Harambee Life | January 30, 2025

Hello Harambee Families,

I have the best job in the world. Everyday I get to work with your students and watch them as they learn, grow, and build a community that embraces all of the students who walk the halls of Harambee. We work to ensure that all students, no matter who they are or where they come from, have a safe place to learn and be their true self. Knowing that each of our children feel safe and valued, so that they can learn and grow, is the most important part of our work.

On Monday, February 10 we invite you to be a part of this work as we celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day. A full outline of the day is below, and we hope that all families will feel welcome to join our community on the 10th. If you are planning on joining your student for lunch, and would like to buy a school lunch for yourself, please RSVP here. School lunch is $5 for adults and can be paid with cash or a check.

As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, January 31 or Monday, February 3. We look forward to seeing your student again next Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend.

Same Team,

Principal Nathan

Monday, February 10 is National African American Parent Involvement Day, and we are celebrating at Harambee! All families are invited to join in our learning for all or part of the day:

• Drop your student off at school, have breakfast with them, and stay for morning meeting.

• Come for lunch and recess with your student

• 11:00 - 2nd Grade Lunch

• 11:20 - 4th Grade Lunch

• 11:40 - 3rd & 5th Grade Lunch

• 12:00 - Kindergarten Lunch

• 12:10 - 1st Grade Lunch

• 12:40 - 6th Grade Lunch

• Beginning at 2:00 there will be refreshments and conversation in the Maker Space.

• At 3:00 there will be an assembly lead by our Student Advisory Team and featuring musical performances from all grades. A live stream link will be sent out if you are unable to attend.

As part of our commitment to our students and families in Roseville Area Schools, we want to invite you to an online community meeting where an immigration attorney from the Wilson Law Group will review the latest updates to U.S. immigration policies.

Date: Thursday, January 30

Time: 6 p.m.

To join the meeting, click the link below or visit https://bit.ly/623knowyourrights

The meeting is limited to 300 participants. If you have a general question for the immigration attorney, please email it to KnowYourRights@isd623.org. We will make every effort to answer your questions during the meeting.

Roseville Area Schools is conducting a Needs Assessment about Out-of-School Time programs in our district. Out-of-School Time programs provide opportunities for students before school, after school, on non-school days, and during the summer.

This survey will help identify current needs and gather input from the Roseville Area Schools community about Out-of-School Time priorities and resources! Your input will guide us as we make important decisions about Out-of-School Time programming for students.

(Please note that this version of the survey is designed for parents and caregivers. If you are an employee at the school, watch for the staff version of this survey to come from your principal.)

CLICK HERE to complete the caregiver survey! 📲

This is a reminder that we have a change to our schedule for Friday, January 31 (tomorrow) and Monday, February 3 due to staff professional development.

Friday, January 31

Tomorrow there is no school for students in Pre-K through grade 6. Students in grades 7-12 have an asynchronous learning day.

Monday, February 3

On February 3, students in grades Pre-K through grade 8 do not have school. Students in grades 9-12 have school in-person.

• Friday, January 31 - Staff Development (NO SCHOOL)
• Monday, February 3 - Staff Development (NO SCHOOL)
• Thursday, February 6 - PTO meeting @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 7 - PTO Bingo Night
• Monday, February 10 - National African American Parent Involvement Day
• Friday, February 14 - Friday, February 28 - Winter Intersession (NO SCHOOL)
• Tuesday, February 18 - Friday, February 21 - Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope extended the registration deadline to Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10 AM. There are openings for all grade levels, so click the link below to register your student for this amazing opportunity.

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! 📲

K - 12 chess players are invited to participate in this short, fun tournament! Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament on track. The exact format and recognitions will be based on the number of registered participants in each grade level. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted! Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Light concessions will be available for purchase (cash only). Players are not eliminated - everyone plays in each round unless there is an odd number of players, and there are usually 4 or 5 rounds!

Monday, February 3 | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Grades K - 12 | $19

Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

CLICK HERE to sign up, or call 651-604-3770 📲

Dive into an evening of fun and fizz at this bubble-themed pool party with Roseville Community Education! Make a splash our 86-degree pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center as bubbles fill the room. Take pictures in a bubble tube, swim as bubbles float around and glisten in the sun, and show off your bubble blowing skills.

Happening Friday, March 14 in the evening! Choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for your family. Times are available from 5:00 - 9:00pm!

$10 child entry and $8 adult entry. Enhance the experience by adding on a $20 Party Pack goodie bag with bubbles, dive toys, beach balls, and more! Limited supply - register today.

CLICK HERE to sign up, or call 651-604-3770 📲

This program offers a crash course in coding your own games on Scratch. Students will create and develop 3-4 basic games while learning many foundational computer science skills with boundless potential for creativity and expansion. Apply your Scratch coding skills to robotics or continue creating games. Test your robots by solving specific challenge problems generated during the program! Led by CSGA Enrichment.

Mondays, Mar 3 - May 5

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Grades 1- 6 | $115

Located at Harambee

CLICK HERE to sign up, or call 651-604-3770 📲

“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.”