Friday, Aug. 21, 2020
First Week of School Plans
One of the careful preparations we have made for this fall is transitioning students back to school and into hybrid (a combination of in-person and virtual learning experiences) learning. Our schools and buses have numerous safety procedures in place including temperature checks, cleaning routines and social distance plans.

This will be a new experience for students and in accordance with our mission to inspire each student, the first week of school needs to be done right. The comfort and confidence with school that students develop at the start of the year will carry across the coming months.

The first week of school will be focused on ramping up: establishing appropriate routines inside of school and in virtual learning; using technology tools together as a class and troubleshooting any early issues; setting clear expectations for learning in synchronous and asynchronous environments; and teaching Eden Prairie Schools’ high expectations for behavior in person and online.

Each of our schools will be communicating to families the plan for the first week and know that it is all designed to ensure success all year long.
Keeping Students Safe at School
All K-1 students and 2-12 students enrolled in our hybrid model will have a no-contact temperature check as they enter the school building. The process is quick and easy. Any student with a temperature of more than 100.4 will be isolated, evaluated by health services staff, and sent home. For more details on our procedures, click here.

All students will be required to wear a face covering while at school. The district will provide a reusable face covering to all students, and single-use face masks also will be available. Students may bring their own face covering from home.
Get Ready: School Supplies
Schools have posted the 2020-21 school supply list on each school homepage under Student Life. Families who need assistance purchasing supplies can reach out to their school social worker. More information on assistance with school supplies is available here.
Child Care
The district will continue to provide child care to Tier 1 essential workers. If you are an essential worker, complete your registration here, and if you also need transportation, please complete this form. For more information on essential worker categories, please see the FAQ section of our Community Education COVID-19 webpage.

Eagle Zone will continue to offer fee-based child care during before-and after-school hours. This is available to all community members. Register for Eagle Zone here.
Preliminary Bus Routes
Families enrolled in the hybrid learning model should have received an email from Transportation with your preliminary bus route schedule. If you have questions please contact the transportation department at transportation@edenpr.org or call 952 975-7500. Final bus routes will be sent next week.
Receiving District and School Communications
Be sure sure and add @edenpr.org and @edenpr.k12.mn.us to your safe senders list so you don't miss a message. Please take a moment to log into the Parent Portal to confirm or update your email and phone numbers.
Student Handbooks Available
All school student handbooks are available on your school's home page in the Student Life section. This year, the School Board approved a COVID-19 handbook addendum applicable to K-12 students.
Questions About the Upcoming School Year?
As you prepare for the school year, please review this comprehensive set of questions and answers about learning in the hybrid model. You can also find FAQ on EP Online and learn how EHSI is delivering to students who register for EP Online here.
Eagle Excellence
Competing in the Top Gun skills competition, Eden Prairie 2019-20 Dance Team's Alexia Natal placed second in kicks and Mara Wiley placed third for leaps this summer at the Just for Kix Camp.
We're Hiring!
Eden Prairie Schools is recruiting for the 2020-21 school year, looking for a licensed bilingual elementary Spanish Immersion teacher, and multiple paraprofessional roles to support our students.
Aug. 31: First Day of School
Sept. 7: No School - Labor Day