Underwood School District

The first few weeks of preschool have been a success!

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Attached is the Student Services Newsletter on this topic.

Reminder - Picture Day is Wednesday, September 20th. Here is a link for online ordering (http://Scherling.PreOrderPhotos.com/?AccessCode=J43KQ6)

Interested in making a difference at the Underwood School? We are looking for additional Paraprofessional support and substitute staff in all areas. Visit our Job Postings page (https://www.underwood.k12.mn.us/page/job-postings) for more details.

The Underwood School District is seeking qualified and experienced snow removal contractors to provide comprehensive snow and ice management services for our school campuses. We invite interested contractors to submit their bids for consideration. Click the link for more info (https://5il.co/24s63)

Reminder - Tuesday, September 5th is the first day of school for all 7-12 students. K-6 students start on Wednesday, September 6th.

Underwood School Families - Please take the time to view this 11 minute video (https://youtu.be/JZnUT2yw7pk) with important back to school updates for the 2023-2024 school year.

For those looking for an online option to complete the 2023-2024 Application for Educational Benefits, you may complete the form using this link (https://payschoolscentral.com/). Contact Heather Herman with any questions.

7-12 Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30th from 5-7. 7th grade orientation will take place at 5:15 and 6:15 in the big gym (attend one session). Elementary scheduled conferences can be reserved by using this link (https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/UnderwoodRockets)

Underwood Elementary Families - Please take a minute to sign up (https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/UnderwoodRockets) for Back-to-School Conferences on Wednesday, August 30th and Tuesday, September 5th. These days are reserved for scheduled conferences for each elementary student.

We are looking for Rocket Buddies for our home games for the 2023 season! This is open to any K-6 student from Underwood who would like to spend a game night with the Rocket Volleyball girls! 🚀🏐 If interested please fill out the Google Form by August 22nd and we will send information out after everyone signs up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd88uki7swYCdYC4rLvZF5euEBjfqqJBqQqE0XVs9B5B4Fs4w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1Sam2P11lwAScLShHf944gab3Z00y82Ihpl5F-4eslZHemt5m0BD6SlMY_aem_AbaEUWS0ziZuCQu_24hLhAKlZedGjfOb3paFYxDMUaCd-78UxArLza4yLymERznkvPY

School is just around the corner! Don't forget to sign up your 3-year olds and 4-year olds for preschool in Underwood. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOUeuE3QPSJ60fKKoJv50VZ7Q3YeTsbZlxNdL-G0rVO8TGVw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0). Call the school with any questions.

Today we wrapped up our Summer Rec T-Ball season with a kids vs. adults T-ball game! Thank you to all the T-Ball players and their families for a fun Summer Rec season!! ⚾️ 🚀

Wrestling Camp Information

The Memorial Day event will be live-streamed at 10:00 for those who cannot make it in-person. Visit the Underwood School website and look for "Live Event Links" at the top of the page.

Underwood Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 this morning.

Thanks for a fabulous field day! This link is where we have photos of the day for all to enjoy! We are working to update the folder. We hope to continue to add photos over the weekend and early next week. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0VGRMtznJIFYEu

Yesterday, the kindergarteners traveled to area parks in Fergus Falls for our 'KINDERGARTEN FUN DAY' - celebrating the end of the year! Mr. Fred Rogers said it best..."Play is the work of childhood" - so we spent the day playing!

Last Wednesday our preschoolers took a trip to Trowbridge Zoo! They were able to see and feed so many South American animals.

Summer Enrichment Program is extended until Wednesday. These activities are all FREE for Underwood K-6 grade students! If you didn't get a sheet and would like one you can print this picture or email cjensen@underwood.k12.mn.us