Harambee Life | May 8, 2025

Hello Harambee Families,

It is hard to believe that today is the last school day before May Intersession. The year is flying by. Before we head off into break, there are two exciting items I want to highlight!

The first is that Harambee is hosting an event at the Roseville Library tonight! Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. There will be snacks, an opportunity to sign up for a library card, crafts, games, and fun! All Harambee families and their friends are invited to come.

The second piece of news comes from our Student Council. They have been busy planning for our Juneteenth celebration (it will be at 2:00 PM on June 18 at Harambee - save the date!). As part of this year's celebration, we will have a Juneteenth Poster Making Contest. Posters can be created using any art materials on any size paper and should celebrate Juneteenth. All entries must be turned in to Ms. Illetschko in the office by Friday, June 13.

Please see below for additional details on these activities.

I hope that everyone has a great intersession. We will see you in June!

Same Team,

Nathan

• Thursday, May 8 - Library card sign up @ 5 - 7 PM at the Roseville Library
• Friday, May 9 - Friday, May 30 - Spring Intersession (NO SCHOOL)
• Monday, June 2 - school resumes
• Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth (NO SCHOOL)
• Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4 - Independence Day Break (NO SCHOOL)
• Tuesday, July 22 - Track and Field Day (back up date Wednesday, July 23)
• Tuesday, July 29 - Last day of school

The cultural liaison team at Roseville Area Schools, in conjunction with the Roseville Police Department and their Breaking Barriers initiative, presents the Roseville Area Schools One World Celebration! The One World Celebration is a festival honoring our community and a time to acknowledge, elevate, and celebrate the wealth of our diverse cultures. Families, students, and staff from across the district are invited to share and create memories while breaking bread together and participating in friendly activities for all.

🗓️ Thursday, May 8

⏰ 4:00-7:00 p.m.

📍 Roseville Area High School

📝 NOTE: Student participation is limited to those currently enrolled in Roseville Area Schools.

Save the date. We look forward to celebrating with you!

We truly value our music programs and recognize the important role they play in a well-rounded education. That said, after consulting with our elementary principals, district administration has determined that the loss of instructional time in core subjects makes it unsustainable for students to participate in both band and orchestra during the school day. Preserving core academic learning time is essential to supporting student achievement.

As a result, beginning with next year’s 5th grade class (current 4th graders), students will be able to participate in either band or orchestra—but not both—in grades 5 and 6.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of music and academics in our schools.

Splish splash, it’s a pool bash! Dive into the start of summer with a pool party at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center. Soak up the bright rays of sun shining into our indoor pool as you enjoy the refreshing water. Jam out to fun music and try out our animal pool floats! Throw on your brightest swimwear and bring your friends and family to make waves of memories - this is one party you don’t want to miss.

🗓️ Friday, June 13

⏰ 1-hour time slots from 1:00 - 8:15pm!

📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

💧 Adult Entry: $8 | Child Entry: $10

CLICK HERE to learn more and register 📲

Check out our array of summer camps for creative kids! If your child likes to paint, sew, sculpt, and create, they'll love these summer experiences. We offer camps for ages 4 and 5, and grades K - 8!

✏️ Pastel Drawing

✏️ Anime and Manga Drawing

✏️ Cardboard Invention

✏️ Coconuts and Crowns Drawing

✏️ Animal Pinch Pots

✏️ Songs and Scenes from Lion King

✏️ Messy Fun Clay Factory

✏️ Learn to Sew

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

Calling all students who will be entering grades K - 2 this fall! Join us for summer adventures, experiential learning, and field trip fun!

📍 RAD Zoo - Reptiles & Amphibians

📍 Springbrook Nature Center - Hiking & Birds

📍 The Science Crew - Rockets & Space

📍 Landscape Arboretum - Gardens & Pollinators

📍 Franconia Sculpture Park & Fawn Doe Rosa

📍 Birdfeeder Building Workshop

📍 Bell Museum - Natural History & Planetarium

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