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5 ways to keep healthy before school starts

by Twin Cities Kids Club

The school season is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means germs, illnesses, and colds. You know how it goes; one kid gets sick from someone at school, brings the germs home and soon it’s shared with the rest of the family.

So to help you avoid getting sick all the time, here are some tips on what you can do now to make sure your family’s bodies are ready to fight off viruses and germs.

1. Plan.

Stock up on some vitamins and supplements and start taking them. You want everything to be in your families systems for a good month before school starts.

This will ensure the body has had time to strengthen up and battle ready. And don’t forget good hygiene – pick up an on-the-go sanitizer for those times that hand washing isn’t an option.

2. Rest We cannot say this enough — rest, rest, rest. People undervalue rest, but a stressed-out, tired body cannot and will not function how it’s intended. Take naps,

go to bed early, or just lay on that couch and read a good book in peace. Also, stick to a routine and start setting bedtimes a little earlier each night for 1-2 weeks before school starts.

3. Manage stress It’s all about balance. Keep an open dialogue with your kids about anything that they need to talk about, and be sure not to overload anyone’s schedules.

4. Eat Well It’s time to put away the BBQ chips and corn on the cob that no longer counts as a meal. Start eating leafy green lettuces and veggies, get lots of fruit, and eat well consistently.

5. Let the kids play in dirt Yep! Dirt. Dirt with worms.

Lots of it. Give your kids freedom to play in the dirt with their trucks, or even have them help you in the garden. It’s been shown exposure to dirt is good for the immune system and can strengthen it. It helps relieve stress and even increases kids’ cognitive skills. So get out there and get dirty.

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Last minute summer ideas

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We know – we don’t like it either. “End of summer� is the worst phrase of all the phrases. It means No. 2 pencils, bus stops, leaves falling, colder air, and the morning drops off hustle. But this isn’t about fall or even school; this is about how to get the most out of your last few weeks of summer break.

And, they won’t break the bank either.

1. Nothing Yes, seriously. If you’ve been going all summer like everyone else has, sit down and plan on doing nothing. Let the kids relax, be bored and build backyard forts for sleep overs.

2. Local Swimming Pool Hit up that local swimming pool or splash pad. It’s usually pretty cheap (or free) and always a sure way to get the kids tired and ready for bed. Our family likes to go in the evening hours because it’s less busy.

Plus, the kids are all chlorinated and clean, so when we get home, it’s a quick snack, bath and then into bed.

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Most cities now offer familyfriendly movies at a local park.

Go to your city’s website and see if they have an events calendar. Look for the movie in the park and pack that picnic and blanket and go. The kids get to run around if they can’t sit still and you’ll get a free movie and build memories to last.

4. Go to friends’ houses See the people you never get to see when life fills up with soccer games, homework, PTA meetings, and the always expected New Year’s resolution gym rush. Have backyard bonfires, water fights, or let the kids veg out and watch movies all day.

5. Have that Garage Sale Finally, go through all your stuff from high school and sell it. Gather the toys nobody plays with anymore and put some price tags on them. Make some lemonade to sell, maybe some cookies, and put the signs up.

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District 191 gears up for school year The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191. All kindergarten students will start school two days later on Thursday, Sept. 7.

More information about the new school year is available on the district’s website at www.isd191.org.

Nearly 75 teachers new to District 191 will be welcomed for this school year.

Following is a roundup of information that parents and students will find helpful as the new year starts.

Increase in school lunch prices School lunch prices are increasing by 10 cents so that an elementary school lunch will cost $2.60, a secondary lunch will be $2.70 and adult meals will be $3.90.

Chromebooks come to District 191 middle schools Chromebooks are on their way to middle schools in District 191 this summer, providing one-to-one personal learning devices for all students in grades 6-8. Personal learning devices

are part of Vision One91, the work to redesign the district to meet the learning needs of today’s learners.

