Edina High School Newsletter
October 10, 2016
October 2016                                       Edina High School
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Fall Choral Concert 
7:00pm
Fick
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 12 13
Collab 
Time
 
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Edina Band and Dallas Brass Concert
7:00pm
Fick
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The Venetian Twins
7:00pm
EPAC
19
PSAT Testing


20
MEA
No 
School
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MEA
No School
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ACT Testing
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Blood Drive
Field House

Concert and Symphonic
Band Concert 7:00pm 
F ick
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Senior Party Theme 
Meeting 7:00pm at  Valley 
View
Cafeteria
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Carnival
Concert 
6:00pm 
Fick
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Fall Choral Concerts
EHS Boys Cross Country Fundraiser
Help support the EHS Boys Cross Country Team 
by eating at Davanni's in Edina on Tuesday, October 11, from 4-8 p.m.

Mention you are supporting the EHS Boys Cross Country Team at the time 
of payment and Davanni's will donate 20 percent of your purchase. 
The offer is good for dine-in, carry-out orders (gift card purchase included).  
Bring in the attached flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the 
cashier you are supporting the Edina HS Boys Cross Country team.

Parent Teacher Conferences


Edina High School 
Parent Teacher Conferences

Thursday, October 13, 2016
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Drop-in format.  No appointment needed.
Teachers will be asked to limit each conference to 10 minutes.

Click here for teacher availablity (subject to change)
 Click here for teacher locations (subject to change)
Flu Shot Clinic

Special Vaccination Clinic for 
Edina Public School Families 

 

Thursday, Oct. 13, 4-6 p.m.
Edina Community Center, room 165. 

The clinic is being held by the Bloomington Public Health Department. 
Persons must be 6 months of age or older.   Note that flumist (intranasal vaccine) is not available this year,  as it is no longer recommended by the CDC. 
Be sure to bring your insurance card or Medicare Part B to the clinic. 
Most insurance plans are accepted.
Dallas Brass Concert
Dallas Brass will perform in concert  at Edina High School

Tuesday, October 17, 2016
7:00pm
Fick Auditorium
All seating is general admission $10
Click here to order tickets

To learn more about Dallas Brass, go to their website.

Theater Forever Presents 
The Venetain Twins
October 18, 2016, 7:00 pm 
Edina Performing Arts Center
6754 Valley View Rd, Edina 

Tickets are general admission 
$10 Adults 
$6 Students/Senior Citizens 

Click here for more information
PSAT Testing

PSAT Testing
(registration is closed)

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
8:25am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm Lunch

12:00pm Late Start for Non-Test Takers
Click here for late start schedule

MEA Break - No School
MEA Break
Thursday, October 20
Friday, October 21

Enjoy the long weekend!
Edina Senior Party
Senior Party Theme Selection Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2016
7:00pm 
Valley View Middle School Cafeteria

Have a great idea, but can't attend the meeting?  
Click here to fill out a Theme Idea Worksheet and 
send it to Michelle Lohrding.

Marching Band Uniform Drive


The Edina Marching Band Uniform Drive is underway 
and  we need your help.
Click here for more information.

Windigo Yearbook 
Senior Photo Information 

Click here for deadlines and information about 
Senior photos, Senior baby photos and Senior ads in Windigo.
The Writer's Block

The Block is a writing center staffed by English teachers and trained student writing coaches who work with students in one-on-one conferences to help them grow as writers.  We are available for face-to-face conferences during lunch or for online conferences in the evening.

Click here for more information
P21 Exemplar School Recognition
Edina High School earns national recognition as a 21st Century Learning Exemplar,  a P21 signature program
 
EHS received this honor for exemplary 21st century learning practices in preparing students for success in college, career, and life. 
It is the first high school in Minnesota to earn the designation. 
Read more here
Kids Voting Edina
Kids Voting Edina returns to K-12 classrooms and election polls

Click here for more information about this national grassroots, non-partisan 
program that aims to educate youth about the election process and our 
country's system of democracy.
Mental Health and Wellness Initative
Click here to learn more about the expansion of district partnerships for 
mental health and wellness for students.
Part Time Job Opportunities

There is an urgent need for out-of-school-time recreation leaders in the district's before and after school programs through Community Education Services. 

Several positions are available at district elementary schools and at South View Middle School.  There are a variety of hours in both morning and afternoon programs available. Rec leaders help supervise group activities and assist in the planning and implementation of activities. 

To learn more about the openings and see job descriptions go to the district's employment page, under Community Education Services.
Tissue Donations Needed
We need tissues.  Can you help?

Please drop off your tissue box donations in the 
Nurse's Office at EHS.

Thank you!
Information for Seniors Only

Windigo Yearbook Information
Edina High School PTO
Support your teachers and students! 
Don't forget to join the PTO.  

Click here for more information.
Edina Education Fund

The Edina Education Fund is an independent 
non-profit  organization dedicated to the continued academic excellence of the  Edina Public Schools.

The Edina Education Fund depends on community donations to fund the many programs and initiatives that serve children from early childhood  to grade 12 in the Edina Public Schools system.

Click here for more information.
Infinite Campus & Schoology
Viewing Student  Information
Parents
You can access Infinite Campus via the parent portal.  You should have received a letter  via  U.S. Mail in August with your username and password.  If you need help with your username or password, please 

Students
Log into your student portal and click on Infinite Campus. 
You can stop in the Media Center if you need help.
Construction Updates
Interested in staying up-to-date with district construction projects?  Check out these resources:
Edina High School
6754 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55439
Office 952-848-3800
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