News and events
January 19, 2024
Upcoming Events
January 22nd: Student Council Meeting 3:45-5pm
January 26th: Movie Night @ CRHS [See flyer below]
January 29th: Book Fair Begins
January 30th: Mississippi Family Literacy Night
February 15th: PTO Meeting @ 6:30
February 16th: PTO Sponsored Skate Night - More Info Coming Soon
February 19th - 20th: No School
February 20th, 22nd, & 26th: Conferences
March 5th: No School
Winter Conferences
Winter Conferences are around the corner. Conferences will take place February 20th, 22nd and 26th. Please sign up using MyConferenceTime.com/mississippi. Reserve your spot soon for a time that works for you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books
empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as
always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place on:
Tuesday, Jan. 30 th 5:00-7:00 PM ALL families are welcome to shop our book fair! This is
also literacy night at Mississippi Elementary.
Monday, Jan. 29 th , Thursday, Feb. 1 st and Friday, Feb. 2 nd -- Students ONLY can shop the
book fair if they have money in their eWallet or cash with them.
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the
Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each
child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy. You can scan the QR code below to set up the eWallet.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship
directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will
also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mississippies1 **The end of website after Mississippi is: es1
Literacy Night At Mississippi - Jan. 30th
Cold Weather Reminders
Movie Night @ CRHS
Coon Rapids High School Leo Club is hosting a community movie night on January 26th in the CRHS Auditorium @ 6:30pm. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Online Parenting Workshops - FREE
Join us for one session or all as we explore parenting challenges and strategies ONLINE! Sessions are for families with children Pre-K to Grade 3. Registration is FREE! Please see the image and attachments below for more information.
January 23rd: Managing Stress and Anxiety
February 8th: Communication with Others
March 26th: How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk
Mississippi Happenings
2nd Grade Field Trip
2nd Grade Field Trip
2nd Grade Library Class
Recycled News
District Hiring Event
The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for non-teaching positions on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 3:30-6 p.m. at Coon Rapids High School located at 2340 Northdale Blvd. NW.
Attendees should park in the parking lot off Raven St. and enter the activities entrance of the school using Door 16.
Join us to learn about employment opportunities and have a same-day, on-site interview for various positions. View available positions and begin filling out an application at ahschools.us/jobs and come prepared to interview with hiring managers.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live and work. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.
What we offer: Eligible employees may enroll in a comprehensive benefits package.
Health, hospitalization, dental insurance.
Life and supplemental life insurance benefits.
Long-term disability plan.
Opportunities to participate in flexible benefits plans such as health savings and dependent/child care savings accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Anoka-Hennepin has employment opportunities for any phase of your work life. Full-time, part-time and substitute positions are available, including flexible weekly schedules with hours ranging from early morning, mid-day, late afternoon or evening opportunities.
Everyone plays a role in student achievement; help your community succeed by applying today!
Visit ahschools.us/jobs or call 763-506-JOBS for more information.
Low Cost Immunization Clinic
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