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Students in Ms. Knudson-Griffith's Leadership I and Leadership II classes have the opportunity to help local non-profit organizations. Leadership II course work revolves around teaching students about the importance of volunteering and getting involved in non-profit work. This fall, the students hosted a bake sale for Infants Remembered in Silence, and bingo night and Glow in the Dark Dodgeball tournament for Ruth's House of Hope. Students brainstormed and executed these ideas on their own–from acquiring grants to booking spaces and communicating with the community.

Students from Leadership II hosted a Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Tournament raising $1,020 for Ruth's House of Hope.

Students pictured from left to right: Brady Beske, Roman Garcia, Justin Drevlow, Owen Nesberg, Johnny Frank, Ben Stoessel, Roni Quiroz-Lopez, Abby Rivera and Cameron Annis.

Faribault Youth Bank graciously sponsored the event.

Left to right: Sara Dobson, Gabe Hoisington, Masbal Noor, Reagan Drengenberg, D'Shaun Davis (front), Olivia Smith, Aden Abdi and Abdiwaasa Hussein.

Left to right: Aubrey Filan, Ella Prange, Miller Munoz, Josie Herda, Emily Soukup, Nikki Herda and Mariana Salt

Pictured is Reagan Drengenberg, Sara Dobson and Olivia Smith presenting the donation to Sue Stout from Ruth's House of Hope.

This year, students celebrated holidays that are traditionally observed in various countries around the world! Each grade level studied a different holiday and then all students toured the school and learned about various holidays that are celebrated around the world.

The Varsity Boys Basketball team honored some of their favorite teachers.

We want to thank our wonderful teachers for all that they do for their students and we want to thank the Boys Basketball Team for taking the time to appreciate their teachers.

FMS Student Council did an amazing job shopping and wrapping gifts for Santa 'N Smiles. We are proud to have received a record amount of donations this year! Thanks to all who made it possible!

Applications are open again for our Teaching Fellows Program. The Faribault Teaching Fellows is a “grow your own” program funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. This program is intended to help Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) with a Faribault connection attain their Minnesota teaching license.

More information can be found on our website on the Faribault Teaching Fellows page.

Jefferson elementary students had a blast competing against their teachers. Together, they raised $1,000 to help families in need over the holiday season.

• February 13th from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• February 17th from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• February 21st from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

• February 13th from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• February 17th from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• February 21st from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

• February 13th from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• February 17th from 7:30 - 11 a.m.
• February 21st from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

• February 16th from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• February 17th from 7:30 - 11 a.m.
• February 23rd from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

• February 16th from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• February 17th from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• The Faribault Middle School will hold a Spring Celebration on May 18.

• February 16th from 4 - 8 p.m. (Registration)
• February 17th from 7:45 - 11:30 a.m. (Registration)
• February 23rd from 4 - 8 p.m.

• February 23rd from 3 - 7 p.m.

Our Kindergarten Registration Kickoff was a success! Over 125 families have already registered their child for kindergarten starting in the fall. If you weren't able to attend the event, you can register your child for kindergarten on our website. Steps on how to complete enrollment can be found on our Kindergarten Enrollment webpage.

Since launching the program last spring, 357 Faribault students have participated in Little Falcons. Many students have participated in multiple activities! This program has been a huge success!

Discovery Day is a tradition at Roosevelt that goes back many years and allows students to choose their own learning adventure. Reptiles, chemistry, art, music, field trips, ninja warrior, fairy tales, and so much more!

Area Learning Center students helped distribute gifts from Toys for Tots in December. They enjoyed giving back to the community. Plus, volunteering gives our students perspective and leadership skills.

Congratulations to the DECA program on winning 38 medals at the District 1 Competition in Owatonna. Faribault had 12 district champions and will bring around 40 competitors to the state competition in March.

Faribault Public Schools Snow Day procedures can be found on our website: https://www.faribault.k12.mn.us/district/closings-and-alerts.

Please check your student’s SeeSaw or Schoology account for assignments and additional communications from teachers. Teachers will be accessible to students and parents via email from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

(Please note: E-learning days count as instructional days and do not require extended school year make-up-days.)

Just before the break, our preschoolers invited their families to come visit their classroom for some hands on learning and holiday celebrations.

Mark your calendars! The inaugural Faribault High School Mattress Sale is Saturday, January 21st, from 10 am-5 pm at the high school. Brand new name-brand mattresses, adjustable power bases, memory foams, latex, pillows, and more top brands will be displayed at up to 50% less than retail prices! You, your family, or your friends can save significant money on your purchase, while also supporting the FHS Music Department.

All school staff, civil servants, and veterans also receive 10% off their purchase. All forms of payment are accepted, and 6 month same-as-cash financing is available with good credit. All mattresses have full replacement factory warranties.

We hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the FHS Music Department!

Roosevelt 3rd grade students got to visit the University of Minnesota for their "Energy & U" presentation. Students learned about various forms of energy and how it's used. There were a variety of experiments performed for students. It was an exciting day of learning for students!

We still have openings for our upcoming Driver's Education class that runs from January 30, through February 10. Scan the QR Code or register on our Driver's Education Registration page.

During the Measurement theme of the week, Preschool students read the book 'Where's my Teddy?' by Jez Alborough and 'Goldilocks And The Three Bears'. The students had a blast being creative while doing lots of fun math and measurement activities. On the last day of their lesson, Ms. Nichole's class celebrated by having a Teddy Bear day!

Our newly elected and re-elected School Board Members were sworn in this month. We welcome Lynda Boudreau and Linda Moore to the School Board and we welcome back John Bellingham and Chad Wolff for another term.

ISD 656 Superintendent, Jamie Bente, Assistant to the Superintendent, Kathy Zavoral, and new School Board Members Lynda Boudreau and Linda Moore attended the annual Minnesota School Board Association Conference.

Second graders did partner reading with a twist: students got to choose anybody in the whole grade to be their reading partner. The children enjoyed practicing their partner reading skills with someone outside of their own classroom.

We are looking to hire staff for our summer STEAM program.

Applications for students to attend summer STEAM will be sent out mid-February.

Register your child at INVENT.ORG/CAMP or 800-968-4332

• Grades: K - 6th
• Location: Faribault Middle School, 704 17th St SW, Faribault, MN 55021
• Date: July 31 - August 4, 2023
• Time & Cost: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | $265
• Camp Director: Mateo Barron mbarron@faribault.k12.mn.us