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December 14, 2016

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Winter Break
NO SCHOOL

Dec.  23rd- Jan.  2 nd

School resumes on January 3 rd


Parent Education Article
Winter weather is here. Are you getting district text messages?
You have to change your preferences in Campus Portal. Go to http://tiny.cc/text112 to learn how.

If school is canceled, know where to get trusted information
If school is canceled, know where to get trusted information.   If weather changes the school day, it's important to know where to find accurate and up-to-date information. Learn more about the ways Eastern Carver County Schools communicates with you:   http://tiny.cc/112info .


PTO Needs your HELP!
December Desserts on December 20th.             Break out your apron and let your sweet tooth go! The PTO is looking for Holiday goodies for December Desserts on Tuesday the 20th for the staff at Clover Ridge. If you don't have a family favorite you would like to share, store bought items are enjoyed as well =).  Thank you for sharing your time and wonderful talents, it is so very much appreciated!

Please have your goodies to the staff lounge by 9:15 am on Tuesday, December 20th. Label all containers, plates and serving pieces so you can easily find it at the end of the day or later in the week on a table in the staff lounge. Also pass this message along to any friends at Clover Ridge who you think would like to help out. Thanks!
  Sign Up Here Today!


Culture Night
January 26, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
This annual event is great for the entire community but we can't do it without your help! Please see the attached flyer seeking support for this event. We will have cultural presentations and gallery walks, ethnic food tasting, and a fashion show celebrating the multiple cultures represented in our school! Click here for more details.

 
Art Adventure Needs your HELP!
If you love art and would like to explore works of art from the Minneapolis Institute of Art with kids at Clover Ridge, consider becoming an Art Adventure volunteer for your child's classroom! Art Adventure brings reproductions of museum art pieces into the classroom to discuss with students. The program runs throughout February and March and the schedule is flexible. No prior experience or art history knowledge is needed and training is provided by MIA in January.
 
Here is a short video from MIA about the program 
Please contact Katie Lenius at  katielenius@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming an Art Adventure Volunteer
 
If we get more than one volunteer per class sometimes people partner up.


Boundary Changes Next Year
As you know, many students from CRE will be affected by boundary changes next year.  We are looking to determine enrollment numbers early this year to assist with staffing.  Below are some important dates and links that should be reviewed if you have an incoming Kindergarten Student or requesting an intra-district transfer.

Kindergarten Registration Deadline is Fast Approaching
Kindergarten registration (or La Academia or Kinder Academy special K program registration) is due by January 15.  You can find registration information at this website.... Kindergarten Registration
 
Boundary Changing?  Notify District About your Desire to Grandfather to Stay at Current Elementary or Go to New Boundary School
Grandfather requests or confirmation of attending new school boundary due by January 17.
  • Grandfather requests can be completed in Parent portal.
Intra-district transfer requests are due by January 17.  Information available at this website.....

Headphones
With the increase in technology throughout the school day, we are encouraging students to bring their own pair of earbuds or headphones to keep at school or in their backpack. This is more sanitary than sharing these tools for learning. If a student does not have access to headphones, some are available here at school.


Save the Date Parent Education
Parents and guardians who have a child(ren) receiving specialized education services
Please SAVE THE DATE!
January 24, 2017 from 5:45 to 7:35,at Chaska High School
 
The Specialized Education Services Team is hosting, "Parent Education Night, "United for Independence."
Families will have the opportunity to personalize and choose learning sessions geared to meet their needs. Information was collected from the parent survey in November to design this event. Sessions will include school -to -school transition panels, supporting your child's executive functioning skills, social opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities, hands -on transition activities for grades 6 through STAR, and MUCH MORE!!! Please see attached flyer for more information. Registration information will be out mid-December.  We hope to see you there!

Looking for after-school activities for your elementary student?
Find oodles of options through Community Education programs, which are offered right in your child's school! Learn more at: http://tiny.cc/CEelem1617