Hello Harambee Families -

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the fresh snow! As the calendar year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to remind you of the upcoming winter break schedule so you can plan accordingly.

Winter Break Starts on Monday, December 23, 2024 and ends on Friday, January 3, 2025. School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. During this time, our school office will also be closed.

I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. Whether traveling or staying close to home, I hope this break provides a chance for meaningful connection and rest.

As always, thank you for being such an integral part of our school community. Your support and partnership make Harambee a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow. I wish everyone a happy New Year, and I look forward to welcoming everyone in January, ready for more learning and fun.

Same team,

Principal Nathan

• Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
• Thursday, January 9 - PTO meeting @ 6 PM in Media Center
• Monday, January 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (NO SCHOOL)
• End of January - American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge - sponsored by PTO
• Friday, January 31 - Staff Development (NO SCHOOL)

Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others and having fun. Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student choose a daily health challenge.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at the Faculty Concert on Tuesday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the John J. Thein Performing Arts Center at Roseville Area High School! This special event will showcase the incredible talent of Roseville Area Schools' music teachers. Admission is free, and all are welcome! During the concert, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a free-will donation supporting the scholarship fund for graduating music students.

Beginning November 1, applications will be accepted for 2025-2026 option school and open enrollment. Families of new students who have older children already enrolled in an option school or program have preference but must apply to ensure space availability.

Requests received November 1, 2024-January 15, 2025 will be processed late January and status with next steps will be sent to families the week of February 3.

Contact Central Enrollment (651.635.1626 or enrollment@isd623.org) with questions. If you are interested in more information or a tour at any of our option schools, please contact the schools.

Calling all young princes and princesses! Come visit with your favorite lily pad princess from New Orleans and golden-haired tower princess! Enjoy character performances, character-led activities, dancing, sing-alongs, photo opportunities, a craft, and an afternoon of fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult participant. Children are welcome to wear their favorite fairytale costume!

🌟 $25 child general admission

🌟 $15 adult general admission

🌟 $45 child VIP admission (includes a royal makeover, a magical goody bag, and a formal invitation that will be sent to your child)

Saturday, January 18 | 2:00 - 3:30pm (VIPs can arrive at 1:15pm)

Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

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

Register for February - May youth classes, clubs, and field trips! We offer opportunities for grades K-8 before school, after school, and on non-school days. Sign your student up for fun opportunities like:

🌀 Coding & STEM Club

🌀 Winter / Spring Theater Club

🌀 Chess Club

🌀 Afterschool Soccer Club

🌀 Spanish ¡Vamos!

...and many more! Physical copies of these Youth Enrichment catalogs will go home in backpacks after winter break. 🎒 ❄️

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

Get your friends and family a gift certificate for Roseville Community Education opportunities! Our gift certificates can be redeemed for adult or youth programs, including things like: art classes, cooking classes, fitness classes, summer camps, open pickleball, open swim, event tickets, and more.

This could be a great gift idea for those people in your life who are hard to shop for, or who already have too many "things!" 😊

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

Adults - we offer opportunities for you, too! Join the Roseville Adult Learning Center and the Karen Organization of Minnesota to prepare for an apprenticeship in the trades at NO COST! January 13 - March 3, 2025 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

💡 Learn to use basic hand and power tools

💡 Visit union training centers and see different trades careers firsthand

💡 Get help with resumes and interview preparation

💡 Review math skills you'll need to know for construction work

This training is especially for people learning English as a second language. A high school diploma or GED is required to join. Eligible participants are one or more of the following: 1) Immigrants or refugees or learning English as a second language 2) Are the children of immigrants or refugees 3) People of color and/or Hispanic or Latino 4) Living in zip codes 55106, 55107, 55130, 55113, or 55119.

Interested? Fill out this form to apply! 📲