Edgewood News

Nine students from Edgewood traveled to Chicago to compete at Quiz Bowl Nationals over Mother's Day weekend. Team coaches Dan Perucco and Zoe Kourajian accompanied the students, who played 15 matches over the course of three days. The A team placed 67th in the entire nation. Sixth grader Eli Braun placed 54th individually out of over 650 players.Students also got to take the "L" and visit downtown Chicago. It was a wonderful way to end a competitive Quiz Bowl season!

Please join Sunnyside PTA for the Sunnyside School Carnival on Friday, May 17, from 5:30-8:00 pm at Sunnyside Elementary's back parking lot, 2070 County Road H, New Birghton. We will have kids' games, inflatable slide, bubbles, face painting, food trucks, and much more! Food trucks open at 5:00 pm. An English and Spanish version of the flyer can be found below.

PLEASE BE AWARE: ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND WITH AN ADULT.

Any questions or if you'd like to volunteer, please contact Sunnyside PTA at sunnysideelementarypta@gmail.com. Thanks for your support!

On Tuesday, May 21, eighth graders will be visiting Irondale High School from 9:45am-11:15am to hear various presentations, take a tour and learn more about the sports and activities offered at IDHS. The plan is to bus students to and from Irondale with middle school staff. If you have questions, please reach out to your student's dean at Edgewood.

Please watch for an email or Google classroom invite from your high school dean coming soon.

Just a reminder, if you did not order a yearbook online for your student, we will have extras for sale during celebration day (June 5) on a first come, first serve basis. If your student would like one, they need to bring $20 on celebration day to purchase. Any questions, please contactShannon at Shannon.mildenberger@mvpschools.org.

Parents, to ensure we have all information needed for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please log into your ParentVUE account and complete the Online Data Verification for your student/s. This needs to be done prior to getting your student’s fall schedule at the Welcome Back Event. Doing the online registration beforehand will save you much time from having to stand in line to complete it that evening.

To complete the process, log into ParentVUE and click on the "Online Data Verification" button in the upper right-hand corner. Be sure your contact information is correct, current address (please attach proof of residence if you have a new address or you are new to Edgewood), and you have emergency contacts listed for your student. If you do not have a ParentVUE account set up, please contact Shannon at Shannon.mildenberger@mvpschools.org for an activation code. Thank you for your help in this matter!

PLEASE NOTE: This process needs to be done each school year.

If your child is entering kindergarten through 12th grade next year and will be a bus rider, you should have received an email about busing for the 2024-25 school year. Please read the email(s) carefully, as you will receive a personalized email for each student in your family with specific instructions. Detailed instructions for registration are also available at mvpschools.org/transportation.

If you did not receive an email or have any questions, contact the Transportation Department at 651-621-6027 or transportation@mvpschools.org.

We would like to invite your child to take part in Edgewood's Summer STEAM program this summer. This "camp-like" program is open to students that are currently in grades 5, 6, and 7 and that will attend Edgewood for the 24-25 school year. The program combines academics with a fun, engaging atmosphere with activities and enrichment. The program runs July 8 - August 1, Monday through Thursday, 7:45am-11:45 am. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are provided. To register, please complete the Registration Form. Contact Gwen Hogan (gwen.hogan@mvpschools.org) with questions.

If your student is graduating, leaving the school district, or you would like a refund for the funds in your students meal account, please fill out this Meal Account Request form by June 14, 2024.

• Please indicate on the form if you would like a refund check
  mailed to you, the funds transferred to a sibling or donated to the Angel Fund.

• If your student's fund balance is less than $5 and you would like a refund, please email nutritionservices@mvpschools.org

• Turn off Auto-Pay in your LINQ Connect account if you set-up Auto-Pay for your students meal account.

Thanks to a federal program, free lunch meals for all students 18 years and under will be available July 8 through August 1, Mondays through Thursdays, at the following locations. Meal needs to be consumed on-site.

• Edgewood Middle School, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

• Pinewood Elementary School, 12:45 -1:15 p.m.

• Pike Lake Education Center, 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Are you in need of food resources this summer?

• Visit the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.

• Use the food maps provided by Ramsey County

• Call the Minnesota Food Helpline at 888-711-1151

Beginning this summer, the state of Minnesota will provide grocery benefits to help families with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer. Learn more about this new Summer EBT program.

• Tuesday, May 21 - Edgewood Orchestra Concert @ Irondale HS
  
• Friday, May 24-Monday, May 27 - Teacher Workday/Memorial Day
• Wednesday, June 5 - Grade Level Celebration Day
• Thursday, June 6 - Last Day of School

The the after-school student bulletin here for next week!

After-school activity buses will be available Monday through Thursday at 3:45 pm to take students home. The activity bus routes can be found here.

Families have a powerful role in supporting their children’s mental and emotional health at home and at school. Learn signs that your child might be struggling and strategies to talk about mental health with your child. See the attached flyer.

Las familias cumplen un rol muy importante en el apoyo a los hijos cuando se trata de su salud mental y emocional en casa y en la escuela. Conozca las señales que indican que su hijo podría tener dificultades y las estrategias para hablar sobre la salud mental con su hijo.

Join Mounds View Public Schools for their resource fair on Saturday, May 18, from 12:00-4:00 pm at Silver View Drive between the Mounds View Area Learning Center and Ramsey County Public Library. More information is below.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN APRIL 24 - July 3, 2024! To register or find out more information on ways to support your player in the off season, visit our website.

• 3rd - 8th Grade for 2024-2025 School Year

• No experience necessary

• Scholarships Available

• Payment Plan Option

• Early Registration/ Family Discounts

Other events available: Irondale High School Summer Camp, Out of District Camps, and Season Kick-off Mini Camp during the first week of August

Any registration questions, contact us at iyfootballregister@gmail.com. General questions can be directed to contactiyfa@gmail.com.

The Irondale Volleyball Booster Club will be holding an informational meeting on May 28, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the multi-purpose room at Irondale High School.

We encourage all individuals interested in playing Irondale Girls Volleyball for the Fall 2024 season and their parents to attend.

We will be providing information on important dates for the volleyball season and booster club plans for the upcoming season. Any questions, please contact Brian at bbradway@gmail.com.

Registration for summer day camps are now open. Camps run from June to August, offering full and half-day options starting at just $99! Create a full-day and full-week experience with lunch and Friday field trip options. NEW this year, we're thrilled to offer camps for grades 6+ at Chippewa and Highview locations. Flip through the electronic catalog and register at mvpschools.org/registercommunityed.

In addition to the youth programs and enrichment opportunities available through the District's Community Ed Department, a number of activities, camps and youth programs are hosted by area cities, local businesses, community organizations and school PTA groups. Please see offerings available in the district attendance area here.

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