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This month our school is focusing on the character trait of cooperation, which can be defined as "working together to reach shared goals." As parents and caregivers, you have the special opportunity to explore this concept at home with your children. Family life provides a rich environment for learning about cooperation.

Consider the many shared goals you work towards as a family - perhaps creating a happy home, having fun together, or succeeding in school and activities. Reaching these goals requires all members to cooperate. Parents may cooperate by providing encouragement, setting rules, assigning chores, and fostering open communication. Children learn to cooperate by sharing toys, helping with tasks, compromising in play, and respecting family guidelines. Cooperation takes patience and effort but pays off through closer connections.

Wishing you the best as we focus on cooperation this month!

Apr. 8: Classroom Request Window Opens

Apr. 9: Wear a red shirt for Autism Acceptance Month

Apr. 9: 5th Grade Party Fundraiser at Boulevard from 4-10pm *more info below

Apr. 11: Severe Weather Drill (Shelter)

Apr. 12: Family Night Basket Donations Due

Apr. 16-17: Reading MCA Grades 3-5

Apr. 16: Wear a red shirt for Autism Acceptance Month

Apr. 18: Kindergarten Round Up for Incoming Kindergarten 6-7pm

Apr. 19: Classroom Request Window Closes

Apr. 23-24: Math MCA Grades 3-5

Apr. 23: Wear a red shirt for Autism Acceptance Month

Apr. 25: 4th Grade Concert at Centennial Middle School 7pm

Apr. 29: PTO Meeting 6:30pm

Apr. 30: Science MCA Grade 5 only

Apr. 30: Wear a red shirt for Autism Acceptance

May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week Month

If possible, please avoid scheduling appointments on MCA testing days.

• Take a night off of cooking and head to Boulevard Bar & Grille on Tuesday, April 9th from 4-10PM!!
• 25% of total sales benefit the 5th Grade Party!
• We hope to see you there! Thank you in advance for your support!

5th Grade Party - Mark Your Calendars!

• When: Wednesday, May 29th 3:45PM – 7:30PM
• Where: BHE & Urban Air
• Why: Celebrate our 5th graders accomplishments and transition to Middle School.
• Cost: To Be Determined

All party details, along with costs, will be shared with families April 11th.

Donations for baskets are due Friday, April 12th!

Grade Level Basket Themes

Preschool: Animals & Pets

Kindergarten: Summer & Beach Fun

1st Grade: Game Night / Family Fun / Arts & Crafts

2nd Grade: STEM Activities / Nerf & Lego

3rd Grade: Gift Cards

4th Grade: Sports & Outdoors (Camping / Grilling / Bonfires)

5th Grade: Entertainment / Night Out / Around Town

Thank you in advance for all your help and donations!

Severe weather can strike at any time in Minnesota, making it important for all of us to be prepared to find the most secure shelter available no matter where we are. The statewide tornado drill is an

excellent opportunity to practice their plans and ensure readiness in case of a severe weather

emergency. The statewide drill provides schools, businesses and families with an opportunity to test their planning and readiness to be able to quickly seek appropriate shelter in case of a real severe weather emergency. Feel free to review the resource below as you review your plans at home.

Minnesota Severe Weather Safety Website

We are seeing a number of cars parked in our designated handicap parking spots near the front of the building, especially during student drop off and pick up. Please refrain from parking in the handicap spots as we need to keep them open for our visitors per Minnesota State Law. Vehicles need to have the appropriate plates or tag visible. Thank you.

Online orders will be delivered to students on May 28th. We will have limited copies for sale on May 29th. When yearbooks are gone, we cannot order more so order your copy online today!

Summer registration is open! Are you looking to keep your kids active this summer? We’ve got plenty of sports and recreational offerings sure to please every active child!

· Cougar sports camps

· More Than Pink

· Spark Equestrian Day Camp

· Kids Obstacle/Mud Run

· Coach-Pitch Baseball

· Fencing Summer Camp

· Summer Recreational Soccer League

· Beginner Group Tennis Lessons

And so many more sports and recreational offerings, visit our Summer Activity Guide online!

Here’s what’s happening soon:

Apr. 10- DASH After School Track and Field Camp (gr. K-5) At BHE!

Apr. 20- Tenicity Parent/Child Beginner Tennis (ages 5-12 with adult)

Apr. 23- Skyhawks Baseball Camp (ages 8-12)

Apr. 27- Cougar Cup Soccer (gr. K-6)

May 6- DASH After School Baseball Camp (gr. K-5)

May 14- Raptors of Minnesota (family/all ages)

Go online to view all activities and to register, communityed.isd12.org.

Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. Browse the Digital Backpack.

Email: apalmsteen@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-elementary
Location: 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.6200