Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Sunnyside Kitchen Manager Jeni Stern said the school’s new walk-in cooler/freezer is a game-changer. When she started in November 2023, the school had no freezer because the original one was damaged in a fire that September. The state-of-the-art replacement, with digital temperature control, was installed over the summer.

Sunnyside Elementary School 's student nutrition team includes a heaping serving of joy with every meal served. Kitchen Manager Jeni Stern takes pride in her interactions with students as well as the quality meals her team produces every day.

She accepted the position a year ago and couldn’t be happier.

What do you love most about your job and why?

I love seeing the kids every day while serving them breakfast and lunch. It brightens my day to see their faces. I always greet them with a smile and try to get to know each and every one of them.

Tell us about your team.

We have an awesome team in the Sunnyside kitchen. Barb Smith, Kelly Kinneman and I all work together to prepare students’ breakfasts and lunches. We are a well oiled machine and help each other out. Barb has worked with the school district for many years and Kelly and I have worked here for about a year. We also have student worker Amanda, who works in our dish room and is an amazing addition to our team.

What is your favorite menu item?

My favorite menu item is the orange chicken with rice. This is new for the elementary schools this year.

What might students going through the lunch line not know about you?

Students may not know that I am a new grandma to my granddaughter Cecelia!

What tips do you have for families to get children involved in the kitchen?

Let your children try to do different tasks in the kitchen, from measuring out different ingredients to stirring something to putting groceries away. Also, let them choose the meals and have them go shopping for the ingredients with you. Then let them help you prep the meal. I think they would be excited to be able to see their family eating what they chose and helped prepare.

When Red Wing Downtown Main Street asks for Holiday Stroll volunteers, RWHS students answer.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Wednesday, Dec. 4: Enrichment advisory day.

Monday, Dec. 9: Winter Extravaganza concerts, 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11: Career speakers during enrichment advisory.

Friday, Dec. 13: Activities grade check.

Wednesday, Dec. 18: Enrichment advisory day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 8:40 a.m. to 3:24 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4660 or rwhsattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpage: Red Wing High School

Student newsletter: Dec. 2-6.

Activities: gowingers.com

Tower View students were able to spend a day exploring opportunities in the trades. Hands-on experiences are part of learning.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

154 Tower View Drive

Office: 651-388-8963

Webpage: Tower View

The annual grade 6 field trip to St. Paul helps students explore state history and government.

TWIN BLUFF CALENDAR

Monday, Dec. 2: Grades 6 & 7 band concert, Red Wing High School Hovda Hall.

Trimester 2 begins

Friday, Dec. 13: School dance, 6-8 p.m

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Twin Bluff newsletter: December.

Attendance: 651-385-4550 or tbmsattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4530

Webpage: Twin Bluff

The Burnside Kindness Club has been meeting for several weeks. The student are from the classrooms of Mr. Albers, Mr. Harding, Mr. Lahammer, and Ms. Strandberg. Kids who signed up have already been involved in a couple of projects spreading messages of kindness around the school. Future projects involving community groups Hope & Harbor and the Red Wing Area Food Shelf are in the works.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Tuesday, Dec. 3: Sustainable Safari presentation for grade 3.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Burnside Bulletin newsletter: December

Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

Kindergartners show off their classrooms and entertain some important visitors to Sunnyside.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Friday, Dec. 6: Kindergarten candy houses.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Sunnyside Newsletter: November.

Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

Research shows that 35% of students read proficiently, but 95% of students can learn to read when instruction is based on the science of reading. That is the driving force behind our teachers' LETRS training this year. For early childhood educators, LETRS or Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling helps us improve instruction for the youngest learners. The more children know about language and literacy before they begin kindergarten and first grade, the better equipped they are to succeed in literacy learning and beyond.

Run, run as fast as you can to catch all the fun. Create a gingerbread house, play with gingerbread play-dough, decorate gingerbread children. This Dec. 16 class has two sessions and is most appropriate for ages 2 years and older. Please register all children who will be attending.

Note that class size is limited. Cost is $15. Class No. 1502-23F1 will run 9-10:30 a.m. Class 1502-23F2 will run 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

COLVILL CALENDAR

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Colvill webpage

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-8000

Many classes await you this fall. To view the catalog, click the front cover photo, make your selections and then register.

YOUTH CLASSES

Saturday, Dec. 7: Open Swim & Gym.

Monday, Dec. 9: Festive Cookie Decorating Fun, graces K-1.

Wednesday, Dec. 11: Festive Cookie Decorating Fun, grades 2-4.

Saturday, Dec. 14: 2x4 Holiday Tree, Adult & Me.

Tuesday, Dec. 17: Acrylic Painting Class grades 5-7.

Wednesday, Dec. 18: Sparkling Ornament Decorating, grades 2-4.

ADULT CLASSES

Thursday, Dec. 5: Christmas in Krakow (online).

Saturday, Dec. 7: MN Permit to Carry Certification.

Wednesday, Dec. 11: Make Your Own Holiday Planter.

Thursday, Dec. 12: Watercolor Holiday Cards.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Bob Ross “Wet on Wet” Painting Class, ages 12+.

Monday, Dec. 16: Coping with Mental Health Conditions, ages 18+.

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4565

The School Board will hold its annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in high school room J110. Required by state law, the hearing will include discussion and approval of the district's 2024 property tax levy payable in 2025.

• The meeting includes two other annual matters:
• The Comprehensive, Achievement and Civic Readiness Report.
• Evaluation of the superintendent. This will be conducted in closed session and a summary report will be made public at the Dec. 16 meeting.

A 5 p.m. workshop will precede the regular meeting and be held in room J108. The workshop agenda includes a finance update and continuing discussion on public comment at meetings.

Find the full agendas for both the meeting and workshop on the BoardBook.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, Dec. 2: Red Wing School Board, 5 p.m., workshop in Red Wing High School room J108; regular meeting, 6 p.m., RWHS room J110.

Wednesday, Dec. 3: Agenda/Personnel Committee, 9 a.m., District Office.

Monday, Dec. 9: Red Wing School Board special workshop for new board member orientation, 5 p.m., Red Wing High School room J108.

Monday, Dec. 16: Red Wing School Board, 5 p.m., workshop in Red Wing High School room J108; regular meeting, 6 p.m., RWHS room J110.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

District Office

2451 Eagle Ridge Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4500

Website: www.rwps.org

Red Wing Public Schools strives to provide an innovating and meaningful educational experience that fosters curiosity; pursues and applies best practices; embraces diversity by respectfully engaging all students, families, and staff; and connects and partners with our community. We serve pre-K through grade 12.

Website: www.rwps.org
Location: 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive, Red Wing, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 385-4500