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Upcoming Events
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Northwestern College & Armstrong High School Jazz Concert
with special guest artist Kenni Holmen. Thurs., April 12, 7 p.m. at Robbinsdale Middle School, 3730 Toledo Ave. N., Robbinsdale. Tickets available at the door - $5/students; $10/adults; $25/Family. Click here for more info.
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AHS Concert Choir Benefit
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Robbinsdale Armstrong Concert Choir at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Blvd., Plymouth, on Friday, April 13. Doors open at 6:15, concert begins at 7:15. This is the choir's largest scholarship fundraiser of the year. Tickets at the door - $12 adults; $6 students and seniors. Stay for refreshments and raffle with prizes.
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ECFE Kids's Stuff Garage Sale - Sat., April 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cavanagh Early Childhood Center, 5400 Corvallis Ave., N., Crystal. Enjoy Earth Friendly fun for adults and kids from 10 a.m. - noon. Click here for more information and for details on selling your items.
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Robbinsdale Middle School presents Willy Wonka Junior
Roald Dahl's timeless candy man is on a quest to find an heir. The story comes to life on the RMS stage April 26, 27, 28, 7 p.m.; April 28, 3 p.m. Tickets $5 general admission; $3 student.
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Community Education
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Community Ed Offers Online Learning Options
Instructor led, online courses run six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, and more. Classes range from personal finance to photography. Complete any course from your home or office, any time of the day or night. Upcoming classes start April 18, May 16, June 20. Visit our website at www.ed2go.com/rdale. Classes cost $95 each.
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E arly Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Brochure available Registrations received before Friday, April 20 will be included in a random draw. If you have questions or need help registering, please call 763-504-4170. |
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School Board News
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The School Board will meet Mon., April 16 for Listening Time and a Regular Meeting.
For up-to-date School Board news, click on Minutes, Podcast and Webcast below.
School Board Resources:
- Agenda
- Calendar
- Minutes, Podcast and Webcast
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School News April 11, 2012
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Both AHS and CHS Speech Teams Represented at State Tournament
Andrew Urevig, a sophomore at Robbinsdale Armstrong  High School, captured top honors at the Section 6AA Speech competition on March 22 at Valley View Middle School in Edina, becoming section champion in Extemporaneous Speaking. Gregory Lewis, a junior at Robbinsdale Cooper High School, captured second place in Great Speeches.
Andrew has placed as a finalist seven out of eight tournaments this season, four of those in first place. Greg has been on the Cooper Speech Team for three years and is currently one of the captains.
Both students are advancing to the State Speech Tournament in Chanhassen on April 21. This is the first time in several years that both schools had teams qualify during one season.
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RMS Students Advance in History Day Competition
Nine History Day projects created by students from Robbinsdale Middle School (RMS) have advanced to the state competition to be held at the University of Minnesota on April 29. Students work individually or in teams on performances, documentaries, web sites or display board exhibits that explore a historical subject related to an annual theme. The 2012 theme is "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History."
History Day is a national program coordinated statewide by the Minnesota Historical Society for students in grades 6 - 12. More than 1,000 7th and 8th grade students with 450 projects competed in History Day at Robbinsdale Middle School Feb. 9. Congratulations to the students who will compete in the state competition. Click here for a complete listing. |
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We're Proud
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RMS Student Takes Top Honors at MATHCOUNTS Competition
Congratulations to Jacob Nelson, an eighth grader at Robbinsdale Middle School, who was one of four Minnesota middle school students to take top honors at the 2012 MATHCOUNTS competition. The four students topped a field of 129 participants representing 45 schools at the competition, and will make up the state team that will travel to the national competition in Florida in May. Good luck, Jacob!
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 Spanish Immersion Media Specialist Wins Technology Award
Congratulations to Sally Mays, library media specialist at Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School, on receiving the 2012 Elementary Information Technology Pathfinder Award. This national award, given by the American Library Association, recognizes and honors a school library media specialist who demonstrates vision and leadership through the use of information technology to build lifelong learners. Se nota que es un trabajo bien hecho hasta el último detalle, ¡te felicito!
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District News
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RFT Accepting Nominations for EA of the Year
The Robbinsdale Federation of Teachers (RFT) is seeking nominations for the local Education Assistant of the Year. This is the second year that the RFT is recognizing the phenomenal work that educational assistants do each day.
Nominations will be accepted through April 23, 2012, and anyone can nominate - teachers, students, parents, and community members. Self-nominations are also accepted. The nomination form can be found online by clicking here.
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Community News
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High School Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school arts competition. The Congressional Art Competition - An Artistic Discovery is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each congressional district.
The contest is open to all high school students, grades 9-12. The overall winner of each participating district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. Click here for complete instructions, guidelines, and forms. Student release form and a one-paragraph artist statement is due by 4:00 p.m. on Mon., April 23, 2012.
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Empty Bowls - Thanks You - By the Numbers!
PRISM and NEAR thank you for helping them fill the "empty bowls" in our community
$10,390 - Amount of money donated
1,108 - Bowls of soup/bread served
943 - Number of bowls handmade
246 - Musicians in four entertainment groups
190 - Number of community bowl makers
183 - Number of volunteers
45 - In-kind donors
13 - Financial donors
11 - Artist donating bowls
8 - Number of schools that made bowls
4 - Financial sponsors
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls, March, 21, 2013!
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RARE Educational Scholarship
The Robbinsdale Association of Retired Educators (RARE) has announced a one year scholarship for persons pursuing a career in education. Applicants are preferred to be a graduate, present teacher or current resident of Robbinsdale Area Schools. For more information and details of how to apply, please click here.
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Ending bullying in Minnesota schools: Gathering to share stories and discuss solutions
Putting bullying in the bulls-eye with a presentation, film screening, and conversation with educators and experts, featuring speaker and peacemaker, Jamie Nabozny. Join Jamie and a panel of people with expertise in various aspects of the issue of bullying on Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m. at St. Michael's Church in Roseville. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Click here for more detailed information.
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Election Judge Trainee 2012 for Students
Enrolled high school students ages 16-17 are eligible to work as trainee election judges in the county in which they reside. In order to miss school on November 6, or work the primary on August 14, students will need a signed permission slip by parents/guardians and also the high school principal. See your American Government teacher, guidance counselor, or high school office to get a permission slip or click here. It's a great opportunity! Applications are due APRIL 27, 2012 by 4:30pm. |
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Neill Elementary School
