School News

Monday        cycle day   2B - Art Adventureweek
Tuesday       cycle day   3C - Student Council Meeting
Wednesday   cycle day   4D 
Thursday      cycle day   5A - Ski Club 5 - 8pm
Friday           cycle day   1B - School Store
                                              - Student Council Sponsored“Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character” Day

Looking for Vendors for the 2020 Red Pine Health and Fitness Fair
We are excited to announce that Red Pine will be hosting its annual Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, April 25^th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. We are looking for vendors that would like to participate in the fair.  If you own or know of a business that would like to participate you can register at the link below:

Red Pine Health and Fitness Fair Registration
If you have any questions, please contact Denise.vonasek@district196.org or at 651-423-7870.

Think Summer 2020!
CAHOOTS math and language arts in one book … great value! 
Parents, it is time to start thinking about summer and how you will help your children keep their math and language arts skills sharp.  CAHOOTS is a workbook correspondence program for math and language arts, designed to more closely match our district curriculum through an engaging and reflective approach to learning.  CAHOOTS should not be considered as a replacement for participating in summer school, if a child qualifies.  CAHOOTS registration information will be sent home with students the week of March 2.  Sample workbooks will be available for review in the school office in February/March.  The deadline for registration is April 3.  Cost is $42.  Watch for more information later this winter.

Red Pine Ski and Snowboard Club Dates:
This is a great program for the 4th and 5th grade students.  
https://rp.district196.org/activities/ski-snowboard-club

Dates for 2020:
Thursday, February 27, 5-8 p.m.
----Make up night Thursday, March 5, 5-8 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email Kristen.henning@district196.org

Lifetouch Spring Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, March 4^th

The spring pictures are optional. Only students who have ordered online or send in the order form will be photographed.  Online orders can be placed at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID:  EVTRHCNMC.  The order forms will come home in Friday Folders this week.

News From the Library:

Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day - Friday, February 28
On Friday, February 28 all students are encouraged to dress up as his / her favorite book character.  Please stay tuned for more info in your child's Friday Folder.

Happy Reading,
Mrs. Robertson& Mrs. Jarvi
Red Pine Elementary Library
651-423-7870
kelly.robertson@district196.org

News from the Bird Feeder:
Serving a Special Lunch on Thursday February 27^th.
     “Halfway to the State Fair”
      Pronto pup on a stick
      Corkscrew French Fries
      Mini Donuts
      Fresh veggies & fruit

Home Lunch kids can purchase the Mini Donuts as Alacarte.
*****All is Welcome to come in and join our fun lunch day!!!****

Please click this link to the Red Pine Elementary School Menus:
https://district196.nutrislice.com/menu/red-pine?mode=browse
Food service offers bag lunches for students on field trip days.  Please sign up for bag lunches with your student’s teacher.

Free/Reduced Applications are Online**
**Remember a new application is needed for each new school year.
We welcome all visitors to come in and join us at lunchtime.  Students love having a special guest for lunch!

Cheryl Rosa
Food and Nutrition Manager

Nurse's Corner

Influenza Info link- https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/flu/basics/fluparent.html

Please review this link as we are starting to see Influenza Like Illnesses and Influenza A.  The recommendation is students remain at home until they are fever free, diarrhea free, vomiting free for 24 hours without Ibuprofen or Tylenol.  This helps prevent spread and also helps your child return when they are feeling good and ready to take on the day.

Remember K-5 should have an extra set of clothes rolled up in their backpack for days where they get wet outside, spill syrup or milk, or any other type of accident where they are wet.

Layers, layers, layers!!! Brrr…. It’s incredibly cold today ~ spring like weather on another day.  Layers are best to keep your child comfortable in a learning environment.

I have some links below that may be helpful.  Please feel free to call with any questions.

Below is a link for Lice Advice.  Lice is present in our community and usually does not start in the school.  I recommend parents be vigilant on checking after sleep overs, large gatherings, places where your kids go over breaks or weekends and toss jackets and hats in a pile and so on.
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/schools.html

Immunization link below for Dakota County.  If you or your child need to catch up on immunizations, please check out this link for immunization clinics.  You will NOT be turned away if you cannot pay.  Eligibility requirements for these clinics are: ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, ADULTS AND CHILDRENT WHO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE THAT DOES NOT COVER VACCINATIONS, CHILDREN ON MINNESOTA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MA), MINNESOTACARE, OR A PREPAID MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PMAP), CHILDREN WHO ARE AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKAN NATIVE..
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/ImmunizationClinics/Pages/default.aspx

Dakota County Public Health partners with children’s Dental Servicesto provide dental care to children from low-income families.  Children’s Dental staff provide dental care in the county service centers in Apple Valley and West St. Paul.  Appointments are required.  Please call 612-746-1530.
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/Dental/Pages/default.aspx

Danna Steffen, RN, BSN
License School Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Red Pine Elementary
Ph: 651-423-7871
Fax: 651-423-7875

PTO News

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 5 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Red Pine Elementary.