Edgewood News
An e-newsletter from Edgewood Middle School
April 6, 2023
Reminder: No School Tomorrow
Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, April 20 - Parent Communication Night
Friday, April 21 - No School
Thursday, May 4 - Choir Concerts
Tuesday, May 9 - Jazz Band Concert
Thursday, May 11 Band Concert
Monday, May 15 - Orchestra Concert @ Bethel University
Friday, May 26-Monday, May 29 - No School/Memorial Day
Edgewood Yearbook/Photo Information
The online yearbook ordering site is now closed. A limited number of soft-cover yearbooks will be available for purchase at the end of the school year on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 each.
Also, just a reminder...your student's school photos are available for parents to view and order online through the rest of the school year.
Click on the button below to get started.
EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Event Code: FE198922
Also Needed: Synergy Unique Student ID (Student's 6-digit number in ParentVUE...6XXXXX)
DID YOU KNOW?
- You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text.
- Photos are shipped directly to your home.
- High-res digital downloads are available.
- If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once.
MCA Testing
Don’t Risk a Gap in Your Health Insurance
This can be found in other languages here: https://mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo/communications-toolkits/.
Let's Talk About It: Caregivers, The First Line of Defense
As a caregiver, never underestimate your power to influence a child’s future. Read this month’s blog post about how adult behaviors can sometimes influence children’s behavior, and how this relates to Alcohol Awareness Month.
Partnering for Education Lunch - April 25
SEPPAC Meeting: Celebrating Success
Join us for a panel of past and present students who have received special education services share their post-secondary plans, aspirations and experiences in K - 12 education.
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Mounds View District Center Board Room
4570 Victoria Street N.
Shoreview
In-person at the District Center or virtually at:
https://mvps.me/SEPPAC
Did You Know?
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
Track and Field
Track and field is a coed sport which combines various athletic contests based on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing.
All students grade 6 - 8 are encouraged to participate. No experience is needed. Practice is 2:30-3:40 pm, Monday-Thursday; meet times TBD. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students at 3:45 pm. Meet day busing will bring all students to host school and return remaining students to their home school ONLY (times will be determined once meets are scheduled).
Flag Football
Intramural Flag football is coed and all students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate. The game of flag football is a fast-paced, non-contact game played between teams of seven players. Each player on the offense and defense wears a set of flags. "Tackles" are made by pulling the flag out of the belt. All physical contact is strictly monitored for the safety of the players.
Practices are Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-3:40 pm; Games are 3:00-5:00 pm. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Acitvity buses are avaialble after practice for eligible students. Game day busing will bring all participants to host school departing at 2:35 pm and return remaining students to their home school ONLY by 5:30 pm.
Pickleball (Non-Competitive)
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America right now! Learn the rules and basic skills of pickleball, no experience necessary! All students grades 6-8 are encouraged to play.
Practice is Monday & Wednesday from 2:30-3:40 pm; non-competitive (this class does not compete against the two other district middle schools). Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students at 3:45 pm.
Pickleball (Competitive)
Competitive Pickleball practice is Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30-3:40 pm; matches are 3:00-5:00 pm. Activities will not meet on non-school days. Activity buses are available after practice for eligible students at 3:45 pm. Game day busing will bring all students to host school departing at 2:35 pm and return remaining students to their home school ONLY by 5:30 pm.
Summer Activities Registration Now Open!
Get ready! Registration for summer day camps, enrichment, sports camps and more is now open. There are opportunities for all ages, birth to adult! View the electronic catalog here and register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.
After-school Activity Buses
Weekly Student Activity Bulletin
MONDAY, April 10 (A Day)
Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM
Quiz Bowl - Room 021 2:25-3:25 PM
Science Zone - Room 003 2:30-3:30
Spanish Zone - Room 106 2:30-3:30
United for Success - Room 020 2:30-3:30
TUESDAY, April 11 (B Day)
Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM
D&D Club - Room 004 2:30-3:30 PM
Jazz Band - Band Room 2:35-3:30
Math Zone (MSM1 & MSM2) - Room 014 2:30-3:30
Social Studies Zone - Room 006 2:30-3:30
Unified Club - Performance Gym 2:30-3:30 CANCELLED TODAY!
