Important Chromebook Reminder
Parents, please remind students to bring their Chromebooks, which are completely charged, to school every day! Chargers should remain at home so they don't get lost or stolen. Plug Chromebooks into chargers at night and let them charge overnight. They should be 100% charged in the morning. Bring the fully charged Chromebook to school (and again, leave chargers at home). Chromebooks should last the entire school day on a single charge. All Chromebooks and chargers must be returned to school at the end of the school year (Tuesday, June 3, for 8th Grade and Wednesday, June 4, for 6-7th Grades).
Spirit Week
Hey Edgewood! The week of May 27 through May 30 will be our last Spirit Week of the year, and here are our themes:
Tuesday, May 27--Tropical Tuesday, wear tropical clothing, floppy hats, sunglasses, and enjoy the warmer weather we are having!
Wednesday, May 28--It's back! Nest Bingo, but with a twist, this spirit day will be neon bingo! Wear your brightest clothing today!! We will also have glow sticks for you for Bingo!!
Thursday, May 29--By student request, CULTURE DAY!! Students wear your cultural clothing, regalia, or bring a flag from your country!
Friday, May 30--EDGEWOOD PRIDE DAY! Also, our 8th grade students last Spirit Week at Edgewood. On Friday, 6th and 7th Grade students should wear Edgewood Colors, black, red, white, or any Edgewood clothing and 8th grade students wear Irondale Colors, maroon and gold.
We look forward to having a very fun spirit week!!
8th Grade Celebration Day Chaperones Needed
We are looking for adults, parents, and guardians to chaperone the 8th grade Celebration Day to Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Falls on Wednesday, June 4. We will have teachers spread throughout the area to monitor the students and to make sure that they don't walk off to areas they shouldn't be accessing. We will be asking that you supervise areas as well, and we will indicate those locations when we arrive at the park on Wednesday.
We will be leaving Edgewood at 9:45 am after the Talent Show. We will arrive at Wabun Picnic area at approximately 10:10 am. We will have lunch at the park, and then leave at 1:45 pm to return to Edgewood.
Due to the number of students attending and the need to bring school lunches along on the buses, we are asking that you please meet us at Wabun Picnic area (4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406) rather than ride the bus with the students. Please let me know if this is an issue.
All chaperones must complete a background check each school year. If you already completed this process for the April field trips, you are good to go. If you have any questions or are interested in chaperoning, please email Gina Fosse (Gina.Fosse@moundsviewschools.org) with your name, your student's name, your email, and the best phone number to reach you. Thank you!
8th Grade ONLY Talent Show Auditions
Attention Eighth Graders! We would love for you to audition for our 8th Grade Celebration Day Talent Show! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 27, in Room 121 from 2:30-3:30 pm. After-school activity buses will be available that day to ride home. For more information or questions, please contact Mr. Abbott at will.abbott@moundsviewschools.org.
End-of-Year Medication Reminder
As the school year comes to a close, we want to remind families to make arrangements for getting medications home by the last day of school —this includes daily medications, as needed medications, inhalers, EpiPens, and more.
Medications (except controlled substances) may be sent home in your student’s backpack if you prefer.
Controlled substances must be picked up in person by a parent or guardian if any remain on the last day of school (Thursday, June 5th).
A new Medication Authorization Form is required each school year for any medications given at school.
Any medication not picked up by June 5th will be properly disposed of.
Medications needed during summer school need to go home by the last day of school, and be provided back to whatever site your student will attend for summer school.
Medications can be picked up anytime during school hours. If you have any questions or need to make arrangements, please contact the Health Office at 651-621-6604 or email Kamisha Collier, Health Specialist at kamisha.collier@moundsviewschools.org -or- Nicole June-Dummann, Licensed School Nurse at nicole.june-dummann@moundsviewschools.org.
Thank you for your attention to this important end-of-year task!
Seeking Parent Volunteers for Rock the School House
The Mounds View Schools Education Foundation is gearing up for the Rock the School House fundraiser on Saturday, November 8, and we need your help! The Silent Auction Committee is looking for energetic and connected parent volunteers to help us solicit high-value for popular auction items and build meaningful community partnerships. Our first meeting kicks off Thursday, June 5, 6-7:30 pm, in-person, and we’ll continue to gather via Zoom on every other Thursday for 30 minutes through October and as needed. It’s a fun, social group and a great way to make a profound impact in your child’s education!
The Auction Committee is chaired by Kacey Fuller Davidson (Turtle Lake Elementary) and Audrey Bergengren (Chippewa Middle School/Mounds View High School). Contact Kacey at kdavidson@uwalumni.com to join us and be part of something special!
Activity Bus Routes
The last day for after-school activity bus routes will be Thursday, May 29.
There are two after-school/activity bus routes, buses #65 & #8. To find the location of your students' drop-off location for the after-school bus routes, click here.
Community Programs
Calling All Girl Basketball Players
Don't miss out on our exciting Youth Basketball Development Camp at Irondale High School tailored specifically for girls in grades 1st-8th!
Campers will be divided into groups by grade, skill level & friend requests.
What: This camp is a GIRLS ONLY camp. The camp will provide a learning experience FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS that increases work ethic, effort, and confidence each player has in their own game.
When: Two action-packed sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, ensuring ample time for skill-building, training and development.
For more information and to register, click here.
Free Summer Meals for Students
Thanks to a federal program, free lunch meals for all students 18 years and under will be available July 7 to July 31, Mondays through Thursdays, at the following locations. Meal needs to be consumed on-site.
- Pinewood Elementary School, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm
- Pike Lake Education Center, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm
- Visit the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.
- Use the food maps provided by Ramsey County
- Call the Minnesota Food Helpline at 888-711-1151
Summer Funds for Groceries
The Summer EBT program has a new name: SUN Bucks. If your student receives Educational Benefits, you qualify for SUN Bucks! Qualifying families get a grocery benefit for each student this summer. Learn more about the SUN Bucks program here.
Bus Registration
If your child is entering kindergarten through 12th grade next year and will be a bus rider, you should have received an email about busing for the 2025-26 school year. Please read the email(s) carefully, as you will receive a personalized email for each student in your family with specific instructions. Detailed instructions for registration are also available at mvpschools.org/transportation.
If you did not receive an email (check your spam folder) or have any questions, contact the Transportation Department at 651-621-6027 or transportation@mvpschools.org. Students receiving special education services or those enrolled in Early Childhood programs will receive busing information at a later date.
Request for Refund of Nutrition Account Money
If your student is graduating, leaving the school district, or you would like a refund for the funds in your students nutrition account, Please fill out this Nutrition Account Request form by June 16.
- Please indicate on the form if you would like a refund check mailed to you, the funds transferred to a sibling or donated to the Angel Fund.
- If your student's fund balance is less than $5 and you would like a refund, please email nutritionservices@mvpschools.org
- Turn off Auto-Pay in your LINQ Connect account if you set-up Auto-Pay for your student's nutrition account.
Immunization reminder for Rising Seventh-grade Students
Did you know that before entering seventh-grade, students in Minnesota need a Tdap booster and a Meningococcal immunization or an appropriate exemption on file at school?
Families of students who need to update their school immunization records will receive a letter soon with information specific to their student.
If your student’s immunization records are not complete, please submit the needed information to insert school name Health Office by August 19, 2025.
To learn more or to fill out an exemption form, use the links below or reach out to the Health Office.
