If you are interested in being a chaperone at Deep Portage please join us on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00PM in room 110. If you have any questions call David Miller at 651-724-6333.

Registration for Spring 2025 Girls on the Run opens on February 1st for our team at EDW. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:30 at EDW, beginning Tuesday April 8th.

Girls on the Run Minnesota Website

Questions? Contact Cameron Radke at Cameron.Radke@isd623.org

“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.”

🍎 Help support our kitchens in providing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and super snacks for our students! Our dedicated kitchen restaurant managers offer onsite training to ensure students receive high-quality meals every day.

As a substitute, your responsibilities might include:

🥗 Prepping fruit and vegetable bars 🍉🥕

🍕 Serving meals to students 🍽️😋

🧽 Washing dishes 🫧✨

And more!

You’ll enjoy flexibility to choose your availability and location options. For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/623nutritionsub.

Free Dental Care Event - Give Kids a Smile

Appointments Open for Give Kids a Smile, Offering Free Dental Care to Underserved Children

February 7 and 8, 2025

Appointments are now available for Give Kids a Smile, a charitable outreach program that provides free dental care to underserved children. Dental professionals volunteer to provide free dental care on February 7 and 8 in many locations throughout the state. Find a participating clinic by visiting www.mndental.org/gkas or by contacting the United Way – just dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. Appointments are then scheduled directly through the clinic. No eligibility questions are asked, in an effort to remove any possible barrier to care.

Flyer: https://www.mndental.org/files/GKAS-Flyer-2020-Event-English.pdf

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

We are already kicking off planning for our big spring event and everyone is invited! Join us to learn about Spring Fling and how you can pitch in — whether it’s big, small or just sharing your brilliant ideas. Hope to see you next Wednesday, January 29th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at EDW Media Center.

As part of "I Love to Read" month, the PTA is hosting our annual "Read-A-Thon". The goal of this program is to get students excited about reading while working together to achieve the big milestone of 500,000 minutes. A green flyer should be coming home with students this week. Students are encouraged to log minutes online to help earn extra minutes for their class total. Watch this short video on how to register and add readers online >

Do you own a business or work for an amazing business? Here’s your chance to promote your brand to the EDW community while making a meaningful impact for our students! Sponsoring events like the Read-A-Thon, Spring Fling, and more not only showcases your business but also helps create memorable experiences for our school. Reach out today to learn more about how you can get involved (emmetpta@gmail.com)

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.

CLICK HERE for the registration website! 📲

It's chilly outside, but we have INDOOR pickleball for adults at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Bring your friends to open pickleball this winter. Ages 18+. Balls and nets are provided, just bring your own paddle! Players rotate in and out of games to ensure everyone gets to play. Purchase a $25 pass for 5 sessions.

Current Schedule:

⏰ Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

⏰ Sundays, 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

Click HERE to get passes! 📲

We had such a grand time at the Roseville Royal Ball this weekend! These young princes and princesses danced, played games, twirled, and sang their hearts out among their favorite famous characters. 🎵✨ Special thank you to all of the families who joined in the fun! 💜💚

CLICK HERE to see photos from the event! 📲

Sign up with a team of family or friends and see how fast you can connect the pieces! Teams will race to complete the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Choose either the Adult or Family competition category, depending on the ages of your team members. Each category will have its own winners, and prizes are awarded!

Spots are already filling, so register today! The cost is $45 per team and includes the competition puzzle for you to keep. We'll also have a puzzle swap table - bring in gently used puzzles you no longer need and take home others that are new to you!

Saturday, March 1 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Roseville Area High School

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

Are you thinking about registering your child for Pre-K during the upcoming school year? Our district's Pre-K program is offered to children who are age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2025! We have Pre-K at three different Early Childhood Centers. Join us for a site tour to see your options for Pre-K class locations. No registration needed, just join us:

Wednesday, February 19 at 10:00am

Early Childhood Center at Harambee (30 County Road B East, Maplewood)

Wednesday, February 19 at 10:45am

Early Childhood Center at Parkview (701 County Road B West, Roseville)

Wednesday, February 19 at 11:30am

Early Childhood Center at Aŋpétu Téča (1910 County Road B West, Roseville)

Learn more at isd623.org/PreK 📲

Our Pre-K 2025 - 2026 course guide is now available for you to read! Discover class times and locations, fees, site tour and registration event information, and more. If your child will be age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2025, they will be eligible to join us for Pre-K classes!

CLICK HERE to view the Pre-K Course Guide 📲

Winter/Spring 2025 Youth Enrichment catalogs are now available with many classes, camps, and field trips for students in grades K-8! Each elementary school has a catalog with the opportunities that are open to students at that school. Digital catalogs have now been posted on our website, and physical copies of the catalogs will also start going home in backpacks next week!

CLICK HERE to view each school's digital catalog 📲

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