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January- Technology in Focus
Monitoring Technology Use of the Family
A long time HL family shared this information with me this week and I thought everyone might be interested. The App is called Screentime.
It blocks access to ALL apps - house party, snap chat, musically, group me, instagram... you name it- ALL OF THEM - for a period of time every day that is established by me.
For example, from now on- All the phones will not have access to ALL apps during the school hours (I set this time for 9 am to 2:30 pm- why on earth should they be on snapchat at any point during the school day, right?!) Monday thru Friday.
Each week day, they get 1 hour TOTAL on apps (2 hours total each day on weekend days)- the program monitors the time for me automatically. Once the hour is reached- all apps are inaccessible. The program shuts access to them down.
Access to all apps is shut down now from 10 pm (11 pm for HS child) until 6 am.
Text messaging is not affected by this program
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The program is coming out shortly with the ability to cherry pick the apps you want them to to STILL have access to - like a la carte - apps like spotify and teamsnap.
Withdrawal is EXTREMELY difficult but the end result is worth it!
I invite you to come to the
PTO general meeting on January 24th at 7-830
For a discussion about technology in the district. We will try and answer all the questions you might have around Infinite Campus, Schoology and anything else that is on your mind.
Have a very happy break and welcome 2017!
Warmest regards,
Katie
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I would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and give me some feedback about how the year is going and how I can keep improving my work, energy and efforts for you. This is anonymous form unless you decide to add your name. Thanks!
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"A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota,
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.
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Monday, January 23
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Thursday, March 16
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Tuesday, April 18
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Coming Soon...
Need: Yarn donations would be great!
January- MAHONEY MAKERS CHALLENGE-
1/16-1/27- Lunch/recess Knitting circles
1st step- Finger knitting - I will be having knitting circles during lunch/ recess in the lab all of next two weeks. I need any and all students interested in learning to finger knit and/ if he or she already knows how, all the better! The more finger knitting we have the brighter and more interesting the the end project will be. Please have your child tell his/her teacher if they are interested!
January Open Lab- Sewing Challenge
Week of 1/30-2/ 3 classes throughout the week and students will be able to come during lunch/recess. Take advantage of the space, project, supplies and learning fun for students? The schedule and information google slides will be out next week. We might have a family Open lab event as well that week so keep a look out and be sure to come and play/learn.
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You're invited to please join us for a
Parent Informational Night - Using District Web Tools
at the General PTO Meeting
Tuesday January 24th 7:00 - 8:30PM
in the Highlands Media Center
Having trouble with Infinite Campus? Wondering how to pay for your school lunches? You are not alone. Please join the PTO and panel with Lisa Dooley for a Parent Informational night about using District Web Tools.
We will discuss;
- Infinite Campus
- FeePay/Lunch accounts
- Schoology - for Elementary
- District, School, PTO and Media Web sites
- What to teach kids about reliability of sources and fake news
- and any other questions..
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Media Message
By Lisa Dooley, Media Specialist
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I am looking forward to being at next Tuesday's PTO General meeting (January 24 from 7:00-8:30) to present tech information relevant to parents with our wonderful Tech Integration Specialist, Meghan Haselbauer!
We hope to see you there!
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PTO News
Learn what is going on and volunteer.
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IFSE 2017 Tuesday, February 28 - Save the date!
Calling all scientists, inventors, researchers and dreamers. Registration for the 2017 Highlands Imagination Fair and Science Expo is open. Visit the IFSE event page for event details, project idea resources and to register.
DAVANNI'S PIZZA NIGHT & FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Must Bring Coupon
Fundraiser at Davanni's - Tues, Jan 31, 4:00-8:00 pm AND (new this year) 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Grab a tasty lunch OR supper and Davanni's will donate 20% of your pre-tax total to Highlands PTO! Remember to bring the flier. Why not buy a gift card, too? Dine-in and take out; sorry, no donation on delivery.
PARENTS - GET YOUR YEARBOOK!
Yearbooks are a fun way for kids to remember their school year, teacher and classmates. Don't forget to order you 2016 - 2017 yearbooks. Visit Highlands
Highlands SING: a Musical Carnival
March 17, 5:30-8:00
We need YOU to help plan the biggest fun night of the year for the kids! Sign up for the planning team at: Help Plan Carnival 2017 and please join us at a pizza and Carnival planning meeting, Tues, Jan 31, 6:30 at Davanni's. Questions? Contact DianeLindquist99@gmail.com
Shopping For Others or Just Yourself?
