Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020
Eagle Excellence
EPHS seniors Cade Kramer, Justice Sullivan, and Connor Reynolds were included in the 2020 KARE Preseason All-Metro football team list.

Eden Prairie High School National Merit Commended Students and AP Scholars were announced. EPHS Scholars will be honored virtually on Nov. 6, 2020.
Parent/Guardian Surveys
Eden Prairie Schools is sending surveys to parents/guardians of students in kindergarten through grade 12 in the in-person and hybrid learning models.

To ensure you receive messages from Eden Prairie Schools, add these domains to your safe senders lists: @edenpr.org, @edenpr.k12.mn.us and @surveygizmo.com.
State & National Principals Recognition
Say “thank you” to your principal and associate principals. This week in Minnesota is Principals Week, by proclamation of Gov. Tim Walz. October is National Principals Month. We are grateful to each of our principals for their leadership, care and commitment to inspiring each student in Eden Prairie Schools. Especially during this pandemic, their strength and compassion have been essential to supporting our staff, students and families.
Join the Great Lakes Region Virtual Apple Crunch Celebration
Eden Prairie Schools’ Child Nutrition Department invites you to join families and schools around the Great Lakes Region and in Minnesota to crunch into a locally grown apple on Thursday, Oct. 8 to celebrate and recognize the importance of farm-to-school nutrition programs. You can register your crunch event and join hundreds of thousands of others across the region to celebrate farmers and food service teams who nourish our kids.
Need Help Adding Eden Prairie Schools to Your Email Safe List?
Eden Prairie Schools uses Constant Contact as one of the primary message distribution systems to get important information to parents/guardians. If you're wondering how to add 'edenpr.org' and 'edenpr.k12.mn.us' to your safe senders list this article provides step by step guidance for AOL, AT&T, Comcast, Cox, EarthLink, Entourage, Gmail, MacMail, MSN, Mozilla, Outlook, Road Runner, Verizon, Windstream and Yahoo email clients.
2020 Community Partnership Grant Application Now Open
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) will be accepting applications for its 2020 Community Partnership Grants now through Nov. 1. FEPS is proud to partner with community-based 501(c)(3) organizations that share its commitment to student achievement and engagement. Each year, FEPS distributes funds to support those organizations that connect with its mission to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Public Schools. Learn more about grant criteria and find the application form. 
Troubleshooting Tip: Google Meet
Google recently updated the application version of Google Meet that learners may access on their district iPad. If you find you are having trouble connecting in a Google Meet, please “reinstall” the app from Self Service. Also, if you’re looking for the “chat” it is now called “In Call Messages”!
Teacher of the Year Nominations Open Now
You can nominate your student’s teacher for Education Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year. Between now and Nov. 15, take a moment to recognize the teachers who make a difference for your student. 
No School Friday Oct. 9
Just a reminder that there is no school or virtual learning on Friday, Oct. 9 or Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15 and 16.
Bring your teacher leadership skills and flexibility to Eden Prairie Schools as one of our new Permanent Building Substitute Teachers. Openings are available at all elementary locations.
October 9: No School - Elementary Conferences (K-6), Professional Development (7-12)
October 15 - 16: No School - MEA