Bird's Word for November 14, 2024

Open House Tonight! – November 14th 5:00-6:30

Student Wellness Week - November 18-22 (American Heart Assoc.)

FFEJ Open Gym – November 20th 6:00-7:30pm

No School – November 28 & 29 or December 2

Yesterday, Kristi from the American Heart Association, kicked off our Student Wellness Week. Yes, we are having Student Wellness Week next week. The focus is on educating about being heart healthy and helping others. Students brought home an information flier from the American Heart Association that includes an opportunity for your family to join in our Wellness Games as a family. We will be highlighting each day with a focus on Health and Fun.

• Monday, Physical Activity -- Wear your favorite team's gear or blue!
• Tuesday, Kindness – Show your school pride and wear Spirit Wear or Blue and Gold
• Wednesday, Colorful Plate - Wear Bright Colors
• Thursday, Why We Need Sleep – Wear Comfy Clothes
• Friday, Be a HERO – Wear Red
  

Kindergarten: TBD (will be scheduled for late May or early June)

1st Grade: May 13, 1:30 and 6:00pm

2nd Grade: April 10, 10:45am and 6:00pm

3rd Grade: May 1st, 11:25am and 6:00pm

4th Grade: February 13th, 9:10am and 6:00pm

5th Grade: January 30, 9:55am and 6:00pm

6th Grade Arts Showcase (vocal music, orchestra, band and art):

December 4 at 2:10pm and December 5 at 6:00pm

Open House & PTA pizza dinner TONIGHT!

Come to our open house TONIGHT from 5:00- 6:30pm. The PTA will offer a pizza dinner in the cafeteria (more info on that below). Visit the classrooms! Scholastic Book Fair will be open. Lost & Found will be out on a table. Take a look while you're here!

November PTA meeting recap:

We had some great discussions at Monday’s PTA meeting.

• We discussed the changes to the Pizza Dinner from a cost per item fundraising model to a free/donation-based model.
• We approved a $330 grant for the purchase of materials for the 5th grade with a motion to also explore and come up with criteria for grant requests that are transparent to both the requestor and the PTA.
• We received an update from the 2nd grade team on the amazing things that our 2nd graders are learning. Ask your kids about their orthographic memories!
• Principal Behnke talked about Student Wellness week and shared other school updates.
• Mr. Schneider presented to the PTA about the need for new risers. Our current risers are unsafe, and the ones used for concerts are likely from the early 1990s. He asked for approximately $4000 from the PTA to pay 50% of the cost of new risers with the school covering the rest from the capital fund. Membership present (of which there was a quorum) made a motion to approve this request (to pay up to 50%) of the cost of the risers. This money will come out of our savings, not out of our annual budget. The motion passed and the risers will get ordered.
• We are looking for parents and caregivers to organize opportunities/spaces for family engagement - places for parents/caregivers to talk to each other without the formality of the PTA meeting. We welcome interested caregivers to work with us on developing a strategy and mechanisms to create this space for families. Please reach out to us at falconheightspta@gmail.com if you are interested in contributing to this work.

On behalf of the FH PTA board, I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who is giving us feedback on how things are going, where we're getting things right, and where we are not. We really appreciate the energy and care that folks bring to these conversations. They are tough and worthwhile conversations. Thank you all for sticking with us and holding us accountable to our values as we figure things out. We are really looking at this year in particular as a transition year from how we've always done things, to how we want to operate in the future. We are all in this together, and we couldn't do this work without you!

All our best,

Lindsay, Maria, Deidre and Katie

FH PTA Board

Falcon Bingo is coming up November 26th and we are looking for four volunteers to come in from 1:45-3:00pm to help at the prize tables. Please call the school office to sign up: 651-646-0021 or email Louise at louise.portuese@isd623.org. Thanks!

Show your Falcon pride and raise money for the school by purchasing some hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants and more! We've got a new hoodie design this year as well as Falcon gloves and hats! We even have the super popular insulated tumbler back this year!

Both adult and kids sizes are available!

You can shop the online store through November 25th at noon. Paper forms will be sent home next week. Cash or check (to Falcon Heights PTA) accepted for the paper forms.

NOTE: our online vendor (Zeffy) doesn't charge any processing fees but likes to assume a contribution to support the service. You are able to change the percentage (even to 0%) when entering in your payment information.

Please reach out the PTA if you have any questions! Thanks to Alex Maland for all of her work setting up our Spirit Wear!

Hello Falcon Families!

