Harambee Life | October 3, 2024

Hello Harambee Families,

Happy October! I will keep this brief as I hope to connect with all of you at conferences tonight and tomorrow (I'll be at the front entrance with snacks and coffee). If you haven't signed up for a conference yet, it is not too late. You can use this link to register for a time that works for you.

Remember that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 4 for all Kindergarten through 6th grade students. Pre-K classes will be held tomorrow, which means that busses will still run their regular routes. Do not be alarmed if you see your student's bus. It is picking up our Pre-K students. Your K-6th grader gets a long weekend!

See you at conferences.

Same team,

Principal Nathan

• Thursday, October 3 - Fall conferences 4:30 - 7 PM and Book Fair
• Friday, October 4 - Fall conferences and Book Fair 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, No School
• Thursday, October 10 - PTO meeting at 6 PM
• Wednesday, October 16 - Staff Development, No School
• Thursday, October 17 - Friday, October 18 - Fall Break, No School
• Thursday, October 24 - Family Night
• Monday, October 28 - Lifetouch school picture day (information in October 10 Thursday take home folders)

Starting Monday, October 21, 2024, Roseville Area Schools will enforce the Minnesota immunization law. This is crucial for maintaining healthy and safe school communities. Here's what you need to know:

Students must meet one of the following criteria to continue attending school:

• Have received all required immunizations
• Have a scheduled immunization appointment
• Have submitted a notarized exemption form

Starting October 21, 2024:

• Students who do not meet the immunization requirements will be instructed to stay home until the requirements are met.
• These absences will be marked as unexcused.

Why this matters:

• This policy helps protect our most vulnerable students, who are unable to receive vaccines.
• It minimizes the time students miss due to disease outbreaks, as those not immunized may be required to stay home per the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

If your student is missing any immunizations, you will receive a notice from the school's health office. Please respond promptly to ensure your student can remain in school.

For questions or concerns, contact your school’s health office.

As we approach the Homecoming game on Friday night, please remember that all children 8th grade and younger are welcome but MUST be accompanied by an adult at all Roseville Area High School athletics and activities events. No exceptions.

DASH Sports Soccer Tykes camps provide players with an introductory experience to the game of soccer! Open to ages 3 to 6. Key elements of dribbling, passing, and shooting will be taught and practiced. Fun, skill-based games will be played to practice newly learned skills. Athletes should bring a water bottle (spikes and shin guards optional). Soccer balls are provided. Parent participation is recommended when needed for the younger players.

🗓️ Mondays, October 7 - 28

⏰ 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

📍 Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

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

Looking for MEA Break activities for your child? Register them for this MEA opportunity: Drawing Baby Animals with Young Rembrandts! We'll begin with the heartwarming realism of nature's young, from a fawn to playful otters. Transition into Kawaii style, capturing those irresistibly cute, wide-eyed creatures. Add a twist as we imagine baby animals donning fashionable attire, blending humor with creativity, and dive into mythical baby creatures!

Thursday & Friday, Oct 17 & 18

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grades K - 6

Aŋpétu Téča Education Center

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

What is it like to be part of Roseville Area Schools’ summer programming? Here’s a glimpse into student experiences from summer 2024! 🔍 Our district served students of all ages - from infants to adults - through a wide variety of programs. Watch this video to see why our families continue to #ChooseRoseville! 🎉 If you or your child participated in our summer programs, you may even see familiar faces in some clips. 😊

CLICK HERE to watch the video! 📲

Join the City of Little Canada and the Carpenter Nature Center for Animals of the St. Croix on Friday, October 18, at 2:00 PM (Spooner Park Lower Shelter.) The Carpenter Nature Center will be hosting a presentation about animals of the St. Croix, including Raptors, Wood Turtles, Map Turtles, Toad, Hognose, and Salamanders. This event is open to all ages!