Middle school students will be getting the same model of Chromebook that high school students received last school year. They are lightweight, inexpensive devices that provide students access to the internet, their Google accounts and other web-based applications. The model being purchased includes a touchscreen along with a keyboard so it also acts as a tablet. “With each middle school student having a Chromebook, it ensures that they have access to high-quality resources and information that support their learning,� said Instructional Technology Coordinator Rachel Gorton. “It also provides a powerful tool for students to create, collaborate and communicate about their work.�

Gideon Pond’s accessible new playground All children will be able to enjoy a new playground at Gideon Pond Elementary School in Burnsville beginning this fall. The truly inclusive and

barrier-free playground will be the first of its kind in District 191 and the city of Burnsville. It will include pieces that are easily accessible and safe for students of all ability levels. “The partnership between the community and Gideon Pond is felt in every heart, mind, and corner of our school,� said Principal Chris Bellmont. “This playground, located beautifully in the heart of Burnsville, sends both a symbolic and practical message of inclusion, innovation, excellence and dedication to students — cornerstones of Gideon Pond Elementary and District 191.�

Fundraising for an accessible playground, which has been going on for a couple of years, got a big boost in May with a $50,000 donation from U.S. Bank and the Minnesota Vikings. Other donors include the Gideon Pond Parent/ Teacher Organization and Intermediate District 917. District 191 funds have also been used.

Administrator changes Cindy Amoroso, formerly the district’s assistant superintendent, became the interim superintendent on July 1 for

the next two school years.

Erika Nesvig, who has been the principal at Harriet Bishop Elementary School in Savage, became the new principal at Eagle Ridge Middle School on July 1. Ken Essay is the new principal of Harriet Bishop Elementary School in Savage.

Dean positions at middle schools provide additional student supports To better support student needs surrounding attendance, behavior and achievement, all three District 191 middle schools will have newly created dean positions this year. The deans will work with administration, teachers and families to establish systems that help students succeed in school and create safe, positive learning environments.

Savings could top $2 million with solar panels Six school buildings in District 191 will gain solar panels on their roofs this fall. Not only will energy and money be saved, but the project will have an educational component. It will be connected See DISTRICT 191, 5

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DISTRICT 191, from 4 to school programs, including college and career Pathways, as a way for students to learn about alternative energies.

The district has no upfront costs for the solar arrays valued at $1.2 million. Instead for the first 12 years, the district receives 25 percent of the energy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generated while the other 75 percent goes to pay for the arrays. After 12 years when the arrays are paid in full, the district will receive 100 percent of the energy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generated.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated that the district will realize over $1 million of electrical savings during the 25 years of the warranty. Another $1 million or more could be saved after the warranty expires since the solar arrays are expected to last beyond that period.

To qualify, schools must receive power from Xcel Energy (some of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools receive power from other companies) and be structurally able to handle the weight of the panels. Solar arrays will be installed at: Pates Stadium at Burnsville High School, Marion W. Savage Elementary, Burnsville

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Alternative High School, Sioux Trail Elementary, Vista View Elementary and River Ridge Education Center (formerly the Administrative Services Center).

Open Houses in District 191 Burnsville High School, Aug. 30, 4-8 p.m.

Burnsville Alternative High School, New Student Orientation, Aug. 23, 1-4 p.m.

Eagle Ridge Middle School, Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m.

Metcalf Middle School, Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m.

Nicollet Middle School, Aug. 30, 6th grade at 6 p.m., 7th & 8th grade at 7 p.m.

Edward Neill Elementary, Aug. 30, 5-7 p.m.

Gideon Pond Elementary, Aug. 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Harriet Bishop Elementary, Aug. 30, 4-5:30 p.m.

Hidden Valley Elementary, Aug. 30, 4-6 p.m.

Marion W. Savage Elementary, Aug. 31, 4:30-6 p.m.

Rahn Elementary, Aug. 31, 4-5:30 p.m.

Sioux Trail Elementary, Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Sky Oaks Elementary, Aug. 30, 4-6

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Vista View Elementary, Aug. 30, 4-6 p.m.

William Byrne Elementary, Aug. 30, 4-5 p.m.

Academic calendars set for new school year, and following two years The academic calendar for the soon-to-start school year of 2017-18 in District 191 is available on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. isd191.org/calendar. Printed calendars will be mailed to all families in August.