We have a lot of fun events coming up this year and we are excited to tell you all about them! Below is a list of events and a link to our website where you can subscribe to our calendar. First up we have an open gym night and a chance to learn about Every Meal a great organization right in our community. You can learn about their program and how to volunteer there as well!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Vision Screening

Students will have their vision screened at the school next week in accordance with MDH guidelines. The screening will be performed by the school nurse using a photo screener. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the nurse (contact information below). If the screening is passed with no concerns, you will not hear back about the results. If the screening shows that a comprehensive eye exam is recommended, the results and the recommendation will be sent home with the student.

Please let the Health Office know if you do not wish for screening to be completed.

If finances are a barrier to obtaining an eye exam and/or glasses, please contact the school nurse for resources. If you have concerns about your child's vision and do not receive a follow up letter, please contact the nurse and results can be provided.

A school-wide hearing screening will not be performed. The school nurse can perform a hearing screening for your student at any time upon request.

Did you know?

Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States1,, according to the CDC. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. The good news is that cavities are preventable. Have your child brush teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Monitor your child’s brushing to ensure good technique. Visit the dentist regularly. Drink tap water that contains fluoride.

Angie McCoy, Health Assistant:
angela.mccoy@isd623.org
651-724-6556 (Health Office main line)

Alaina Bohl, Licensed School Nurse:
alaina.bohl@isd623.org
651-724-6541

Families, community members, and staff are invited to attend Roseville Area Schools' community meeting on November 20. We'll outline our district’s safety initiatives and explore ways we can all partner to keep our students and staff safe.

We're honored to host Dr. James Densley, a nationally recognized violence prevention expert, award-winning author, and co-founder of The Violence Prevention Project. Dr. Densley will share his valuable insights into preventing school violence, offering a unique learning opportunity for all.

• Date: Wednesday, November 20
• Location: Roseville Area High School
• Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Your presence and partnership matter—let's work together to make our schools safe for everyone!

Mark your calendar and get ready for the Raider Book Fair hosted by Do Good Roseville! It’s happening on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in Har Mar Mall!

Bring the whole family for a day filled with:

• Read-alouds
• Music performances
• Craft stations
• Student demonstrations & more!

In addition to purchasing books for friends, family, and yourself 😉, you’ll have a chance to purchase books from our schools’ wish lists A percentage of your entire purchase in-store on November 16 and all week online (use code 12813853) will go toward supporting Roseville Area Schools. See you there!

Is your child creative and crafty? In this class, Nena will teach students how to sew! Students will learn about basic techniques, different sewing tools, types of stitches, and how to use a sewing machine. They will create a sketch of garments and sew a project of their own design. Student can work at their own pace to sew new and exciting projects!

🗓️ Monday, December 2 (Non-School Day!)
⏰ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

🌟 Ages 8 - 13 | $115

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

Calling all builders, inventors, and creative thinkers! Bring your whole family for an evening of creativity and teamwork at our first Family LEGO Night! Unleash your imagination and build unique creations using everyone's favorite building blocks. Spots are limited, so register early.

Enjoy team challenges, LEGO-themed prizes, and family fun for all ages and skill levels. Create your own LEGO mini-fig to bring home! There will also be an optional LEGO swap table at the event. Bring in your gently used LEGO sets to swap them for others that are new to you! Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

🌀 $45 per team (up to 4 people)

🌀 $5 per additional person

🌀 Monday, December 9 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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

We need your help! Volunteer with our Meals on Wheels program to deliver nutritious meals to older adults and adults with disabilities in our community. Meals on Wheels also serves as a wellness visit from friendly volunteers and a way to connect older adults to other community services!

We are seeking more volunteers to pick up the prepared meals from Aŋpétu Téča Education Center around lunch time and deliver them to local houses and apartments. The time commitment is typically from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on weekdays. If you can’t commit to a regular schedule, we are also looking for people who may be able to sub occasionally!

If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, please contact mealonwheels@isd623.org or 651 604-3524.

Is your student a Taylor Swift fan? Do you consider yourself a Swiftie? Come celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday weekend in the pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center! Our musical legend was born on December 13th, 1989. Make a splash to Taylor Swift’s sick beats and embrace her iconic style by testing out our Lover backdrop for the perfect photo op to capture those #SwiftieMemories. $10 child entry, $8 adult entry. Add on a $20 Swiftie party pack with friendship bracelets, goggles, dive toys, glitter beach balls, and more for the ultimate experience!

🗓️ Saturday, December 14, 2024

⏰ Times from 9:30am - 1:15pm (Choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for you!)

CLICK HERE to learn more and register! 📲