It is so hard to believe that September is almost over and we have been in school for nearly a month. This month has brought so much joy to me as I see scholars laughing and learning. Classrooms have spent time building community within their space, learning routines, building stamina for reading, engaging in Hopes and Dreams activities, engaging in Math and Literacy learning, enjoying the nice weather at recess and creating Cardboard Creations in Art. Everyday is filled with so many opportunities for our scholars to shine! To see their gifts and brilliance; their belief in their own potential and possibility is truly what feeds my soul each day. Thank you for sharing your children's amazingness with us!

I hope the pictures below bring smiles to your faces.

Hello Emmet Williams Families,

Emmet Williams will be conducting the following drills: HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN. Below is a link to the Standard Response Protocol informational video: Link to Standard Response Protocol Video

Students and staff are NOT in danger when a drill is called. Students will be reviewing the Standard Response Protocols (SRP) for each specific drill in their classroom and will be alerted the day before a drill.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to talk more regarding safety drills.

24-25 Drill dates:

Sept. 25 - 10:15 - Hold

Sept. 27 - 10:30 - Fire Drill

Oct. 9 - 2:00 - Fire Drill

Oct. 29 - 10:45 - Fire Drill

Dec. 18 - 2:30 - Secure

Feb. 12 - 10:45 - Lockdown

Mar. 6 - 3:00 - Shelter

Apr. 11 - 3:30 - Hold

Apr. 22 - 1:30 - Fire Drill

May 6 - 10:00 - Fire Drill

May - 22 - 2:15 - Fire Drill

All visitors must enter through the Main Door and check in at the Front Office. You will be asked to sign in and get a visitor's lanyard before you are permitted to go to your destination.

Families dropping scholars off in the morning or dropping any forgotten items off for their scholar will not be permitted to bring it to the classroom. Items will be left in the main office and delivered later by a staff member or picked up by the scholar.

For safety and security reasons, it is important that the office staff knows who is entering the building.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Hello EDW Families!

It is so important to us that all of our scholars are arriving and leaving from school in a safe way - so I want to make sure that all families and scholars have the same information.

Arrival:

• Scholars in CID ~ drop off at 9:15 AM at Door 13.
• All other scholars being dropped off are able to enter the building at 9:25 AM. There is no supervision prior to that time.
• Grades K-1 enter via Door 12.
• Grades 2-6 enter via Door 1 (main entrance).
• Scholars being dropped off in the morning by a parent or caregiver - it is important that you pull up as far as possible in the drop off lane. That is not a parking lane and the adult is not permitted to leave their vehicle unattended to walk their scholar(s) into the building. There are staff members outside at arrival that will ensure scholars get to where they need to get to.
• ALL Scholars arriving via bus enter via Door 13

Dismissal:

• Scholars being picked up:
• Grades K-1 exit via Door 12
• If scholars being picked up (and not riding a bus) in grades 2-6 have a sibling(s) in Kindergarten or Grade 1, they will also exit via Door 12.
• Grades 2-6 exit via Door 1 (main entrance)
• Scholars being picked up at the end of the day must remain near the main entrance on the grassy area. Families must pick scholars up from the pick up lane - or park in the lot or on the street if they wish to exit their vehicle and meet their scholar(s). Vehicles may not be parked and left unattended in the pick up lane.
  
• ALL scholars riding a bus home will exit via Door 13

Additional Information:

• Please use the drop-off lanes at arrival and dismissal. We do not want scholars walking through any parking lots.
• Please do not block the bus lanes.

Everyone is invited! Pizza and Childcare are available!

6 - 7 PM >> PTA Budget & Updates from Principal Wade

7 - 8 PM >> AVID 101:This topic is essential for all families, especially those with students in grades 4-6 who are part of the AVID program this year. Don’t miss the chance to learn about the program and ask questions to Ms. Radke, our AVID expert.

Join in-person (Media Center) or online: https://isd623.zoom.us/my/edwpta?omn=81906295463

Whether you're heading to or from your parent-teacher conferences, make a stop at Red Robin for a delicious meal—and support our school at the same time!

20% of your purchase will be donated to EDW Elementary!

When:

Tuesday, October 8th

Where:

Red Robin

1090 Gramsie Rd. Shoreview, MN

Sing! Dance! Act! Join Character Kids for a fun-filled after school theater club! During this 10 week session, students will learn the basics of acting, singing and musical theater dance while having a lot of fun! No experience necessary. Parents are invited to a special performance on the last day of class. Focus is put on developing imagination, social skills and a positive self image through the performing arts.

Thursdays, Oct 3 - Dec 19 | 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Grades 1- 8 | $189

Location: Emmet D. Williams

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

Safety is about the situation, self-awareness and self-defense. Learn the fundamentals, effective responses to practical situations, and experience hands-on exercises. Build a strong foundation for strength and confidence in yourself! Youth-focused class, parents are welcome to watch.

Monday, October 7
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

$59 | Ages 8+

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

Looking for fun Roseville Area Schools apparel? Choose from this selection of limited edition shirts! Your purchase will support Roseville Area Schools Community Education programs and services.

🔺 Heather black long sleeve ($20)

🔺 Heather red long sleeve ($20)

🔺 Gray short sleeve with school mascots ($15)

These shirts are a soft, comfortable tri-blend fabric (50/37/13 poly/cotton/rayon) in a unisex fit. Sizes are available in adult S - 3XL and youth S - XL.

Orders are due by October 4, 2024. ⏰ 🗓️ Shirt orders will arrive near the end of October! To place an order, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE.

All students will have access to a complete breakfast, lunch, and afterschool super snack at no cost. We ask ALL families to fill out the Application for Educational Benefits form (previously called Free/Reduced Meal Application) EVERY year. This form determines funding for your child’s school and provides direct benefits for your child if you qualify. Benefits include funding for:

• Waived fees for athletics, testing, and transportation for your child

• Reduced internet fees

• Social workers, paraprofessionals, and counselors

• Decreased student-to-instructor ratios

• Increased technology

• Early childhood education

To apply today, CLICK HERE!

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