Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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Reminder: EHSI Fun Run is this Sat., Oct. 6th, 10am at CMS
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Dear EHSI Families,
We've had an exciting week kicking off our annual Maratón de Lectura (Reading Marathon) that will run October 1st - 31st!
We're looking forward to seeing you at Parent-Teacher Conferences next week, please
sign up for your child's conference
if you have not already done so. The online scheduling site will close this Sunday, Oct. 7th, at 11:59pm.
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As we continue to learn about best practices around math, we'd like to share a letter written by the president of the NCTM to members, addressing the practice of tracking when relating to math.
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Initiating Critical Conversations on the Discontinuation of Tracking
by Robert Q. Berry III
The tracking of students for instruction in mathematics is a long-standing practice of schooling that segregates students of different backgrounds into separate experiences on pathways leading to different outcomes. The fact that the effects of tracking are consistent and predictable reflect the reality that this practice is built in to the structure of mathematics education.
Students segregated into low-track mathematics are routinely exposed to instruction focused primarily on rote skills and procedures that do not stretch their higher order thinking and that give limited attention to developing their conceptual understanding. Students segregated into high-track mathematics typically experience mathematics that cultivates their mathematics identities, conceptual understanding, and critical problem-solving and thinking skills (NCTM, 2018). Tracking is a structural barrier with a large impact on the experiences of students and teachers in mathematics.
Sincerely,
Sr. Moncada and Sr. Hegland
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EHSI Community Spotlight
"6th Grade Kinder Buddies" is a special, longstanding tradition in our school and is one way we aim to cultivate a strong sense of community among our oldest and youngest scholars. This program extends special privileges and responsibilities to our 6
th
graders with the hope of developing leadership skills while facilitating meaningful relationships with our newest scholars.
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This week, 6th graders met their assigned Kinder Buddy for the first time and shared a “Get to Know You” activity. These pairs will connect for special activities on occasion throughout the year but primarily, the 6th graders' role is to pick up their buddy or buddies at the end of the school day and help escort them to the bus, Eagle Zone, Parent Pick-Up, etc.
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Sweet bonds are formed during these few minutes of connecting-time every afternoon. We've heard stories about some of these friendships lasting long beyond the school year and hope your family has the opportunity to benefit from one of these special relationships!
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We Need Volunteers Next Week
We are in desperate need of volunteers to help staff our Book Fair next week -- can you help? This is a great way to support our school and every volunteer will receive $15 certificate to spend at the fair. No experience needed!
Sign up here!
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Maratón de Lectura
is here! If you need more information about our month-long Reading Marathon or to print additional reading logs, please
click here
. Our goal is to collectively read 850,000 minutes as a school and to have 100% participation -- this means
every
scholar logging reading minutes. You can help by encouraging your child to read, read, read!
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To stay current please feel free to:
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Picture Retake Day is Thursday, Oct. 11th
Picture Retakes will take place in the PAL from 9-noon on October 11th. A parent volunteer will escort your child from their classroom to the PAL,
please be sure to communicate with your child and their classroom teacher that you would like the retake
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Eagle Height's unique Lifetouch ID is
MI298060Y1
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Late orders will only be accepted online at
mylifetouch.com
up to 48 hours after Picture Day.
If you have questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-866-955-8342. We are unable to accept late orders in the EHSI office.
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Get to Know Our 2018-19 Interns
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You'll have the opportunity to meet your child's intern at the
EHSI Fun Run on October 6th
at the Central Middle School fields! It's too late to order a Fun Run t-shirt, but not too late to participate this weekend. Come get some exercise with other EHSI families and meet the intern working in your child’s class! We'll have face painting for kids, too!
Please visit our
SEF website
to learn more about our program and the events we we host throughout the school year!
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Join Us to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, October 27th . Noon - 3:00pm
Scholars and families are invited for games, crafts, activities, music, food, Mexican bread & hot chocolate.
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El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), a Mexican cultural celebration, is a day to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have departed. This is not a scary event but rather a fiesta where games, music, food and happiness are the center of the celebration. Special performance by Aztec Dancers at 1:30pm.
We need volunteers to make this event a success! Please
sign up here to help
(shifts can be as long or as short as you wish!)
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Square 1 Art Fundraiser is in Full Swing
Your children have been busy creating art in their art class that will be used for Square 1 merchandise. Square 1 Art features your student’s artwork in high quality custom products such as hard cover sketch books, note cards, ornaments, ceramic tiles and plates and so much more!
These products can be ordered in November and delivered in time for the holidays, making great gifts for family and friends! A percentage of your order will be donated back to EHSI.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Oct. 4th -- Kinder Meet & Greet at Pump It Up, 5-7pm
Oct. 6th --- Fun Run, 10am at CMS (9:30-9:50am check-in)
Oct. 9th, 11th & 12th --- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct. 9th - 12th --- Book Fair in Library
Oct. 11th --- Picture Retakes (9-noon in the PAL)
Oct. 18th-19th --- No School/MEA Break
Oct. 27th --- Dia de los Muertos, noon-3pm in the EHSI Gym/Cafeteria
Oct. 30th --- Coffee with the Principal, 10am in Library
Evening Chat with the Principal, 5pm in the Library
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Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
13400 Staring Lake Parkway
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
952-975-7700
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