February News and Events
February 1, 2024
Hello Eisenhower Families,
February is "I Love to Read Month"! I'd like to propose that we each take a few minutes to reflect on the importance and power of literacy. To help with this we have some great things happening at Eisenhower this month and we'd love your support in encouraging your student(s) to participate. What we know to be true is that reading is an integral part of success in every facet of life as knowledge opens doors to infinite opportunities.
Please join our Eisenhower team this month in setting aside time each day to read and grow.
In partnership and appreciation,
Principal DeRung
Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conference schedules are ready for parents to access.
February 20, 1:00 - 7:45pm
February 22, 4:10 - 7:45pm
February 29, 4:10 - 7:45pm
Directions to schedule your preferred times are below.
- Go to: http://myconferencetime.com/eisenhower
- Click on the name of your child's teacher. If you have more than one child attending our school, click on "Register for Multiple Conferences" and follow the prompts to schedule your children.
- Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on "sign up." Submit the requested information.
- Indicate if your preference is to attend conferences in person or digitally.
You will receive an email confirmation and reminder of your conference, as long as you enter your email address.
I Love to Read Month
Please see flyer below for information on "drop everything and read" special days, book log and reward. We love to read and look for your support at home over the next month.
Special days are also listed in the Upcoming Events at the bottom of this newsletter.
Bookfair
Eisenhower PTO is hosting a Shop at Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Barnes & Noble at 710 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
Fun events planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Can't attend? Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from Feb. 3-8 by entering Bookfair ID 12721742 at checkout.
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our organization.
Valentine's Dance
The Eisenhower Family Valentine’s Dance is set for Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m.
Come join us and DJ Howie Do It for music, pizza and more!
No set admission – donations appreciated!
Please bring cash for all concessions and all students must be accompanied by an adult.
Chess Win
Last Saturday in a major chess tournament with over 32 teams, Eisenhower won first place with a three-person team of: Wyatt Olson, Zach Kuehl, and Collin Keuhl. All three boys earned trophies for stellar play, with Wyatt and Collin earning gold medals and Zach earning a silver medal
Winter Safety
Please dress your student for weather each day. Students will have outdoor recess most days.
Where can I get information on school closings due to weather?
The district will share information about school closings in a variety of ways.
Notes From the Social Workers
Winter is upon us! We have winter clothing to give to students. If you are in need of winter gear for your student, please fill out the following form:
¡El invierno está sobre nosotros! Disponemos de ropa de invierno para regalar a los estudiantes. Si necesita equipo de invierno para su estudiante, complete el siguiente formulario:
If your family would benefit from receiving items such as toiletries, personal hygiene items, and more, please fill out the form below:
Si su familia se beneficiaría al recibir artículos como artículos de tocador, artículos de higiene personal y más, complete el siguiente formulario:
Cell Phone Policy
Yearbook Orders
It’s time to order your 2023-2024 Yearbooks. Yearbooks will be available to purchase until April 1st, for the cost of $15.00. There will be limited extra yearbooks for sale in the spring, the cost will be $20.00. Books can be ordered online at BALFOUR.If you need assistance with the cost, please feel free to contact, Josie Gall, Social Worker at 763-506-2369 or josephine.gall@ahschools.us.
Sewing Lab starts Saturday February 3 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 3 sessions.
Do you love sewing and already know how to use a sewing machine? Can you sew a straight line, or do you need practice? We will spend two days on a fun project – a key chain, lanyard, corner bookmark, scrunchies, coasters, reusable makeup remover pads, or a table runner.
Triple Hearts Tuesday Feb 6 4-5 pm 1 session
We've got three canvas boards to paint for Valentine's Day! We're painting three hearts, each one different from the others. We'll attach them to a pretty ribbon for you to hang and enjoy in your home
F.A.S.T. Kids Saturday Feb 10 8:30 am-12:30 pm
First Aid and Safety Trained Kids is a 4-hour course for 7 – 10 year olds. This course helps prepare children for staying safe at and away from home. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, stranger and internet safety. Students will receive a book, handouts and a home first aid kit as part of the class. Presented by Emergency Outfitters
Handprint Snowman Canvas Painting Tuesday February 27 4-5 pm
Remember just how small your child’s handprint once was with this beautifully painted snowman canvas. The fingers will become festive snowmen, complete with hats and scarves.
Register for Handprint Snowman Canvas Painting
Yarn Art Fun starts Thursday February 29 8:15-9 am 4 sessions
Discover the world of yarn craft! Explore some of the many things you can do with yarn and thread. Every day we will learn a new skill. We will be finger knitting and using a loom to create friendship bracelets, pom poms and tassels and more. Maybe even try a little hand sewing.
