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Snapshot: On March 1, Normandale 3rd graders were visited by three Francophone guests who talked with them (in French) about health and wellness. The panelists were: Surya Bonaly, former French olympic figure skater; Vincent Francoual, culinary director for Cara Irish Pubs; and Ibou Wone, a former Hamline soccer player from Senegal who currently works at Alliance Française MSP. Watch a short video from the event here.
Back row from left to right: Surya Bonaly, Karen Meyer, Normandale 3rd grade teacher, Ibou Wone, Vincent Francoual
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Valley View advisories spend week on inclusivity
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For a week in January, Valley View Middle School homerooms became places of “courageous conversation.” Guided discussions helped students reflect on their own identity and how to honor the identity of others.
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A Good Time for the Truth speakers announced
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Authors IBé, David Mura and Diane Wilson will join editor Sun Yung Shin for the third Looking Through a New Lens community conversation series. Join us on March 16 from 7-9 p.m. as we talk about the book
A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota.
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Reimagine Minnesota brings communities together
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On Tuesday, March 7, about 300 students, staff and community members from Edina, St. Louis Park and Robbinsdale school districts met to discuss their vision for the future of education in Minnesota. Learn more about Reimagine Minnesota
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Board approves revised start/end time plan
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The School Board approved a revision to the 2017-18 school start/end times plan at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 27. One change was made to the plan, which is that Creek Valley Elementary will move to Tier 3 and will have a 9:25 a.m. start time and 4 p.m. end time for the coming school year.
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Construction Update in 80 | March 2017
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Construction: Watch the latest Construction Update in 80 for information on the new Transportation Services Facility and additions at Concord, Countryside and Edina High School.
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School Board deliberations for superintendent
scheduled for March 9, 2017 at 5 p.m.
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The School Board will meet this evening, March 9, 2017 at 5 p.m. to deliberate on who will fill the superintendent position, following the two finalists each spending a "day in the district" (Mr. Schneider on Monday and Dr. Schultz on Wednesday). The days in the district consisted of meetings with focus groups, lunch with students, site visits, community and staff forums, and a final interview with the Board.
Following a decision by the Board and notification of candidates this evening, the announcement will be sent via a special edition of The Buzz and In The Know.
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The next regular meeting of the School Board will be Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
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March 10, 7-9 p.m. | EHS Orchestra Symphony Ball, Fick Auditorium
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This is a dance infused concert with live music. Even though this is a ball, danceable clothes are highly recommended. We also recommend dressing classy, not fancy. Buy your tickets in advance for $5, or $10 at the door. Advance tickets will be sold by all EHS Symphony Orchestra members.
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March 14, 7 p.m. | EHS Symphonic & Varsity Band Concert,
Fick Auditorium
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March 16, 7-9 p.m. | Looking Through a New Lens: A Good Time for the Truth, Normandale Auditorium
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What is it like to live as a person of color in Minnesota?
In the anthology, “A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota,” editor Sun Yung Shin collects 16 literary essays that seek to answer that question. In our winter community conversation series, hosted by Shin, you’ll have a chance to hear the authors speak about their experiences, and participate in this free facilitated conversation. Learn more and register here.
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March 16-18, 7 p.m. | Valley View Spring Musical, 'Honk!'
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March 23 | Early Release Day - School day ends 2 hours early
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March 27-31 | No School - Spring Break
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