Parent Newsletter
March 27, 2019
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Did You Know?
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Reminders
Birchview Eats at Chipotle
Join us for Birchview Eats at Chipotle in Plymouth. 33% of all proceeds earned that evening will go to our Birchview PTA.
When: Tuesday, April 16
Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Chipotle, 3425 Vicksburg Lane N.
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Lost and Found
All lost and found items will be donated to Interfaith Outreach over spring break.
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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.
PTA Meeting: Thursday, April 11 at 3:15 p.m
Please join us in the 4th grade pod to learn about the fun spring events, plans for next year, what you can do to help, and more! School-age children can watch a show/movie in the pod during the meeting.
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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
Parenting with Vision
Parenting with Vision would like a delegate from each school to help plan next years' programs. The committee will meet Friday, April 19 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. If you are interested in representing Birchview and contributing your ideas, please contact Jennifer Robbennolt at jrobbennolt@msn.com for more information.
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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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Spring 2019 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Over the next several weeks, elementary students in grades 3-5 will be completing the 2019 Reading and Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Students in grade 5 will also take a Science MCA. If you have questions about the specific day(s) your child will be taking the MCAs, please contact your child’s teacher.
MCA Purpose, Use, and Results Information
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
Grandmasters of Chess - next session starts April 12
3D Minecraft Masterpiece - April 23
The Mechanics of Gizmos and Gadgets - begins May 21
Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online! Check out all our offerings!
Upcoming Event:
Young Scientist Roundtable - Sustainability of Plastics
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Central Middle School
Event is free with no registration required.
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