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A Note from the Principal
Dr. Tim Anderson
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Course Registration Season Continues
at South View!
In the book, "What Smart Students Know" there is a categorization of subjects taught in schools based on the type of thinking and studying the course demands. Does your student understand that the types of thinking in one course may not be what is required in another? For example, some subjects require more interpretation and analysis, (Language Arts) and some require problem solving (PLTW, Physics). Some courses require creating, performing or communicating (Art, Music, World language) and others require organizing information and making sense of it (History, Geography).
Of course there is overlap in all the subjects, but knowing what type of thinking is predominant can assist a student in preparing mentally for the type of work one is being asked to do. It also can assist in the course selection process for next year. Students should take courses that interest them, but balance those choices with courses that challenge them to think in different ways. One must be practical looking at the course time and work demands with outside commitments also. In considering an enriched or AP class, students must ask themselves if they are ready. Each course presents different thinking demands, time, energy and intellectual resources.
Students should also consider the amount of outside reading required. Balancing the total workload is critically important. For students heading to the high school, you might think about an online course or a blended course to experience a different learning environment. For students entering grades 6-8, you might consider electives in core areas, and electives in engineering, fine arts, FACS and business. This is a great time to explore opportunities, learn to balance time and workload--all very important skills for high school and beyond.
Tim Anderson, Ed. D., Principal
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- Feb. 10: Winterfest
- Feb. 13: 6th & 8th Grade Choir Concert 7pm
- Feb. 14: 7th & 9th Grade Choir Concert 7pm
- Feb. 15: Current 6th Graders attend 2017-18 7th Gr.Course Registration Meeting during WIN
- Feb. 16: Current 7th Graders attend 2017-18 8th Gr.Course Registration Meeting during WIN
- Feb. 20 & 21: No School
- Feb. 24: 2017-18 Course Registration Due (Hard Copy to Advisory Teacher; Online through portal. No formal meetings, watch for '18-19 updates on the SVMS website via the REGISTRATION tab)
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Student Services Corner
The latest news from your SV counselors and School Social Workers
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Revised End of Year Program Schedule
You may already be aware that the last day of school for Edina is now June 1st. With this change, our field trip/transition ceremony schedule has also changed. More details to come...
May 31st - 9th Grade Transition Ceremony 8am
9th Grade Valley Fair Trip 9:30am
June 1st - 8th Grade Transition Ceremony 8am
8th Grade Valley Fair Trip 9:30am
6th Grade - Roller Garden
7th Grade - SkyDeck
"Under The Sea" Winterfest 2017 Info
Friday, February 10 from 6:30-8:30pm
Tickets are $10 in Advance, $15 at the Door (Advanced tickets will be sold the week of Winterfest during all lunches on Wed/Thur/Fri)
Activities: Gladiator Joust, Selfie Station, Henna Tattoos, Kayak Races, Inflatables, Movies, Games, Nascan Racers, Scavenger Hunt, Caricatures, 9th Grade ONLY Lounge
GOTR inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Click
here
for more info and spring program
registration.
Students put STEM skills to work as they follow building plans, use specialized tools and materials, and solve problems to build a canoe. Learn more
here
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SV Robotics "Team Woof" Advances to State!
Team members - 7th Graders - Ryan Hermes, Emmett Maynor, Luca Dalsin, Neil Prajapati, Andrew Guzik, and Thomas Ritten.
2017-2018 Course Registration Dates & Information:
- Feb. 15th (tentative) - 6th to 7th Grade Registration Meeting for Students (During WIN/Advisory)
- Feb.16th (tentative)- 7th to 8th Grade Registration Meeting for Students (During WIN/Advisory)
- Feb. 16th Parent Registration Info Night for Incoming 6th Grade Students (6:30 PM)
- Feb. 24th - Incoming 6-8th Course Registration Due Date (online/hard copy)
- August 24th - Get Connected Day
Edina PCN Forum: Mindfulness featuring Dr. Tim Culbert March 6 More info
Community Engagement: Race and Equity
Parents and community members have the opportunity to participate in our commitment to advance our race and equity conversations into the community. This is another effort to help our community engage as a community about community. The first gathering is set for January 23 in the Normandale Auditorium.
Here is the webpage, which includes the following highlights:
"A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota," is a collection edited by local author Sun Yung Shin of 16 essays by diverse Minnesota writers. It will be the subject of three of the sessions. Each will feature a panel of essay writers, with an opportunity for facilitated discussion reflecting on their stories and how they impact the Edina community. These sessions will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
· Thursday, March 16
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Tuesday, April 18
Health Office News
Pertussis (whooping cough)
info
If Your Child is Ill
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4725 South View Lane, Edina, MN 55424
Office: 952-848-3700 | Attendance: 952-848-3702
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