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Northwoods Elementary highlights kindergarten 'sense of belonging' as enrollment rises
Summary
At the March 10 Wayzata Public Schools board meeting, Northwoods Elementary staff outlined programs launched to increase kindergarten family engagement and student belonging, citing a 95% positive response on a student engagement measure and a series of orientation events from January through August.
Northwoods Elementary staff presented a multi-event approach to kindergarten onboarding at the Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education meeting on March 10, emphasizing building a “sense of belonging” for students and families.
The presentation, led by Northwoods principal Jenny Berg and supported by Superintendent Chase Anderson and kindergarten teachers, outlined a year-long sequence of events meant to familiarize children and families with school routines and staff. Jenkins and the Northwoods team said the district uses the Minnesota Department of Education’s guidance and the district strategic roadmap to shape the work.
“We often talk about building a strong community,” Jenny Berg said…
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