Armatage SEL (Social-Emotional-Learning) Parent Connection Newsletter

January has gone by in a flash!  This is going to be a combined newsletter for January and February.  In January our SEL focus at Armatage has been focused on valuing diverse perspectives.  Our professional development has been focused on critical literacy which means helping students ask questions about text and the world around them.  We have also been offering students diverse texts and opportunities to see the world through different lenses. The research is clear that providing all children access to “windows and mirrors” through the text they read can help them see themselves and to have a glimpse into other cultures and different perspectives.  As you interact with your children, ask them about their perspective and offer different ones for them to consider. We are including articles and resources to promote this learning at home.

This will also align with our Family Inclusion celebration on Friday, March 20th from 7:45-10:30am.  Please mark your calendars!  We will need both volunteers and parents and families to attend this exciting event! Email Carey.Seeley@mpls.k12.mn.us if you are interested in volunteering that day. (Read More)

Armatage SEL (Social-Emotional-Learning) Parent Connection Newsletter - January/February

Save the Date!

The Science Fair happens each spring at Armatage.

All students PreK through 5th grade are encouraged to create a project for the fair. If you have any questions feel free to contact the science specialist Anna Keyport (Anna.Keyport@mpls.k12.mn.us)

Science Fair 2020: Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM   

Principal Franks' Letter - Jan 2020

(Repeated post from last week): The first half of the school year is in the record books.  I continually tell my two sons the old adage, “The days are long, but the years are short.”  It is a reminder to them to slow down and enjoy the time they have with their children, as it becomes memories before you know it. (Read More)

Please keep Beyblades at home

Support Fundraising for Foster: our largest direct-to-school fundraiser of the year! 

1. Attend the event! Attend the adults night out at Tinto’s Kitchen on March 15th for a night of food, fun and fundraising! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://armatage-foster.eventbrite.com or check out the flyer in your child’s orange folder. 
2. Help with donations! Donate and/or obtain donations for the raffle (to be held at the Tinto event) or the online auction.
   • Check out the donation write-up form here to learn more.
   • If soliciting donations, you can use the request letter found here.
   • These forms are also being send home in orange folders.
   • All donations are welcome, including the gift of your time and skills!

Looking for a FUN evening activity for a good cause?

Come to BINGO night at Armatage!

This Bingo event will support the cost of the 5th Grade Spring Field Trip (a 2-day, non-overnight field trip to YMCA Camp Ihduhapi)

Please Note: CASH ONLY

We'll play lots of Bingo and there will be prizes, too! Bring the entire family!

To make this Bingo night a great success, we are looking for donations for prizes.
Please contact Christa Perkins if you have something to donate for a prize (king size candy bars, DVD, $5 gift card, small game, etc)--or make a cash donation and we will use the money to purchase prizes. 

Send to: Christa Perkins at Paypal or Venmo (@Christa-Perkins-3). Please note 5th Grade Spring Field Trip Donation.

Comprehensive District Design (CDD) - Get Involved!

• Listening session schedule: ENGLISH / SOMALI / SPANISH
• Consider attending a session in a neighborhood outside of Armatage neighborhood to hear from families across the district! 

• Main information page: https://mpls.k12.mn.us/cdd
• Key Components: https://mpls.k12.mn.us/studies
• Sign up for updates: https://mpls.k12.mn.us/get_involved

Armatage Family Directory

Every year, Armatage provides a Family Directory so families can connect with other families for things like playdates, birthday parties, or to find neighbors who also go to Armatage. Join Our Class offers a free Family Directory software program that is secure, password protected, available online or on an app and allows you to update and edit your information anytime!  

We hope this is helpful to you and can be used to help grow your community at Armatage!  Feedback, questions, omissions, errors in or about the Directory can be directed to Sonja at armatagecommunications@gmail.com 

DIRECTIONS FOR USING THE ARMATAGE FAMILY DIRECTORY 

English / Somali / Spanish

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