Scotties Newsletter
8/24/2023
Welcome Back From Principal Krueger
Dear Edinbrook Families,
I hope this message finds you well and refreshed after a wonderful summer break. As we gear up for another exciting academic year, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to each and every one of you.
The halls and classrooms of Edinbrook are buzzing with preparation, and our dedicated staff is eagerly awaiting the return of your scholars. We are excited to welcome your students to an environment where every child feels valued, challenged, and supported in their educational journey.
Take care,
Aaron Krueger
Edinbrook Elementary Principal
EDINBROOK OPEN HOUSE---August 30th, 4:00PM-6:00PM
Edinbrook Open House (4:00PM-6:00PM)
Meet your teacher!
See your classroom!
Bring your school supplies!
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023, 04:00 PM
Edinbrook Elementary, Zane Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
PARENTVUE:
This is our Parent Portal and is used to see your child(ren)’s grades, attendance, schedule conferences, transportation information, etc.
All back-to-school forms will be filled out online this year. Forms that are a part of this process include emergency cards, family contact information updates and photo/military denial releases. Complete the necessary steps today by going to the ParentVUE system, which is accessible from the Family Access button on the top right of any district or school website. On-screen prompts will then walk you through the back-to-school forms process. If you still have questions, please contact the school office.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FORM
Families are strongly encouraged to complete the Educational Benefits form. Families who qualify may access free or reduced prices for iPad and Chromebook repair and replacement, band/orchestra instruments (5th grade), home electricity bills through Excel Energy, and home internet from some providers, and other benefits.
In addition, schools receives additional funding based on the number of students who qualify for Educational Benefits. Edinbrook receives a significant amount of money that is used to hire additional teachers and ESPs to support students. Filling out this form will help to ensure Edinbrook can continue to provide that additional support to students, while keeping lower class sizes.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Bus information (Bus number, bus stop location, pick-up and drop-off times) will be emailed to families from the District Transportation Department on Friday, August 25. Transportation information will also be available in ParentVUE on Friday, August 25.
Edinbrook will not have access to transportation information before Friday, August 25. Please wait for the Transportation Department communication.
If your child's bus information is not posted in ParentVUE on Friday, please inquire with transportation at 763-391-7244.
As a reminder, transportation is only available to students who live within the Edinbrook Elementary attendance boundaries. To find out if your address, daycare address, etc. is in our boundaries, please click here.
If you have further transportation questions, need to make changes to your student's bus information, etc. please email transportation at BusQuestions@district279.org.
NURSE AMY NEWS
Immunizations must be completed and documentation received in the health office. Your student will be excluded from classes as of September 5, 2023: If your student comes to school on this day without documentation of the required immunizations, you will receive a call asking you to pick up your student from school.
As required by Minnesota Immunization Law (Minn. Stat. 121A.15 and Minn. Rules 4604), all students enrolled in Minnesota schools must be completely immunized or meet one of the allowable alternatives in order to attend school.
Exemptions are granted:
Due to a special medical condition – By submitting a statement, signed by a physician, stating immunization is contraindicated.
Due to a parent/guardian conscientious opposition – By submitting a notarized statement signedby a parent/guardian indicating opposed immunization(s).
Immunizations may be obtained from your personal physician or local walk-in clinics. If your family has no insurance or is insured by state or county issued insurance, you can call: Northwest Immunization Clinic at the Enrollment Center at 763-585-7361 to make an appointment. Another source for obtaining immunizations is through the Hennepin County Community Health Department at 612-348-2884.
Please call and schedule an appointment as soon as possible at your own clinic or one of these clinics mentioned. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
For all other things Edinbrook Health Office related, please click the button below for TONS of information!
Building a Better Future, Phase II ballot question: Addressing school needs to provide learning spaces that are secure, modern and structured to equip students for tomorrow
Our community is being asked to reinvest in district schools to address critical school building needs, This is considered to be Building a Better Future, Phase II. In addition to addressing critical school building needs, Phase II also expands on efforts already made in Phase I and continues strategic plan work. Priorities include:
- Secure learning environments with enhanced safety.
- Spaces for math, science and career programs, specialized learning services and growing student populations.
- Access to similar learning experiences at all district schools, including program opportunities, class sizes and space functionality.
Visit www.district279.org/BetterFuture for a list of proposed projects and Nov. 7 voting information.
MEAL COST AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
One breakfast and one lunch per day are free for all students in Minnesota.
If students bring a lunch from home and wish to have school milk, they must purchase one for 50 cents using their SmartSchoolK12 lunch account. Once you’ve created this account, you can log in and add money to your child’s meal account. Balances are shared by all students in a household.
To load your student’s lunch account, view menus, apply for free/reduced lunch, etc., please visit www.district279.org/services/nutrition-services.
Upcoming events
- August 30th - Open House 4-6pm
- September 5th - First Day of School
- September 12th - PTO Meeting 6:30-8pm
- September 27th - AVID Event 8:50-9:50am
- September 29th - Fall Family BBQ & Fund Walk 11:30am-3pm