REMINDER: Two-hour early release Wednesday, Oct. 18; No school Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19-20.

In The Know| Oct. 17, 2017

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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EPS Orchestra program recognized with Meritorious Award 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.” Read more

Edina Dialogue program presents Vietnam insights with local panel 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. Read more

Chef Velarde brings home bronze medal

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

Calendar survey seeks input for planning committee

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 .

'How to Talk with Children About Race' kicks off EPS community conversations series

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. Read more

Levy Referendum Community Conversations planned

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 .

Videos provide district background, operating levy information

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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Get your flu shot TODAY! Community Flu Shot Clinic at ECC

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.

Friends of Edina Library Book Sale Oct. 28-29

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.

School Board

Oct. 23 Meeting Preview 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.

Save the Date

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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