Academic calendars are also available for the 2018-19 and 201920 school years. Both calendars follow the general pattern of recent academic calendars for District 191, with school starting the day after Labor Day and ending in early June. However, there will no longer be a week-long fall break in October beginning in 2018 because parent-teacher conferences will take place in November instead. Both school years will still feature a week-long spring break in March.

Printable versions of all three school year academic calendars are available at www.isd191.org/ calendar.

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Lakeville Area schools prepare to welcome back students Lakeville Area Public Schools staff members look forward to welcoming students back to class Sept. 5. For a full list of events including orientation sessions, families should check the district calendar at http://isd194.org/ calendar/. Additionally, families may view school-specific calendars on their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school webpages.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what families need to know: Summer literacy assessments to take place Aug. 23, 29 for elementary school students The summer literacy assessments, which will take place on Aug. 23 and 29, will give all elementary teachers the achievement data needed to target instruction for their students starting the first day of the school year.

Appointment sign-ups will be available online on a first-come, first-serve basis. Unlike conference sign-up, families with more than one child attending their

elementary school may wish to schedule assessment appointments on the same date at the same time. All elementary families will receive a letter in August to provide additional information. Parents who have questions should contact their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss Stuff the Bus, supporting Ready, Set, Achieve!

Lakeville Area Public Schools is committed to making certain all its students are prepared for the start of school, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help to collect school supplies for those in need.

The third annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuff the Busâ&#x20AC;? event will be held from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 16 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 18425 Orchard Trail, Lakeville. The event will feature a friendly competition to stuff the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart Bus full of supplies to help children in need.

The event also will feature fun activities for students and families, including appearances by

Lakeville North and Lakeville South student athletes.

Buffalo Wild Wings has generously pledged a portion of evening sales to support Ready, Set, Achieve.

Families who cannot make the event but still wish to contribute may bring new backpacks and school supplies to Crystal Lake Education Center (16250 Ipava Ave., Lakeville) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 22 or donate online at https://isd194.ce.eleyo.com/ course/1710/ready-set-achievedonation-2017/ready-setachieve-donation%E2%80%941.

LinK12-Lakeville earns NCAA accreditation LinK12-Lakeville, Lakeville Area Public Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; K-12 online school, has earned accreditation from the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).

This accreditation is retroactive to the 2015-16 school year and opens a pathway for students who would like to take part

in athletics while in college. Having coursework approved by the NCAA helps students become eligible for scholarships and enables their participation.

All LinK12-Lakeville core courses are now approved by the NCAA. To see a list of classes at the secondary level, go to http:// isd194.org/link12-lakeville-online/how-online-works/6-12-program/.

LinK12-Lakeville is an online school open to students in kindergarten through grade 12 throughout Minnesota who are looking for anytime, anywhere learning that includes individualized instruction, and flexibility in pace and schedule.

Students may enroll part-time or full-time, and earn a Lakeville Area Public Schools diploma.

Learn more by going to http:// isd194.org/link12-lakeville-online/. Contact Heather Rabanus at heather.rabanus@isd194.org or 612-642-1497.

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For many Minnesota families, it is time to start back to school shopping. The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding parents that most school supplies could qualify for valuable K-12 tax benefits on their 2017 Minnesota income tax return. Parents should remember to save the receipts for school supply purchases to claim the tax credit or subtraction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to school time means parents will be investing in their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education by purchasing school supplies,â&#x20AC;? said Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping receipts for these purchases and claiming the K-12 education credit or subtraction can help parents save money during tax time.â&#x20AC;?

There are two tax benefits that help Minnesota families pay expenses related to their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education: the refundable K-12 education credit (income limits apply) and the K-12 education subtraction (no income limits).

Both programs reduce the tax parents pay and could provide a larger refund when filing a 2017 Minnesota income tax return. To

qualify, parents must have purchased educational services or required materials during 2017 to assist with their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education.

The child must also be attending kindergarten through 12th grade at a public, private, or home school and meet other qualifications.

Save those receipts Remember to save your receipts to claim the credit or subtraction.

You can visit the Revenue booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building and get special envelopes to keep track of your school supply receipts.

