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Dear Little Canada Families,

We are excited to share that we are ready to have you sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences!

Go to the following site and pick a time that works for your family to attend a conference:

https://www.myconferencetime.com/littlecanada2324/

Here are some of the things you can expect at conferences:

• Learn about student academic progress
• Student's Class Participation
• Address Parent Concerns/Questions
• Check in on Goals for this year

If you have any questions regarding scheduling a conference, feel free to reach out to your children's teacher.

Have a great rest of your week!

Best Regards,

Dr. Becerra and Mrs. Keleny

Principal and Associate Principal

FLL Challenge introduces STEM to children in grades 4-8 by building and programming a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. They also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem. Little Canada Elementary proudly sent 3 FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) robotics teams to compete in regional competitions this year.

Robot Researchers 65781 won the Rising All Star and Engineering Excellence Awards at Regionals on Dec 14

LC Hammerheads 62312 won the Champions Award and Robot Performance Award at Regionals on Dec 14 + advanced to Sectionals on Jan 11 where they were awarded the Robot Performance Award.

Robo Osos 60101 won the Core Values Award at Regionals on Dec 14 + advanced to Sectionals on Jan 11 where they again won the Core Values Award.

Robo Osos is advancing to the MN FLL Challenge State Championship on Feb 16, where they are in the top 66 of 459 teams in the state of MN (top 15%)

Congratulations to all our FLL teams on their amazing success this season, and best of luck to Robo Osos at the State Championship!

Thanks so much to our Little Canada Elementary FLL sponsors: 3M, Boston Scientific, Bricks & Minifigs Roseville, TORO, and Roseville Area Schools/Little Canada Elementary PTA. A very special thank you to our MVP Meijie Goudy, founder and administrator of the FLL program at LCE.

Hello. Parents of African American students at Little Canada. We will be hosting another National African American Parent Involvement Day. NAAPID is on Monday Feb. 10th. This is an "Open House" style event and you may join at any time that's convenient to you, but we will host planned activities from 9-11 am. This is a day for parents to join and participate in their student's daily school routine. Please use this LINK or the code in the flyer to R.S.V.P. by Feb 5th so that we can plan accordingly. R.S.V.P.s are not mandatory though. You may email Alisha Barze at amgray84@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to se you there!

---Alisha Barze

Caregivers: We Want Your Input! 📣 📝 Short Survey to Help Us Expand Youth Programming Opportunities

Roseville Area Schools is conducting a Needs Assessment about Out-of-School Time programs in our district. Out-of-School Time programs provide opportunities for students before school, after school, on non-school days, and during the summer.

This survey will help identify current needs and gather input from the Roseville Area Schools community about Out-of-School Time priorities and resources! Your input will guide us as we make important decisions about Out-of-School Time programming for students.

(Please note that this version of the survey is designed for parents and caregivers. If you are an employee at the school, watch for the staff version of this survey to come from your principal.)

We encourage students to bring reusable water bottles to school so they can stay well hydrated.

How often should reusable water bottles be washed? Experts say reusable water bottles should be washed every day to help prevent bacteria build up in the bottle. Please encourage your child to bring their reusable water bottle home on a regular basis so it can get washed. Read more here:

Roseville Community Education offers summer camps, classes, and field trips for youth! Registration for summer 2025 youth opportunities will open on Monday, February 3. Mark your calendars to sign up for these exciting experiences! We recommend registering online at isd623.ce.eleyo.com for the best experience. If you have questions or need to register by phone, please call us at 651-604-3770.

Dive into an evening of fun and fizz at this bubble-themed pool party with Roseville Community Education! Make a splash our 86-degree pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center as bubbles fill the room. Take pictures in a bubble tube, swim as bubbles float around and glisten in the sun, and show off your bubble blowing skills.

Happening Friday, March 14 in the evening! Choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for your family. Times are available from 5:00 - 9:00pm!

$10 child entry and $8 adult entry. Enhance the experience by adding on a $20 Party Pack goodie bag with bubbles, dive toys, beach balls, and more! Limited supply - register today.

K - 12 chess players are invited to participate in this short, fun tournament! Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament on track. The exact format and recognitions will be based on the number of registered participants in each grade level. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted! Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Light concessions will be available for purchase (cash only). Players are not eliminated - everyone plays in each round unless there is an odd number of players, and there are usually 4 or 5 rounds!

Monday, February 3 | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Grades K - 12 | $19

Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

This program offers a crash course in coding your own games on Scratch. Students will create and develop 3-4 basic games while learning many foundational computer science skills with boundless potential for creativity and expansion. Apply your Scratch coding skills to robotics or continue creating games. Test your robots by solving specific challenge problems generated during the program! Led by CSGA Enrichment.

Thursdays, Feb 6 - May 15

3:20 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades 1- 6 | $199

Little Canda Elementary School

This is a reminder that we have a change to our schedule for Friday, January 31 (tomorrow) and Monday, February 3 due to staff professional development.

Friday, January 31

Tomorrow there is no school for students in Pre-K through grade 6. Students in grades 7-12 have an asynchronous learning day.

Monday, February 3

On February 3, students in grades Pre-K through grade 8 do not have school. Students in grades 9-12 have school in-person.

As part of our commitment to our students and families in Roseville Area Schools, we want to invite you to an online community meeting where an immigration attorney from the Wilson Law Group will review the latest updates to U.S. immigration policies.

Date: Thursday, January 30

Time: 6 p.m.

To join the meeting, click the link below or visit https://bit.ly/623knowyourrights

The meeting is limited to 300 participants. If you have a general question for the immigration attorney, please email it to KnowYourRights@isd623.org. We will make every effort to answer your questions during the meeting.

“PEP Talks” (Parent Education Program) are held in Shoreview, MN, at Presbyterian Church of the Way. Designed to be a “sequel” to ECFE, we invite talented speakers from our community to discuss a wide range of parenting topics. Presentations are non-religious in nature and open to all. Childcare is available (please sign up in advance) and any free-will donations are used to compensate speakers and childcare providers. We hope you’ll join us as we grow into this lifelong journey known as “raising kids.”