Congratulations to our students who were on the honor roll for 2nd quarter. This is a great accomplishment, and we are really proud of our students and their academic achievements. Students that made the honor roll for the 1st time will receive a medal, and those students who were on the honor roll for 1st quarter will receive a pin. Students will receive their pins/medals during their homeroom class period on Monday and are encouraged to wear their pin/medal throughout the school day so our staff can recognize them and congratulate them for their achievement.

• March 11 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
  
• March 13 - LGBTQ+ Parent/Guardian Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
• March 21 - 4th Grade Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• March 22 - No school, End of Quarter 3
• March 25 - 29 - No school, Spring Break

Today, current 5th grade students received information regarding 6th grade registration. There is very little registration that needs to take place for 6th grade students. They were given information regarding music and art to make a choice. All other subject classes of Language Arts, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Physical Education are required and will be scheduled by administration. All support classes such as Special Education, ESL, Math Intervention, GT, etc. will be taken into consideration and are noted when student schedules are created. Please review the one page registration sheet with your child and return it to their homeroom teacher by Friday, March 8th.

If you have any questions, you may contact: Mike Wilfahrt, Assistant Principal, 651-403-7611

michael.wilfahrt@isd197.org

Climate Justice Summit - Friday, March 15th at the Minnesota State Capitol

Join us for a day of youth action, learning, and a chance to participate directly in government. Led by youth, for youth, you'll interact with youth climate justice activists from across Minnesota and discuss how to make change in your communities! If interested, please email Ms. Bernard, ISD 197 Sustainability Manager.

Any boys or girls interested in playing golf this season, there is an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 6th at 3:45 p.m. at Two Rivers High School. The boys meeting will be in Coach Sebastian's room, A226. The girls meeting will be in Coach Kienitz's room, C344.

Students planning to attend the meeting should take the activity bus right after school over to TRHS.

Try-Us-Out clinics for the Dance Team will be next Thursday, March 7th from 3:45-5:15 p.m. at Heritage Middle School! Join us to find out what Dance Team is all about! All 6th-8th grade students are eligible to attend and can take the activity bus right after school to Heritage.

Thank you to all our students and families for participating in this year's Read-A-Thon. Our students finished the Read-A-Thon by raising $5,597 and reading 349,447 minutes!

Upcoming Community Education Classes and Camps! Register HERE for after school, non-school day, aquatics and summer camps.

Friendly Hills Girls Flag Football League (Grades: 5-8)
Join School District 197 Youth Enrichment as we partner with the MN Vikings to offer a Middle School Girls Flag Football League! The primary objective of this program is to have fun!! The program has been designed to give girls an opportunity to learn the basics of football and develop an appreciation for the game of football. It is a great way to learn the skills of teamwork, sportsmanship, hand-eye coordination, and communication.

Flag Football is a NON-CONTACT sport. Flags are worn on a belt around the waist and pulled off for the “tackle”. Flags/belts, jerseys and shorts are provided. Mouthguards are required. Tennis shoes are required, cleats recommended. No experience is necessary and everyone will play. Coached by Ms. Amanda Mahlstedt, Friendly Hills 6th grade teacher.

Mon & Thurs | 4/15-5/23 | 3:30pm-5pm | $35

Non-School Day Classes for Grades: 4-8 at Friendly Hills
Intro to Sewing (Grades: 4-8)
Kids will be learning how to sew, including basic sewing techniques, knowledge of sewing tools and different kinds of stitches. Students will practice sewing with a sewing machine. They will create a sketch of garment or craft and sew a project of their own creation. All material and tools provided. Instructor: Doremi Tinoco, owner of Nena's Atelier in Oakdale, MN
Friday April 26, 9am-12pm at Friendly Hills Middle School, $90

One-Day Babysitter's Training (Grades: 4-8)
This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This one-day certification course teaches participants to take care of themselves and others by exploring basic care of infants and children, basic first aid, emergency protocols, home safety, child behavior, developmental milestones, age-appropriate activities, professionalism, leadership, and more. Instructor: Allison Curtis, EMT
Friday April 26, 9am-3pm, Friendly Hills Middle School, $89

Aquatic Activities at School District 197 Aquatic Center
Water Safety Aide (Ages 13+)
A class for those interested in assisting swim instructors emphasizing lesson levels and proper teaching techniques. A great class for students ages 13 and up who love water, enjoy working with children, and are considering seeking future employment as a Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard (WSI/LG). There will be an opportunity after completion of this session to volunteer and get hands-on experience during our summer swim lessons. Instructor: Michele Nelson
**Students who complete this course can continue to volunteer in our aquatics program to build their skills and resume for future job opportunities in the aquatics field. Mon-Thurs | June 10-13 | 12:30-2:30pm | $85

Intro to Artistic Swimming
Artistic swimming (formally known as synchronized swimming) is a hybrid form of swimming, gymnastics, and dance. Students in this class will learn fundamental skills and dynamic underwater movements (formerly known as figures). Prerequisite: Students need to be able to complete one length of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke to participate. Instructor: Michele Nelson Mon-Thurs | July 8-18 | 12:30-1:30pm | $85

Swim Lessons

Private Swim Lessons for Ages: 4-17 open on March 4th at 8am. Summer Private and Group Swim Lessons open for registration on April 12th at 8am.

Summer Camps
Summer Camps are open for registration now! Join us for Warrior Youth Soccer, Football, Track and Field, Middle School Speech and Debate Camps!

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Email: christopher.hiti@isd197.org
Website: friendlyhills.isd197.org
Location: 701 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 651-403-7600
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