February 13, 2025

Exciting news! We are recruiting students for our Beginning Band (current 4th graders) and Beginning Orchestra (current 3rd graders) programs. If you’ve ever wanted to play an instrument, now is your chance! No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!

📅 Important Dates:

🎵 Instrument Demonstrations – March 4 & March 5 (during the school day)
Watch and listen as we showcase the instruments available in band and orchestra!

🎷 Band Instrument Exploration – April 29 & April 30 (during the school day)
Try out different band instruments to find the best fit for you!

🎺 Music Store Vendor Night – May 15: 4-7 PM at Roseville Area Middle School (upper gymnasium)

Meet with music store representatives to explore instrument rental and purchase options.

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your musical journey! 🎼✨

We have seen an uptick of students with cell phones. We are graciously asking parents and guardians for their support on keeping cell phones & smart watches at home. If a child brings

their cell phone/smart watch to school, they will be asked to give it to the teacher for the remainder of the day. If a student has their phone/smart watch and refuses to give it to the teacher for the rest of the day, administration will work with that student and family. Cell phones/smart watches in school lead to increased disruptions to learning, anxiety, cyberbullying, and decreased academic performance. Please reference this link about the impact of cell phone and technology addiction on children and teens.

As part of our commitment to provide Excellence, Innovation, and Equity in All We Do, Roseville Area Schools wants to hear from our students about their experience in our schools. During the weeks of March 17 and March 24 we will be conducting a social emotional and equity survey for students in grades 5-12.

Questions on the survey are about many topics relating to student’s experiences in school and their social emotional awareness and well-being. The data from the survey will help our district improve the overall school experience for our students.

This annual survey is voluntary and students may decline to take any part of the survey or the whole survey. Students taking the survey will remain anonymous; however, we will gather some student information to disaggregate the data by race, gender, grade level, and school. Please feel free to review the survey questions in the links below and complete the Opt Out Form by Friday, March 7 if you choose to have your student opt out of the survey.

Now is a great time to ensure your child has all the required school vaccinations so you don't have to stress about it in the fall. Minnesota Immunization law states students attending school need to have the following vaccinations:

• Kindergarten through 5th grade: 4-5 doses of DTaP, (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), 3-4 doses of Polio, 3 doses of Hepatitis B, 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and 2 doses of varicella or date student had chicken pox.

• 6th grade: immunizations above as well as 1 Tdap booster, 1 meningococcal to ensure they're ready for 7th grade.

If you are unsure which vaccines your student needs, call your child's clinic or your school health office.

For more information:

Are your kids ready?

Blank immunization form, medical & non-medical exemption form:

Immunization form, exemption form

Need help with immunizations?

Free or Low Cost Shots for Children

Sincerely,

Angela Bykowski, BSN, RN, PHN, Licensed School Nurse

Roseville Area Public Schools, ISD 623

Brimhall Elementary School

Email: angela.bykowski@isd623.org

Office phone: 651-724-6205

Direct phone: 651-233-9256

Dive into an evening of fun and fizz at this bubble-themed pool party with Roseville Community Education! Make a splash our 86-degree pool at Aŋpétu Téča Education Center as bubbles fill the room. Take pictures in a bubble tube, swim as bubbles float around and glisten in the sun, and show off your bubble blowing skills.

Happening Friday, March 14 in the evening! Choose the 45-minute time slot that works best for your family. Times are available from 5:00 - 9:00pm!

$10 child entry and $8 adult entry. Enhance the experience by adding on a $20 Party Pack goodie bag with bubbles, dive toys, beach balls, and more! Limited supply - register today.

Students ages 4 to 14 are invited to join us for exciting field trips this summer! Don't miss out on the ultimate summer experience. Come explore and make memories with us as we travel to these destinations:

🚌 Grand Slam

🚌 Crayola Experience

🚌 Stages Theater: Madagascar, a Musical

🚌 Can Can Wonderland

🚌 Highland Park Aquatic Center

🚌 Minneapolis Institute of Art

🚌 Feed My Starving Children

🚌 Dodge Nature Center

... and 25+ others!

Friendship Connection is our district's school-age childcare program for families. We are conveniently located on-site at your child's school to provide seamless care before and after school, on non-school days, and during the summer!

Mark your calendars! Friendship Connection registration for summer 2025 and school year 2025-2026 starts on February 24, 2025.

Your child care registration is guaranteed if it’s received by February 28, 2025, so be sure to register by this date to ensure you have care. You will also receive the early bird discounted registration fee if you register by this date! All registrations received beginning March 1, 2025 will be accepted on a space-available basis for summer 2025 and school year 2025-2026, and will be charged the regular registration fee.