May News and Events
May 1, 2023
Principal's Corner
Hello Eisenhower Families,
T: Thoughtful
E: Encouraging
A: Amazing
C: Caring
H: Hardworking
E: Empathetic
R: Resourceful
This week is STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! At Eisenhower we know that EVERY staff member serves the role of teacher/educator. To celebrate with us, if you have a spare moment, please send an email, a handwritten note or even a video to the adults who have made a difference in the lives of your child(ren). I cannot tell you what those simple gestures mean to each of us.
With gratitude and in partnership,
Lillian DeRung
Principal
IKE Takes 3rd Place
Congratulations to the chess players from Eisenhower who competed last weekend in St Louis Park. They were able to take home the 3rd place trophy out of 62 teams!! Pictured; Nick Eisel, Nathan Kuechler, Wyatt Olson, Bianca Radigan, Callan Salmi, Knowles Schaefer and Summit Wiley (who placed 2nd individually as well).
Track and Field Day
Our annual Track and Field Day will be held on Friday, May 19th. The makeup rain date if needed will be on Friday, May 26th. We are in need of volunteers to help teachers escort classes to events and to assist with events. Each grade will rotate through 9 events.
**Please have your student wear their Eisenhower shirts if they have one!**
If you would like to volunteer to assist with an event, please sign up via the following link. Sign Up
Schedule
9:45-11:45 am Grades K - 2
12:45-2:45 pm Grades 3 - 5
** Spectators are Welcome **
- Please avoid the playground area as students will still be outside for recess. Instead, park in the lot, walk down the sidewalk and travel behind the baseball field to the Northdale track.
- Spectators will be allowed on the blacktop area for gaga ball and basketball but not on the playground.
- Spectators will not be able to enter the building.
If you have any questions about Track and Field Day email Mr Diemer at Chris.Diemer@ahschools.us.
Thank you for your commitment in helping to make our track and field day a success!
Creativity Show Tryouts
We are holding a talent show on June 2. Tryouts will be May 17 and May 24 from 8:30-9:00am and 4:15-5:00pm. Please sign up for a tryout time slot by the music room. You will need written permission from a parent to stay after school to tryout.
*Reminders*
Each act must be less than 2 minutes.
Bring music to tryouts if it's part of your act.
Costumes must be school appropriate.
You may do your talent with a partner or group.
School Based Mental Health
Please see the May newsletter from People Incorporated, our school based mental health professionals. This month focuses on technology and social media.
Save the Date - June 2nd
The outdoor school carnival will be held June 2nd this year 5:30-8:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Carnival Raffle Baskets
This year for our end of the school year carnival (June 2nd) we will be raffling off different baskets for families to win and take home! Each grade has a different theme and we are asking for items to be donated to make the baskets.
If you are willing and able to donate, we ask that the students bring the items to the link by door 2 no later than May 12th.
Kindergarten - Summer Fun Basket
examples: chalk, bubbles, outdoor toys
1st Grade - Gardening Basket
examples: tools, seeds, gloves, watering can
2nd Grade - Baking Basket
examples: baking sheets, baking mixes, oven mitts
3rd Grade - Family Night Basket
examples: candy, popcorn, movies, games
4th Grade - Pampering Basket
examples: lotions, fask masks, scrubs
5th Grade - Coffee and Chocolate Basket
examples: cups, coffee, chocolates
Volunteer News
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK, MAY 1st - 5th
Please feel free to join us in celebrating our outstanding Eisenhower Staff.
PARTOLS FIELD TRIP, MAY 10th - If interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Mr. Stegemen for more information.
NEBULA PASSION PROJECT FAIR, MAY 16th 3:00 - 4:30
TRACK & FIELD DAY, MAY 19th - During our annual Track & Field day students will rotate through 9 events. Please remember to wear sunscreen and if volunteering you might want to bring a camp chair. If interested in volunteering or would like more information please use the following link. Track & Field Day Sign Up
RAIN DAY TRACK & FIELD DAY (IF NEEDED), MAY 26th
MILL CITY FIELD TRIP 3RD GRADE, JUNE 1st - If interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact your student’s teacher for more information.
CARNIVAL, JUNE 2nd - This exciting school event is approaching very quickly and we need a lot of volunteers to make this night a success! All events will be located outside weather permitting. If interested in volunteering, please use the following link. Carnival Sign Up
CREATIVITY SHOW, JUNE 2nd - More information coming soon
5th GRADE DARE GRADUATION, JUNE 6th - More information coming soon
Please don’t hesitate to call me if an opportunity arises that you would like to be involved in or to say “Hello” anytime!
Thank you and I look forward to working with you here at Eisenhower
Kathrina DeKruyff-Glass
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 - noon
(Hours may vary)
kathrina.dekruyffglass@ahschools.us
763-506-2340
Update to the District Calendar
The School Board approved a change to the calendar at its December 12 meeting, converting June 8 to a non-student contact day at the elementary level. There will be no change to the schedule at the secondary level. The last day of school for elementary school students will be Wednesday, June 7, while the last day of school for secondary students will remain Thursday, June 8.
This change will allow elementary staff additional time to prepare for transitions that will occur from the current school year to the next, including the closing of Franklin Elementary School and boundary changes across the district.
PTO Meeting
Please join the Eisenhower PTO in room #124 (art room) starting at 6:00pm on May 18th. The PTO will be going over Title 1 information and event planning. If you're interested, please attend the meeting or if you're unable to attend, please feel free to email the PTO at EisenhowerPTOCR@gmail.com more information.
Community Education
Father's Day Surprise
Tuesday May 2 4-5 pm
In this class students will make a gift for Dad or someone special to give on this special day.
Register for Father's Day Surprise
Young Engineers ROBOTICS & STEM Program - Newton's Machines Tuesday May 2 6:30-8 pm 4 weeks We are excited to bring internationally acclaimed Robotics and STEM learning program taught in 40+ countries by e2 Young Engineers, a Europe based company and accredited by Harvard and Carnegie Mellon school. In this session, your child will learn about STEM and Programming concepts and will be challenged to build up to four (4) different motorized robotic and engineering models using patented building and programming kits. Your child will learn about Newton’s law and law of motions and gravity, Cantilever principle, hand-eye synchronization and other principles. During the class, they will independently build working, motorized models of a drill machine, a robotic carousel, a robotic pedestal fan, a snail robot and others.
Mother's Day Surprise Tuesday May 9th 4-5 pm Shhhhh! Surprise your mom with a special Mother's Day gift that you'll make yourself.
To find more classes you can check out Registration Site for more classes.
For scholarships information please contact Community Education at 763-506-2312
Anna Heinrich
Community Education Programmer
Parenting News
Please look at May's parent press for more information about fine motor skills. Welde Dubar-Kollie is our parent educator and a great resource. More info on her here. Let her help add some tools to your parenting toolbelt.
Character Strong
This month's trait is CREATIVITY. Creativity is the ability to think up and design new inventions or solve problems in new ways. Check in with your kids about what they have learned and how they are showing their creativity.
Upcoming events
Staff Appreciation - May 1-5
Nebula Passion Project Fair - May 16
Creativity Show Tryouts - May 17 & 24
PTO meeting - May 18
Track and Field Day - May 19
No School - May 29
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