Generally, most expenses paid for educational instruction or materials qualify, including: Paper Pens and notebooks Textbooks Rental or purchases of educational equipment such as musical instruments Computer hardware and educational software After-school tutoring and educational summer camps taught by a qualified instructor Household Income for the K-12

Education Credit Number of qualifying children in K-12 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; your household income must be less than: 1-2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $37,500 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $39,500 4 or more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; add $2,000 for each additional child Taxpayers who are not required to file an income tax return should do so in order to claim a refund for the education credit if eligible.

K-12 Education Subtraction There are no income limits to qualify for the education subtraction. Most parents qualify for the education subtraction. Parents can claim the K-12 subtraction for tuition paid to private schools or college courses used to satisfy high school graduation requirements.

Last year, more than 43,000 families received the K-12 education credit, saving them an average of $242. Over 199,000 families received the K-12 education subtraction.

A video about the K-12 education tax credit is at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=lXpSNoLjl uc&feature=youtu.be.

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Back-to-school open house, information nights in District 196 District 196 elementary schools, middle schools and high schools have all scheduled back-to-school open houses, orientation sessions and/or information nights that will be held in August and September. The first day of the 2017-18 school year is Tuesday, Sept. 5.

On Aug. 22 and 23, all elementary students will have an opportunity to meet individually with their teacher for a literacy assessment. These 45-minute assessment meetings must be scheduled by a parent or guardian by going to the school website. Assessment times are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some schools are offering additional assessment times on other days.

For information on any back-toschool events, call the school.

Elementary schools Cedar Park Elementary STEM School (952-431-8360) â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Deerwood Elementary (651-683-6801) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 21, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies (952-423-7695) â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 4-6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m.

East Lake Elementary (651-423-7896) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Back-to-School Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug 21, 6-7 p.m.

Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology (952-431-8390) â&#x20AC;˘ Open House/PTO Community Event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Glacier Hills Elementary School of

Arts and Science (651-683-8570) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Grades 1-5 Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 5-6:30 p.m.

Greenleaf Elementary (952-431-8270) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 7-8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Highland Elementary (952-423-7595) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Parent Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 1st Grade Parent Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Grade Parent Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 11, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 3rd Grade Parent Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 12, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 4th Grade Parent Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 26, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 5th Grade Parent Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 12, 6 p.m.

Northview Elementary (651-683-6820) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 4:30-5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Oak Ridge Elementary School of Leadership, Environmental and Health Sciences (651-683-6970) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 6:30-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Parents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coffee and Conversationâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 5, 9:30-10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House and PTO Fall Social â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.

Parkview Elementary (952-431-8350) â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 1st Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 5:30 p.m.

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OPEN HOUSES, from 8 â&#x20AC;¢ 2nd Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 3rd Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 4th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 19, 6:15 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 5th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m.

Pinewood Community Elementary (651-683-6980) â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 5-5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Connections Preschool Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Grades 2 and 3 Parent Information and Literacy Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 11, 6-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Grade 1 Parent Information and Literacy Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 12, 6-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Grades 4 and 5 Parent Information and Literacy Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 6-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Literacy Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Red Pine Elementary (651-423-7870) â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Parent Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Rosemount Elementary (651-4237690) â&#x20AC;¢ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 4-6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ New Family Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 6

p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept.

13, 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 1st Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 2nd Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept.

21, 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 3rd Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept.

13, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 4th Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 5th Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Shannon Park Elementary (651-4237670) â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Parent and Child Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 8-10 a.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 1st Grade Parent and Child Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 5-6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 2nd Grade Parent and Child Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 4-5 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 3rd Grade Parent and Child Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 4th Grade Parent and Child Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 31, 4-5 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 5th Grade Parent Only Information Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 4-5 p.m.

Southview Elementary (952-431-8370) â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 1st Grade Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 2nd Grade Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Sept. 14, 6:45 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 3rd Grade Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 11, 6:45 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 4th Grade Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 11, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 5th Grade Parent Information Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 18, 6 p.m.

Thomas Lake Elementary (651-6836890) â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 4:30-6 p.m.

