News for March 15, 2017

Message from Beth Behnke, Principal

Welcome back - Hope all of you had a nice SpringBreak. We have heard of the many adventures hereand away that the students and staff had with theirfamily and friends. Good to have everyone back.

We are gearing up for a great 3rd Trimester. Thereis much learning yet to take place for yourchild/ren. Teachers and staff are working hard to continue the momentum of acceleratedlearning for all students. As I walk the halls and visit classrooms, I witness students engagedin learning in whole group, partners, teams, independently. Students are eager to sharewith me what they are studying and what they have created. Just today in 3rd grade Ilearned more about Gorillas, saw 4th graders learn more about the district instrumentalprograms and in Kindergarten, teams showed me how they were making a "pig mobile" inSTEM. It doesn't get any better than that! Another thing I noticed is that some 6th gradersstarted taking their MCA math assessment today. Over the course of the next month and ahalf our Gr 3-6 students will be taking the MCAs (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment).These tests are one measure of how your child/ren are doing with grade level benchmarks.We do encourage students to get a good night's rest and have breakfast each day to boostthe brain power for learning everyday even on testing days. Thanks for partnering with us ineducating your child/ren.

LOST & FOUNDAlong with our students growing everyday, so does our Lost & Found. Please know that wewill be donating all unclaimed items at the end of this week. Do stop by and take a look asall items are on display in the front hall.

REMINDERS

It is good to remind your child/ren to keep their prized possessions and valuables at home.We do not have lockers so all student backpacks are in the hallways on open coathooks. As

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noted in our handbook on page 6 "The school nor the district assumes liability for suchitems."

It has been reported that some students are arriving to school as much as 30 minutes early.This is discouraged because of the lack of supervision. We do not have adult supervision atentries until the first bus arrives around 8:40 at the main entrance and the east entrance notuntil 8:50 when the first bell rings. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Instramental Music Demonstration The district's music department traveled to all of the elementary schools this week to demonstratevarious instruments and explain the school music program.  We hope that many of the students willchoose to join orchestra or band as they move into the upper elementary grades.  Yay!  Music!

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GO FUND ME

As some of you know, Dayvin Lee, a student in Ms.Kakaliouras’ class, was seriously injured on our

5th grade sledding trip in January. The GREAT news is that he is back in class and recovery seems

to be going well.  However, it is a long process.

If you would like to consider donating to his family to help cover continuing out of pocket medical

expenses please check out the Go Fund Me page that our PTA has set up by clicking the button

below.

Dollars for Dayvin

Project Mask-erade!All School mask-making unit in Art.  Mrs. Eiswald is looking for contributions!  If you'd like to

donate, please check out the fun list of materials online at Blick Art Room Aid.  

Thanks for your support in helping to make this fun project happen for our students!

JDRF’s Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes Program,  “Kids Helping Kids”

The Falcon Heights Student Leaders will begin our JDRF’s Kids Walk to Cure Diabetes Program, withthe slogan “Kids Helping Kids”campaign on March 27. At that time, we will distribute moreinformation and collection envelopes. We encourage children to turn in their donations betweenMarch 27 and March 31. With every donation, students will write their name on a JDRF sneaker tobe displayed in the school’s hallway. Students will also enjoy a healthy, brisk walk and celebrateour success on Friday.

The funds collected will be given to JDRF, the leading global organization focused on T1D research.JDRF is the only global organization with a strategic plan to progressively remove the impact of T1Dfrom people's lives until it is no longer a threat to anyone.

Please visit kidswalk.jdrf.org for more information. Thank you for your support of this worthy

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cause!

Falcon Heights Student Leaders & Joyce Heille and Daniel Samson (FH Student Leaders Coaches)

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You're Invited: March 29 Partners for the Future Career Pathways Event

We are excited to extend a special invitation to you to participate in our upcoming Partners for theFuture: Career Pathways and Work Experiences event on Wednesday, March 29, from 3:00 – 5:00p.m. in the Roseville Area High School Media Center.

The purpose of this event is to bring together business partners, community leaders, and educatorsto review our developing career pathways and discuss possible work experience opportunities forRoseville Area High School and Fairview Alternative High School students. Additionally, we willdiscuss the relevant competencies and credentials your organization is looking for in prospectiveemployee candidates. We believe your insights are critical in forming a unified vision of how ourstudents can take steps towards becoming college and career ready.

Space is limited! If you or a member of your team are interested in joining us for the event, pleaseregister here.

You will be contacted via email to confirm your registration. If you have any questions, pleasecontact our College and Career Readiness Administrator, Todd Olson, at todd.olson@isd623.org or651-604-3500.

Together, we can make a difference in connecting and supporting youth in our community!

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For more information about Falcon Heights Elementary School and the Bird's Word,contact Principal Beth Behnke at beth.behnke@isd623.org or 651.646.0021.

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