SNAPSHOT:
Earlier this month, Normandale third graders had the opportunity to meet former French figure skater Surya Bonaly, chef Vincent Francoual, and soccer player Ibou Wone during the school's healthy lifestyles event. Students asked questions about health and the panel answered, all in French, of course.
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Dr. Randy Smasal, director of teaching and learning, and a panel of Edina Public Schools educators and students, will give a presentation on Personalized Learning in the Classroom on Tuesday, April 2, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Valley View Auditorium.
Register
to attend this free event.
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EPS will hold a hiring event on Wednesday, April 10, 2-6 p.m. at the Edina Community Center, Rooms 350 and 351. The district will be hiring for a variety of positions.
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Nominations due for Teacher of the Year Award
The Edina Chamber of Commerce welcomes nominations for their annual Teacher of the Year Award.
Deadline for nominations is April 16
. Read more about the award and
how to nominate
your favorite teacher!
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EHS orchestra students will perform at Orchestra Hall on Monday, April 15 after earning two Superior with Distinction ratings at the MNSOTA Middle level Orchestra Festival in Faribault on March 6
.
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EPS elementary schools provided opportunities for students to explore different areas of science, design their own experiments, and showcase their findings.
Visit
EPS in Focus, the official EPS photo blog, to see some of the experiments.
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The next regular meeting of the School Board is Monday, April 15, 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.
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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.
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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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France Avenue bridge construction about to begin
MnDOT is about to begin a project to replace the France Avenue bridge over Highway 62 that is expected to last until mid-July. District Transportation Services reports that the resulting bridge and ramp closures will have little effect on bus routes and that parents would be notified if there are any changes. Check the
MnDOT project web page
for more information about dates of closures and detours.
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EPS announces the launch of a home and school reading campaign called “Edina Grows Readers." The goals are to cultivate the love of reading together and increase the volume of reading students do outside of school in partnership with families.
Read more
about “Edina Grows Readers” and how you can participate.
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about fundraisers and other opportunities!
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March 29:
Edina Give and Go event, 6-8 p.m. Braemar Clubhouse. Bring a friend and learn more about the mission and work of Edina Give and Go. Please
register
for the event.
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April 1:
Edina Parent Communication Network presents:
"Diversity and Inclusion: Family Focused Strategies," 7-9 p.m., Edina Performing Arts Center at EHS. Please
register
for the event.
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April 2:
Pe
rsonalized Learning in the Classroom, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Valley View auditorium. Dr. Randy Smasal, EPS Director of Teaching and Learning, and a panel of Edina educators and students, will be presenting on Personalized Learning.
Register
to attend this free event.
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April 10:
Edina Public Schools Hiring Fair, 2-6 p.m., Edina Community Center Rooms 350 & 351. Learn more about our district and why it's a great fit for you. Onsite interviews will be given.
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April 11-12:
SVMS Thespians present: Newsies, 7 p.m. SVMS Auditorium; also 2 p.m. April 13, 2-6 p.m.; see
ticket info
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