Andersen Elementary Friday E-Folder
May 31st, 2013
Welcome! The Andersen Friday E-Folder will contain important information for all families throughout the school year. Please check with your friends and neighbors to ensure that every Andersen Elementary family is receiving this e-mail.
Dear Andersen Families,
I would like to thank Sheila Folden, Andersen’s physical education teacher, and all of our school volunteers for making field day a wonderful experience for our students. All of the students were smiling and tired by the end of the day. I would like to also thank Lee Eisenberg and Caley Erban for starting a school store this year. The students enjoyed working at the store and many skills were mastered. Finally, I would like to thank Kate Williamson, Laurel Avery, Jennifer Mankowski and Lillian Eldred for providing an outstanding kindergarten musical program this past week. Kindergarten is a magical time for our students and its amazing to see the students grow throughout the school year.
I can’t believe we have one more week of school left! It has been such an enjoyable experience and privilege for me to be able to work with the students, staff and families at Andersen this year. This is a special community and I am proud to be a part of it.
Your Partner in Education,
Malinda Lansfeldt
Principal
Classroom Assignments for Next Year
Class lists for the 2013-2014 school year will be available for pick-up in the school office on Wednesday, August 14. If the classroom assignment information is not picked up by the end of the school day, the information will be mailed home. School supply lists will be sent home on the last day of school, posted on our school’s web site and available in the main office in early August.
Congratulations to our Retiring Staff
From the entire Andersen Elementary community, we would like to wish “Happy Retirement” to the following staff members who are starting a new adventure in their lives next fall: Mary Ostertag, Carolyn Hild and Kathy Carlson. Thank you for your dedication and years of service in helping hundreds of students become better people. You made a difference!!!
Bracelets for Kendra
Kendra Tatro, a kindergarten student at Andersen Elementary, was diagnosed with Leukemia just a month before her 6th birthday. She loves to dance, play tee-ball and has an amazing smile and bubbly personality. Kendra’s family, along with the Andersen Parent group, has decided to partner up and help her fight the battle. Although Kendra is doing the hard part, we would like to help support her and her family. The Andersen Parent Group will have a table set up next week starting on Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 from 8:15 am to 8:45 am to sell bracelets in support of Kendra. The bracelets state “Kendra’s Team” and they change from dark purple to bright pink. The bracelets cost $2.00 each and all of the proceeds will go to the Tatro family. Thank you in advance for your support!
2013 YOUTH SAFETY CAMP
Registration forms will be coming home today!
Teacher Assignments for 2013-14
At this time, the following teacher assignments have been made. Please note that these assignments can change
before the beginning of the next school year. As possible classroom assignment changes occur, the changes
will be communicated with parents in a timely manner.
Kindergarten: Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Mankowski
Grade 1: Mrs. Ritzer, Mrs. Voss
Grade 2: Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Nelson
Grade 3: Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Parent
Grade 4: Mrs. Sheely, OPEN
Grade 5: Mrs. Humphrey, Mr. Schwietz
Grade 6: Mrs. Wilcek, Mrs. Rapp
Minnesota Reading Corps Member Needed
Andersen Elementary has been awarded a MN Reading Corps Member for the 2013-14 school year. If you know of someone that might be interested in the position, please pass on the following information:
1. Minnesota Reading Corps is an AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is the domestic version of the Peace
Corps.
2. Joining MRC is a one year commitment – beginning in August and ending July 31.
3. Members earn a bi-weekly living allowance ($438 / full-time or $220 / part-time) AND an education award.
4. This is an opportunity for professional development, particularly in the area of childhood literacy.
5. Learn more online at
Looking for a way for your child to stay fresh in math over the summer?
The SUMSUp program is a nine-week math program designed for students just completing grades K-6. This program aligns with District 834’s math curriculum and is coordinated by Denise Cote, teacher at Stonebridge Elementary.
Each child registered will receive a packet containing a workbook, a letter from the teacher, the first week’s assignment and fun math activities. Each week, students will receive an assignment which will include workbook focus pages, as well as math games and suggested online activities. Lessons are completed by the child and corrected by the parent. You can sign up through the Community Education online registration or print this flyer to mail in the registration.
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6th Grade Recognition
There will be an all school assembly for students on Thursday, June 6th at9:30 AM. The purpose of this assembly is to recognize our departing 6th grade students.
School Calendar
- June 6 – 6th Grade Recognition – GYM -9:30 AM
- June 7 – Last Day of School
- August 14 – Classroom Assignment Pick-up/Mail Out Day
- August 20 – Andersen Registration Day in Gym - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- August 20 – Kindergarten Ready, Set, Go Meetings
- August 21 – Kindergarten Ready, Set, Go Meetings
- August 27 – Andersen Open House 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- September 3 – First Day of School
- October 1 – Picture Re-Take Day
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