Don't forget to use
Amazon Smile
when shopping at Amazon. Sign up and the Highlands PTO will receive a portion of each sale. Every bit helps.
Join Us at
Parent Informational Night
Using District Web Tools
at the General PTO Meeting
Tuesday January 24th 7:00 - 8:30PM
in the Highlands Media Center
Having trouble with Infinite Campus? Wondering how to pay for your school lunches? You are not alone. Please join the PTO and panel with Lisa Dooley for a Parent Informational night about using District Web Tools.
We will discuss;
- Infinite Campus
- FeePay/Lunch accounts
- Schoology - for Elementary
- District, School, PTO and Media Web sites
- What to teach kids about reliability of sources and fake news
Box Tops - Please k
eep them coming.
BoxTops is a great fundraiser and so easy to do. You'll find BoxTops on so many of the products that you use on a daily basis. Just clip the BoxTops and send them in to the collection box in the office or to your teacher. Thank you.
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Impact Lives was a marvelous success.
Thank you for all you did to help impact so many.
What a generous community we work in!
The totals for Impact Lives:
$14,785.00 raised = 73,925 meals = 14,785 bags = 616 boxes
Thank you to everyone who participated to make our service learning project a huge success!
Edina PCN presents
Kids, Parents and Power Struggles:
The Secret to Managing the Intensity by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D.
Monday, January 30th, 2017
Edina Performing Arts Center (EPAC)
Edina High School 7:00 - 9:00 Free.
How do you discipline the child who refuses to take "no" for an answer and seems to know the perfect trigger to push your buttons? Do you worry that if you "give in" today, you will be giving in forever? What do you do when every day activities like bedtime, homework and getting out the door become battles nobody wins? Mary Sheedy Kurcinka will help parents develop an understanding about what is behind their child's
challenging behavior, how to build a better relationship
with their children and effective tools and techniques for preventing the daily struggles and managing the intensity. Known for her real-life examples, Mary Sheedy Kurcinka links research-based information with typical challenging behaviors and provides practical solutions which really work. She is an internationally recognized lecturer and parent educator and the
author of the top selling parenting books
Raising your Spirited Child, Sleepless in
America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep
and
Kids, Parents and
Power Struggles
. She recently earned a spot on Amazon's Top 25 Parent Education authors list.
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka holds a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership
from Hamline University and a Master's degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota.
CEU credits available for $20 Donations always welcome
www.edinapcn.com
Edina PCN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing recognized parenting resources to the Edina community. All forums are free.
Edina Students Art Show
Join the artists and their families for this reception to celebrate the art created by students from the six Edina elementary schools. Art will be on display December 15th, 2016 through February 9, 2017.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Edina Library and presented in collaboration with Edina Public Schools.
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Upcoming Events - Bulletin
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Week of January 23rd -27th
Monday 23th
Molitor/Sponheim Field Trip
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9:30 - 11:50
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U of M
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Community Ed - Piano Lessons
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4:00 - 7:00
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Rm 5
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Tuesday 24th
Leadership
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3:00
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Gym
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Community Ed Spanish
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3:55 - 4:55
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Media Center
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PTO General Meeting
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7:00 - 8:30
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Media Center
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Wednesday 25th
Math Olympiads - 3rd
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8:30 - 9:10 |
Media Center
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Thursday 26th
| J. Baker/Mack Field Trip |
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9:30 - 2:30
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Richardson Nature
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Community Ed - Amazing Draw
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3:55 - 4:55
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Rm 28
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Community Ed - Chess
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3:55 - 4:55
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Rm 32 |
Community Ed - Piano Lessons
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4:00 - 7:00
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Rm 5
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Kindergarten Registration
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4:15 - 5:45
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Office, Rm 19, 21
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Friday 27th
Kids Club Family Breakfast
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7:00- 8:45
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Cafeteria
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Mahoney Great Gathering Pizza
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12:00 - 1:00
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Conference Rm
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4th/5th Grade Geography Bee
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2:15 - 3:45
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Gym
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Highlands Elementary School
5505 Doncaster Way,
Edina, MN 55436
Office: 952-848-4500 |
Attendance: 952-848-4502
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