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Snapshot: Students participate in a coin toss game at the ninth annual WISE Guys Summer Carnival in July. Entrance to the carnival is purchased through a food donation to the local VEAP food shelf. See more photos from the carnival.
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2017 Fall Workshop Schedule
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Download this year's
fall workshop schedule
for information on new teacher training, the all-district kick-off and more.
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- Condolences to Mary Watt, Valley View social worker, on the recent passing of her father.
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The Buzz publishes every-other week during the school year with important information for staff about what's going on throughout the school district. See past issues of The Buzz.
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Adaptive sports championships added to EHS state title records
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State championships won by adaptive athletic programs that include Edina High School (EHS) students are being added to the school’s championship tally. It is “long overdue” recognition for the athletic achievements and contributions of adaptive athletes, according to Troy Stein, EHS assistant principal and activities director. Read more
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MCA scores help inform District continuous improvement work
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Edina Public Schools (EPS) continues to be academically one of the highest performing districts in the state, according to the 2017 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) results, which the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released Monday. Read more
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Coming Soon: New after school programs for middle school
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Edina Community Education Service's after school programs for middle school students will feature a new look and feel this fall. Fresh, flexible choices will be available for students Monday – Thursday after school. Options will include academic support, sports and recreation, clubs, service and leadership opportunities. The Activity Bus is available to take students home when programming ends at 4:30 p.m. Look for more information at your Get Connected Days.
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Construction remains on track and on budget
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We are looking forward to welcoming students to newly renovated and created spaces at eight of our school sites for the coming school year on Sept. 5 (Sept. 6 for Early Learning Center and Kindergarten). While some construction work will continue into the school year, maintaining a comfortable and safe environment will remain our top priority as students embark on another exciting school year, full of learning. We will publish short video updates as the school year nears. Watch the two most recent construction "Update in 80" videos:
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Back-to-school information, publications, events
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The district is ready to help you prepare for the first days of school! District and school websites are being updated, publications are in print and events are planned. Here are a few things that you should look for:
- The 2017-18 Family Handbook will arrive at homes within the next few days. It is full of information and forms for the coming school year
- Watch your email for messages from principals, the district and e-newsletters with updates and information
- Check your school website for details on Open House and Get Connected events
- Pick up a 2017-18 Activities Calendar at Open Houses and Get Connected days
- Check meal account balances
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Geek Squad opt out forms available
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This year, families will have the option to opt out of Geek Squad services for devices they have purchased for their students. Through the district’s technology agreement with Best Buy, the Geek Squad provides tech support at the district’s secondary schools. If families DO NOT wish to have the Geek Squad service a device they have personally paid for, they should complete the form available at the technology table on Get Connected Day, or
print the online form and return it their school.
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Three Reading Corps literacy tutor positions available
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Concord and Countryside elementary schools and the Early Learning Center have positions open for Literacy Tutors through the
Reading Corps. Learn more about the
positions.
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Filing period for school board candidacy closes Aug. 15
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Edina voters will go to the polls on Nov. 7 to elect four School Board members. Community members interested in running for School Board need to file their candidacy between Tuesday, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. To file, candidates must submit the $2 filing fee and an Affidavit of Candidacy in the office of the school district clerk, located in Suite 336 of the Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424. School Board terms are four years. For more information, go the 2017 School Board Election page of the district website.
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Aug. 14 Board Meeting Preview
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The agenda for the Aug. 14 School Board work session includes:
- Continued discussion from July of the Operating Levy
- Beginning discussion around the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school calendars
The agenda for the Aug. 14 regular School Board meeting includes:
- A strategic update on Early Education and Community Education Services
- A report and discussion on various stakeholder surveys
- A vote on an Operating Levy renewal and increase ballot question
The Aug. 14 regular School Board is at 7 p.m. in the Edina Community Center, Room 349.
Complete agenda and meeting materials will be available online by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to a regularly scheduled (Monday) meeting. Watch video of past School Board regular meetings on the district website.
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Aug. 14 | School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. ECC Room 349
Sept. 5 | First day of school, Gr. 1-12
Sept. 6 | First day of school, Kindergarten and Early Learning Center
Sept. 28 | EHS Homecoming Parade, 4:30 p.m., Wooddale Avenue
Football game, 7 p.m., Kuhlman Stadium
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