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DISTRICT HEADLINES
District 197's new professional development program set for 2012-13. District teachers selected to work with colleagues on strategies for improving instruction as part of Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System. [read more]
Garlough Environmental Magnet wins $5,000 Waste Reduction award. Garlough's effective elementary lunchroom waste reduction program was selected for the Waste Reduction Awareness Program award from the Jeffers Foundation. [read more]
Henry Sibley part of VocalEssence ˇCantaré! Community Concert. Henry Sibley's Concert Choir hosted a composer from Mexico this year as part of VocalEssence's ˇCantaré! program, and will perform in the May 22 ˇCantaré! Community Concert. [read more] [video]
District 197 Summer Preschool Pals Registration. Early Learning is providing summer preschool opportunities for children 3 to PreK through the Preschool Pals program, with curriculum focused on the books of Eric Carle. [read more]
Henry Sibley teacher earns $10,000 Outstanding Educator Award. Dr. Charles Skemp, social studies teacher, one of two teachers in Minnesota to receive 2012 WEM Outstanding Educator Award for Teacher Achievement. [read more]
Henry Sibley junior awarded at State History Day Competition. Molly Nemer was awarded first place in the Senior Individual Documentary category, and will attend the National History Day celebration in Washington, D.C. this June. [read more]
State testing underway in District 197. During the next few weeks, many students will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) in math, reading and science. [read more] [testing calendar]
Bloomington administrator selected as next District 197 superintendent. Strong curriculum background and skills in collaborative leadership and consensus building cited in School Board's unanimous vote. [read more]
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FEATURED VIDEO
Heritage fifth graders
visit Eagle Bluff
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School fifth graders spent three days and two nights at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Programming focused on local and historical cultures, teambuilding and outdoor learning, and studying Minnesota animals and habitats. Students brought back hands-on experiences to share both in their classrooms and throughout the building, and the experience allowed students to learn and interact with a different perspective than they normally do in a regular school day.
For more videos, visit
District 197's YouTube channel
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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Click here to read columns written by Superintendent Tom Nelson in which he shares his thoughts about the state of education in District 197 and throughout Minnesota.
BUDGET PLANNING
2012-13
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Garlough & Heritage
Garage Sale and Craft Fair
Fri., May 18, 6-8 p.m.
Sat., May 19, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Heritage E-STEM Magnet School
- There will be garage sale items, crafts, environmental cleaning products, make-up, jewelry, plant sales and much more and this fun Garage Sale and Craft Fair. All proceeds will benefit students and programs at Garlough and Heritage. More Information
West St. Paul Family, Fitness & Food Fair
Sat., May 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School
- Celebrate West St. Paul Days with Moreland at the Family, Fitness and Food Fair! This event will feature free events including a performance by The Teddy Bear Band, Bouncy Houses, Fitness Classes and more.
More Information
District 197 Compost Sale
May 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Henry Sibley High School
- For the second year in a row, School District 197 is offering a compost sale for the local community. With help from the Mulch Store, compostable materials collected from school lunchrooms throughout the district have been turned into nutrient-rich compost to be used for fertilizing lawns and gardens and to fill planters. More Information
School Board Work Session
Mon., May 21, 5 p.m.
Henry Sibley High School, Room A241
- This meeting will include time for Public Comments.
ˇCantaré! Community Concert
Tues., May 22, 7-8:15 p.m.
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
- This free concert will feature world premieres of music by Mexican composers Rodrigo Cadet and Jorge Cózatl written for and performed by area elementary, high school and community choral singers, including Henry Sibley High School's Concert Choir. More Information
NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Mon., May 28
- There will be no school for District 197 students on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. The District Office will also be closed.
Last Day of School: Grade 12
Thurs., May 31
- Thursday, May 31 is the Last Day of School for students in Grade 12 only.
Last Day of School: Community PreSchool & School Readiness
Fri., June 1
- Friday, June 1 is the Last Day od School for Community PreSchool & School Readiness only.
Last Day of School: Grade 8
Tues., June 5
- Tuesday, June 5 is the Last Day of School for students in Grade 8 only.
Last Day of School: Early Release
Weds., June 6
-Wednesday, June 6 is the Last Day of School for students in Grades K-7 and 9-11. It is also an Early Release day: Elementary - 11:15 a.m., Friendly Hills - 12:15 p.m., Heritage - 12:10 p.m., Henry Sibley - 12:04 p.m.
NO SCHOOL: End of Quarter 4
Thurs., June 7
- Thursday, June 7 is the Last Day for Staff.
Junior Warrior Dance Camp
Mon. – Thurs., June 11-14 or
Mon. – Thurs., July 23-26
Henry Sibley High School
- The Henry Sibley Dance Team is hosting their annual Junior Warrior Dance Camps in June and July! The camps are for students entering into grades 1-9, and serve as a fundraiser for the team. Join in on the fun and make lasting memories!
More Information & Registration
Trucks and Travel Event
Weds., June 13, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Henry Sibley High School
- Come see and explore fire trucks, big rigs and all kinds of traveling machines! This free family event sponsored by the ECFE and the Early Learning Parent Advisory Council features live music and entertainment, including the Teddy Bear Band! More Information
Youth Soccer Summer Camp
Mon.-Thurs. June 18-21,
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Henry Sibley High School
- This camp is offered to all youth ages 9-14 regardless of club affiliation or skill level. The camp is directed by Henry Sibley Boys Head Coach Terry Doud, who will be assisted by players from both the Boy's Varsity and JV teams. More Information & Registration
Henry Sibley Baseball Camp
Mon. & Weds June 18 - July 11 or
Tues. & Thurs. June 19 - July 12
Henry Sibley High School
- This instructional baseball camp provides as excellent environment for each camper to improve baseball skills and individual techniques.
More Information & Registration
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