Just a friendly reminder that we have our Parent Communication Night this evening, April 20, from 4:00-7:30 pm (Communication was sent out Monday, April 17). If you have signed up for a slot to meet with teachers, please arrive at your scheduled time. If you have not signed up, you can see if there are any times still available through your ParentVUE account.

Also, if you volunteered to bring food for staff for the evening, please bring any food items to the office after 2 pm today or non-perishable items can be dropped off at any time. Label any items that you'd like back, and feel free to grab them after the event is done, or the next day in the office. Thank you!

If you haven't signed up to bring food, set-up, or clean-up, you can see what is still needed and sign up here: Teacher Meals for Spring Communications Night.

Just a reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 21. The main office will be closed.

Thursday, April 20 - Parent Communication Night

Friday, April 21 - No School

Thursday, May 4 - Choir Concerts

Tuesday, May 9 - 7th grade, 8th Grade & Jazz Band Concert

Thursday, May 11 - 6th Grade, Beginning Band & Jazz Band Concert

Monday, May 15 - Orchestra Concert (Location changed to EW)

Tuesday, May 16 - 8th Grade Visit to Irondale High School

Friday, May 26-Monday, May 29 - No School/Memorial Day

The 23-24 Online Verification is open for all students attending Edgewood Middle School in the fall of 2023. Please log into your ParentVUE account and in the upper right-hand corner choose Online Data Verification. Complete the questions, review, and then submit at the end. This process needs to be completed for each student every year.

If you have moved in the last year, please include an address verification for your new address (lease agreement/utility bill) under the documents tab. Thank you for your prompt attention.

If you need assistance accessing your ParentVUE account please email Shannon at shannon.mildenberger@mvpschools.org.

On Tuesday, May 16, eighth graders will be visiting Irondale High School from 9:45 am-11:00 am to hear various presentations, take a tour, and learn more about the sports and activities offered at IDHS. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's dean at Edgewood.

The online yearbook ordering site is now closed. A limited number of soft-cover yearbooks will be available for purchase at the end of the school year on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 each.

Also, just a reminder...your student's school photos are available for parents to view and order online through the rest of the school year.

Click on the button below to get started.

VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE

EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Event Code: FE198922
Also Needed: Synergy Unique Student ID (Student's 6-digit number in ParentVUE...6XXXXX)

DID YOU KNOW?

• You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and text.
• Photos are shipped directly to your home.
• High-res digital downloads are available.
• If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once.

Join us for a panel of past and present students who have received special education services share their post-secondary plans, aspirations and experiences in K - 12 education.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Mounds View District Center Board Room
4570 Victoria Street N.
Shoreview

In-person at the District Center or virtually at:
https://mvps.me/SEPPAC

Over 80 percent of young people ages 10–18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink. Send a clear and strong message that you disapprove of underage drinking and use or misuse of other drugs. Talk. They hear you. Read April’s mental health blog post about the topic here.

According to the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey, 90% of District students report that their teachers care about them. The survey, conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education, is an anonymous statewide school-based survey conducted to gain insights into the world of students and their experiences. Full survey reports can be viewed here.

Get ready! Registration for summer day camps, enrichment, sports camps and more is now open. There are opportunities for all ages, birth to adult! View the electronic catalog here and register at mvpschools.org/RegisterCommunityEd.

After-school activity buses will be available Mondays through Thursdays. After-school activity bus routes can be found here.

MONDAY, April 24 (A Day)

• Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM

• Pickleball (Coed; Non-competitive) - Tennis Court 2:30-3:40 PM

• Quiz Bowl - Room 021 2:25-3:25

• Science Zone - Room 003 2:30-3:30

• Spanish Zone - Room 106 2:30-3:30

• Track (Coed) - Track Field 2:30-3:40

TUESDAY, April 25 (B Day)

• Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM

• D&D Club - Room 004 2:30-3:30 PM

• Flag Football (Coed) - Softball Field #2 2:30-3:40

• Jazz Band - Band Room 2:35-3:30

• Math Zone (MSM1 & MSM2) - Room 014 2:30-3:30

• Pickleball (Coed; Competitive) - Tennis Court 2:30-3:40

• Social Studies Zone - Room 006 2:30-3:30

• Track (Coed) - Track Field 2:30-3:40

• Unified Club - Performance Gym 2:30-3:30

WEDNESDAY, April 26 (A Day)

• Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM

• Affinity Group - Room 041 2:30-3:30 PM

• Chamber Orchestra - Orchestra Room 2:25-3:30

• Choir Club - Room 130 2:30-3:30

• GSA Club - Room 013 2:30-3:30

• Math Zone (Int. Algebra, MSA, & Geometry) - Room 116 2:30-3:30

• Pickleball (Coed; Non-competitive) - Tennis Court 2:30-3:40

• Reading Zone - Room 001 2:30-3:30

• Track (Coed) - Track Field 2:30-3:40

THURSDAY, April 27 (B Day)

• Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM

• Eagle Leaders Club - Room 006 2:30-3:30 PM

• Flag Football (Coed) - Softball Field #2 2:30-3:40

• Garden Club - Room 011 2:30-3:30

• Jazz Band - Band Room 2:35-3:30

• Music Zone - Orchestra Room 2:30-3:30

• Pickleball (Coed; Competitive) - Tennis Court 2:30-3:40

• Quiz Bowl - Room 021 2:25-3:25

• Track (Coed) - Track Field 2:30-3:40

FRIDAY, April 28 (B Day)

• Breakfast Served – Cafeteria 7:15–7:40 AM

• No After-School Activities

*Activities are subject to change, please listen for daily announcements.

