Countryside hosts annual Ocean Museum
Kindergarten students at Countryside hosted their annual Ocean Museum. This year, in true COVID fashion, the event was adjusted to be outdoors in a "drive thru" format.
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2021 Technology Levy & Bond Issue |
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Edina School District voters approved a 10-year, $7 million technology levy and a $7 million bond issue in a special election held May 11. A total of 5,448 votes were cast:
$7 million, 10-year Technology Levy
Yes - 3,853
No - 1,593
$7 million Bond Issue
Yes - 3,825
No - 1,617
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This year, 33 employees are retiring from positions all across the district. Collectively, they have contributed 612 years of service to our students, families and colleagues.
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The Edina Chamber of Commerce recognized Bryana Carlson, fourth grade teacher at Countryside, as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. "Her nomination as Edina Chamber of Commerce's Teacher of the Year was submitted as a collaboration between fourth grade and continuous progress parents -- a true testament to the fact that she touches lives in a positive way wherever she goes," said Countryside Principal Karen Bergman.
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Summer meal pickup will again be available
Free breakfast and lunch meals will again be available for students this summer through an extension of the USDA student meal program. Watch the website for more information to come about meal pickup.
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Test the Nest ends next week
Final Project Test the Nest events will be next week:
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EHS - Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 a.m., EPAC Lobby, Door 6 (Athletics entrance), and Door 15 (Bus rider entrance)
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South View - Thursdays, 8:40-9:30 a.m., City Gym and Flex Space near main stairway
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Valley View - Thursdays, 8:40-9:30 a.m., Main Atrium
Visit edinaschools.org/TestTheNest for more information. Sign parent and student consent forms on the Infinite Campus portal under Documents.
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Edina Give & Go Executive Director Search |
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Are you passionate about making sure every student in our community, no matter their socioeconomic status, has access to opportunities to learn, play and grow? The Edina Give and Go Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director who will continue to lead and support our mission to bring life and learning opportunities to Edina Public Schools students who are economically disadvantaged. For more information and to apply, click here.
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News from Health Services |
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Masking guidance received from state
Per the Governor's recent announcements:
- Masks are not required when students are outside on playgrounds or athletic fields.
- Schools will continue to follow the Safe Learning Plan through the end of the school year and masks will continue to be worn indoors.
**We expect to receive guidance from the state on COVID protocols for summer programming and will communicate with families at that time.
If someone has completed their COVID-19 vaccination series and is exposed they do not need to quarantine if ALL the following are true:
- The COVID-19 exposure was at least 14 days after their vaccination series was fully completed.
- They do not currently have any symptoms of COVID-19.
This includes staff and students. Be sure to notify your school Health Office with your student's vaccination dates if they have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
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EPS is hiring: Extended School Year Teachers and Paras
Edina Student Support Services has Elementary, Middle School & High School teaching and paraprofessional positions available for summer Extended School Year. Placement will be based on the needs of the district, and the preference of the employee. Extended School Year programming is for students with varying needs who are eligible for ESY based on their IEP goals. Learn more about these positions, and others, on the EPS Employment page.
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The EPS clinics are open to anyone wanting a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is provided. You can receive a second dose at an EPS clinic as long as the first dose was Pfizer, and the first dose was not given less than 17 days from the day of the clinic.
*No registration required - arrive during posted clinic hours.
- Thursday, May 27: EHS Field House, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 4: Valley View South Gym, 7:30 - 11 a.m.
- Friday, June 4: South View City Gym, 2-6 p.m.
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Links to important COVID resources
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Welcome, Dr. Stacie Stanley!
At the May 18 work session, the School Board approved the contract for incoming superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley and welcomed her to the district. She will begin her tenure in EPS on July 1, replacing Dr. John Schultz who is retiring June 30.
Here are a few additional highlights from recent School Board Meetings:
- Certification of results of the May 11 technology levy and bond issue election.
- Presentation and future steps discussion about Edina Virtual Academy (EVA).
- Student Summit presentations by EHS students on proposed projects to make EHS more equitable and accessible for all students.
May 18 Work Session:
- Report and discussion on Phase 1 of district literacy plan.
- Approved 9th grade Earth Science Curriculum.
- Reports and discussion on summer programming and federal stimulus funding.
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Next Regular Meeting of the School Board: Monday, June 21 |
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Dates and full agendas for Regular Meetings and Board Work Sessions are posted in the Agenda and Minutes section of the School Board Meetings page three days prior to the meeting. Meeting agendas, dates and times are subject to change. (Click the Bookmark icon on the far upper right of the PDF to navigate through the document.)
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**EHS ONLY: Changes to Flex Day schedule
Please note this change to the At-Home "flex" learning day schedule:
- Wednesday, May 26 - Flex day will instead be Friday, May 28
Monday, May 31 - No School/Memorial Day
Friday, June 4 - Last Day of School
Monday, June 7 - EHS Commencement, U of M Mariucci Arena
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