Shannon Park News

February 2024

Check out the S hannon Park Website for the Extended Calendar and other resources such as the Parent Portal, Lunch Accounts, Staff Information, Assessment Dates and much more!

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Acts of Character: Honesty

The Shannon Park Acts of Character Program revolves around teaching, promoting and recognizing positive character traits in students. During the month of February, we will be focusing on the character trait of Honesty.

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Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conferences!

Parent/Teacher Conference Dates:

Wednesday, February 7, from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Thursday, February 8, from 12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Still have to sign up? Click below: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Shannon_Park_Elementary

There will be an Art Showcase during parent teacher conferences! Student art from grades K-5 will be on display throughout the building for all to enjoy! The Scholastic Book Fair will located in the Shannon Park Media Center during conferences as well.

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5th Grade & 2nd Grade Music Programs

The Shannon Park 2nd and 5th grade students presented their music programs on Thursday, January 25. 5th graders presented, “Dig It” while 2nd grade presented, “Once Upon a TIme”. Thank you, Mrs. Radspinner, for all of your creativity and planning to make these programs possible!

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5th Grade Service Project

For their winter party, 5th grade classes made tie blankets. The fleece was funded by a grant from the Shannon Park Site Council, and a total of 24 blankets were created. The blankets were donated to Dakota Woodlands homeless shelter in Eagan. Students were able to hear from a Dakota Woodlands representative at the last Kindness Council meeting.

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5th Grade Band Concert

Congratulations to Mr. Hoover and the entire 5th grade band for a wonderful winter band concert! Their next band concert will take place on Thursday, April 25!

Click to View 5th Grade Band Concert

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Message from Mrs. Lervick: Kids Heart Challenge

Kids Heart Challenge is officially kicking off at Shannon Park! Information will come home with 3rd, 4th and 5th grade in Friday Folders on Friday, February 2nd. We need your help to accomplish our goal of having 100% of our families learn Hands-Only CPR, and you can help us by registering your child and spreading the word.

Here’s how you can help:

Register: http://www2.heart.org/goto/ShannonPark

Or download the Kids Heart Challenge App to learn about heart health with our team of Heart Heroes through fun games and activities!
You can scan this QR code to get directly to our Shannon Park page!

Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch a 2-minute video to learn Hands-Only CPR, spot the signs of a stroke and more! Everyone who completes Finn’s Mission will be entered into a drawing to win 2 tickets to the 2025 Super Bowl!
Share your student’s website with friends and family through social media, text and/or email. (you can opt out of this portion)

Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are making a difference.

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Order Yearbooks before April 1st!

Yearbooks will be available to order for $15.00 each - now through April 1, 2024. Order online HERE. The Shannon Park Code is 4946024. The Yearbook Delivery Date is late May. There are very FEW extras that will be available for purchase.

Show Your School Spirit: 100th Day

The Kindness Council invites all students and staff to participate in "100 Day" on Friday, February 16th. Feel free to dress up like you are 100, or create a shirt that represents 100! (Ideas: Write equations that = 100 all over your t-shirt, glue 100 items to your t-shirt, etc.) Be creative! This 100 Day celebrates almost 100 days of school!

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What a strange January we have had in Preschool! We did get a little snow to explore before the rains came. In January and February, we are exploring our being healthy unit. We are learning to be healthy by drinking lots of water, eating healthy foods, keeping our bodies clean, exercising, and getting lots of good sleep. We are learning about germs and the best ways to keep them away. We have taken good care of the baby dolls in our classroom, played in the doctor clinic, and shopped in the grocery store. We have made slime and explored new ways to move our bodies. We are also playing lots of board games.

Do you know a child who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2024? We are beginning the process for registration for next fall. Connections Preschool gives children an opportunity to interact with other children in fun, engaging activities while learning important skills. The curriculum supports young children in developing skills in the following areas: creativity and the arts, language and literacy, mathematical and scientific thinking, physical and motor, and social and emotional. Children in Connections Preschool assume increasing personal responsibility and independence as they grow and develop. Program requirements and information:

Families must live in District 196 boundaries.
Children must meet age requirements as of September 1, 2024 for 3- and 4-year-olds, and November 1, 2024 for Preschool Discovery.
Concurrent enrollment in Connections Preschool and other state and/or district funded programs cannot be accommodated (ex. Head Start or Family School).
Connections Preschool is a collaboration with our district's Early Childhood Special Education program.
Tuition assistance and scholarships are available for families with identified needs.

If you would like to be notified when registration opens for the fall or for more information, please visit the website at: http://www.district196.org/preschool or contact Kathy Adams at Kathy.adams@district196.org if you have questions.

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Site Council Fundraiser: Chick-Fil-A of Apple Valley

On Monday, February 12, from 4:00-8:00p.m., Apple Valley Chick-Fil-A is giving back to Shannon Park Site Council! Families MUST use the mobile app for the purchase to qualify for this fundraiser. Come see our Kindness Council volunteers! All funds raised will be used for outdoor recess equipment. Location: Apple Valley Chik-Fil-A (4780 153rd Street West) Please see instructions below for downloading the app!