News and events
February 25th, 2024
Upcoming Events
February 26th: Conferences - last day
February 26th: ONE MORE DAY TO GET CHOCOLATE BOXES🍫
February 28th: Student Council Sponsored School Store
February 29th: Grade 1 Field Trip
March 5th: No School
March 6th: Student Council Sponsored School Store
March 11th - 18th: No School - Spring Break & Staff Development
March 21st- 6:30 PTO Meeting (childcare provided)
March 28th: Spirit Day - Mismatch Day
March 29th: No School
PTO Chocolate Fundraiser is Extended
Pick up Chocolates on Monday 2/26
The last day to pick up chocolates has been extended through Monday, February 26th. We are so thankful to our Mississippi families for your hard work on selling chocolates!
Literacy Spirit Week
Student Council School Store
Student Council will be holding their School Store on Wednesday, February 28 and Wednesday, March 6. School Store will look a little different this year. Instead of students shopping for individual items, they will be able to purchase a grab bag. Students can purchase a $1, $2, or $3 grab bag when they arrive at school on February 28th or March 6th.
Mississippi Happenings
Getting ready for school: Easy as 1-2-3!
Families should prepare children for preschool and kindergarten now, if they are considering a start in the fall.
If your family has a younger sibling or if you know a neighbor interested in starting school this fall, use or share the following steps so we can keep you informed of important welcome events and information.
Verify that your child meets the requirements for school.
Preschool: Your child will be three or four years old by Sept. 1, 2024.
Kindergarten: Your child will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2024.
If you haven’t already, complete an early childhood screening. Call 763-433-4910.
Enroll online so we can save you a seat!
Preschool: Visit ahschools.us/preschool for enrollment details and to register to attend a preschool information session.
Kindergarten: Visit ahschools.us/enroll and click “Get started!”
Make a plan to attend information sessions and welcome events.
Once you enroll online, you will receive details via email from your child’s preschool or elementary school about registration and welcome events.
Preschool: Information event to be held Mar. 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m.
Kindergarten: Registration events will take place between March 21-April 21.
Recycled News
Dental Sealant Program - For students in Grades 1, 2 and 3 ONLY.
The school-based dental sealant program is coming to Mississippi on April 3rd, 4th, and 5th. This program is free for all students who wish to participate. If you are interested in this program, please complete the consent form and return to school by March 7th for each student you have in grades 1, 2 and 3.
Please note: No payment is required from participating families. Minnesota Health Care Programs and other insurance plans will be billed as appropriate for preventive services. This reimbursement helps to cover the cost of this program.
Attached below are three documents: Consent Form to Participate, Dental Sealants Frequently Asked Questions and School-based Dental Sealant Program.
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