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Posted on 9 August 2022 by admin

EPS back-to-school events schedule – Eden Prairie Local News

As the end of summer approaches, Eden Prairie Schools (EPS) is preparing to host several back-to-school events. Check for your student’s sessions below.

Elementary schools

Students and families are invited to attend open house nights to walk around their elementary schools, find their classrooms, and meet staff and teachers.

Cedar Ridge Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Eden Lake Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Forest Hills Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Oak Point Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Prairie View Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Thursday, Sept. 1, 4-6 p.m.

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion Online: Thursday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. (Register online for the open house webinar)

Central Middle School (CMS)

CMS will host separate back-to-school open houses for each of the three grade levels.

Students will receive schedules and locker information, have their school pictures taken, and will be able to walk around the school to find their classrooms. They will also be able to add money to their lunch accounts and order a yearbook.

Families will be asked to watch a presentation video regarding changes to the school handbook and other important things to know. Students will receive prizes of wristbands after completing open house activities.

The activities office will be there to talk with students about extracurricular opportunities. The tech department will be on hand to answer questions and distribute iPads to new students.

Families can also visit the health office to turn in forms and register medication.

6th grade: Open houses for students and their families will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Aug. 11. Students are welcome to attend any time during their assigned session.

Last names A-G: Aug. 10, 8:30-11.30 a.m.

Last names H-N: Aug. 10, 1-4 p.m.

Last names O-Z: Aug. 11, 8:30-11.30 a.m.

7th grade: Open house for students and their families will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30.

8th grade: Open house for students and their families will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.

Eden Prairie High School (EPHS)

EPHS is hosting events for incoming freshmen and students new to the district, ramp-up days for all students, and a mandatory meeting for students who plan to play a fall sport.

Parent/Athlete/Coaches (PAC) Meeting: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the Main Gym.

This meeting is required for any EPHS student who plans to play a fall sport. Students and at least one of their parents or guardians must attend.

9th Grade and New Student Open House: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.

This optional event is for incoming freshmen and students new to the district. Counselors will meet with new students and their families in the South Commons.

9th Grade Orientation: 8:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.

This will be the first day of school for incoming freshmen in order to welcome and acclimate them to the high school. The first day of school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be Wednesday, Sept. 7.

9th Grade Parent Night: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 (Performing Arts Center).

EPHS Ramp Up Days (all students)

Students can pick up laptops if needed, receive schedules and locker information, and walk around the school to familiarize themselves with the layout.

School pictures will also be taken of all students. Even if a student does not plan to order a photo package, these pictures are needed for student I.D. and yearbooks.

The Eagle’s Nest school store will also be open for anyone wishing to purchase school spirit items, including T-shirts, caps, and other clothing.

Students are welcome to come to the school anytime during the hours listed below.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 12:30-5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29, 3-7 p.m.

EP Online

EP Online will host a virtual open house with Principal Nick Kremer at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Kremer will give a short presentation about the program, followed by Q&A about online learning, schedules, and enrollment.

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Posted on 14 July 2022 by admin

‘Tractor trekkers’ raise record amount for Eden Foundation in event’s 15th year

Fifteen years ago, Armin Enns, the chair of the Eden Foundation at the time, came up with the idea of a vintage tractor trek through area villages as a fundraiser.

The fifteen-year milestone of the event happened this past Saturday.

Director of Development with Eden Foundation, Jayme Giesbrecht says 54 tractors were registered for the trek this year, which is higher than they’ve seen in a number of years.

“This isn’t the highest it’s ever been, however, we were so thrilled that 54 people were willing to take the whole day to spend time on their antique tractors and just have fun with us,” said Giesbrecht. “We’re really glad we could honour Armin’s idea. And to this point, over 15 years, we have raised almost $ 1 million. So, in the coming years, we will hit that milestone and it will be another exciting chapter.”

This year, the 54 ‘tractor trekkers’ brought in a record amount through the event for the Eden Foundation, raising $78,375.

The money will get divided during the foundation’s granting season. However, Giesbrecht says they first need to get a better idea of what the needs are in each of Eden’s organizations, including Segue Career Options, Recovery of Hope, and their housing and supports.

“Linden Place we have in Winkler, and then in Steinbach, we have some housing facilities as well, and in Winnipeg. In Steinbach right now, we’re working towards a kitchen upgrade, a commercial kitchen that will allow people to kind of re-learn cooking techniques, and community meals…that’s one big way the money will help. There are always upgrades to be done at the (Eden) mental health centre, and so there are a variety of ways that this money will help, but it is helping in a big way to provide that hope and that healing and community that our vision statement says.”

A number of vintage tractors are lined up in a straight row.

Two men on their antique tractors surrounded by beautiful yellow fields.

Posted on 10 April 2022 by admin

Eden Mills Writers’ Festival introduces ‘Imaginations Ignite!’ event

National online event series for schools that invites students to explore worlds beyond their own

NEWS RELEASE

EDEN MILLS WRITERS’ FESTIVAL

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With the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the EMWF presents Imaginations Ignite!, an national online event series for schools that invites students to explore worlds beyond their own, featuring Canadian authors Jade Armstrong, Lawrence Hill, Kirstie Hudson, Dane Liu, Carey Newman, Heather M. O’Connor, KC Oster, Dom Pelletier, and Darcy Whitecrow.

Designed for students ages 4-13, all events are free of charge and include live ASL interpretation. Learning themes are provided for all events to allow teachers and home-schooling families to integrate events into their classroom curriculum.

Lawrence Hill, one of Canada’s most celebrated authors, joins host Liselle Sambury on Tuesday May 3 to share his debut novel for young readers, Beatrice and Croc Harry. This fun and interactive event will explore the magic of his debut novel for middle grade readers, about a brave and resilient Black girl’s search for identity and healing.

On May 10, co-authors Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O’Connor present Runs with the Stars, a moving picture book about the Ojibwe Horse, the only Indigenous-bred horse in Canada. Students will learn the real-life inspiration for the story, meet horses from Darcy’s ranch, and discover interesting facts about Ojibwe horses.

On May 24, multi-disciplinary artist Carey Newman and co-author Kirstie Hudson share The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art and Reconciliation. The book is the story of the blanket Carey Newman created to honour and document the stories of the thousands of Indigenous children who were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. The Blanket is a living work of art—a collection of hundreds of objects from those schools. It includes everything from photos, bricks, hockey skates, graduation certificates, dolls and piano keys to braids of hair. Behind every piece is a story. And behind every story is a residential school Survivor, including Carey’s father.

On May 31, author Dane Lui reads from Friends are Friends, Forever, a picture book based on her immigration story, and on June 7, Jade Armstrong (Scout is Not a Band Kid), KC Oster (Rabbit Chase), and Dom Pelletier (The Lunch Club #4: Revenge of the Bigfoot) participate in a panel discussion about the work that goes into creating a graphic novel. Both events are presented in partnership with Wellington County Library.

The EMWF is partnering with booksellers across the country for this event series, and copies of the books featured can be purchased at Mill Street Books (Almonte), The Bookshelf (Guelph), Words Worth Books (Kitchener-Waterloo), Octopus Books (Ottawa), Another Story Bookshop (Toronto), Black Bond Books (Lower Mainland, B.C.), and Munro’s Books (Victoria, B.C).

Further details can be found at emwf.ca. Media inquiries can be directed to artisticdirector@emwf.ca.

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