Battle Creek Middle

.@NWSTwinCities has issued a wind chill advisory through Wednesday A.M.—please make sure to take extra precautions to bundle your child up to limit their exposure to the wind and cold weather. There are no plans to hold an e-learning day at this time. spps.org/Page/35970

The Board of Education has voted to require face masks for all teachers, staff, students & visitors (ages 2+) in all SPPS buildings, regardless of a person’s vaccine status. This policy will go into effect today, Wednesday, August 18. Read the full update: bit.ly/3y1v1I4

🚨 Don't forget to complete the 2021 Back-to-School iUpdate TODAY to ensure accurate bus transportation on the first day of school. Learn more at spps.org/onestop.

Have you moved or changed child care locations over the summer? Please complete the 2021 Back-to-School iUpdate by Friday, Aug. 20 at spps.org/onestop. If your child rides a school bus, this will help make sure your child has transportation on the first day of school.

Parent/guardians in primary households can now complete the 2021 Back-to-School iUpdate. It's a great way to update contact info. Be sure your address is updated so your child can receive bus transportation on the first day of school. The deadline is 8/20. spps.org/onestop

Check out the 2021-22 school year calendar at spps.org/calendar. The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Thursday, September 9. Students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten start on Monday, September 13.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children missed the opportunity to have their regular well child exams & immunizations. Please check with your health care provider to make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date before school starts in the fall. spps.org/immunizations

Update: Superintendent @JoeGothard will introduce a resolution requiring masks for all children ages 2 and older, staff and visitors at the COB meeting on August 10, to be voted on during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on August 17. spps.org/site/default.aspx?P…

All Minnesotans 12+ are now eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Walk-in or schedule your appointment here: - Roy Wilkins Auditorium ➡️ bit.ly/3wloQ13 - Mall of America ➡️ bit.ly/3gN5Gwb 12-15 year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

SPPS and all other school districts are still following the MDE Safe Learning Plan for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Face coverings are still required for all students and staff who are medically able to wear them in school buildings and on buses.

All Minnesota residents age 16 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated at the first opportunity available to them. Here's one TODAY, no appointment necessary ⬇️