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Robbinsdale Area Schools is an award-winning district committed to academic excellence for ALL students. We serve all or parts of seven cities with more than 100,000 residents in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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![message from interim assistance superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610747754/rdaleorg/vihalrybmkkm9hsn26tw/MartiMessagetoFamilies.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610747754/rdaleorg/vihalrybmkkm9hsn26tw/MartiMessagetoFamilies.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610747754/rdaleorg/vihalrybmkkm9hsn26tw/MartiMessagetoFamilies.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610747754/rdaleorg/vihalrybmkkm9hsn26tw/MartiMessagetoFamilies.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610747754/rdaleorg/vihalrybmkkm9hsn26tw/MartiMessagetoFamilies.jpg","width":1279}])
Marti Voight, Interim Assistant Superintendent, has a special message to welcome elementary families back to in-person learning.
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![Screenshot from webinar showing district administration and guest speakers from MDE and MDH]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610747086/rdaleorg/eklhploawjwwkyrqg7sw/mdewebinar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610747086/rdaleorg/eklhploawjwwkyrqg7sw/mdewebinar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610747086/rdaleorg/eklhploawjwwkyrqg7sw/mdewebinar.png","width":800}])
Dr. Heather Mueller, MDE Deputy Commissioner, and Dan Huff, MDH Assistant Commissioner, reviewed COVID-19 health data and mitigation strategies along with Minnesota's Safe Learning Plan in order to address staff questions.
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![Staff Kudos hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610669757/rdaleorg/jpbbnx9tq0kncwm5mkj4/VirtualHighFives_Update_Website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610669757/rdaleorg/jpbbnx9tq0kncwm5mkj4/VirtualHighFives_Update_Website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610669757/rdaleorg/jpbbnx9tq0kncwm5mkj4/VirtualHighFives_Update_Website.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610669757/rdaleorg/jpbbnx9tq0kncwm5mkj4/VirtualHighFives_Update_Website.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1610669757/rdaleorg/jpbbnx9tq0kncwm5mkj4/VirtualHighFives_Update_Website.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610669757/rdaleorg/jpbbnx9tq0kncwm5mkj4/VirtualHighFives_Update_Website.png","width":1800}])
Check out this week's Virtual High Five Video!
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![Family Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605280617/rdaleorg/er0pvjo06f4o1pleep6o/DiscoverNewsletterNewsPost1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605280617/rdaleorg/er0pvjo06f4o1pleep6o/DiscoverNewsletterNewsPost1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605280617/rdaleorg/er0pvjo06f4o1pleep6o/DiscoverNewsletterNewsPost1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1605280617/rdaleorg/er0pvjo06f4o1pleep6o/DiscoverNewsletterNewsPost1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1605280617/rdaleorg/er0pvjo06f4o1pleep6o/DiscoverNewsletterNewsPost1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605280617/rdaleorg/er0pvjo06f4o1pleep6o/DiscoverNewsletterNewsPost1.png","width":1800}])
Our Discover Family Newsletter will keep you up to date with the latest district news!
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![Calendar graphic showing the month of January 2021 and first week of February 2021 and learning model transition dates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610660770/rdaleorg/ohxc50lbmjfcjttglc4q/LearningModelTransitionTimeline.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610660770/rdaleorg/ohxc50lbmjfcjttglc4q/LearningModelTransitionTimeline.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610660770/rdaleorg/ohxc50lbmjfcjttglc4q/LearningModelTransitionTimeline.png","width":700}])
Check out our transition timeline, which includes important dates by grade level as well as non-school days.
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- Elementary
![Custodial engineer cleans a classroom sink.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610571258/rdaleorg/lwqymk7616movfnrwfv5/cleaningsink.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610571258/rdaleorg/lwqymk7616movfnrwfv5/cleaningsink.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610571258/rdaleorg/lwqymk7616movfnrwfv5/cleaningsink.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610571258/rdaleorg/lwqymk7616movfnrwfv5/cleaningsink.png","width":1084}])
All families are encouraged to watch this in-depth video which reviews cleaning and safety procedures, COVID-19 protocols, as well as answers frequently asked questions. Spanish and Somali versions are also posted.
- COVID-19
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Please read more for a learning model update for our secondary students.
- COVID-19
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![Meal Distribution SItes Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610469937/rdaleorg/w2vtl5inefgkeq7atki1/MealDistributionSitesUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1610469937/rdaleorg/w2vtl5inefgkeq7atki1/MealDistributionSitesUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1610469937/rdaleorg/w2vtl5inefgkeq7atki1/MealDistributionSitesUpdate.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1610469937/rdaleorg/w2vtl5inefgkeq7atki1/MealDistributionSitesUpdate.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1610469937/rdaleorg/w2vtl5inefgkeq7atki1/MealDistributionSitesUpdate.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610469937/rdaleorg/w2vtl5inefgkeq7atki1/MealDistributionSitesUpdate.png","width":1800}])
Our elementary distribution sites, Lakeview, Meadow Lake, Neill, and Northport, will serve their last meal bundle distribution on Wednesday, January 13. Cooper High School, Plymouth Middle School, Robbinsdale Middle School, and Sandburg Middle School (beginning January 26th) will continue to distribute meal bundles.
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![Superitendant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595371971/rdaleorg/blffuna2vznefzflkkpy/BurrageResized.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595371971/rdaleorg/blffuna2vznefzflkkpy/BurrageResized.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595371971/rdaleorg/blffuna2vznefzflkkpy/BurrageResized.png","width":596}])
Dr. Burrage shares a letter with expressing her gratitude to our legislators
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released updated guidance for close contact with a person positive with COVID-19.
