A Message from Mr. Fredrickson Dear Families,
We Need You! One of the unique offerings we have at Birchview is Kids' College. This is a chance for students to explore learning in multiple, unique ways that don't normally happen in an elementary setting. It is really a special event.
However, we need adults to pull off this event.
Currently, we have 9 classes for kids college. We need at least 16 more to run the event! Because of the planning it takes to get students into classes of their choice, we need to have enough volunteers by Monday, March 25 or we are going to have to cancel.
Please consider teaching a class on something of interest to you. So far our classes are:
If you are unable to be a professor for Kids' College, please consider talking to grandparents, friends, aunts, uncles, etc. about being part of this rewarding experience for both students and adults. A sign-up sheet is coming home today with your child. You can learn more by clicking this link. You can also sign up electronically by clicking this link.
Thanks for considering, professors!
Mr. Fredrickson
Did You Know? Trojan Pride Shout-out Our Trojan Pride shout out this week goes to Evan, Zachery, Will, Malek, Shantalle, Miss Allison, Aarav, and King. Great work to these students for showing Trojan Pride in the lunchroom, hallways, Bright Start, and their classrooms. Keep up the good work!
Birchview's Prevent Hunger Food Drive The Minnesota Food Share Campaign is taking place in March. Student Council will participate by holding our annual food drive from March 18-22. We have partnered with Interfaith Outreach Food Shelf to support them in providing nourishing meals to kids in our community. Please donate non-perishables such as canned vegetables, meat, fruit, meal-in-a-can or box, soup, cereal, rice, potatoes, pasta, healthy snacks for kids, or anything else you find on your pantry shelves! We will also collect household items such as cleaning products, diapers, toilet paper, paper towels, and other personal care items. We will also accept monetary donations. Interfaith Outreach has several partnerships that match these donations, making a larger impact than we may be able to at the grocery store. Each $100 in donations we collect can source $900 worth of food, providing 435 meals! Donations can be made at iocp.org/donate.
Low Cost Dental Services Our next Children's Dental Services clinic at myHealth For Teens & Young Adults will be March 20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clinics fill up fast, so please call and schedule early.
Specialists News Wondering what is happening in specialists? Senora Erickson is sharing what is going on in Spanish.
Parent Input Form During the spring teachers begin developing class lists for next year. They use many factors in making decisions regarding student class placement, including input from parents. If you would like to provide input regarding class placement for next year, please fill out the parent input form and return to the office no later than March 27.
Reminders Note from the Health Office We are seeing a large number of students with illnesses coming to school. Please help promote a healthy school environment by preventing exposure and spread of illness. Please report all illnesses or health conditions to the Health Service at 763-745-5315. When parents are called about a child who has become ill during the school day, it is the expectation that the child will be picked up within one hour. Parent cooperation is appreciated. If you have questions about these guidelines, please call one of the District Nurses.
Last Chance for Yearbooks 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.
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.
Birchview Staff Appreciation Book Looking for cool ways to appreciate a Birchview Staff member?
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.
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.
Around the District Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) MCA Purpose, Use, and Results Information Are Your Kids Ready? 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!
Community Education WISHES offerings at Birchview: Computer Sciences for Elementary: Python/Cloud Computing - Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. at CMS, starts March 20 Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online! Check out all our offerings! Upcoming Event: Event is free with no registration required.
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