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	End of Year Material and Technology collection TCU schools have started the 2019-2020 school year check out process, starting Wednesday, May 27th - Friday, May 29th. All textbooks, teacher & classroom materials, band music and instruments, library books, and technology items such as Chromebooks, iPad, chargers, and hotspots will need to be turned in. Download or print information here. *Social distancing methods will be used, and any concerned parents/students can contact TCU to make other arrangements.
	Tri-City United Modified Covid-19 Free Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) TCU will be offering free Breakfast and Lunch Kid Meal Packs and ask those interested to please fill out this new survey regarding Summer Food Service: English Survey: https://forms.gle/byaEa4AqQXvBg4D79 Spanish Survey: https://forms.gle/XKuqHfNm6j7henu47 Meals will be available for curbside pick-up only at: - TCU Montgomery and TCU Le Center Sites: June 1- August 14 - TCU Lonsdale School is approved for curbside pickup only for the month of June 2020 Download or print meal pick up information available here: English or Spanish As a reminder: Please meet our staff at the orange cones and remember to use 6 feet of social distancing when picking up meals. Thank you.
	Tri-City United Schools Receives National Recognition Project Lead the Way (PLTW) National Distinguished Schools Recognition for the 2nd Year in a Row! - TCU Le Center, TCU Lonsdale, and TCU Montgomery selected as PLTW National Distinguished Schools for our Elementary Launch programming. We are 3 of only 404 elementary schools across the U.S. to receive this honor. - TCU Le Center and TCU Montgomery were also selected as PLTW Distinguished schools for our middle-level Gateway program. We are 2 of just 176 middle schools across the U.S. to receive this honor. The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs.
	Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates Tri-City United Schools understand there are many questions regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are monitoring the situation closely and watching for any update in guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), local health agencies, or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Follow this link to a page created to house district updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). (Last updated 4/1/2020)
	Parent Resources and Information for Distance Learning - Welcome Parents and Families! Beginning Monday, March 30th, Pk-12 students will engage in their learning in a new way. The distance learning model required to slow the spread of COVID-19 relies on this format to minimize the disruption to student learning. To learn more about the Tri-City United plan To Empower Learners and find ways to support your student to be successful as they learn to learn from home visit our Parent Resources and Information page.
	Help with Technology - List of Local Service Providers TCU has created websites to help with technology or service questions; in addition to contacting your child’s teacher(s), please contact our district technology staff for support or for families needing to get WiFi in their home, see a list of local providers. >> Our school parking lots have free WiFi access, just bring your device and connect. <<
	Public Announcement TCU Montgomery Indoor Pool suspended until Phase III of the ‘Stay Safe MN’ Plan The Tri-City United School District is saddened to report that the TCU Montgomery Indoor Pool will be closed for the month of June due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the recommendation of Governor Tim Walz and the MN Department of Health, it has been determined to be unsafe to the community to open the pool at this time. We will continue to monitor the pool opening under Governor Tim Walz’s ‘Stay Safe MN’ Plan to determine the possibility of opening in July.
	Connect with TCU Counselors and Social Workers The TCU School Counselors/Social Workers have created a site to stay connected and provide students and families with a variety of resources during this period of distance learning. They will be checking emails regularly from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, or if you want to speak over the phone or with a Google Meet video call, please reach out via email or complete a Counselor/Social Work Request Form available on their site to schedule a phone/video appointment. Access the Tri-City United Counseling/Social Work site link here.
	Le Sueur County Broadband Initiative Le Sueur County residents and businesses! State broadband maps tell us that finding good Internet service is a challenge for many residents. The county board has enabled a broadband task force to recommend strategies for addressing this situation. Access the Broadband Survey.