A-H Community Education Open Chess Tournament Saturday March 2 10 am-2 pm
A fun way for students of all ages to learn and improve their chess level! A chess tournament is the next arena where young chess players can test their skill. Chess tournaments are not only competitions, but social events as well. Participants will meet peers with a similar love for the game. Presented by Twin Cities Chess
Register for the Chess Tournament
Scholarships are available contact the Community Ed office if you need more information.
Anna Heinrich
Community Education Programmer
(763)506-2312 (Eisenhower)
Parenting News
Positive affirmations are a great way to overcome negative thoughts and promote positive thinking. They decrease stress and improve motivation and confidence. Enjoy this Parent Press newsletter that includes tips and activities for families with children ages 3-8. Tawnya Heinsohn is our parent educator and a great resource. Getting out the door in the morning tough? Child not getting enough sleep? Let her help add some tools to your parenting toolbelt.
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser - Please join our Eisenhower PTO at Barnes & Noble for our school bookfair fundraiser on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The PTO is looking for volunteers to read a book of your choice at the fundraiser. If you have any questions during the event a member of the PTO will be present.
Family Dance - The exciting family dance event is approaching very quickly on February 16th and Eisenhower PTO needs your help! The dance will run from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm this year. If volunteering, please arrive early to check in for your shift. Please note this dance is a family dance, students cannot be dropped off. Students must be accompanied by an adult to supervise them while they are at the dance.
Soup & Salad Staff Conference Dinner - Please help support our Eisenhower Staff by assisting with the Conference meal on February 22nd by either bringing food and/or helping with setup/cleanup in the café. If bringing an item in a crock pot please use a liner or disposable container if possible. This makes clean up easy for our volunteers. Please bring your donation into school by 4:45 pm or feel free to drop off during the day. Our staff really appreciates your support.
Walking Tacos Staff Conference Dinner - Please help support our Eisenhower Staff by assisting with the Conference meal on February 29th by either bringing food and/or helping with setup/cleanup in the café. If bringing an item in a crock pot please use a liner or disposable container if possible. This makes clean up easy for our volunteers. Please bring your donation into school by 4:45 pm or feel free to drop off during the day. Our staff really appreciates your support.
LifeTouch is looking for 3 volunteers for the upcoming picture day on Tuesday, March 26th. Please bring a snack/lunch with you for the day. Remember to sign in with the office then head down to the gym where LifeTouch will be set up. As in years past all volunteers will receive a coupon for a FREE standard picture package!! Please talk with the photographer when you arrive for details.
IKE PTO – Board Members Wanted
Do you enjoy making a difference in our students' educational experience? Partnering with our school? Working closely with other parents & staff? Then we have a volunteer opportunity for you! The Eisenhower PTO is looking for volunteers for the 2024-2025 PTO Board and will be discussing the open positions at the PTO meeting on February 8th starting at 6:00 pm in the Art room. If you're interested, please attend the meeting for information or if you're unable to attend, please feel free to email the PTO at EisenhowerPTOCR@gmail.com.
Box Tops
No More Clipping - Just Scan Your Receipt
Proceeds from the collection of Box Tops go to help fund many different things for our students. The Box Tops program has made some changes to better fit in the lives of today's families. The Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan store receipts. Now you can find participating products and instantly add Box Top proceeds to your school's earnings online. To download the app visit Box Tops. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and they add up quickly.
Please don’t hesitate to call me if an opportunity arises that you would like to be involved in or to say “Hello” anytime!
Thank you and I look forward to working with you here at Eisenhower
Kathrina DeKruyff-Glass
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 - noon
(Hours may vary)
kathrina.dekruyffglass@ahschools.us
763-506-2340
Total # of registered volunteers: 82
Total # of volunteer hours since school started: 650
Meeting Feb 8th from 6-7pm in the Art room.
Character Strong
This month's trait is HONESTY. Students will learn to "be truthful in what they say and do." Check in with your kids about what they have learned and how they are practicing being honest.
Upcoming Events
Read My Shirt day - Feb 2
Barnes & Noble Book Fair - Feb 3
PTO meeting - Feb 8
Flashlight reading/Pajama day - Feb 9
Dress like you are 100 yrs old day - Feb 16
Valentine's Dance - Feb 16
No School - Feb 19 & 20
Conferences - Feb 20, 22 & 29
Dress like a character from a book day - Feb 23
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