Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Narrowly winning in a tie-breaker, the Varsity Science Olympiad team won state for the first time ever in EPHS history! The team will advance to nationals in late May virtually at Arizona State University. Congratulations to the following students! Varsity: Samir Sarma, Samhita Jonnalagadda,Sani Deshmukh, Shruthi Kundoor, Suchita Sah, Gabi Peta, Iesh Gujral, Keerthana Ramanathan, Ria Jadhav, Dhruv Chowdhary, Prabhav Gupta, Pranav Vadhul, Rachel Lam, Tommy Tran, Vincent Nguyen. The Athena Award Winners have been publicly announced, including EPHS student Ella Bakken - Star Tribune.

May Kindergarten Welcome Events Each elementary school will be hosting both in-person and virtual events for students who are entering kindergarten in the fall of 2021. We invite you to join us! In Person event (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.) Forest Hills Elementary: Tuesday, May 4 Cedar Ridge Elementary: Monday, May 10 Oak Point Elementary: Tuesday, May 11 Eden Lake Elementary: Wednesday, May 12 Prairie View Elementary: Monday, May 17 EP Online: Tuesday, May 18 Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Friday, May 21 The virtual event dates and times will be available at edenpr.org/kindergarten under "May Kindergarten Welcome Events".

Vaccine Connector Application Every Minnesotan age 16 years and older is now eligible to get their shot The Minnesota Department of Health has asked all schools to continue sharing information about the Vaccine Connector app. Vaccine Connector information.

Community Education Resources Whether you’re looking for swimming lessons and youth sport opportunities, or school supplies and housing assistance – the Family Resources program through Eden Prairie Schools Community Education is here to help! Check out the video below as Reta Johnson, our Family Resources Specialist, explains how to explore community resources available to families in and around Eden Prairie. Have additional questions? Contact Reta directly at Reta_johnson@edenpr.org or (952) 975-7030.

Little Eagles 2021 Summer Preschool Registration - Now Open!  Check out what Little Eagles has to offer from our own Kate Johnson!

Ready to register? Want more information? Go to www.edenpr.org/Preschool and become a part of the Little Eagle community.

EP Elementary Cross Country Race - Tuesday, May 4, 2021 The EPHS cross country team will be sponsoring a one-mile cross country race for all 4-6th grade EP students at Round Lake Park. The race is free and each student who participates will receive a t-shirt. Registration will be done on the team website (www.epxc.org). Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

ECFE Summer Options Need a fun, flexible activity for your little one this summer? We have some great options for you through the Early Childhood and Family Education program!   GET TOGETHER (Birth to 5yr): Connect with a parent educator and local families during our Get Together sessions! You’ll have fun in the sun as you join Ms. Kathy and Ms. Stephanie on the playground at the Education Center and meet other families with children age birth-5.   ECFE PRESCHOOL CAMPS (3–4yr): Looking for a shorter camp experience for your preschooler? Check out the ECFE Preschool Camps! Each themed camp consists of two-hour/three-day sessions per week. Learn more about the programs or register today!

EP Summer EPIC 2021 Camps now open to register! Registration for Summer EPIC is now open! EPIC is a fun, safe, and engaging environment for students ages 4 and up to experience enrichment in art, STEM, fitness, writing, music, dance, coding and more. Sign up to reserve your spot!

Eagle Zone offers full-day summer activities and field trips Visit the Eagle Zone website to learn more Families who are looking for a full-day option can register for our Eagle Zone School Age Care program. Eagle Zone is open from 6:30am - 6:00pm and is offered at Oak Point/Eagle Heights and Prairie View. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to register as age-appropriate activities will be planned throughout the day. In addition, field trips will be returning this summer!

Looking for part-time work with full-time benefits? Eden Prairie Schools is hiring bus drivers! HR is looking for excellent individuals who enjoy working with children and want part-time work with full-time benefits. Please share this opportunity with your community! Transportation/Bus Driver job description.

April 21: Grades 9 & 12 will access learning virtually and will not attend school on campus due to MCA testing for Grades 10 & 11 May 4: Forest Hills Elementary May 10: Cedar Ridge Elementary May 11: Oak Point Elementary May 12: Eden Lake Elementary May 17: Prairie View Elementary May 18: EP Online May 21: Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion May 27: EPHS Graduation May 28: Last day of school

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