SNAPSHOT:
Edina's Homecoming Week was Sept. 16-21, and was filled with fun activities, a community parade, and lots of Hornet Spirit. View photos from all the events in the
EPS in Focus photo blog
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Milestones
- Condolences to Carrie Proctor, Community Education Services Manager, on the recent passing of her father.
- Condolences to Kim Salisbury, Paraprofessional at Valley View, on the recent passing of her sister.
- Congratulations to Erica Li, Countryside Kindergarten Teacher, on the recent birth of her daughter, Peyton.
Draft Strategic Plan review meetings for staff Oct. 2 & 3
EPS staff are invited to participate in a review process for the Draft Strategic Plan. Four review meetings are planned specifically for staff. The review, facilitated by a consultant, will include a presentation of the Draft Strategic Plan and a look back at the feedback provided by parents and staff at the beginning of the process. Feel free to stop in when you can, and leave when you need to:
- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7-8:15 a.m., EHS Cafeteria
- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2:30-4 p.m., Creek Valley, Cafeteria
- Thursday, Oct. 3, 7-8:15 p.m., South View Auditorium
- Thursday, Oct. 3, 2:30-4 p.m., Cornelia Cafeteria
If you are unable to attend a staff meeting, there are three Open Meetings planned for parents and/or staff, plus an online Feedback Form. Find more information about these opportunities at
edinaschools.org/StrategicPlan
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Get your flu shot!
Opportunities for staff to get the flu shot will be provided by our partners, Bloomington Public Health:
- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7-9:30 a.m., EHS Staff Lounge Rm W223
- Thursday, Oct. 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m., SV Theater Foyer, Door 10 or 11
- Tuesday, Oct. 8, Noon-1 p.m., Transportation Services
- Thursday, Oct. 10, 3-6:15 p.m., ECC Rm 170, Door 2 or 3
Bring your insurance or Medicare card.
Learn more
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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 district. See past issues of
The Buzz
.
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Three Edina High School students have received College Board recognition in the Hispanic Recognition Program.
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Twenty students from Edina High School have been selected as commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., steel drum instrumentalists will perform in a joint concert that will feature more than 25 steel drums. The Rising Stars will share the stage with the Edina Concert Band and Concert Orchestra at Fick Auditorium.
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Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce 19 Edina High School students have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Candidate Forum is Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Edina Parent Leadership Council will sponsor a School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m., ECC Room 349. In addition to opening and closing statements, candidates will answer questions presented by a moderator.
Absentee and early voting has begun
Opportunities to vote early for the School Board election began on Sept. 20. All absentee and early voting occurs at Edina City Hall. Visit this
City web page
for more information.
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Next Board meeting: Monday, October 14
The meeting begins at 7 p.m., in ECC Room 349. A complete meeting
agenda
is posted three days prior to the meeting. Regular meetings of the School Board are live streamed on the district's YouTube channel. To watch, click on the YouTube icon at the bottom of every district website page, or find the link on the
School Board meetings
web page.
Q&A Sessions
are held as requested. View more information about
Q&A sessions
and the form to submit questions. Questions must be submitted by 3 p.m. one week prior to each session. Sessions are held at 6:30 p.m., prior to a regular Board meeting.
Meeting schedule, dates and times are subject to change. For the most current information, view the Board Meeting
calendar
,
and meeting
notices and agendas
on the district website. (Agendas are posted three days prior to meetings)
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Edina Education Fund hosts annual fundraiser to support EPS
The Edina Education Fund hosts its annual Cake-Off event on Friday, Oct. 4 at St. Patrick's Church in Edina. The Ed Fund's goal is to enhance opportunities for all EPS students by working in partnership with Edina educators to sponsor innovative projects. Cake-Off participants bid on decorated cakes donated by local bakeries for the honor of representing the best in Edina. Community members are welcome to register to attend the Cake-Off fundraiser by visiting the Edina Education Fund's
website
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Vaping resources for parents
Are you looking for a way to talk to your kids about vaping? Health Services has compiled some resources that can hep parents with initiating conversations about vaping.
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Edina Rotary raised $10,000 to teach kids personal safety in an effort to stop human trafficking. The Super Hero Kids curriculum will make its way to EPS classrooms this fall and KARE 11 recently featured a story about the Edina Rotary's eagerness to bring this program to EPS.
City Pages recently released its Twin Cities' most inspiring teens list. EHS senior, Avahnii Lewis, made the list for her design work with various clients throughout the Twin Cities.
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about fundraisers and other opportunities!
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Sept. 30: No School for students
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Oct. 4:
Edina Education Fund Cake-Off
: Join the Edina Education Fund to raise funds for EPS. Early morning coffee 7:30-8:30 a.m. or brunch 10 a.m.-noon, St. Patrick's Church, 6820 Saint Patrick's Lane, Edina
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Oct. 8: Experience Dyslexia, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Interlachen Country Club, sponsored by Dyslexia Parent Alliance-Edina; Dyslexia simulation and guest speakers.
Learn more
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Oct. 8: School Board Candidate Forum, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Edina Community Center, Room 349, sponsored by Parent Leadership Council
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Oct. 10: Community Flu Shot Clinic, 3-6:15 p.m., ECC Rm 170, Door 2 or 3
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