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District Notices | |
All district buildings and schools will be closed Fri., Dec. 23.
Winter Break is Dec. 26, 2011 through Jan. 6, 2012. All district offices will be closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. School resumes Mon., Jan. 9, 2012. |
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Upcoming Events | |
Winter concerts at Armstrong and Cooper high schools
RMS Grade 7 Choir, Band, Orchestra, Thurs., Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
PMS Grade 7 Choir/ Orchestra, Thurs., Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
CHS Bel Canto Choir, Thurs., Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
PMS Grade 8 Choir Concert at Armstrong, Mon., Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
CHS Orchestra Concert, Mon., Dec. 19, 7 p.m.
AHS Wassail concert, Tues., Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
PMS Grade 6 Choir/ Orchestra, Tues., Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
AHS Cantori and Concert Choir Concerts, Thurs., Dec. 22, with Grade 9 Choir at 5:30 and with Varsity Choir at 8 p.m.
Click here for additional listings of upcoming musical performances. |
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We're Proud | |
Armstrong Artists Decorate Windows at North Memorial
Recently a group of Robbinsdale Armstrong High School students completed a community service project to deck the windows at North Memorial with a seasonal winter motif. Nine art students volunteered their time to design the windows after school Nov. 22. 29, and spent Dec. 3 painting. The hospital provided funds for materials and a small stipend for the art program.
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Cooper Juniors Win City of New Hope Good Citizenship Award
Congratulations to Paj Lor and Joel Vodis on being two of thee people to win the first Good Citizenship Awards presented by the City of New Hope. Both Lor and Vodis were nominated for organizing service programs for students at Robbinsdale Cooper High School.
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Coach Receives 3M Excellence in Coaching Award
Congratulations to Todd Weisjahn, boys hockey coach at Armstrong High School, who was honored last week by the Minnesota Wild as a recipient of the 3M Excellence in Coaching Award at a Wild hockey game. The 3M Excellence in Coaching award is an award given to a boys' and girls' high school hockey coach from each section of Class A and Class AA in the state. |
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School Board News | |
The School Board met Monday, December 12 for a Work Session
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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Cooper IB Diploma Candidates Present their Extended Essays
 On Friday, December 9, seventeen IB Diploma Candidates of the Class of 2012 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School ceremoniously presented their Extended Essays to the teachers who mentored them.
The Extended Essays represent the culmination of research, analysis, and writing that began over one year ago. Students select precise research questions in a topic pulled from one of a large field of categories and attempt to answer them. The essays will be assessed by academic graders all over the world. Click here to read more and to view a slideshow.
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Governor Dayton's Visit to Neill Elementary School
 On Thursday, December 8, 2011, Governor Dayton visited Neill Elementary School. He sat in on a fourth grade robotics lesson, and attended Neill's Pride Assembly. He also took 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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Everyday Hero | |
Pam Schultz - Employee Benefits Program Assistant at the  Education Service Center
How long with school district: Almost three and a half years.
What I like best about my job: The people! I have a lot of fun with my co-workers!
What other employees might not understand about what I do: With every job there is always a long list of duties. The most important duty is to help employees with their benefit questions. What I think some employees do not understand is that there are only two of us, Linda Maciej and myself, to handle all the questions from both the active and retired employees. This is especially trying during Open Enrollment each year, when we get hundreds of calls and emails every couple of days.
Learn more about Pam by clicking here. |
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District News | |
Middle School Schedule to change for 2012-13 school year
 Times are changing for Plymouth Middle School and Robbinsdale Middle School - literally. Although the start and end times of the day won't change, the schedule is being redesigned and changes will be implemented beginning fall 2012.
The redesign will include changes to class period length, study halls, lunch periods and more. Click here for more information.
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School Board Calendar to Change Beginning January 2012
The Robbinsdale Area School Board approved changes to the School Board Calendar which will take effect beginning January 2012. Regular meetings will still be held on the first and third Mondays of the month. The change in the meeting schedule will allow more time for school board members to connect in various ways with the community.
To view the changes for the rest of the 2011-2012 school year, go to www.rdale.org and click on "District" and then "School Board".
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Teacher of the Year Nominations are due December 14
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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Communications Advisory Council seeks new members
The council, which consists of district staff, parents and community members, was created in fall 2006 to advise the Marketing and Communications staff on strategies to strengthen relationships among students, parents, staff and the community. It serves as a forum for discussion, sharing perspectives, providing feedback and exploring new and better ways to meet the communications needs of internal and external audiences.
The council is currently comprised of residents of Robbinsdale Area Schools, staff, and school board member. Council members must live or work within the Robbinsdale Area Schools boundary and have a passion for communications. A two-year commitment is preferred.
Those interested in serving on the Council may contact Tia Clasen at 763-504-8029 or Tia_Clasen@rdale.org for more information.
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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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