April 2015a monthly newsletter to keep EPWCCS families and the community informed

The Den is open. If you would like to donate or are in need of food, clothing, basic needs, or school supplies- please contact Sara Ferber at 763-506-2551

4/9 Home & School Meeting 6pm4/10 All SUMMER SCHOOL applications due (for invited students) 4/11 Coffee with the superintendent 9am4/14 Kindergarten Registration 5-6pm 4/17 Gr. 3 & 5- Ordway field trip Volunteer Appreciation 2:30p-45/6 National Walk to School Day Gr. 1- Stages Theater field trip5/14 Arts & Academics Night (all school)5/15 Track & Field Day5/16 Gr. 1 (& families) Eco Arts Festival

Coffee with the SuperintendentWhen: Saturday, April 11Time: 9-10:30 amWhere: Bruegger's Bagels 12525 Ulysses St. Suite 100 BlaineEnjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with David Law.

National Walk to School DayWhen: Wednesday, May 6Time: 8:45-9:30 amWalk to school today and be greeted by BCFD and BCPD!

Jackson Middle School 5th Grade WelcomeWhen: Wednesday, May 6Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Current Grade 5 EPWCCS students are welcomed to Jackson Middle School, A Specialty School for Math and Science! They are free to tour the building with a self-guided map, enjoy the Arts and Academics EXPO, and locate various areas and offices at JMS.

All-School Events Coming Up (more info to come)Track & Field Day- May 15World Music & Dance Day/Family Dance Night- TBDArts Crawl Field Trip- Wed. May 27

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7020 Dupont Ave. N.Brooklyn Center, MN 55430763-506-2500

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Mission: Our community school mission is to partner with staff, students, families, and others to provide a safe and supportive environment that delivers high-quality instruction while nurturing the social, emotional, and physical health of all students.

Minnesota Reading Corps is the nation's largest state AmeriCorps program. The program places trained literacy tutors in elementary schools to work with children age 3 to grade 3 who need extra support to read successfully by the end of third grade.

Tutors receive a modest allowance and if eligible, could receive an education award and other benefits.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in working with our students next school year as a literacy tutor, please visit MinnesotaReadingCorps.org to sign up

Immigration ClinicThis is a FREE clinic that will provide an opportunity to speak with a volunteer attorney to get your legal questions related to immigration answered.Saturday, April 11th, 9am-1pm7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, Mn 55430

To  Parents/Guardians,Students in grades three through five will be taking the MCA Reading and Math tests sometime during April and May. Students will be working hard to do their very best work.

We are recruiting MN Reading Corp Literacy Tutors for 2015-2016. Literacy Tutors may work with students in grades K-3. If you are interested in this opportunity call the office for more information or apply on the MN Reading Corp website.

Just a reminder: Students should arrive at school no earlier than 9:20 am each day, and students must be picked up at 4:00 pm.

The remainder of the school year will go fast. I hope to see all of you at special events planned yet this spring. Happy Spring!

Mrs. Ray

Join us Thurs April 9th 6-7p in the Community Room for a presentation from Big Brothers Big Sisters. After the presentation, there will be a brief Home and School Association meeting where families can hear from teachers and the Principals about what’s happening at EPWCCS.

Volunteer Appreciation EventIf you've volunteered, even once this school year, you're invited to join us for a special volunteer appreciation event in the community room Friday April 17th 2:30-4p. Please RSVP to Kristin Ashworth.

Read Across America Day was a HUGE success again this year thanks to our 46 guest readers! Special guests included parents and other family members, police, FBI, Sheriffs, State Patrol, U of MN student athletes, nationally ranked basketball players from Champlin Park High School, public Librarians, Representatives from the Star Tribune, WCCO, and Mpls St Paul Magazine, the BC Mayor and City Council Members, the District's Superintendant, amongst others!

Congratulations Keira Thrasher for being chosen as EP's Volunteer of the Month! Keira has given over 100 hours of her time this school year!

Each month, students will make connections to the 4 components of EPWCCS's Specialty School Theme.

Grade 1: ArtStart Residency & EcoArts Festival (ARTS! EXPERIENCES!)Students in Grade 1 will be starting their residency project at the end of April/early May. Students will work with a teaching artist to create work to be displayed at the Children's Eco Arts Festival, which takes place at Harriet Island Pavilion on 5/16. Transportation to and from the festival will be provided for Gr. 1 students and their families.

Grade 3/5: Ordway Field Trip (ARTS! EXPERIENCES!)Students in Grades 3 & 5 will visit the Ordway Theatre on 4/17 for a performance of "Diavolo." Leaping, flying and falling, Diavolo utilizes trust and imagination in a surreal architectural playground to create metaphors through dance about life, humanity, and community. Company members use a fusion of many different movement vocabularies including everyday movement, ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, gymnastics, martial arts, and hip-hop to demonstrate teamwork as they maneuver and fly from object to object and into each others’ arms.

E-NEWS UPDATE-We apologize for the absence of the e-newsletter in 2015. We are working on transitioning over to a new district-wide template. Sign up for our e-Newsletter (emailed to you monthly) www.anoka.k12.mn.us/evergreenparkClick on: About Us --> Announcements

Kristin Ashworth: Volunteer Services Coordinator Ph. 763-506-2560 Hrs. Mon Tues Thurs Fri 9:15a-4p

Tiger Awards are given by teachers, to students who show exemplary behavior in the classroom. These awards are given out each month. Students who are awarded a Tiger Award will have lunch with Principal Ray and Assistant Principal Vasil. They will also receive a certificate, an EPWCCS pencil, and a healthy treat with their lunch. The Tiger Award winners for February are;

KHB-Joshua Y.KTB-Giovanny G.KME-Ben O.KCM-Stephany B.1CB-Shiloh A.1DB-Nou Y.1NE-Danny L.2KB-Paris Z.2OD-Audrianna G.2KF-Bella O.2CR-Kenneth N.3KJ-Erika G. A.3CR-Lucy M.3MR-Amenda V.4JC-Eric V.4JM-Ethel M.4JT- Aselah M.5PA-Joshua O. C.5MA-Nadia K.5SG-Jacee V.

Congratulations and great work to everyone!

A special congratulations to one of our special education para professionals, Chris Muellerleile for her 25 years of service. Mrs. "M" has not only worked for the district that long, but she has been at EPWCCS all 25 years!Our media specialist, Janet Muscala, is also being recognized for her 30 years of service with the district!Also, a special congratulations goes to our School Social Worker, Sara Ferber, for receiving an "Above and Beyond Award" from the school district. Mrs. Ferber was nominated by a staff member with the Anoka Hennepin Educational Foundation.