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Communication from RAS Early Learning

If you would like to receive text messages from Robbinsdale Area Schools Early Learning program please complete this google form.

 

Want to view electronic fliers for programs and resources from around the district and appropriate for our youngest students. Check out Peachjar! 

Click here for more information!

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Magnet School Information Nights

Families with a student starting kindergarten next school year are invited to attend our upcoming magnet school information nights. Meet our staff, get a tour and learn more about what our schools have to offer.

Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion School: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23
FAIR Pilgrim Lane: 56:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25 
School of Engineering and Arts: 6:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30

Learn more about our schools by visiting our website

More information about the Magnet school lottery process can be found on the Rdale Enrollment page

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Upcoming important dates

Winter Break: December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024

Monday, January 15, 2024 - No School

Monday, January 22, 2024 - No School 

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Participate in Rdale’s 2024-25 budget survey

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking input from students, staff, families, and our community about what the priorities for next year’s budget should be.

  • All District
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Meadow Lake Newsletter
  • Noble Elementary Newsletter
  • School of Engineering & Arts Newsletter
Bag of groceries

Prism and Full-Servic Community Schools have partnered to offer community food pick-up events. Those in need of food support are invited to access Prism's food shelf.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • FAIR School Crystal Newsletter
  • Noble Elementary Newsletter
  • Sandburg Middle School Newsletter
Kids outside playing in the snow

Rdale's Full Service Community Schools is hosting a Winter Wonderland Community Dinner. Enjoy a catered dinner, cookie decorating, face painting, a picture station, music, games, and prizes at this free event. 

  • All District
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • School of Engineering & Arts Newsletter
hats and mittens

Families looking for help with winter gear or food during the holidays are invited to visit the district website.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Meadow Lake Newsletter
student playing with blocks in a classroom

Designed to nurture your student and build upon the skills they will use when starting kindergarten, preschool provides hands-on learning opportunities for children.

  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Upcoming Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Opportunities

Please Join us for these upcoming one-time classes.

Babies & Books (parents and their children birth through 12 months)
Monday, December 11, 1:15-2:15 pm

Understanding Toddler Emotions & Tantrums (parents of children 16-36 months)
Tuesday, January 9, 7-8 pm, virtual

Looking to play on a cold winter day? Join us for these weekly play and gym times.

Baby Talk & Play (caregivers and children 6 through 20 months)
Tuesdays, 10:15-11:45 am

Drop-in and Play (caregivers and children 21 through 42 months)
Thursdays, 12:45-2 pm

Drop-in and Play (caregivers and children 2 through 4 years)
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

Family Gym
Mondays 6-7:30 and Fridays 9-11:15

ECFE has openings in many Infant, Toddler, and Mixed-age weekly classes. All classes are held at the New Hope Learning Center unless otherwise noted.

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Elementary students eating lunch

All students receive breakfast and lunch free of charge this year. Applications are not required to receive this free meal benefit, but filling out the application for educational benefits is still important.

  • All District
  • Northport Elementary Newsletter
Graphic "Shoe Away Hunger"

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 3-5 pm.

Join Robbinsdale Area Schools at St. Joseph Parish to pick up groceries and an awesome new pair of shoes!

Shoe Bus flyer

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Learning
Early Learning Family Night Success!

We had our first of three Early Learning Family Nights on October 9th, and we were excited to welcome nearly 300 adults and children to New Hope Learning Center! Activities were planned to include our friend Tucker Turtle, and using the Pyramid Model, which focuses on supporting young children with social emotional competence.

If you would like to access some of the stories, songs, and materials we used please click here

Mark your calendars for our next Family Night, which will be on Tuesday, February 6th.

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Photos of card boxes available for fundraiser

Cards for a Cause will run from November 1-December 1.

QR code to order card boxes

These beautifully handcrafted cards are only $30 per box. That's just $1 per card or less!

Order online or use the QR code provided.
This fundraiser is sponsored by Robbinsdale Area Schools Early Learning PAC.

*Box and card design are subject to change based on availability.
 

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Early Learning PAC Social Media Updates and November PAC Meeting!

Follow the Robbinsdale Area Schools Early Learning Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) on social media!

Facebook: Early Learning 281 PAC

Instagram: @pac_earlylearning281 

To learn more about the Early Learning PAC click here or join us at our November meeting!

Tuesday, November 28
8:30-9:45 AM
New Hope Learning Center Flex Lab, 8301 47th Ave N, New Hope

Detailed meeting information may be found here.

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Free COVID tests

 

 If you are interested in requesting free COVID tests from the state of Minnesota please use this link.

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
New partnership provides housing support to district families

Robbinsdale Area Schools has partnered with Hennepin County for the Schools to Housing program. The program works to combat homelessness among families with young children.

Families are referred to the program through a social worker, district staff member, community partner, or as a self-referral. Once families enroll, they will be able to access the Hennepin County Housing Navigator who can help assist families with their housing needs and connect to other resources.

Early Learning families looking for additional information about this program should reach out to the Early Learning School Social Worker, Amanda Talan, at 763-504-4164 or amanda_talan@rdale.org.

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
Resources

United Way 211 Holiday Food and Gift Resources

United Way 211 has resources for the upcoming holidays for interested families. For those interested, United Way 211 has a Hennepin County Holiday Food Resource website and a Hennepin County Holiday Food & Gift/Toy Resource website.

Winter Clothing Resources

Salvation Army is a place for families to receive assistance, including winter coats for their children. Supplies may be limited, so the Salvation Army recommends contacting your nearest location to find out if supplies are available in the sizes needed. The phone number for the Salvation Army Brooklyn Park location (10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park) is 763-425-0517. Families may qualify for other assistance during their visit, which can be discussed in person with a Salvation Army case worker. Families can also call United Way 211 at 651-291-0211 to find additional winter clothing resources in your area. 

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
Two preschool children at light table

Do you have a child that will be three years of age on January 1, 2024?
Register for this new preschool class that begins Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

This class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:45 am-2:15 pm.

Register online and choose class #22 for your class choice.

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning
Upcoming important dates

Check out these important upcoming important dates in October and November. 

  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
  • Early Learning