November 1-30: Native American Heritage Month

November 28th & 29th: No School

Beginning next week we will highlight important pieces of these histories. As Dr. Maisha Winn says in Justice on Both Sides, "History Matters...and the infinite journey of all educators is to learn about the historical contexts that affect the schools and communities we teach in. The Histories that make us uncomfortable and force us to look critically at the ... dynamics that characterize our schools."

And so each week in November, we will learn, lean in to the Histories and celebrate by honoring the cultures, histories, futures and lasting contributions of Indigenous communities. As educators, we commit to creating inclusive learning environments and a culture that uplifts and empowers each scholar and their voice.

This week we will honor Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte.

Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first American Indian woman in the United States to receive a medical degree.

Susan La Flesche Picotte was born to Chief Joseph La Flesche (Iron Eyes) and his wife, Mary (One Woman) on June 17, 1865 on the Omaha Reservation in northeastern Nebraska. She attended school there until age 14. Her father encouraged his people to seek education and build relationships with white reform groups. After being home-schooled for several years, Picotte was sent to the Elizabeth Institute for Young Ladies in New Jersey, and returned home at age 17 to teach at the Quaker Mission School on the Omaha Reservation for two years.

After only two years in a three-year program at Womens Medical College of Pennsylvania, Susan La Flesche graduated in 1889 at the top of her class. She remained in Philadelphia to complete year's internship, and then returned home to provide health care to the Omaha people at the government boarding school, where she was responsible for some twelve hundred people.

As a child, she watched a sick Indian woman die because the local white doctor would not give her care. She later credited this tragedy as her inspiration to train as a physician, so she could provide care for the people she lived with on the Omaha Reservation.

When entering the parking lot please follow the arrows assigned on the map above.

All vehicles travel from East to West in the lot. Please DO NOT enter the bus lane.

When parking, be considerate of other parents trying to enter and exit the parking lot. Park in assigned parking spaces or use street parking. Please be considerate of other drivers.

Girls on the Run is a fun, evidence based program

That inspires participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

Our Spring Season will be starting soon and we are looking for coaches. Do you have a girl on the run in grades 3-6? Consider joining this fun activity after school for 1 or 2 days per week.

Interested? Please reach out to Cameron Radke at cameron.radke@isd623.org for more information.

Orders placed during this sale will be shipped from our location/delivered to the school no later than Friday, December 13th. If the order is shipping directly to a home through either UPS or USPS we cannot guarantee delivery dates provided by 3rd party carrier tracking services. We do not have control over carrier delays or inaccurate updates noted in tracking details, which we are expecting to happen once again this year. I would recommend encouraging your audience to get their holiday shopping done early during this sale period.

The last day we are accepting holiday/Christmas orders is Friday, 12/6/24. This will be advertised at the very top of your web store through the end of the year to make sure everyone is aware of the deadline.

Important: We are doing our best to remove any products that have stock issues ahead of this sale. However, due to the big shopping weekend we are expecting to see stock move fast. It will be unpredictable to which items will go out and when. We will continue to follow our process of reaching out to customers and helping them the best we can with next steps and second options if an item(s) from their order is no longer available. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we do our best to navigate inventory challenges.

All of us at The Branding Wearhouse are looking forward to a great upcoming holiday season! With your help it will be the best one yet!

Mark your calendar and get ready for the Raider Book Fair hosted by Do Good Roseville! It’s happening on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in Har Mar Mall!

Bring the whole family for a day filled with:

• Read-alouds
• Music performances
• Craft stations
• Student demonstrations & more!

In addition to purchasing books for friends, family, and yourself, you’ll have a chance to purchase books from our schools’ wish lists. A percentage of your entire purchase in-store on November 16 and all week online (use code 12813853) will go toward supporting Roseville Area Schools. See you there!

Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States, according to the CDC. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. The good news is that cavities are preventable. Have your child brush teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Monitor your child’s brushing to ensure good technique. Visit the dentist regularly. Drink tap water that contains fluoride.

EDW Attendance Line:

edw-attendance@isd623.org
651-259-1980

LuAnne Huseth, Health Assistant:
luanne.huseth@isd623.org
651-724-6334 (Health Office main line)

Britt Johnson, Licensed School Nurse:

britt.johnson@isd623.org

651-724-6316

🚨 PTA Meeting / Town Hall TONIGHT! 🚨

In addition to PTA business, we will be hosting a conversation on Mental Health and Anxiety with a few special guests including Cute Lee, Head of Behavioral Health at Minnesota Community Care, Social Worker, Emily Temple and School Psychologist, Paula Arthur.

Thursday, November 14th @ the EDW Media Center or join online

6:00 - 6:30 PM….PTA Updates and Business (Members to approve Standing Rules updates)

6:30 - 7:00 PM….Updates from Principal Wade and staff

7:00 - 8:00 PM….What is anxiety? How to spot it and support your student.

👶 Free childcare & 🍕Pizza will be available!

Dine for Deep Portage

For 5th and 6th graders, the annual Deep Portage trip is a treasured right of passage to create lifelong memories amidst the splendor of nature. To help raise money for this special trip, we invite your family to join us for dinner! 20% of your purchase at this dining event will be donated to the Deep Portage trip.

When: Tuesday, November 19th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: Davanni’s, Arden Hills, 3673 N. Lexington (next to Cubs)

Just a reminder that you can drop off gently used EDW branded clothing at the front office anytime throughout the year. We’ll be collecting items for a clothing swap event, tentatively scheduled for January. As a thank you, donors will receive a voucher for the swap!

Calling all artists and craft-making creators! Use your talents to bring markers, stickers, and pages to life in Scrap-Tastic Creations. So grab your scissors and unleash your imagination!

Wednesday, Nov 27

7:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Grades K - 6 | $15

EDW

CLICK HERE to register, or call 651-604-3770! 📲

Is your child creative and crafty? In this class, Nena will teach students how to sew! Students will learn about basic techniques, different sewing tools, types of stitches, and how to use a sewing machine. They will create a sketch of garments and sew a project of their own design. Student can work at their own pace to sew new and exciting projects!

🗓️ Monday, December 2 (Non-School Day!)
⏰ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

🌟 Ages 8 - 13 | $115

CLICK HERE to register, or call 651-604-3770! 📲

Calling all builders, inventors, and creative thinkers! Bring your whole family for an evening of creativity and teamwork at our first Family LEGO Night! Unleash your imagination and build unique creations using everyone's favorite building blocks. Spots are limited, so register early.

Enjoy team challenges, LEGO-themed prizes, and family fun for all ages and skill levels. Create your own LEGO mini-fig to bring home! There will also be an optional LEGO swap table at the event. Bring in your gently used LEGO sets to swap them for others that are new to you! Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

🌀 $45 per team (up to 4 people)

🌀 $5 per additional person

🌀 Monday, December 9 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE to register, or call 651-604-3770 📲

Is your student a Taylor Swift fan? Do you consider yourself a Swiftie? Come celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday weekend in the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our musical legend was born on December 13th, 1989. Make a splash to Taylor Swift’s sick beats and embrace her iconic style by testing out our Lover backdrop for the perfect photo op to capture those #SwiftieMemories. $10 child entry, $8 adult entry. Add on a $20 Swiftie party pack with friendship bracelets, goggles, dive toys, glitter beach balls, and more for the ultimate experience!

🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024

⏰ Times from 9:30am - 1:15pm - choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for you!

CLICK HERE to learn more and register! 📲

For information about Minnesota Thursday Lunches or other nutrition questions/comments please click on the link below.