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REMINDER: Two-hour early release Wednesday, Oct. 18; No school Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19-20.
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Snapshot:
Normandale students worked with Haitian artists from Afoutayi Dance, Music and Arts company Oct. 6 to learn different Haitian songs and dances, followed by performances from students at an all-school assembly.
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- Congratulations to Nina Carroll, Cornelia Grade 2 teacher, on the recent birth of her son, Elijah.
- Condolences to Trista Virtue, Valley View Grade 6 teacher, on the recent passing of her mother.
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Edina Ed Fund Educator Grant Program is open for applications
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The Edina Education Fund has opened the application process for the 2018 Educator Grant Program (previously Innovation Grant Program). As in prior years, grants will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000. Since 1999, over 300 grants have been awarded in every school across the district. The grant process is open to all Edina Public Schools staff. For key dates, grant guidelines, applications and other related information visit the
Edina Ed Fund website
. Project Concept Forms are
due November 27, 2017
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Employee Assistance Program offers support in times of stress
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Edina Public Schools offers all employees 24-hour support via an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in partnership with Morneau Shepell. Staff has access to masters-level counselors for needs and concerns around anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, alcohol or drug addictions, eating disorders, childcare or eldercare, and many of life's other stressors. The EAP program can provide employees up to three in-person assessment and counseling sessions, along with referrals to other resources.
Click here for more information about services offered and how to access EAP assistance.
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Celebrate National Credit Union Week Oct. 16-20
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West Metro Schools Credit Union invites you to celebrate National Credit Union Week on Thursday, Oct. 19 at their annual walking taco lunch. Stop in their office, Room 322 at the Edina Community Center, between 11:30 and 1 p.m. for a taco. Also, each day of the week there will be five drawings for $20 each. You can email your registration for the drawings to
ann@westmetroschoolscu.org
(Please enter one time only.)
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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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EPS Orchestra program recognized with Meritorious Award
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The Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association (MNSOTA) has recognized Edina Public Schools’ (EPS) orchestra program with the 2017 Meritorious Orchestra Program Award. The award honors a school or program that has “made significant contributions to string education in the state.”
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Edina Dialogue program presents Vietnam insights with
local panel
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Six people who live or work in Edina will share personal stories and insights into the Vietnam War Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Edinborough Park Amphitheater. “Edina Remembers the Vietnam War” will be an evening of conversation, stories and moderated panel discussion with individuals who served in the military, grew up in Vietnam, protested the war or taught U.S. history.
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Chef Velarde brings home bronze medal
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Chef Robert Velarde, the culinary expert at Concord Elementary School, created an award-winning meal at the 3rd Annual St. Paul Farmers Market Competition last month. Velarde was awarded a Bronze Medal from a field of about 25 competitors at the event, which was sponsored by the
American Culinary Federation
(ACF), and is a Worldchefs-sanctioned competition.
Read more
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Calendar survey seeks input for planning committee
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Edina Public Schools is seeking input as planning begins for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic year calendars. A survey has been emailed to students in grades 6-12 as well as all district parents and staff to gather feedback on calendar preferences.
The survey will close on Oct. 18.
Check your spam filter if you do not see the survey in your inbox. If you have not received the survey, email
susan.tennyson@edinaschools.org.
Data collected from this survey will be used to inform the District's Calendar Committee, comprised of staff, parents and administrators, which in turn will develop calendar options according to the School Board's
parameters for calendar decision making here
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'How to Talk with Children About Race' kicks off EPS community conversations series
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Edina Public Schools (EPS) will kick off its second year of
Looking Through a New Lens
series of community conversations in November with a two-part discussion called “How to Talk With Children About Race.” The conversations will happen on two evenings, each of which will focus on a different age group.
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Levy Referendum Community Conversations planned
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Families, staff and community are invited to come together to learn more about district finances and have conversation about Edina Public Schools’ future at an upcoming Operating Levy Community Conversation:
- Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Edina High School, Community Room
Additional information about the Operating Levy Referendum, including tax impact and frequently asked questions can be found on the
district website
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Videos provide district background, operating levy information
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As part of the district's referendum communications, EPS is providing information about district finances, programming and the Operating Levy Referendum in a series of videos. View videos 3 and 4 below and watch for more information on the district website, Facebook and Twitter.
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Sustaining Quality Programming
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Aligning Resources to Education
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Get your flu shot TODAY! Community Flu Shot Clinic at ECC
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EPS families can get flu shots at a vaccination clinic held by the Bloomington Public Health Department on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Edina Community Center, room 170. Persons must be 6 months of age or older. (Note that the nasal spray vaccine is not available.) The flu shot clinic will run from 4-6 p.m. Be sure to bring your insurance card or Medicare Part B to the clinic. Most insurance plans are accepted. Those without insurance can still get vaccinated for the flu -- no one will be turned away.
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Friends of Edina Library Book Sale Oct. 28-29
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Remodeling is finished and the Friends' Used Book Sale is back Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, at the Edina Library. On Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. choose from among thousands of donated books, most of which will sell for $1 (with a few special exceptions). Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., is the bag sale -- fill a bag with books for $5. DVDs and CDs are available for $3 and $5. While you are there, visit the new Friends' reading room which, along with other furnishings, books and programs, was built with proceeds from the book sale. Edina Community Library is located at 5280 Grandview Square.
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The agenda for the Oct. 23 regular meeting of the School Board includes:
- Report and discussion on K-12 Curriculum Review Process and Cycle
- Report and action on District Financial Audit 2016-17
The next regular School Board meeting is Nov. 13 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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Oct. 17 | Community Flu Clinic, 4-6 p.m., ECC Room 170 (Door 2, 3 or 4)
Oct. 18 | Early Release Day - School day ends 2 hours early
Oct. 19-20 | No School
Oct. 24 |
So You Want to Make a Difference?
panel discussion co-sponsored by Edina Community Education Services and League of Women Voters-Edina, 6:30-8:30 p.m., ECC Room 317
Read more
Oct. 28 | EHS Carnival Concert, 6-7:30 p.m., Fick Auditorium - Come for face-painting, carnival games and the instrument petting zoo, concert begins at 6:30. Admission FREE for children 12 and under; $3 per adult (Ticket sales at door)
Oct. 30 | EHS Concert Band performs with world-reknown trumpeter Charles Lazarus, 7 p.m., Fick Auditorium;
Click here
for more information and to purchase tickets
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EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNICATIONS |
WEBSITE | 952-848-3919 |
EMAIL
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