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October 7th, 2016
Message From the Principal/Countryside News/PTO Announcements
District News/Community News
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Message From the Principal
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Greetings Countryside Families!
Construction Recap
Starting today (Friday), and continuing for the next week or so, we will see a flurry of activity as several big deliveries of building materials (e.g. masonry, steel, and plumbing) will arrive, as well as the large machinery used to place the materials.
We continue to coordinate deliveries and work with our construction partners at Kraus-Anderson to minimize disruption to the school day. In planning for this next wave of activity (Oct. 7-15), we have confirmed that no work outside the fenced area (i.e. deliveries or the movement of big machinery) will occur at the beginning and end of our school day. And, as we have been doing, we will have multiple staff members supervising the safe arrival and departure of students. We have thoroughly discussed the timing and location of work on the site during the day, and I am confident we have planned well to ensure the safety and comfortable access to our school by students, families and staff. In addition, we will continue to be vigilant in monitoring any possible disruptions or distractions to the learning that is going on throughout our school.
Thank you for your continued support as we create these exciting new learning spaces at Countryside.
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There are so many exciting projects underway in the district. For details and timelines of all of the district's construction projects, visit
edinaschools.org/NextGenFacilities.
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Parent Pick Up Zone Reminders
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To ensure our pick-up process is smooth, especially at the north pick-up area along Benton Avenue, parents should remember to
NOT
park and leave vehicles unattended during the end of the day pick-up time. It slows down the process and impedes other vehicles from pulling forward along the curb. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Countryside New
s & Announcements
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- 5th Grade Photo 10/10
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- Vision Screening 10/13
- Tastings 10/14
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MEA No School 10/20-21
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Fall Class Parties 10/31
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Save the Date Mateys! November 15th, 8am-8pm.
Motivate your kids to read More!
We need volunteers to help decorate,
Set-up and run and take down the fair.
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Crystall Kittrell, Kindegarten Teacher
Five Fun Facts About Crystal!
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. I love to watch football (go Vikes!) and basketball (go Lynx!)
2. I played the flute for 10 years
3. I love to color!
4. I love rollerblading around lake Calhoun.
5. Working Kids Club during the summer has been my most fun summer job!
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Alyssa Barnes, Kindergarten Teacher
Five Facts About Alyssa!
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.I am from Lakeville, MN and now live in South Mpls with my husband Peter.
2.I LOVE to Travel (few favorites are Tanzania, Zambia,
S. Africa)
3. I love to "DIY"
4 .I am a dog lover! Getting a puppy in Jan.!
5. I love the outdoors (even winter!), I am passionate about taking learning outside!
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Media Center Volunteers Needed
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Please consider volunteering!
f you have any questions, please feel free to email either
Click HERE for volunteer sign up!
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PTO News & Event Information
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Grade Level Parties to Support the Bash!
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In support of the Countryside Bash, parents in each grade (Neighborhood and CP combined) will be hosting an evening out to socialize with friends, meet new ones and help donate to the Countryside Bash Dream Wall with great prizes! Please see your grade level link below and click on the Evite for further details and to RSVP.
Kindergarten Party!
Please join us on Thursday, October 27 at 7:00pm .
1st Grade Party!
Please jo
in us on Thursday, October 13 at 7:00pm .
2nd Grade Party!
Please join us on Friday, October 14 at 6:00pm .
3rd Grade Party!!
Please join us on Saturday, October 8 at 7:00pm .
4th Grade Party!!
Please join us on Friday, October 28 at 7:00pm .
For those of you who were unable to attend the 5th grade party, you can still contribute to Bash! Donations can be dropped off at Countryside, attn: PTO (NOTE: this is for gift card and check/cash donations only) or contact Katie Blozis for more details:
kblozis@gmail.com or to donate other items.
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Double Down
Now's your chance to get the newest installment of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Pre-orders are being collected by teachers and in the library until Friday October 21st. Flyers are coming home with 2-4th graders. Additional paper copies will be available in the school office.
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Countryside Bash
Our annual fall fundraiser, The Countryside Bash, will be on Friday, November 4th at Interlachen Country Club in Edina. This fun night out for parents is a great way to support Countryside and includes a silent and live auction, great food, live music, games and more!
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Countryside's popular shopping event returns at Evereve in Edina on Wednesday, October 26th from 7-9pm.
For more information and to sign up click
HERE
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| Pride Shirt Update: For those who ordered Pride shirts via the PTO website but have not received them, please email Jen Patterson at:[email protected]. There were reporting issues with PayPal and we are unable to determine who has received their shirts. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused |
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Kids Voting Edina Volunteers Needed
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No prior experience is necessary. One-hour training sessions will be provided October 26 at 10am, 1pm and at 5 pm. Volunteers need only to attend one session. Young people are encouraged to volunteer as well - those 8th grade and under should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
For more information visit Kids Voting Edina.
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Edina PNC Presents: Stereotypes and Healthy Gender Indentity 11/14/2016
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For more information please click
HERE
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Attendance Policy Reminders
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The District recently revised and simplified its attendance policy to better align with state statute. Some of the changes you will want to note are:
VACATIONS. Vacations will be counted as unexcused absences UNLESS parents fill out a
"Planned Absence" form.
TARDIES. Students arriving to school more than one hour late will be marked absent for a half-day.
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Edina Resource Center is here to help -
The Edina Resource Center (ERC), a partnership between the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools and the community, is your connection to information resources and services. It is a free and confidential service to those that live, work or go to school in Edina. If you or someone you know is in need of a resource, please contact the ERC for assistance.
Flu Shot Clinics
EPS families can get flu shots at a special vaccination clinic on
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4-6 p.m. at the 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.
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Interested in learning more about the Edina Solar
Garden? Contact
Jennifer Musolf at
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OPPORTUNITY: Free Food Every Weekend
Your family's privacy protected.
Through a partnership between our school, the community, and an organization called
The Sheridan Story,
you have the opportunity to sign your child up to receive a free bag of non-perishable food each Friday.
Enrollment is now open!
Please sign the permission slip HERE to join the program
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If you have any questions, please contact the school Family and Community Liaison.
School Contact: Sarah Tuma, Social Worker
Phone: 952-848-4767
Email: [email protected]
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Students love this smoothie!
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup 100% apple juice
- 4 oz Low fat strawberry yogurt
Directions:
1. Combine yogurt and apple juice in a cup, stir until well mixed.
2. Add apple sauce to yogurt and apple juice and stir
3. ENJOY!
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We love it when parents join their children for lunch here at school. As you make plans to be here, please keep a few things in mind:
- Always stop in the office to sign in and obtain a visitor's badge.
- If you are purchasing a school lunch, please call the Countryside kitchen at 952-848-4737 by 9:30AM on the day you are coming to make your "reservation." This is important for planning purposes in our kitchen.
- Remember - We are a "Soda Free" zone. Thank you in advance for being a good role model for our students
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