:00 vs Park Christian or Underwood Friday: GBB if win on Wednesday TBD Saturday: WR individual sections at Cass Lake for those that qualify~ Boy BB home TBD if win on Thursday

Word of the day

1st graders learned what it is like to be an architect. They used toothpicks and marshmallows to make igloos in Mrs. Fabre's STEAM class.

Hudson's name was randomly drawn during our school assembly. For his prize, he chose to play a game with Mr. Peterson. We hope you had so much fun, Hudson! Congratulations!

Dear Waubun Ogema White Earth Schools Community, It has been a year since we have been handling COVID-19 together. We want to thank you for your support during this year. We were graced with an abundance of opportunities to learn, grow and lean in as One Team with One Goal. To continue reading our family letter, please visit the following link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQhP2YNBUoW2UaFHfEQ0b6GKuA6jNHhe0ud1UFVOY-8/edit?usp=sharing

Lola was chosen for Student of the Month. Her teacher, Mrs. Jorud says, “I chose Lola for February's Student of the Month because she has a great love for learning. Lola is always fun to have in class. She is kind, respectful, and always contributes in a positive way. She is a conscientious student and always tries to do her best. Lola has maintained a positive attitude, during this whole year, and shows what it takes to be a great Thunderbird!” Lola’s favorite part of school is math because it is fun. She especially enjoys learning division. Lola is most thankful for her family. She says she will love them forever. She loves to do her nails with her mom, sister, and sometimes her brother. Lola plays on the trampoline at home. She can do a front flip, front handsprings, and the splits. Lola loves gymnastics and dance!! Thanks for being so awesome, Lola! Keep being you!

Kolton was chosen as Student of the Month. His teacher Mr. Lenzen says, “Kolton was chosen as student of the month by his peers. Kolton displays all aspects of Ogema PRIDE on a regular basis. Kolton goes beyond being respectful with his classmates and truly treats them with kindness and love. Kolton's patience while working with others is that of a person many years his senior. His classmates picked a perfect recipient for this month's Student of the Month.” Kolton loves playing outside the most at school. Him and his friends play soccer. Kolton is most thankful for his life: being able to play, his family, and his cool Grandpa Bomber. Kolton likes to play on the xbox and play with his friends at home. Kolton, you have such a kind, generous heart! Keep up the amazing work

Jake's was randomly chosen at the school assembly! He chose to make a special art project with Miss Skersick, called pendulum painting. What a great color choice!

Sports & Activities: Friday: GBB in Waubun vs Nevis - B at 6, varsity to follow There is NO C-team Girls game on Friday vs. Nevis. However, it is Parent night and all C-team players and their parents will be on the guest list for parent night.~ BB in Mahnomen vs Fosston - C at 5, B at 6, varsity to follow

The Girls' basketball game will be live streamed tonight on the Waubun youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1zoyiGr4RRTR9hb5WX6Zw