Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

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 Wednesday,March 3, 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) 3/3/21. 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

Sports & Activities: Thursday: WR @Mahnomen vs RLCC/LPA 5:00 ~ JHBB in Mahnomen vs NCE-UH 4:30/5:30 Friday: GirlsBBall @ Mahnomen vs Fosston B team at 6:00, varsity to follow ~ Boys BBall at Ada. C at 5:00, B at 6:00, varsity to follow Saturday: WR a New York Mills~ BoysBBall in Waubun vs Park Christian. C at noon, B and Varsity after ~ GBB at Lake Park. C at noon, B and A to follow

Congratulations to our March Senior of the Month- Cameron Keezer-Adams

Seniors, please fill out the Google Form sent today from Mrs. Lenzen.

Wrestling Thursday in Mahnomen RLCC weigh-in at home within 1/2 hour of leaving. 4:15 PM - Skin Checks MW and RLCC 5:00 PM - RLCC vs MW 5:15 PM - Skin Checks for UCB 6:00 PM ish - RLCC vs UCB 7:00 PM ish - UCB vs MW

Congratulations to the Caught Being Kind Winners: Grand Prize Winner of $25 gift card: Alexis Pazdernik Other Prize winners: Dennis Ashley, Braxton Qual, Alexis Lerud, Jayden Magney, Logan Adams, Roni Keezer, Travis Bevins, Nathan Richey, Thomas Azure, Leah Kent- PICK UP PRIZES IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE

Big Congratulations to the Boys Basketball as they remain undefeated with their comeback and 1 point victory over Cass Lake Bena last night!

Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbird Mini & Junior Dancer Day camp!!! Please turn in forms to the corresponding office if Unable to make it to Mahnomen!!! DEADLINE MARCH 5TH 2021!

Ojibwe Word of the Day

Sno Daze 2020-2021 To stay up to date when we go live please like and subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut9euQGmFyc

Waubun 4-6th Graders are celebrating Dr. Seuss Month! help them celebrate by joining in on the dress up fun!

Link for tonight's Basketball game https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXeHWLWK4o1dlwulCRO0Iuw

Announcing our February Seven Grandfather Teaching Award Winners. Zaagidiwin- Love - The Eagle Knowing love is to know peace. Our love must be unconditional. When people are weak, that is when they need love the most. Love is a strong affection for another. This can form between friends and family. Love is an attachment based upon devotion, admiration, tenderness, and kindness for all things around you. For one to love and accept themselves is to live at peace with the Creator and in harmony with all of creation. Love knows no bounds. We must accept it sincerely and give it freely. CONGRATULATIONS!

Ms. Ueke 4th Grade class had a great time "Mousin" around for Disney Day!!

The Mahnomen Pool will be offering a Lifeguard Training class March 7th, 13th & 14th. You need to be 15 or older to take the class. Cost for the class will be $100. Email cosenga-mccollum@mahnomen.k12.mn.us to for more information or to sign up.

Sports & Activities: Monday: BBB @ Cass Lake. C and B at 6:00, varsity to follow Thursday: WR @Mahnomen vs RLCC/LPA 5:00 ~ JHBB in Mahnomen vs NCE-UH 4:30/5:30 Friday: GirlsBBall @ Mahnomen vs Fosston B team at 6:00, varsity to follow ~ Boys BBall at Ada. C at 5:00, B at 6:00, varsity to follow Saturday: WR a New York Mills~ BoysBBall in Waubun vs Park Christian. C at noon, B and Varsity after ~ GBB at Lake Park. C at noon, B and A to follow

Congratulations to the SENIORS for taking first place in the dress up day competition. The sophomores took 2nd place honors. The snow sculptures were amazing! Thanks to all of the students who participated. A special thanks to Mr. Tim Spaeth and Ms. Gillis for judging. First place went to the "Campfire" by Kia Keezer and Neveah Williams, 2nd place to "The Living Room" by a bunch of sophomores, 3rd Place to the "Man-eating Snowman" by a bunch of seniors, and a tie for 4th with the "Snowman Gravesite" by other seniors and the "Sunbathing Snow women" by the juniors and sophomores. (Apologies for lack of names...I ran out of time)

Sno Daze Beach Volleyball 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32kSHnOZsJg&feature=youtu.be

Thunderbird wrestling tonight 5:00 PM M/W vs Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale-Parkers Prairie 6:00 PM M/W vs Border West (Wheaton-Herman-Norcross) 7:00 PM Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale-Parkers Prairie vs Border West (Wheaton-Herman-Norcross) Live Stream Varsity mat: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/verndale-high-school-verndale-mn JV mat: We will live stream JV matches via facebook live on our BHVPP wrestling page. https://www.facebook.com/BHVPPwrestling

Our Indian Education After School Program (grades 4-12) is up and running. Students are working on sewing and making Ribbon Skirts with Wendy Roy and Cultural Art projects with Ms. Skersick. Those are just a few of the activates. If you are interested in your child attending please call Patti Degroat at 473-6183 for more information and permission slips. A special thank you to White Earth JOM for supplying the new sewing machines and all the sewing supplies. Miigwech