Parent Newsletter
February 28, 2019
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A Message from Mr. Fredrickson
Snow, Cold and More Snow,
It has been so nice to have a full week of school this week. The closings and late starts have certainly played some havoc with our schedules. Hopefully you and your children have been safe and warm.
Our choir concert was rescheduled due to weather and then the weather made it so we couldn't perform on the make-up date. Havoc, indeed! In working with schedules, it became apparent that we will be unable to reschedule for a second time. Instead of doing a full concert, our choirs will each perform one song at our 9:15 assembly on Monday, March 4. We will record these songs and post on social media for you to watch.
Speaking of the arts… make sure you stop to see our new mural in the lobby during conferences. It is truly magnificent. We made a movie of its creation. Stay tuned to see that in the coming weeks.
Dreaming of Spring,
Mr. F
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Did You Know?
Conference Sign-up
Tuesday, March 5 will be your last opportunity for a Parent Teacher Conference. If you have not signed up, please call the office at 763-745-5300.
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Reminders
Order your Yearbook now
Your friends. Your school. Your yearbook. $13. Don't miss this year's school memories. Order your yearbook through March 15. Please place your yearbook order online.
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PTA News
The Birchview PTA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance learning outside the classroom, provide equitable opportunities to students and staff, create community and show appreciation for our community members.
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Birchview Staff Appreciation Book
Looking for cool ways to appreciate a Birchview Staff member?
The new Staff Appreciation book is here to help. Learn more about the things that light up our staff. Email Dan Neitz at danielneitz@comcast.net if you have questions use or improve the document. Insight from this book plus your creativity equals lots of wonderful moments for our awesome staff.
Please note: The link has been updated so if you were having problems getting it to work before, give it another try.
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Kids' College - Friday, April 26
Kids' College is an annual event in which Birchview students register for classes that introduce them to new interests, hobbies, cultures or vocation possibilities. The format for the event allows each child to participate in two different classes, each of which is 40 minutes in length. The more variety in the classes offered, the more enjoyable the event is for the kids. We need your help and want to encourage you to be a part of this year's Kids' College. Don't let words like teach, professor, or college scare you. Come and share an interest, hobby, or your vocation with your children's friends and classmates. The instructors do not have to be Birchview parents. If you know someone who would be willing to teach a class, please let us know.
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Volunteer Needs
Get more involved in your child's school while meeting new people and having fun! The PTA needs both event organizers and board members.
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Are Your Kids Ready?
Following the Minnesota State Statute 121A.15 (School immunization requirements) and Wayzata Public School Immunization Policy and Regulation, your child will not be able to start or remain enrolled at school without an immunization record that is up-to-date, actively in progress or without a legal exemption. Note: there are additional requirements for Kindergarten and 7th grade. It is best to receive vaccinations from your primary care provider, but in the event that you are unable to see your primary provider or if you do not have insurance that covers the cost of vaccinations, Wayzata Public Schools is a participant in the Park Nicollet Barrier Free Immunization Initiative. This program allows immunization-only visits on a same-day appointment basis, immunizes children without a doctor visit and provides immunizations with no direct charge to families.
We've had so many great Ask Ali questions flooding our inbox over the past month. Thanks to all who have submitted! We want you to know Ali, along with her network of local experts, have been working hard to answer these questions. Responses are posted every Monday on her blog at partnersinpreventionmn.org/askali. Parents, you've got to check out the responses to these questions! There are some interesting ones that have been asked; chances are you might be wondering some of these things. Keep the questions coming!
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WISHES offerings at Birchview:
Engineering Club - next session begins April 11
Shocking Electrical Engineering - starts March 12
Try our new class starting March 4! Meditation, Fitness, and Yoga Fun Bootcamp!
Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online! Check out all our offerings!
Upcoming Event:
Parenting with Vision - Gray Matter: Parenting through Complicated, Emerging Trends - A panel of experts discussing the difficult in-between areas of parenting. From vaping to privacy, these are just two of the gray topics that parents face trying to address emerging trends and raising youth in a world where things aren’t black and white. Tuesday, March 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School
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