Irondale's KnightKrawler Robotics Team 2052 will be competing in the Hopper Division at the 2023 FIRST® Championship presented by BAE Systems in Houston, April 19-22. Winners of each of the eight divisions will go on to compete on the Einstein Field for the championship title. You can watch online and cheer on KnightKrawler here (choose the Hopper Division live stream), beginning Thursday morning, April 20. Good luck, KnightKrawler...let me hear you holler!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Irondale Marching Knights competitive season will be kicking off in May! The 2023 Marching band is open to all current 8th-11th grade students at Irondale, Mounds View, St. Anthony, Chippewa, Highview, and Edgewood, and is one of the largest and most successful competitive organizations in the Mounds View School District.

The Irondale Marching Band Information Night will take place on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:00 pm in the Irondale Auditorium.

Marching band is a dynamic performance ensemble that combines music, movement, and visual effects all on a football field. The level of work, talent, and determination that goes into these productions is simply amazing. The Irondale Marching Knights is one of the premier marching units in the Midwest and has been named a finalist and champion at some of the most prestigious events in our area. The Marching Band is the back-to-back Class AAA Minnesota State Marching Band CHAMPION (2021 and 2022), and we look forward to building on the successes from last season and elevating the program to the next level.

Students who join the Marching Knights make new friends and unforgettable memories all while becoming more responsible, organized, and time efficient. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build community and be a part of something greater. If your student has even the slightest interest in joining the Irondale Marching Knights, we invite you to attend our Info Night. No experience is necessary. We hope to see you there!

Parents, please note that if your middle school student participates in a high school sport and will be leaving early for a competition, you still need to contact our attendance either via ParentVUE or leave a message on the attendance line at 651-621-6601 so we can get a pass to your student to leave their class.

Seventh & eighth grade athletes that wish to participate on a high school team will also register online. Before you begin your online registration, approval must be obtained from the middle school principal or dean, the high school activities director and coach. In addition, signatures from both student & parent/guardian are also required. Please complete this Middle School consent form and deliver to the high school activities office before you begin the online registration.

Mounds View Schools Community Education offers a variety of opportunities for youth, families and adults to pursue interests, expand abilities and improve social skills in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Programming is offered before school, after school, non-school days and weekends. Click here to see all Community Education offerings!

In addition to the youth programs and enrichment opportunities available through the District's Community Ed Department, a number of activities, camps and youth programs are hosted by area cities, local businesses, community organizations and school PTA groups. Please see offerings available in the district attendance area here.

Have you moved in the past three years or will you be moving soon? If you have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, please update your contact information. It’s important so we can reach you when it’s time to renew your health insurance. Visit mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo.

This can be found in other languages here: https://mn.gov/dhs/mycontactinfo/communications-toolkits/.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet entirely free by choosing a fully covered internet plan. A household is eligible to participate if a child in the household qualifies for Educational Benefits, which includes free or reduced-price school meals. If you need proof that a child in your household qualifies, contact Nutrition Services. Learn more and apply here.

If your child is approved for Educational Benefits (free or reduced-price school meals), they may be eligible for P-EBT benefits of $8.10 for each day they were absent due to a COVID-19 impact. Click HERE for more information.

As a caregiver, never underestimate your power to influence a child’s future. Read this month’s blog post about how adult behaviors can sometimes influence children’s behavior, and how this relates to Alcohol Awareness Month.

We encourage students to take advantage of after-school opportunities for growth and engagement. Please review the after-school procedures with your child(ren) as your family plans for engagement in after-school activities, clubs, or academic zones.

We have noticed several bus behaviors that do not reflect our values here at Edgewood. We work with American Transportation to ensure that students and drivers have an enjoyable experience. Our message to students and families is riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. If negative interactions occur, a meeting with administrators, parents, and students will happen to discuss the next steps. We hope never to have such a meeting. Parents, please work in partnership with us by reiterating our expectations regarding transportation. Students are to remain seated while the bus is in motion—no food or beverages on the bus. We are respectful to other individuals and follow the bus driver's directions. We appreciate your support in keeping all students respectful and safe.

The 2022-23 General Information Packet can be found here.

The daily schedule can be found here.

The 2022-23 school calendar can be found here.

The 2022-23 A/B school calendar (6th grade only) can be found here.

The lunch menu can be found here.

If your student is going to be out for an extended amount of time, please fill out the extended absence form and have them drop it off in the front office.

The 2022-23 Edgewood Handbook can be found here.

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