Fridley Public Schools Did You Know? E-Newsletter is designed for Fridley families, staff members, and community members. This e-newsletter will be distributed bi-weekly on Thursdays during the school year to all parents, guardians, and staff members, as well as community members who have joined the distribution list. If you would like to add your email to the distribution list, click here. September 30, 2021 Dear Fridley families and staff, We hope you are enjoying the fall weather and continuing to have a successful school year. This week, Fridley High School is celebrating its Homecoming Week - a spirited week of events celebrating school community and Fridley Pride! We invite our entire Fridley Schools community to wear their Fridley/black and gold spiritwear tomorrow at school. Beginning at 6 pm, the Fridley Football team will take on Mound Westonka in the Homecoming game. Families who are interested in attending the game are encouraged to review the Activity Event Guidelines linked below. Go Tigers! Click to read Fridley Activity Event Guidelines
Grade Span Change Referendum 2021 To support the academic and social emotional growth of our young learners, Fridley Public Schools is proposing a K-5 grade-span change. Currently, the district's middle school is a grades 5-8, while the elementary schools are grades K-4.
The Fridley School Board voted to place a referendum on the Nov. 2 ballot at its June 15 meeting. The proposed referendum would allow the school district to construct additional classrooms at each elementary school to support moving 5th grade from Fridley Middle School to the district's two elementary schools, Hayes and R. L. Stevenson Elementary. If voters approve the levy, the district will begin construction in 2022 with anticipation that the 5th grade change will be complete by the 2023-2024 school year. Click here to learn more about the levy or click below to watch the informational video: Latest Headlines Fridley High School PBIS program earns statewide recognition from Governor's Office and MDE Fridley High School earned an honorary award recognizing the school's Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program from the State of Minnesota Governor's Office and Department of Education (MDE). PBIS is an evidence-based framework for schools to incorporate strategic practices and positive behavioral interventions that enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. Over the past two years, Fridley High School has developed its PBIS program using data-driven approaches and standardizing expectations.
Hayes PBIS program earns statewide recognition from Governor's Office and MDE Hayes Elementary School earned special recognition from the State of Minnesota Governor's Office and Department of Education (MDE) for their exemplary work in Minnesota School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation. PBIS is an evidence-based framework for schools to incorporate strategic practices and positive behavioral interventions that enhance academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.
Using data-driven approaches, the Hayes team has created unique strategies and structures that have left positive impacts on students across all grade levels. Hayes has been a part of a regional cohort of PBIS-participating schools for two years, and was nominated for this award by its cohort leaders. The school now serves as a model for other districts in the region to build their own structures around their PBIS approaches.
Fridley High School senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist Congratulations to Fridley High School (FHS) senior Akshay Rai, who has been named a 2022 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Rai is one of 16,000 semifinalists who represent the most academically talented and high achieving students in the nation. He is advancing to be considered for a National Merit Scholar title, and earn one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships that will be offered in the spring of 2022.
Fridley Schools Foundation hosts Get Your Paws Moving Walk Fundraiser The Fridley Schools Foundation held its 5th annual "Get Your Paws Moving" Walk Fundraiser on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Fridley Football Stadium. Over $2,500 was donated to benefit students and staff members at Fridley Public Schools through educator innovation grants, student scholarships, and other school and district initiatives. A Look Back at the 2020-21 School Year The 2020-2021 school year included many successes of Fridley Public Schools students and staff. From changes to schedules and learning models, to increased technology demands and nutritional services providing meals for families, the district was supported by the wonderful Fridley community and our education partners. We continue to be Fridley Proud, Fridley Strong! Click the link to watch the 2020-21 Year in Review. Upcoming Events UPCOMING:
Date: Thursday, October 7 Please note: Masks or face coverings are required inside district buildings. If you have questions about the forum, please email us at levy2021@fridley.k12.mn.us. This is a free community event - No reservations are necessary. Click here to visit the Levy 2021 webpage to learn more about the upcoming referendum.
FREE Family Movie Night - Friday, October 8
Family Movie Night is back! Fridley Community Education presents FREE Family Movie Night held in the Fridley High School Auditorium. Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Date: Friday, October 8 Please note: Masks or face coverings are required for all those ages 2 and up. Families will be seated separately and socially distanced. No concessions available at this time. Any questions, please call 763-502-5100. Fridley Activity Event Guidelines As we celebrate our homecoming festivities this week, we wanted to remind families of the Fridley Activity Event Guidelines that are in place.
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