The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Federal Government shutdown will affect SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. We know this may create concern for some in our community, and we want to share resources that can help.

Robbinsdale Area Schools administration shared updated recommendations for building closures and facility repurposing at the Nov. 3 Board of Education meeting, marking another step forward in Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 and the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD).

Hello Neill Families!

I hope you enjoyed the extra days away from school while our staff engaged in important professional development to deepen their skills.  We were excited to have all of our students back with us today.

This Friday we will be having our second Neill Roadrunner Rally. Students are encouraged to wear Neill gear or red, white, and black.  This month’s theme is Gratitude — taking time to notice and appreciate the people, places, and moments that make our days brighter. We will discuss that showing gratitude can be as simple as saying “thank you,” writing a kind note, or helping a friend without being asked.

We encouraged everyone to think about what they’re thankful for at school and at home. Gratitude helps us focus on the positive and strengthens our school community by spreading kindness and appreciation.

Families can keep the conversation going by asking, “What’s something you’re grateful for today?” or by starting a simple gratitude routine at home. Together, we can help our students build thankful hearts and a positive outlook every day. 

Next week will bring some very chilly weather - please send your child to school prepared for daily recess.  

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. 

Growing together,

Lana Lindeman

Interim Principal

Our Roadrunner Rally will be on Friday 11/7.  Students are encouraged to wear our school colors, Red and Black.

From November 3-7, Hy-Vee with hot food service will provide a free kids meal for children ages 12 and under from 4-7 p.m. each evening. The same meal will be available to all other guests for $3, offered for both dine-in and carryout.

"Hy-Vee wants to support the communities that support their stores, which is why we are doing everything we can to make sure no one goes hungry during these uncertain times," said Anna Stoermer, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising & Retail Officer, Hy-Vee, Inc.  

High temperatures next week are in the 30's!!  Please send your student with necessary cold weather wear.  This includes snow pants, boots, winter gloves, hat, coat/jacket and scarf.  Students are expected to go outside for recess daily.  Physician's notes are required when requesting to have a student stay indoors.  When the air temperature is 0 and/or wind chill is -10 or lower, students will remain indoors.  Neill Elementary has limited winter wear items available to loan to students.

Read more for the district's winter weather closing guide.

Mark Your Calendars - Retake Day is Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Our mission at Ready, Set, Smile is to prepare and empower all children in our community to care for their oral health through education and preventive services.  We have partnered with your school to provide dental screenings, cavity prevention, and education to your family at NO COST! 

Our goal is to ensure every child has access, information and a positive dental experience.  Classroom education and treatment are completed during the school day.  No needles or drills are involved in our treatment to allow children to have a positive experience.  

Your child will receive:

• A dental screening
• A tooth brush and floss cleaning
• Fluoride
• Cavity-prevention-fluoride and sealants
• Silver diamine fluoride
• (SDF) and temporary fillings if needed and authorized by parent 
• Instructions on brushing and flossing
• A toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a prize
• A report to take home

https://www.readysetsmile.org/patient-registrationconsent-forms

Robbinsdale Area Schools is excited to welcome families to our Kindergarten Information Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at FAIR School Crystal (3915 Adair Ave. N., Crystal).

Robbinsdale Area Schools’ Board of Education is seeking interested district residents to apply for appointment to complete the remainder of a four year term of a board member who resigned.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2025, at 1 p.m., Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) sent winter weather test messages to families and staff. Did you receive them?

Kindergarten is a big adventure, and Robbinsdale Area Schools offers unique magnet options designed to inspire curiosity and creativity.

District administration presented the first round of facility options to the Board of Education Oct. 20 as part of the ongoing Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process and the district’s statutory operating debt (SOD) plan to restore long-term financial stability.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is continuing to work on the creation of a Statutory Operating Debt Plan, while focusing on what is best for students and balancing short-term and long-term goals.

With the Vision 2030 Team’s recommendations complete, Rdale is entering the implementation phase: a multi-year, community-informed process that will stabilize finances, align programs and facilities, and fulfill the district’s long-term vision by 2030.