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Dr. Burrage shares a letter with families and staff regarding yesterday's events of civil unrest
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![logo Adventure Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609954796/rdaleorg/nr0bh2jgmnlchx2oly7a/CommunityEd.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609954796/rdaleorg/nr0bh2jgmnlchx2oly7a/CommunityEd.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1609954796/rdaleorg/nr0bh2jgmnlchx2oly7a/CommunityEd.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1609954796/rdaleorg/nr0bh2jgmnlchx2oly7a/CommunityEd.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1609954796/rdaleorg/nr0bh2jgmnlchx2oly7a/CommunityEd.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609954796/rdaleorg/nr0bh2jgmnlchx2oly7a/CommunityEd.png","width":1800}])
Registration has begun for Adventure Club School-Age Care to accommodate the shift to an In-Person Learning Model for elementary students
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- Elementary
We are sharing three things in this letter: information for elementary families, information for secondary families and upcoming non-school days (with several new dates for elementary students).
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- COVID-19
![Check Out This Week's Virtual High Fives!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602173897/rdaleorg/yobmzpx5vvkngvnzw76g/VirtualHighFivesWebsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602173897/rdaleorg/yobmzpx5vvkngvnzw76g/VirtualHighFivesWebsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602173897/rdaleorg/yobmzpx5vvkngvnzw76g/VirtualHighFivesWebsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602173897/rdaleorg/yobmzpx5vvkngvnzw76g/VirtualHighFivesWebsite.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1602173897/rdaleorg/yobmzpx5vvkngvnzw76g/VirtualHighFivesWebsite.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602173897/rdaleorg/yobmzpx5vvkngvnzw76g/VirtualHighFivesWebsite.png","width":1800}])
Check out our recent Virtual High Five video.
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![Seven Dreams Bird Bash Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609787767/rdaleorg/tgjyjbde0jwandtlsyvr/BirdBash.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609787767/rdaleorg/tgjyjbde0jwandtlsyvr/BirdBash.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1609787767/rdaleorg/tgjyjbde0jwandtlsyvr/BirdBash.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1609787767/rdaleorg/tgjyjbde0jwandtlsyvr/BirdBash.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1609787767/rdaleorg/tgjyjbde0jwandtlsyvr/BirdBash.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609787767/rdaleorg/tgjyjbde0jwandtlsyvr/BirdBash.png","width":1800}])
Registration for the 8th annual Bird Bash is now open!
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![Art Show Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609774029/rdaleorg/n8eqd3qf5obyyrt2sjfr/ElementaryWinterArtShow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609774029/rdaleorg/n8eqd3qf5obyyrt2sjfr/ElementaryWinterArtShow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1609774029/rdaleorg/n8eqd3qf5obyyrt2sjfr/ElementaryWinterArtShow.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1609774029/rdaleorg/n8eqd3qf5obyyrt2sjfr/ElementaryWinterArtShow.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1609774029/rdaleorg/n8eqd3qf5obyyrt2sjfr/ElementaryWinterArtShow.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609774029/rdaleorg/n8eqd3qf5obyyrt2sjfr/ElementaryWinterArtShow.jpg","width":1672}])
Check out the digital art show featuring the work of our elementary student!
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- Elementary
![SEA class recipe book]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1609437546/rdaleorg/xvy3o2zz4aqlindwlugh/KinSchoRecipeBook.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1609437546/rdaleorg/xvy3o2zz4aqlindwlugh/KinSchoRecipeBook.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1609437546/rdaleorg/xvy3o2zz4aqlindwlugh/KinSchoRecipeBook.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1609437546/rdaleorg/xvy3o2zz4aqlindwlugh/KinSchoRecipeBook.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1609437546/rdaleorg/xvy3o2zz4aqlindwlugh/KinSchoRecipeBook.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1609437546/rdaleorg/xvy3o2zz4aqlindwlugh/KinSchoRecipeBook.jpg","width":1664}])
Check out the class recipe book created by fourth graders at SEA!
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- School of Engineering & Arts
This communication provides additional clarification on a number of topics discussed in communications shared with families last week.
- COVID-19
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![281 Distance Learning School Updates graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598647565/rdaleorg/xxhjcumrw6cx8drmgdo3/281-Distance-Learning-School.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598647565/rdaleorg/xxhjcumrw6cx8drmgdo3/281-Distance-Learning-School.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598647565/rdaleorg/xxhjcumrw6cx8drmgdo3/281-Distance-Learning-School.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1598647565/rdaleorg/xxhjcumrw6cx8drmgdo3/281-Distance-Learning-School.jpg","width":900}])
If you would like to register for or opt-out of our distance learning option (281 Distance Learning School) - the deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 22. We know this is a short timeframe. Based on the Governor’s announcement this week, we are working as quickly as possible to put a revised plan in place.
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![Dr. Stephanie Burrage in a classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1608326256/rdaleorg/adtzomhcblsbabdqmuk8/DrBurrageDecmsg.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1608326256/rdaleorg/adtzomhcblsbabdqmuk8/DrBurrageDecmsg.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1608326256/rdaleorg/adtzomhcblsbabdqmuk8/DrBurrageDecmsg.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1608326256/rdaleorg/adtzomhcblsbabdqmuk8/DrBurrageDecmsg.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1608326256/rdaleorg/adtzomhcblsbabdqmuk8/DrBurrageDecmsg.png","width":1268}])
Dr. Stephanie Burrage, Interim Superintendent, warmly wishes you wonderful winter break! We are looking forward to 2021 with optimism!
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