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- November Calendar
- Important Dates
- "Hornet Central" Early Arrival Option
- ID # Needed for Lunch
- Upcoming Vaccine Clinics
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- Ed Fund Cake-Off
- Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
- Student Services Corner
- PTO News
- Important Reminders
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A Note From the Principal
Dr. Tim Anderson
Learner led conferences are right around the corner! In order to prepare, this week learners have been collecting, documenting, and reflecting on individualized and real-time feedback from each of their teachers. During this learner led conference students will clearly communicate to you their teacher feedback, reflections and next steps. We will be interested to know to what degree you feel your learner has met the following learning targets as result of their preparation during their conference on November 1 (4:30-7 pm) or November 2 (8 am -1 pm) and will ask for your feedback on that in a brief survey.
Our Learning Targets:
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Agency - develop the capacity to take action, craft and carry out plans, and make informed decisions based on a growing base of knowledge.
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Communication - develop the skills to present and share information with others.
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Reflection - be able to think about feedback and do something actionable with it.
- Advisors appreciate this opportunity to partner with you to celebrate and support your learner. This will also be a time for you to share feedback, concerns, and to collaborate with your learner and their advisor.
If you have not yet signed up for a conference you can either do so by emailing your learner’s advisor or by using the link in the email sent from Student.Supporttime@edinaschools.org to schedule.
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Calendar Events
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Link to Nov. Calendar
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Nov. 1 & 2 Virtual Conferences
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Nov. 2 No School
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Nov. 9 Choir Concert
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Hornet Central Early Arrival Option
Hornet Central which is an early arrival option for Middle School Students. Hornet Central is available. Hornet Central is a supervised quiet space for students to gather before school Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 9:05 am. Information regarding the Hornet Central program and registration may be found via this link or on the Edina homepage searching Hornet Central.
Students that need to arrive before 9:05 need to register for this program, where a safe supervised area is provided for students to gather. Waiting outside Door 1 is neither safe nor supervised.
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Bring Your Student ID to Lunch
As of Monday, November 1st students will need to use their six-digit student ID number to receive lunch. While a complete meal will continue to be free for ALL students, utilizing our cash registers will allow the food service program to be more compliant with the USDA guidelines with counting and claiming. A complete meal consists of a minimum of three of the five components available, one of which must be a 1/2 cup fruit or vegetable. Components available for students include an entree consisting of whole grains and meat/meat alternate, fruits, vegetables and choice of milk. If a student chooses a complete lunch, their meal will be rung in as $0.00. If students choose to get additional entrees or a la carte items, such as milk, they will need to have funds in their account and will be charged accordingly. You can add funds to your students account through the parent portal.
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Vaccine Clinics
Pending FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccinations for children age 5 and over, Edina Public Schools is hosting vaccination clinics for the community. The clinic will provide the Pfizer vaccine only. COVID vaccinations are free and do not require insurance.
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Cake-Off is back!
Join us in person (or via Zoom) on Friday, November 19th 10:00 AM at Church of St. Patrick. Enjoy coffee, time with fellow community members and of course, cake! The program begins at 10:30 and will highlight Ed Fund’s work with EPS in STEAM, Literacy & Mental Health, remarks from Superintendent Dr. Stanley and a live auction to finish the event. Learn about all the programs and lives you touch through your donation and hear what's next for our kids. The event is free, please register here: https://www.edinaedfund.org/s/cake-off
Are you a baker? Check out the virtual Cake-Off Home Edition, get creative and have some fun! Bake a cake, cupcakes, pie, cookies, any baked good you love! Email us a picture of your creation and enjoy your baked good with your family. Entries accepted NOW through Friday, November 12th. All entries will be featured on the Ed Fund website and prizes awarded for most votes. Click here for more information: https://www.edinaedfund.org/s/cake-off
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
If you are interested in receiving a donated Thanksgiving Food Basket from the Edina Rotary, please contact the Edina Resource Center.
Requests for baskets are being taken until:
4:00 PM Thursday, November 11th
If the number of requests exceeds the number of baskets available, a lottery will be held. You will be notified by email.
Basket includes: cooked turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned veggies, pumpkin pie, loaf of bread, and a bag of oranges.(No meal substitutes) Plus hats and mittens for the kids.
To sign-up provide: name, address, email, phone number, ages of child(ren) and school(s) attending.
Someone must be available to receive the basket delivery at the address you give us between 12:00pm-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24th
Edina Resource Center
952-848-3938
Edina Resource Center is accepting registrations from families who attend the Edina Public Schools or live in Edina.
