SNAPSHOT:
As part of Arts in Education Week, EPS students have been sharing what music/arts education means to them. Follow us on social media to read their complete stories!
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25% Employee discount on Hornet gear through Sept. 20
EPS employees receive 25% off on your purchase at the Hornet Hub at EHS. Show your badge at time of purchase. The Hornet Hub is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Offer excludes Faribault Woolen Mill blankets).
Milestones
- Condolences to Jeff Jorgensen, Student Support Services Director, on the recent passing of his mother.
- Condolences to Mary Woitte, Communications Coordinator, on the recent passing of her brother-in-law.
Please review the attached FAQ regarding your role as a district staff member during this School Board election year. In general, if you are acting in the capacity as a district staff member, you cannot advocate for or against a particular candidate. Outside of work, when you are acting as an independent citizen, you can advocate as you wish. Read the FAQ for more details.
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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cross the district, hundreds of elementary student participants entered the “Better Together” student sculpture competition, hosted by the Edina Arts and Culture Commission and the Edina Community Foundation. This competition involved students creating 3-D models of a sculpture, known as a “maquette,” to represent what “Better Together” means to them.
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After months of work, the Edina School Board is ready to share a draft of the next strategic plan for Edina Public Schools in a series of stakeholder meetings and an online survey.
Draft Strategic Plan Review sessions will be held for parents, staff and community beginning this month.
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MCA results coming
Families will receive their students' MCA results within the next few days. They were mailed from the district on Sept. 13.
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TONIGHT! First of two Candidate Forums is Thursday, Sept. 12
The League of Women Voters-Edina will sponsor a School Board Candidate Forum on Thursday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. at Edina City Hall. Candidates will answer one question they will be given in advance and will take written questions from the audience. A second Candidate Forum is slated for Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the EPS Parent Leadership Council.
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Next Board meeting: Monday, September 16
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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Successful Edina Give & Go Gear Swap
Last weekend Edina community members came together to re-purpose gear. In total, 50 community members volunteered their time, 220 families gave gear, and over 330 families received gear. Together, the community raised over $10,000 that will help ensure every EPS student is able to GO get involved in academic, art, and athletic opportunities in the community.
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At the end of March last year, the district launched a new literacy campaign: Edina Grows Readers. The goal of the campaign is to increase the amount of time students read outside of school through book suggestions, reminders about the importance of reading, and other resources for improved literacy. Since then, students and families have been accessing the variety of resources on the
Edina Grows Readers webpage
. Even during the summer months, there were hundreds of visits to the page - supporting the goal of encouraging summer reading.
We want to thank you for your support of Edina Grows Readers and want to encourage you to continue to help us supporting literacy both inside and outside of school. You can print bookmarks and “What I’m Reading” posters, check out the monthly book lists and continue using the hashtag #EdinaGrowsReaders on social media. This campaign isn’t just for teachers and the classroom - it’s about creating a culture of reading throughout the district.
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about fundraisers and other opportunities!
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*Visit school websites for details on Open House and Get Connected Days
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TONIGHT!
Sept. 12: School Board Candidate Forum, 7-9 p.m., Edina City Hall
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Sept. 20: EHS Homecoming - 4:45 p.m. Parade, Wooddale Avenue; 7 p.m. Football Game, Kuhlman Stadium
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Oct. 7: Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra, 7 p.m. Fick Auditorium
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Oct. 8: Rising Stars Youth Steel Band, 7 p.m. Fick Auditorium
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Oct. 8: School Board Candidate Forum, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Edina Community Center, Room 349
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