Bear News/Oso Noticias- January 16

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Dear Little Canada Families,

We hope you are staying warm this week! We had to have indoor recess two days this week, and everyone was excited to go outside once temperatures allowed for outdoor recess later in the week!

Recess During Winter:

During winter it is important that the students wear clothing appropriate for the weather (hat, gloves or mittens, scarf, boots, etc.) Students will be outside for recess everyday unless the temperature is below zero degrees, between -10 to -15 windchill or there is precipitation. Weather reports are consulted before sending students outside and cold days. Boots need to be worn usually from the first snow until the playground dries up in spring. The boots keep the feet dry and keep the snow and dirt from being tracked into the classrooms.

Winter Assessments:

Winter Screening has started this week! We are currently doing FAST assessments in Reading and Writing, which will then inform our progress towards our School Improvement Plan goals. We will share our progress towards our SIP goals soon.

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

We have conferences coming up in February. The dates are February 4, 6, and 13. You will be hearing from your classroom teachers in the next week or two with an invitation to register for a conference.

DLSI Information Night:

We have our next DLSI information night coming up on Tuesday, January 28. These information nights are open to all families in the DLSI program, who currently have students at Little Canada. The focus of this upcoming information night will be on STAMP assessment, grade 6 as well as information about programing at RAMS and RAHS. Teresa Chavez (LC DLSI Coordinator) and María Delgado (Secondary DLSI Coordinator) will be leading this meeting.

Here’s to a wonderful new year together!

Best Regards,

Dr. Becerra and Mrs. Keleny

Principal and Associate Principal

Roseville Area Schools is asking students in grade 5 to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey (MSS). The MSS is conducted in schools across our state every three years.

Questions on the survey are about many topics relating to young people’s lives. The survey asks about how well school is going, future plans, out-of-school activities, physical and mental health, relationships, substance use and more. This useful information about their thoughts and behaviors helps communities and schools develop effective programs and provide better services.

The survey is anonymous. To prevent individuals or families from being identified, students do not provide their names, student identification numbers or personal information.

The survey is voluntary. You may choose to have your child not take the survey by completing and returning the form below. Students may also decline to take any part of the survey or the whole survey. They are informed of that option by staff.

You have the right to review a copy of the survey. For details on how to do this or for any other questions about the survey, please contact Lindsay Most by email (lindsay.most@isd623.org) or by phone at 651-604-3742.

The Minnesota Student Survey will be administered at Little Canada on January 28.

If you do not want your child to take the Minnesota Student Survey, please complete this online form or call Lindsay Most (651-604-3742).

Click the link for information in multiple languages: Hmong Somali Spanish

English:

The first PTA meeting of the new year is next Thursday, January 16 at 5:30pm. To reduce the need for winter driving and keep everyone safe we will meet via Zoom only this month (no in person option). Join us to learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, meet other families and LC staff, and share your input/ideas regarding your child’s school. Here is the Zoom link, note that viewing captions translated into your preferred language is supported. See the full agenda.

Spanish:

You can also send cash or check (paid to “Little Canada Elementary PTA”) through the mail or with your child to school

También puede enviar efectivo / cheque (pagaderos a “Little Canada Elementary PTA”) por correo o con su estudiante a la escuela.

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.

Calling all young princes and princesses! Come visit with your favorite famous characters as you enjoy character performances, character-led activities, dancing, sing-alongs, photo opportunities, a craft, and an afternoon of fun. Children are welcome to wear a fairytale costume! Choose from general admission or VIP tickets that include early entrance, a royal makeover (hair, nails, face paint/makeup), a royal goody bag, and a formal invitation sent to your child. Sign up today!

🗓️ Saturday, January 18

⏰ 2:00 - 3:30pm (VIPs can arrive at 1:15pm)

📍Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

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

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!

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!

🍎 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.