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All Wayzata students in grades 2-7 will complete the Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP) test this spring. MAP tests are aligned with the Minnesota state standards, determine your child's instructional level, and measure academic growth in the areas of Reading and Mathematics. Spring 2014 MAP test results will be loaded into Skyward Family Access by June 11. For more information about MAP tests and how to access your child's scores in Skyward Family Access, go to www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/14029.
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A family new to the Birchview Community suffered a house fire yesterday, May 28. Three of their children are students in our school. Currently, the Red Cross is caring for their needs and a connection is being made with IOCP. However, as a school community, we would also like to respond to the needs of the family. The PTA will be organizing donations towards a Target gift card. If your family would like to support the family in this way, please feel free to send donations in an envelope labeled "PTA: Family Fire Fund" by Tuesday, June 3.
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This week's Words of Wisdom are on Character.
How can you tell if a person has good character? If you're not sure, listen to this: People with good character are caring, responsible people who respect others and do their best to contribute to the world around them.
The best way to tell the kind of person someone is, is to notice:
a) how he treats people who can't do him any good, and
b) how he treats people when they can't fight back.*
Have you ever been nice to someone simply because you wanted something from him? Have you ever taken advantage of someone smaller or weaker just because you knew you could get away with it? If the answer is yes, then you might want to think about what this quote is saying: A person of character doesn't take advantage of others.
Today, treat others with respect and you'll be treating yourself to a better you.
With something to think about, this is Birchview Elementary . Make it a great day . . . or not. The choice is yours.
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Summer's approaching and kids won't be in school. This means many students won't be getting their breakfast or lunch needs met, but they will still need breakfast and lunch.
Please help Birchview support our local food shelves by donating to our "Summer's Approaching" food drive.
We've assigned each grade level one child-friendly food to donate (see below). If students bring at least one of their assigned items we'll really be able to Make A Difference.
Thank you, in advance, for your help and support,
The Birchview Staff
What to donate...
Bright Start - Juice boxes
K - Peanut butter, almond butter, or sun butter
1st - Canned fruit or applesauce
2nd - Cereal or breakfast bars
3rd - Mac and cheese
4th - Soup or canned spaghetti meal
(SpaghettiOs, ravioli...)
5th - Crackers or pretzels
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Wayzata Instrument Consignment Sale
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The Wayzata Music Education Boosters (WMEB) will once again be sponsoring its annual Instrument Consignment Sale. This is a great opportunity for 5th grade parents to purchase a used band or orchestra instrument as their child joins the Middle School program next year.
Click here for more information.
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As you are at school in the next few days for school parties, field trips and so on, please swing by the lost and found outside the computer lab to see what belongs to your family! There is also a large pile of jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, shoes, and so on outside the first grade pod. Thank you!
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SCHOOL SUPPLY KITs NOW AVAILABLE - Orders Due June 6th, 2014
Why should you order a school supply kit?
*Each kit is exactly what your child's teacher requested- not what stores want you to buy.* All items are top quality and designed to last all year.* Your kit will be waiting for your student in their classroom for Birchview's Open House on August 27th. * Save time and gas! * Questions? contact Anne : oswald5@aol.con
To order your kit(s) online, please follow these simple steps:
1. Go to www.shopttkits.com
2. Enter account number 12327
3. Choose the appropriate grade level kit - REMEMBER TO CHOOSE THE GRADE YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING IN THE FALL!
4. Enter your child's first and last name
5. Add to cart; confirm your order and checkout
IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIGN IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT WHEN CHECKING OUT. YOU MAY CHECKOUT WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT BY ENTERING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ONLY.
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Save the date for November 20th - Birchview Community's Service Night!
For more information, click here.
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Moving or relocating over the summer months?
Please contact your school office or the Welcome Center as soon as possible! We can update your address to ensure transportation and future communication. Please contact the Welcome Center at welcome@wayzata.k12.mn.us or 763-745-5240
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To minimize disruption across the school, we will be distributing yearbooks on Wednesday, June 4. Autograph sheets will be available to those who did not order a yearbook. There will a small number of yearbooks available for purchase in the office for $15 cash or check made out to Birchview PTA on the morning of Wednesday, June 4, on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance sales or reservations will be accepted.
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FIFTH GRADE PARENTS
We still have a few spots open for the graduation party. Please visit the sign up today!
To view the sign up page, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0F4DADAA2DA6FD0-graduation
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Student Information Update
Remember that before the start of each school year or whenever there are changes in contact or medical information, please go online to Skyward Family Access and complete and/or revise the Student Contact/Health Information Update at
www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/FamilyAccess
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Planting day was a huge success! Students enjoyed the day and our nature center has many new trees. We also planted birch around the school grounds. We are Birchview, after all! This project was funded through multiple sources.
- A $2,000 dollar grant from The Tree Trust was funded through Excel Energy. This paid for 45 trees.
- A private donor paid for another 11 trees.
- We received $2,000 through a Lowe's "Toolbox for Education" grant. This will fund maintenance and educational materials for the nature center.
- Steve Narr built an arched railing for the bridge.
- Cub Scouts started rebuilding our walkways
- A community association is also asking how they can support our outdoor learning area so more good is yet to come.
We are still recruiting volunteers to help with watering over the summer. Please contact the office if you're interested in helping!
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What's New in Community Education
Summer is just around the corner! Wayzata Community Education is offering a variety of fun summer camps for your elementary student. Check out these exciting learning opportunities and register today!
- The Nature of Singing - Elementary Summer Choir for Grades 2-5 Does your child love to sing? Join Mrs. Gherz and Mr. Eaton for a week of singing and fun designed to cultivate a love of singing and improve singing skills.
- Fun with Clay - Grades 1-5 Ms Krueger, Art Teacher from East Middle School, is offering hand-building clay classes! Coil, slab, pinch pots and modeling techniques will be explored. Students will design their own toothbrush holder, a name plaque for their bedroom and an animal coin bank. Don't miss this fun!
- Beauty and the Beat Dance Performance Camp - Grades K-3 and 4-6 Discover the value of the beauty and the beat in this innovative dance performance camp. All dance levels welcome!
- ART-rageous Fun - Ages 5-10 Join us for this awesomely fun art camp filled with your favorite projects. We will paint, draw, sculpt and more! This camp is guaranteed to be a blast!
- Camp Entrepreneur - Millionaire in the Making! - Grades 1-5 Unravel your child's millionaire mind-set and passion for entrepreneurship! In this fun-filled, hands-on camp, students will learn about running a small business through fun games and activities.
And many more! View all course offerings and register at www.ceregistration.wayzata.k12.mn.us.
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Excellence. For each and every student.
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Events
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May 29
- Choir Rehearsal (8:15-9:00)
- Choir Concert 7 PM
May 30
- All-School Choir Concert 9:45-10:30
June 2
- Carlson (4th Gr) Open House-State Project 3:15
June 3
- 1st Gr. to Tuttle's (9:30-11:15)
- 4th Gr. to Roller Gardens (9:30-12:30)
June 4
- Yearbook Distribution
- School Assembly 1:50
- 5th Gr. to Science Museum (9:30-2:30)
June 5
- 1st Gr. Outdoor Party/Picnic (9:30-12:00)
- 4th Gr. to Circle Park (12:00-3:00)
- 5th Gr. Graduation (5:30-7:30)
June 6 - Day 3
- Last Day of School!
- DARE Graduation (9:30-11:30)
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