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Student Services Corner
The latest news from your SV counselors and School Social Workers
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Parents, Care-Givers & Students…
DID YOU KNOW? That you can locate some really great resources right on the students’ portal! Look for the following app in their portal (or parents click on the link here) and spend some time clicking on the different faces that will open up a variety of resources on that specific topic.
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Your Connection to Community Resources, Services and Information Free, confidential service for anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Edina
952-848-3936
Contact@EdinaResourceCenter.com
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Carmine LeVoir - All of 6th & 7th Grade Great Lakes team School Counselor
952-848-4410
Janet Schmiel - All of 8th grade and 7th Grade Mighty Mississippi team School Counselor
952-848-4412
Doug Eischens - School Social Worker
952-848-4411
Laura Polson - Student Services Secretary
952-848-4402
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Did you know that PTO provides Teacher Grants at South View?
Here are some recent grants we approved:
- Voice Amplifiers for Teachers
- New music stands for Band and Orchestra
- 2 Pottery Wheels for Art classes
- Band Instrument Cleaning Support
- Training for Enviro Club Students to start a Recycling Program at SV
- Markers, Colored Pencils and hot tools supplies for Science classes
- White Boards & supplies for Math Classes
- Books for Social Studies classroom libraries
- Mini Basketball hoops, cross net sets, spike ball sets and beach balls for PE department
- Maker space supplies for Engineering classes
- New stools for FACS classes
- Paint & furniture for new Quiet Room within the lunchroom
- Hand Sanitizer for ALL classrooms, GYM and both Lunchrooms
We are seeking volunteers for several open spots on the PTO Executive Board. Please email southviewedinapto@gmail.com if you are interested in helping on our board this year or for next year – Specifically we are looking for a Treasurer-Elect, Membership Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator.
Please join us to get informed and involved. Mark your calendar for our next general PTO meeting on November 17th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at South View. Check in at the main office. For those who cannot attend, meeting minutes will be posted on the PTO link to the SV website.
It’s TIME TO VOTE for school board – the election is nearing and EARLY VOTING is available now. There are 4 open seats and voter turnout is typically low for School Board only elections. Our schools need you to get out and vote! These are YOUR schools - Please Vote and help shape the School Board. If you didn’t make it to the candidate forums, click the links below to get informed and go vote!
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum:
Parent Leadership Council Candidate Forum:
Student-Led EPS Candidate Forum:
Early voting is open at Edina City Hall: M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm and Saturday, Oct 30 from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
Traci Mercado - President, Sheila Shane - President Elect, Holly Dau - Secretary
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Parking Lot Safety/Pick Up & Drop Off
Traffic flow is much heavier than anticipated. This is causing congestion that we are working to manage. Please note: the 6th and 7th grade parent pick-up/drop-off zone is the south side of the building at the new main entrance. This route is a one way route, and we ask that you pull all the way forward so traffic can flow much easier. When leaving the lot during heavy traffic you may turn right only!
Parents of 8th graders are encouraged to use the west side of the building (doors 10-11) for pick up/drop-off. This route is a one way route, enter by the ECC and make the full loop in order to pick up and drop off by the pool doors.
For safety reasons, you should NOT pick up or drop your student off on the north side of the building. We will continue to discourage this.
Please remember to slow down and drive safely in our parking lots and cooperate with our traffic attendants as they work to keep us all safe.
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Online Attendance
Online process to excuse your child from school for South View! Parents please use our online system to excuse students from school. You may also still call the school’s attendance line if you prefer. Please use the resources below to learn how to use the online attendance system.
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Join the SV Math Teachers for Math Lab!
When: Mondays from 8:45 - 9:15
Where: Math Flex Space (2nd floor)
What: Join our SV Math Teachers on Mondays for Math Lab. Come and go as you need. A teacher will be available to help with practice, studying for tests, and clarification of understanding.
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Early Student Pick-Up and late arrival
Please schedule appointments outside of school hours. If your child needs to leave school, all pick ups and late arrivals can be arranged thru the online attendance system in the parent portal.
All calls to the attendance line need to be made by 9:00am the day of the absence or appointment by calling 952-848-3702.
If a parent or guardian submits online attendance for a student to leave early, it is the student's responsibility to pick up the admittance pass in the front office prior to the start of the school day. The student will show the teacher and the office staff the pass when it is time to leave.
All drop off and pick ups will be at door 1.
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