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News and events
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February 16th, 2024
Upcoming Events
February 12th-23rd: World's Famous Chocolates Fundraiser
February 19th - 20th: No School
February 20th, 22nd, & 26th: Conferences
February 29th: Grade 1 Field Trip
March 5th: No School
March 11th - 18th: No School - Spring Break & Staff Development
March 21st- 6:30 PTO Meeting (childcare provided)
March 28th: Spirit Day - Mismatch Day
March 29th: No School
World's Famous Chocolates | PTO Fundraiser
February 12th - 23rd
PTO will be on site before school each morning to give out boxes and collect money
Students may check out 1 or 2 boxes of chocolate to sell at a time
They are responsible for selling the entire box/es and turning in $60 per box
Money is due back no later than Monday, Feb 26th in the envelope provided
There will be two evening dates for parents to get new boxes of chocolate or turn in money:
Feb 12th from 3:45-5:30
Feb 14th from 3:45-5:30
Getting ready for school: Easy as 1-2-3!
Families should prepare children for preschool and kindergarten now, if they are considering a start in the fall.
If your family has a younger sibling or if you know a neighbor interested in starting school this fall, use or share the following steps so we can keep you informed of important welcome events and information.
Verify that your child meets the requirements for school.
Preschool: Your child will be three or four years old by Sept. 1, 2024.
Kindergarten: Your child will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2024.
If you haven’t already, complete an early childhood screening. Call 763-433-4910.
Enroll online so we can save you a seat!
Preschool: Visit ahschools.us/preschool for enrollment details and to register to attend a preschool information session.
Kindergarten: Visit ahschools.us/enroll and click “Get started!”
Make a plan to attend information sessions and welcome events.
Once you enroll online, you will receive details via email from your child’s preschool or elementary school about registration and welcome events.
Preschool: Information event to be held Mar. 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m.
Kindergarten: Registration events will take place between March 21-April 21.
School-Based Dental Sealant Program
For students in Grades 1, 2 and 3 ONLY.
The school-based dental sealant program is coming to Mississippi on April 3rd, 4th, and 5th. This program is free for all students who wish to participate. If you are interested in this program, please complete the consent form and return to school by March 7th for each student you have in grades 1, 2 and 3.
Please note: No payment is required from participating families. Minnesota Health Care Programs and other insurance plans will be billed as appropriate for preventive services. This reimbursement helps to cover the cost of this program.
Attached below are three documents: Consent Form to Participate, Dental Sealants Frequently Asked Questions and School-based Dental Sealant Program.
Mississippi Happenings
Reading in 5th Grade
Reading in 5th Grade
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3rd Grade Art Work
Celebrating 100 Days of School
Kindergarten
Celebrating 100 Days of School
Kindergarten
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