WEDNESDAY, April 12 (A Day)
Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM
Affinity Group - Room 041 2:30-3:30 PM
Chamber Orchestra - Orchestra Room 2:25-3:30
Choir Club - Room 130 2:30-3:30
Math Zone (Int. Algebra, MSA, & Geometry) - Room 116 2:30-3:30
Reading Zone - Room 001 2:30-3:30
Science Fair Club - Room 003 2:30-3:30
THURSDAY, April 13 (B Day)
Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM
Eagle Leaders Club - Room 006 2:30-3:30 PM
Garden Club - Room 011 2:30-3:30
Jazz Band - Band Room 2:35-3:30
Music Zone - Orchestra Room 2:30-3:30
Quiz Bowl - Room 021 2:25-3:25
Science Zone - Room 003 2:30-3:30
FRIDAY, April 14 (A Day)
Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM
No After-School Activities
*Activities are subject to change, please listen for daily announcements.
OUR EYES ARE ON IRONDALE
KnightKrawler Robotics Places 1st!
- FIRST Dean's List Finalist Award (Alexandra Birken)
- Regional Winners
- Team Sustainability Award
Team 2052's First Seed alliance consisted of Team 5913, Patriotic Robotics from Pequot Lakes, and Team 7258, Robolobos - Hiawatha Collegiate from Minneapolis.
The team will head to Houston, TX, the weekend of April 19-22, to compete at FIRST Champs. Good luck...let me hear you holler!
Activity Bus to Irondale
Join Marching Band!
We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Irondale Marching Knights competitive season will be kicking off in May! The 2023 Marching band is open to all current 8th-11th grade students at Irondale, Mounds View, St. Anthony, Chippewa, Highview, and Edgewood, and is one of the largest and most successful competitive organizations in the Mounds View School District.
The Irondale Marching Band Information Night will take place on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:00 pm in the Irondale Auditorium.
Marching band is a dynamic performance ensemble that combines music, movement, and visual effects all on a football field. The level of work, talent, and determination that goes into these productions is simply amazing. The Irondale Marching Knights is one of the premier marching units in the Midwest and has been named a finalist and champion at some of the most prestigious events in our area. The Marching Band is the back-to-back Class AAA Minnesota State Marching Band CHAMPION (2021 and 2022), and we look forward to building on the successes from last season and elevating the program to the next level.
Students who join the Marching Knights make new friends and unforgettable memories all while becoming more responsible, organized, and time efficient. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build community and be a part of something greater. If your student has even the slightest interest in joining the Irondale Marching Knights, we invite you to attend our Info Night. No experience is necessary. We hope to see you there!
Important - Middle School Students Participating in High School Sports
Middle School Consent Form for High School Activities
Seventh & eighth grade athletes that wish to participate on a high school team will also register online. Before you begin your online registration, approval must be obtained from the middle school principal or dean, the high school activities director and coach. In addition, signatures from both student & parent/guardian are also required. Please complete this Middle School consent form and deliver to the high school activities office before you begin the online registration.
COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Upcoming Community Ed Activities
Mounds View Schools Community Education offers a variety of opportunities for youth, families and adults to pursue interests, expand abilities and improve social skills in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Programming is offered before school, after school, non-school days and weekends. Click here to see all Community Education offerings!
Community Programs
5th Annual Power Wow
RESOURCES
Discounted Internet
Payments For COVID-related Absences
Know the Facts: Mental Health
REMINDERS
After-School Activity Reminder
We encourage students to take advantage of after-school opportunities for growth and engagement. Please review the after-school procedures with your child(ren) as your family plans for engagement in after-school activities, clubs, or academic zones.
Bus Safety
2022-23 General Information
The daily schedule can be found here.
The 2022-23 school calendar can be found here.
The 2022-23 A/B school calendar (6th grade only) can be found here.
The lunch menu can be found here.
If your student is going to be out for an extended amount of time, please fill out the extended absence form and have them drop it off in the front office.