Shannon Park News

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

Please remember to report all absences and changes of schedules by calling 651-423-7670 during school hours or by submitting a form here.

As a reminder, Shannon Park will be hosting Parent / Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 6th (4:00-8:00 PM), and Thursday, November 7th (12:00-8:00 PM). Due to Conferences, there will be no school for students on Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th. If you have yet to schedule your student’s conference, please do so at your earliest convenience by visiting the following link below. If you need assistance scheduling your student’s conference, please feel free to contact our main office at 651-423-7670.

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The Kindness Council had the opportunity to hear from our local Family Resource Center guest speaker. Students learned how the Family Resource Center works for families in our community and were challenged to take action by sharing our upcoming food drive with families and friends. Each year, they see over 6,000 families in Rosemount! The Kindness Council is a 5th grade leadership group focusing on promoting and spreading kindness at Shannon Park Elementary and in the surrounding community.

There is still time left to honor your loved ones! Students are invited to ask parents/guardians if there are family members that have served in any branch of the U.S. military. This can include grandparents, parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, or uncles. With the help of parents/guardians, students can complete information on the following document to be used in a Shannon Park hallway display. A copy of this document went home in Friday Folders. Feel free to provide a copy of the family member's photo (non-returnable) if you would like to have it displayed with the document. Please bring document and/or photo to school office on or before Wednesday, November 6. (Please do not send duplicate copies of the honored veteran if students have siblings, as all will be displayed in the hallways.)

Kindness Council helps create the spirit days each year and invites all students and staff to participate in "Red, White & Blue Day" on Friday, November 1.

Families are encouraged to complete an Educational Benefits Application. Your children may qualify! Applications are now open. While meals are free for all students, all families are highly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Your approved application provides critical funding to our school district. This compensatory aid helps increase funding for teachers, paraprofessionals and social workers to include math and reading support. An approval for educational benefits also allows families to receive discounted Activities/Community Education fees. Learn more about the Educational Benefits Program.

Questions or concerns: ask our Nutrition Services department at Nutrition@district196.org or 651-683-6958.

October was full of fun in Preschool. We had our Family Night playtime and the children were tour guides for their families as they showed them around our classrooms and shared some of their favorite activities. The children loved introducing their families to their teachers and their friends. October also brought a visit from our amazing Rosemount Fire Department. We learned about all of the gear the firefighters wear to do their jobs and were so excited to have a chance to sit in the big truck. Our dramatic play area has been a veterinary clinic and all of the animals have been well taken care of. We have begun our second unit of the year. We are learning about nature and how all of the changes happening in the world outside impact us. We are learning how to dress for the many weather changes happening this fall. We have been on nature hunts and the children enjoy wearing their “lookers” to help them find many objects in nature.

November 1: School Spirit Day - Red, White & Blue Day

November 4: Site Council Meeting @ 8:00a.m.

November 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair, 4:00-8:00p.m.

November 6: No Preschool

November 7: No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair, 12:00-8:00p.m.

November 8: No School

November 11: No School - Professional Development Day

November 21: 5th Grade Field Trip

November 26: End of Trimester 1

November 27: No School - Professional Development Day

November 28-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

The Shannon Park Site Council is a group of individuals comprised of elected parents, Shannon Park teachers, and staff. Through various programs and events throughout the year, the Shannon Park Site Council (SPSC) aims to support the scholastic efforts of our students and teachers, build a strong school community that includes all students and their families, and raise funds that directly support and impact our entire school community. The SPSC is here to represent YOU! We encourage each family to reach out and connect to share ideas, ask questions, and address concerns. Feel free to email the SPSC at SPBooster@gmail.com. The email is monitored by ShannonPark Site Council parents. Find SPSC on Facebook to stay informed about all things Shannon Park @shannonparkparents

Email: sp.attendance@district196.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/apps.district196.org/shannonpark/home
Location: 13501 Shannon Parkway, Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
Phone: 651-423-7670
Twitter: @ourshannonpark

Cory Johnson, Chairperson

Sachin Isaacs, Vice Chairperson

Sakawdin Mohamed, Clerk

Jackie Magnuson, Treasurer

Joel Albright, Director

Art Coulson, Director

District 196 prohibits illegal discrimination, including sex discrimination, in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at District196.org.