Edgewood News
An e-newsletter from Edgewood Middle School
April 26, 2024
Send a Thank You E-card to a Deserving Staff Member!
During Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10), help us send notes of appreciation to our Mounds View Public Schools staff. Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou for more information and to create your custom card.
8th Grade Field Trip to the University of Minnesota
The 8th grade class will be going on a field trip to the University of Minnesota to tour the campus on Tuesday, April 30. Students will be leaving Edgewood at 8:45 am and will return back to Edgewood by 2:00 pm. Students will have the choice of bringing lunch from home, getting a bagged school lunch, or purchasing lunch at the college.
Please see below for Edgewoodās permission policy regarding field trips:
At various times during the school year, students will leave the school campus for educational field trips. These field trips will occur during the school day to enhance learning in one of the following areas: core/allied arts courses, Community service or grade level event. Transportation is provided by the Mounds View School District with no cost to the student. Field trips are included as part of the educational experience for all students and will be limited to local destinations in the Twin Cities area. On occasion, field trips may be within walking distance from Edgewood. Parents/guardians will be informed in advance of any field trips via email from the teacher(s) hosting the field trip or from the front office. In addition, field trips will be published in the weekly Edgewood E-news for parent convenience. At any time, parents may opt out of a field trip for their child by contacting the hosting teacher or calling the main office.
MN State National History Day Competition
The following 11 students represented Edgewood at the Minnesota State National History Day competition on Saturday, April 20: Layla Lee, Mira Thyen, Abdullahi Suleiman, Amogh Srinivas, Jasper Dube, Owen Wirrer, Lillian Frey, Taylor Tungseth, Kaira Vincent, Tait Schnabel, and Emmy Lundberg. They were among 950 students from around the state who gathered to compete.
Amogh and Abdu won an honorable mention for their website on the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Layla and Mira won THIRD PLACE in the whole state for their performance about La Amistad! They are the alternates for representing Minnesota at the National competition in Washington DC. They also won an award for the best middle school project about āHistory of Travel and Exchange Before 1825 CEā in the state of Minnesota.
National Quiz Bowl Tournament
Good luck to Edgewood Quiz Bowl's A & B Teams who will be heading to Chicago, IL, for the National Quiz Bowl Tournament the weekend of May 10-12. (Get more info from Dan P)
Mark Your Calendars
- Thursday, May 2 - 6th-8th Grade/Ensemble Choir Concert
Tuesday, May 7 - 7th & 8th Grade/Jazz Band Concert - Wednesday, May 8-Tuesday, May 14 - District Art Show @ Irondale HS
- Thursday, May 9 - SS/PW/Beginning/6th Grade Band Concert
- Monday, May 13 - L.E.A.P. Group's University of Minnesota 4-H Tour
Edgewood Orchestra Concert @ Irondale HS - Tuesday, May 21 - 8th Grade Visit to Irondale HS
- Thursday, May 23 - 8th Grade Academic Excellence Ceremony
- Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27 - Teacher Workday/Memorial Day
Theater Club Showcase: Friday, May 3
Join us at Chippewa Middle School on Friday, May 3, at 6:30 pm to celebrate the incredible work done in our Performance Essentials class provided by Mosaic Performing Arts. Students from both Chippewa and Edgewood will be performing musical theater selections from the Greatest Showman, High School Musical and the Lion King. For more summer theater opportunities, visit www.mosaicperformingarts.com/register
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
After-School Busing
RESOURCES
Mounds View Schools Resource Fair
Join Mounds View Public Schools for their resource fair on Saturday, May 18, from 12:00-4:00 pm at Silver View Drive between the Mounds View Area Learning Center and Ramsey County Public Library. More information is below.
OUR EYES ARE ON IRONDALE
Irondale Volleyball Booster Club Informational Meeting
The Irondale Volleyball Booster Club will be holding an informational meeting on May 28, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the multi-purpose room at Irondale High School.
We encourage all individuals interested in playing Irondale Girls Volleyball for the Fall 2024 season and their parents to attend.
We will be providing information on important dates for the volleyball season and booster club plans for the upcoming season. Any questions, please contact Brian at bbradway@gmail.com.
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. You can get a copy of the middle school consent form in the front office or print out a copy.
Important - Middle School Students Participating in High School Sports
Know the Facts: Alcohol Awareness Month
Myth: Alcohol only affects your mood.
Reality: By cutting back on alcohol consumption, you will see changes in everyday life including-more energy, better sleep, improved mood and better overall physical health.
Another reality: Alcohol increases stress levels in the body as you drink. You may feel more relaxed, but the body is actually under an increased amount of stress from the alcohol. Know the facts.
COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Summer Day Camp Registration Open
Registration for summer day camps are now open. Camps run from June to August, offering full and half-day options starting at just $99! Create a full-day and full-week experience with lunch and Friday field trip options. NEW this year, we're thrilled to offer camps for grades 6+ at Chippewa and Highview locations. Flip through the electronic catalog and register at mvpschools.org/registercommunityed.
Community Programs
REMINDERS
Important Attendance Reminder
IT IS IMPORTANT that you please call the attendance line at 651-621-6601:
* To report an absence
* To get a pass to your student to leave early
* To notify us if your student will be late to school
You can also send a message via your ParentVUE account or send a message via Talking Points to Margaret Meyer.
If your student will be gone for an extended period, please fill out the Extended Absence Form.
To reach the nurse, please call 651-621-6604.