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Upcoming Event
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Spring Art Show Open House Reception March 15
Artwork by students from throughout the district is on display from March 7 through April 10 at the Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center. An open house reception is Thursday, March 15, 4:30 - 6 p.m. with music accompaniment by the Robbinsdale Armstrong Chamber Orchestra.
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Let's Fill Those Empty Bowls on March 15
Join your friends and community members for the second annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Thursday, March 15 from 4-7p.m. at Sandburg Learning Center, 2400 Sandburg Drive in Golden Valley. Take time to break bread and enjoy scrumptious soup, donated by local businesses and served in a bowl made by local pottery students and artists. Offer a donation to Empty Bowls, listen to local musical entertainment, and enjoy the company of others. All proceeds go to PRISM and NEAR, two local food shelves that serve the Robbinsdale Area Schools community. Click here for more information.
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Bruce Henry, RMS Students to Perform The Evolution of African-American Music
Singer, songwriter, and educator Bruce A. Henry and his band will join with Robbinsdale Middle School (RMS) student performers to present a special concert performance titled "The Evolution of African-American Music" on Friday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the RMS auditorium. Call 763-504-4800 for more information.
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3rd Annual Spelling Bee is March 17
You don't need the luck o' the Irish to join the fun on Sat., March 17 at Robbinsdale Middle School, 3730 Toledo Ave. N., Robbinsdale! Your child/ren will compete with other students in his/her grade level, second through fifth grade, but everyone is welcome to attend and support the event. For more information, call 763-504-6999.
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School Board News
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The School Board will meet Mon., March 19 for Listening Time and 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
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School Board Earns Excellence in Communications Award
The Robbinsdale Area School Board has been selected to receive the 2012 Minnesota School Public Relations Association (MinnSPRA) Excellence in School Board Communications Award. The award recognizes an elected school board or individual board member for outstanding leadership and commitment to school public relations and communications. The School Board has been selected in honor of their hard work and dedication in reaching all parts of their school community. Click here to read more.
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Website Changes to Happen Week of Spring BreakThe way you navigate through the district's websites will be changing soon. During the week of spring break, the horizontal quick links at the top of the district's, school's and employee websites as well as the top navigation links, which sit directly below the website header, will have name and title changes. The drop-down menus will also change and/or have new names. This has been a very intricate process, and will take place live. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time period as we work to make our web-pages more comprehensive and easier to navigate.
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Magnet School Update
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Magnet School Letters of Intent Due by 4 p.m. on March 20Letters were mailed on March 9 to families who applied to Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School and the School of Engineering and Arts, notifying them of the lottery results. Letters of intent to attend either school are due by 4:00 p.m. on March 20. Final wait list placement will be made after the March 20 deadline for acceptance to either school. Families needing more information regarding the wait list can inquire about placement the first week of April.
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School News
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Armstrong High School's 8th Annual Band Variety Show
Don't miss this spectacular night of entertainment! Join student hosts Christian Lowry, Nick Macklem, Paul Borowick and Jaren Eshelman Fri., Mar. 16, 7:00 p.m. in the Armstrong auditorium for entertainment provided by student Jazz Band-1, the AHS Drumline, vocal and instrumental performances as well as an adult jazz combo. Refreshments are included with the price of admission. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors with a family maximum of $25. Proceeds from this entertaining evening will be used to raise funds for the Armstrong band program. ____________________________________________________________ RMS Students Earn Honorable Mentions in National Contest Congratulations to the thirteen students at Robbinsdale Middle School who earned honorable mentions for their projects in the 2012 Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) ExploraVision Competition. This national competition encourages students to demonstrate innovative thinking in their exploration of science and its impact on technology and the future. Of the seven honorable mentions from the state of Minnesota, three teams were from RMS. Click here to read more. - Inflatable All-Purpose Pads - Peyton Primmer, James Whitcomb, William Young and Max Byzewski
- Navigation 4 Blind - Kylee Allen, Siera McGregor, Maritza Montiel and Emily Johnson
- Conveyor Belt Adjustable Monkey Bars - Maren Bimberg, Mia Maun, Saideh Stoltz, Paige Gayle and Lindsey Dickmeyer.
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We're Proud
| Cooper Speech Students Earn All-Conference Honors
Three Robbinsdale Cooper High School students earned all-conference honors at the recent North Suburban Conference Speech contest held at St. Francis High School. Katy Swanson, a senior at Cooper, earned first place, All Conference in the drama category while Senior Kari Roll took fourth place in drama, and Junior Greg Lewis earned fifth place in the Great Speeches category. Click here to read more!
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Community Education
| Summer Activities Brochures are Now Available!
Check out all of the fun and exciting enrichment choices for your child this summer. One week classes are available between July 9 - August 3 for students who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade. Register by May 24 for the best price and selection. Sign your Kindergarten child up by April 13 and SAVE $10 per class. Click here for more information and to register.
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Community News
| Join the Seven Dreams Education Foundation Board
The Seven Dreams Education Foundation (SDEF) is looking for potential board members for the upcoming year. Since SDEF's inception in 2003, the Foundation has funded over 70 grants to support student success and maximize individual academic potential. The "Seven" in our name represents the seven communities in the Robbinsdale Area School District: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth and Robbinsdale.
To learn more about this opportunity to serve on the SDEF board, visit www.sevendreamsfoundation.org or call 763-504-4088 by April 1.
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Win a $500 Music Scholarship! Sing a Song! Play a Tune!
The MaryLu DeMet Erickson and Richard Erickson Foundation, founded April 15, 2010, has a goal to provide music education opportunities for youth, ages ten to nineteen, who are setting their sights on successful music careers in both vocal and instrumental music. Click here to learn about this scholarship opportunity. Application deadline is March 17.
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