Westview Elementary (952-431-8380) â&#x20AC;¢ Kindergarten Curriculum Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 6-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 1st Grade Parent Curriculum Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ Curriculum Information for Grades 2-5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; online presentation Woodland Elementary (651-683-6990) â&#x20AC;¢ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

Middle schools Black Hawk Middle (651-683-8521) â&#x20AC;¢ Back-to-School Jamboree â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 12-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade Parent and Student Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 7th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 8th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 19,

6-7:30 p.m.

Dakota Hills Middle (651-683-6800) â&#x20AC;¢ Virtual Back-to-School Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 24, view schedules and complete registrations online; computer access and assistance available from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Media Center â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade WEB Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-noon â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade Parent-Student Afternoon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 3-5 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 7th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 8th Grade Parent Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Falcon Ridge Middle (952-431-8760) â&#x20AC;¢ Fall Rally Day (student photos) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 22, 12-6 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade Web Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 9-11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 7th and 8th Grade Curriculum Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Rosemount Middle (651-423-7570) â&#x20AC;¢ Back-to-School Kickoff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 12-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;¢ 6th Grade and New Student Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 22, 12-6 p.m.

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OPEN HOUSES, from 9 â&#x20AC;˘ Back-to-School Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 29, 2-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m.

Valley Middle School of STEM (952-431-8300) â&#x20AC;˘ Back-to-School Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 12-7 p.m., grades 6-7 at Valley Middle and grade 8 at Apple Valley High School

High schoools Apple Valley High (952-4318200) â&#x20AC;˘ New Student Registration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 25, 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 9th Grade Orientation and Back-to-School Night for Grades 10-12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 6:30-8 p.m.

Area Learning Center (952431-8720) â&#x20AC;˘ New Student/Parent Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 28, 3-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Returning Student Registration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 28, 3-4 p.m.

Eagan High (651-683-6900) â&#x20AC;˘ 9th Grade Student/Parent/ Guardian Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m. (last names A-G), 5-7 p.m. (H-N) and 6:30-8:30 p.m. (O-Z); students and parents/

guardians attend one session, preferably by alpha last name â&#x20AC;˘ New Student Orientation (grades 10-12) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 5-5:45 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Walk Through Your Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schedule â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Eastview High (952-431-8900) â&#x20AC;˘ 9th Grade and New Student Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 11, 6:308:30 p.m.

Rosemount High (651-4237501) â&#x20AC;˘ Student Photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 14, 12-6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ 9th Grade Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ New Student Orientation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 23, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. and Aug 28 at 1 p.m.; attend only one session â&#x20AC;˘ Parent Orientation (formerly Open House) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 6:459:15 p.m.

School of Environmental Studies (952-431-8750) â&#x20AC;˘ Back-to-School Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aug. 30, 2-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m.

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District 196 parents to receive Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook Parents and guardians of students enrolled in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools will be receiving the Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook for the 2017-18 school year.

The handbooks will be mailed the week of Aug. 7 to every household with a child enrolled in the district, one per household.

The district publishes an updated version of the handbook prior to the start of each school year to inform students and their parents/guardians about the rights and responsibilities of students. Spanish and Somali versions of the handbook will be available at www.District196.org.

In addition to mailing the handbook to homes, teachers briefly review the information with students at the start of the school year.

The Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook includes a comprehensive list of regulations for student behavior as well as consequences for misbehavior. Consequences vary depending on the severity of the offense, the student’s grade level and previous violations by the same student.

Some of the key additions and revisions in the 2017-18 handbook include:

• updates to prohibition of harassment, discrimination, violence or hazing; • moving and/or revising definitions for misbehaviors for chemicals and drug paraphernalia, chemicals possession and false alarms, and • revised or new categories of consequences for physical assault, inflicting bodily harm, chemicals possession, technology-related misbehaviors, nuisance and/or recording devices, and use of nuisance devices on a school bus.

The rights and responsibilities detailed in the handbook apply to District 196 students in any school or other district building, on district property, in district vehicles, at school bus stops and at school or district events. Consequences may also apply for misbehaviors which take place at other locations, but which directly affect school programs or activities.

“The handbook provides a good opportunity for parents to remind children of the expectations for behavior at school and the consequences for breaking the rules,” Superintendent Jane K. Berenz said.

Parents and students with questions about the handbook are encouraged to call their school principal.

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