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Upcoming Events
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Middle School Family Information Night for 5th grade students and families is Thurs., Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. at Plymouth Middle School. The RMS family information event has occured.
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Community Ed Health and Wellness Fair is Sat., Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Winnetka Learning Center, 7940 55th Ave. N., New Hope. This is a free event! Enjoy activities and keynote speaker Janice Novak. Click here for more information.
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Kindergarten Registration Night is Thursday, February 9, 6:00 p.m. at all district elementary schools except RSIS and STEAM magnet.
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STEAM Family Information Night is Monday, February 13, 6 - 8 p.m. at Olson Elementary School, 1751 Kelly Drive, Golden Valley.
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Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Parent (only) Information Night is Thursday, February 16, 6 - 8 p.m. at Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School, 8808 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope.
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Robbinsdale Area Schools Boys Hockey Border Battle
 
The Cooper Hawks take on the Armstrong Falcons on Saturday, January 21 at the New Hope Ice Arena, 5 p.m. J.V. and 7 p.m. Varsity! Come and cheer on your favorite team!
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Congratulations to fourth grader, Gunnar Laughlin, for winning the Noble Elementary Geography Bee on January 12. All students who participated did a fantastic job!
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Neill Elementary Annual Pancake Breakfast - a community event 
for fun and friendship.
Saturday, January 28, 8 - 11 a.m. in the cafeteria. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and Dunn Bros. coffee! Entertainment and crafts. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for families; kids 11 and under - $2. |
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School Board News
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The School Board will meet Mon., January 23 for Listening Time at 6 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 7 p.m.
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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We're Proud!
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Armstrong Debate Takes 2nd at State Tournament
 Andrew Urevig, a sophomore from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, proved that he is not one to be trifled with. In his inaugural appearance at the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) State Debate Tournament, held January 13-14 at the University of Minnesota, Andrew finished second in the tournament, competing in the Lincoln-Douglas competition. "What a great experience for our team at our first ever state tournament," stated D.J. Brynteson, Armstrong Debate coach. "This was a fantastic weekend for Andrew, all of the Armstrong Debate Team students and coaches. I couldn't be happier for everyone." (Pictured above from L-R is Chyenne Thibodo, Andrew Urevig, Richard Brynteson, Robert Cegla).
Click here to read more!
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Cooper in Action - Youth Service Challenge
"We Have a Dream" was the theme of Cooper in Action's Youth Service Challenge program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School. Featured guest Secretary of State Mark Richie, pictured at left, was interviewd by student Joel Vodis. Senior Betsey Bain and Amanda Lieser both recieved a Jefferson Award for Public Service along with Best Buy VP Paul Murray. The Cooper in Action group led several breakout sessions and concluded the event with a reception and card making for patients at Regions Hospital. |
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District News
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Magnet School Applications Available Online
Families interested in enrolling their child in either Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet or Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School (RSIS) for 2012-13 must complete and submit an application. Magnet school applications are available online by clicking here, at all elementary schools, the Education Service Center and Early Childhood Screening. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 1.
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Mold found at Pilgrim Lane Elementary
Mold was recently discovered on several surfaces inside the unoccupied Pilgrim Lane building during a routine visit by district employees. Indoor air quality experts from Air Tamarack, Inc. were contracted by the district to assess the conditions and provide recommendations for appropriate clean-up procedures. Pilgrim Lane has been used as storage space for selected district items since it was closed as an elementary building in 2009.
The district is in the process of generating schedules for short term clean-up of stored items that may be sought for use, and for long term building wide clean-up tasks using the guidelines presented by Air Tamarack, Inc. District employees will be able to enter Pilgrim Lane safely for essential tasks after receiving training and personal protective equipment. Routine entry to Pilgrim Lane is not recommended until clean-up can be completed.
For questions, contact Brian Koch 763-504-8139.
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Kid Pack 2012 - Breakfast is on Us!
Hunger is prevalent in our own backyards, and weekend food is sometimes hard to come by for many young people in Robbinsdale Area Schools communities. Community initiatives like Kid Pack are most successful with broad-based community support. Join us on Thursday, January 26, 7:30 - 9 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Crystal, 7600 46th Place N., Crystal for breakfast and to learn more about Kid Pack 2012. For more information, click here.
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Empty Bowls Intergenerational Bowl Making Event
Join us for an Intergenerational Community Bowl Making Event on Sat., Jan. 28 for Bowl Making and Sat., Feb. 11 for Glazing, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Robbinsdale Middle School (RMS), 3730 Toledo Ave. N., Robbinsdale.
Adults and children age 5+ are invited to this FREE event to make clay bowls to donate to the 2012 Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, March 15. Empty Bowls is an effort to fight hunger by raising money for our two local food shelves, PRISM and NEAR. Join us for one or both Saturdays. Meet new friends, learn an artistic skill, and serve your community all at once! The clay and glaze for this project were purchased through a grant from Generations United. No registration required. Follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/EmptyBowlsRAS. Sponsored by Seven Dreams Educational Foundation.
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Parenting isn't an easy task - especially these days
Want to discover attitudes and behaviors that will improve parent-child relationships? Need advice and support raising responsible children?
Be a part of the Zachary Lane Parenting Group. Come and interact with other parents and parenting coach, Polly Niederloh. Attend four 1 1/2 hour sessions at the Zachary Lane Media Center from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, Mar. 7, Apr. 11 and May 9. $80/person or $120/couple. Child care will be available. Reserve your spot by calling Janine Cushman at 612-239-6477 or Janine.Cushman@yahoo.com.
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 The Winter/Spring 2012 Adult Enrichment Brochure is now available. Click here to access the on-line version of the catalog and discover new tools for everyday living!
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