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March 19, 2020

SNAPSHOT: Tuesday was "Pick Up Your Stuff Day" in the district, when s tudents and families came to schools to get personal items, technology, curricular materials, library books and anything else they might need in the event that Gov. Walz extends the school closure beyond March 27. Buses even ran the morning route for EHS students. Visit edinaschools.org/SchoolClosure for updates and information. Find information on free/reduced meal support, event cancellations, and an archive of messages from EPS since Feb. 27.

Latest Headlines

EPS ranked top school for student success in Minnesota Edina Public Schools has been ranked the top school district in Minnesota for student success, according to USA Today. They looked at school district quality around the country to determine where students were most likely to succeed.

Student-led Project Earth takes charge in tackling environmental issues Project Earth is an environmental, student-led club at Edina High School. The group works to raise awareness of environmental problems. Project Earth has carried out different initiatives throughout EHS and the community to encourage more environmentally friendly and sustainable actions.

EHS Repertory Orchestra receives superior ratings Edina High School Repertory Orchestra has received two Superior with Distinction ratings, the highest rating possible, during the MNSOTA Middle Level Orchestra Festival.

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School Board Update

Virtual School Board meeting: Monday, March 23, 7 p.m. Pursuant to district Policy 205, last Monday’s postponed regular meeting of the School Board has been rescheduled for Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., as a virtual meeting. In accordance with social distancing guidelines outlined by the CDC and Gov. Tim Waltz, in-person attendance at the meeting will be limited to 10 people: Five School Board and district staff members, and five audience members. The majority of School Board members will attend the meeting remotely. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to not attend the meeting in person, and instead to watch the meeting via the district’s YouTube livestream . The Board remains committed to listening to and representing the community and their voices during this challenging time. Anyone wishing to address the Board should email their comments to SchoolBoard@edinaschools.org by noon on Monday, March 23. The Board will read aloud a representative sample of messages that pertain to items on the meeting’s agenda. In addition, the agenda has been abbreviated to include Consent and Action items, but no Discussion items. Agenda items include: South View Roof Bid Approval Valley View School Renovation 2020-21 Budget Alignment Plan - Note: The 2020-21 Budget will not be finalized until the June Board meeting. This is a preliminary discussion. Full meeting agendas are available on the the School Board section of the district website and are posted three days prior to the meeting. Meeting agendas, dates and times are subject to change.

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2020 Census

Census Day is almost here Don’t let COVID-19 get in your way of completing the Census. Complete the Census online, over the phone or by filling out a form. Be sure to count all the adults and children living with you on April 1, 2020. Children splitting time between two residences get counted where they live most of the time. You may have already received a mailing from the Census Bureau with a 12 digit Census ID to use when completing the Census online. However, if you have not received that yet and want to complete the Census while you are spending much time at home, you can. Go to: https://2020Census.gov/ Click on “Start Questionnaire.” On the bottom of the next page, click on “If you do not have a Census ID, click here.”  Enter your address and complete the questionnaire.  A proper count by answering 10 questions will help Minnesota ensure full representation and receive federal funding to help build better communities. Remember, everyone counts including the kids , and the count matters to Minnesota. Tell your neighbors, friends and family to complete the Census!

Did You Know?

TEDx Edina 2020 Edina Community Education is partnering with TEDx Edina for its fourth biennial event on Oct. 10. TedxEdina is currently looking for speakers of all ages with a 2020 vision. Complete a speaker application if you have a compelling idea worth spreading or a performance you need to share. Applications are due April 1. Selected applicants will pitch their ideas at an invitation only "Open Mic" night. Click to apply.

Upcoming Events

Check the Community Bulletin Board for postings about fundraisers and other opportunities!

March 23-27: Spring Break At this time all upcoming events are pending due to COVID-19 March 30-April 3: VEAP March Food & Fund Drive

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