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Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Help us understand the needs of our district
A friendly reminder for families of students to take the equity survey. We've had quite a few families respond, but we still want to hear from more of you!

Hear from Lucy Jones, a 7th grader, who worked to design the questions, on why everyone should take the survey. 

Your answers are anonymous, so no need to input your information. Survey closes on February 15. 

Take the equity survey

Upcoming Coffee ☕ and Chats 💬 
Join us on either January 23 or 25 from 9-11 a.m at the St. Anthony City Council Chambers located at 3301 Silver Lake Road. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Ben Philips and Laura Oksnevad
At the Minnesota School Board Association conference last week, Chair Ben Philips and Vice Chair Laura Oksnevad were awarded for their tremendous efforts in advocating for K-12 education as school board members. 

Chair Philips (left) was awarded the MSBA Rising Star Award and Vice Chair Oksnevad (right) was presented with the President's Award. 
Our school board enjoyed attending the MSBA conference, commenting that they were most excited to meet and collaborate with other board members!

Huskies and Panda clothing swap
SAVHS students on the Green Team, a student group focused on environmental issues, is planning a Huskies & Panda gear clothing swap for Friday, Feb. 10 in the high school commons area. 

Outgrown gear from all three schools will be available to pick up for free! It's not needed to have donated to come and pick out something new, so come and find some new treasures while saving the planet! 🌎

More information will be published in future Brighter Bulletins.

Free Dental Care for Children
Give Kids a Smile day is again offering free dental care for underserved children ages 3-18 on February 3 and 4, 2023. To make an appointment:

  • Call 2-1-1 (United Way) *multilingual staff available*, OR 
  • Visit the website to find a local dentist
    • Call the local dentist to schedule your child’s appointment
Sign up as soon as possible as the appointments fill fast! You will not need to prove eligibility in order for your child to be seen. Parents must accompany their children to the appointments. 

Need assistance in making an appointment?  Call Lori Watzl-King RN, LSN, District Wellness Coordinator, for assistance. Call 612-706-1263 or email lwatzl-king@isd282.org.

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January
Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no school for students, staff have in-school workshop training
Jan. 17: School board work session (7 p.m.)
Jan. 22: Lunar New Year
Jan. 23: SAVHS monthly parent meeting (6 p.m.)
Jan. 26: End of semester 1
Jan. 27: No school for all students


February
Feb. 2: Band Boosters (SAVHS, 7 p.m.)
Feb. 3: Give Kids a Smile day 
Feb. 4: Give Kids a Smile day 

Feb. 7: School board regular meeting (7 p.m.)
Feb. 11: Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Preschool Open House (9-11 a.m.)
Feb. 15: Equity survey closes (take the survey)
Feb. 20: No school – work day for teachers
Feb. 21: Tibetan New Year – no school 
Feb. 21 School board work session
Feb. 23: 5th grade music concert & Coffee and Chat (9 a.m.)
Feb. 24-26: Alice in Wonderland - SAMS play (time TBD)
Feb. 25: Coffee and chat (9 a.m.)
Feb. 28: 9th grade jazz bands

 
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