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 Plymouth Middle School presents The Sound of Music, Dec. 9 and 10, 7 p.m. All performances are at Robbinsdale Middle School, 3730 Toledo Ave. N., Robbinsdale. $6/adults, $4/students.
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Meadow Lake Barnes & Noble Bookfair Thurs., Dec. 8 at the Maple Grove Barnes & Noble, 8040 Wedgewood Lane. Purchases benefit Meadow Lake Elementary School. Mention you are with the book fair when you check out. Click here for more information.
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Winter concerts at Armstrong and Cooper high schools
CHS Concert and Freshman Band, Thurs., Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
AHS Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, Tues., Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
CHS Bel Canto Choir, Thurs., Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
AHS Wassail concert, Tues., Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
AHS Winter Choir Concert, Thurs., Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
Click here for additional listings of upcoming musical performances. |
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Community News | |
Looking for holiday gifts for your favorite staff member?
Make a difference, honor a special teacher, helper or friend at your child's school by making a tax-deductible donation to the Seven Dreams Education Foundation. It's quick and easy. Click here for the Seven Dreams website. __________________
Need holiday gifts in a flash?
Community Education's Adult Enrichment program is your answer! Contact us at 763-504-6990 between now and December 22nd and you can purchase a $25 Gift Certificate for ONLY $20. Whether your friends or family members are into the arts, cooking, exercise or DIY home projects, this is a perfect gift. Call us at 763-504-6990, Mon. - Fri. from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - it's that simple. |
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School Board News | |
The School Board met Monday, December 5 for a regular meeting
For up-to-date School Board news, click on Minutes, Podcast and Webcast below.
School Board Resources:
- Agenda
- Calendar
- Minutes, Podcast and Webcast |
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District News | |
IT'S FULL THROTTLE OPEN FOR ROBBINSDALE STEAM MAGNET
On Monday evening, the Robbinsdale Area School Board unanimously approved the creation of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) elementary magnet school to open beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. This magnet school will be located at Olson Elementary School in Golden Valley and will serve students in kindergarten through grade five.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is a very rigorous academic framework grounded in research and best practices in critical thinking and inquiry, two skills that are essential for success in the 21st century. The district added the Arts (A) in STEAM to reflect its deep commitment to and recognition of the arts as a critical component of education. A parent information night will be Mon., February 13, 2012. Click here for more information.
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Teacher of the Year Nominations due December 14
There is still time to nominate a Robbinsdale Area Schools' teacher for the district Teacher of the Year. This is a program through Education Minnesota that leads to the National Teacher of the Year, and is designed to recognize the amazing work that teachers do every day in their classrooms.
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 14, 2011, and anyone can nominate a teacher - students, parents, administrators, colleagues, and community members. Click here for more information and to fill out an online nomination form.
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Everyday Hero | |
 Linda Freeman - Home/School Liaison at Plymouth Middle School
How long with school district: 14 years
What I like best about my job: First, I would have to say working with students and their families is the most rewarding job ever. It was stated that they learn so much from me. I have to say I learn even more from them. Our youth is very important in our community; therefore, we want strong leaders which, I find in every youth who has or will enter my path. What I like best about my job is that there are hopes and dreams for all our youth and watching them come true is a joy to see. I also volunteer with Community Mediation Services in New Hope which also serves our school district.
Click here to read more about Linda! |
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Upcoming Events | |
Forest Elementary School Presents Elders' Wisdom Children's Song™ Dec. 8
Forest Elementary students have been interviewing community Elders to learn about culture, wisdom, and songwriting. The students then write narratives of the elders' lives, and with the help of national recording artist and educator Larry Long, translate that narrative to song.
On Thursday, December 8, Forest Elementary fourth grade classes will host a community event honoring four of its community elders from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Forest gymnasium. Long will host this culminating event which will be a wonderful celebration of culture, community, and diversity. The program will feature four individuals who represent different corners of the world, from Poland to West Africa. These four individuals have extraordinary stories that will both educate and inspire. This event is free and the public is warmly invited to attend. Click here for more information.
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Governor Dayton to Visit Neill Elementary School
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, Governor Dayton will be visiting Neill Elementary School. He will be sitting in on a fourth grade Robotics lesson, and will attend Neill's Pride Assembly and taking questions from student council members about his job as governor. Governor Dayton was invited by a fourth grade teacher at Neill. |
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School News | |
 "A" School students take local action against world hunger
Fifty-four students and staff from "A" School, a student choice alternative program located within Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen the morning of Tuesday, November 22. The event was the culmination of a service learning project which has become an annual event in the "A" School program. The students prepared over 16,600 meals, enough to feed 46 children for one year.
Read more about "A" School!
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 Northport Elementary students Fuel Up to Play 60
Minnesota Viking Lorenzo Booker and Viktor, the offical mascot, paid a visit to Northport Elementary School to check out how the kids are enjoying their new playground. The Minnesota Vikings along with KaBOOM!, and Toro, built the Northport playground in one day last June. As part of the NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 program, Lorenzo Booker and Viktor joined the kids at their pep rally and talked about healthy eating habits, exercise and having fun! "You need to fuel your bodies with healthy food so you can fuel your mind each day," stated Booker to the crowd of kids. To read more and about Fuel Up to Play 60, click here.
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Zachary Lane Elementary Students Bring Reading to Life
 Students in Kris Haagenson's fourth grade class brought the pages of a story to life recently. After reading a story called "Kid Reporters at Work in Time for Kids, one of Haagenson's students remarked that it would be cool to make a difference. They decided to do a project called Blankets and Bears. The blanket part of the project was to make fleece blankets for kids who needed a blanket. The Bears portion of the project was even bigger. The students decided to collect teddy bears for the Red Cross to give to children who have lost possessions in fires or natural disasters. "It makes us feel good, and it's fun, especially when you're the organizers," said fourth grader Jessica Hanley. "We're excited to get the bears. We clap when one comes in." Click here to read more. |
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