Edgewood News
An e-newsletter from Edgewood Middle School
Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, November 6
No School - Teacher work day
Thursday, November 19
7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Concert
Monday, November 23- Friday, November 27
No School- Teacher Workdays/Thanksgiving
Picture Re-Takes are Ready!
Josten's Picture Ordering Information:
View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
Event Code: FE50526
Student Identifier: Synergy Student ID (6XXXXX...located in ParentVUE & StudentVUE)
Fall Food Drive to benefit the Ralph Reeder Food
Eagle Leaders is hosting a Fall Food Drive to benefit the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf November 2-20. The mission of the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf is to provide emergency and supplemental food assistance to individuals and families who are food insecure and to connect them to other helpful resources in a manner that provides dignity, while they work toward stabilization.
Students and staff can bring non-perishable items into their first hour nest class. We are encouraging nest classes to "fill a grocery bag" for those in need. There are collection bags in all nest classrooms. Monetary donations can be given directly to the food shelf here. Please consider supporting our fall food drive! Your support helps to ensure that our neighbors in need have access to nutritious food and support.
Holiday Matching Challenge
Make twice the impact this holiday season. The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Holiday Matching Challenge is back with an unprecedented $200,000 match. Every new donation made through December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your support for local families. Give today and help make the most of this incredible matching opportunity!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical Ticket Sales
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other Golden Ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination, including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
Buy tickets here or scan the QR code.
Performance Dates:
- Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 pm
- Friday, November 13, at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, November 14, at 1:00 pm
Fall Parent Communication Night/Check-in with Teachers and Deans
If families did not attend our first Fall Parent Communication Night on October 29, you have one more opportunity to meet with teachers and deans on Wednesday, November 4.
Scheduled conferences are from 3:30-6:00 PM, and drop-ins may occur from 6:00-7:00 PM. Families should contact teachers to request a virtual appointment.
You can schedule conferences with your student's teachers by clicking on the conference tab for your student in ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account set up, please contact Ms. Mildenberger at Shannon.mildenberger@moundsviewschools.org for an activation key.
EPAT (Edgewood Parents & Teachers)
Our next volunteer opportunity is providing dinner for staff during the next Fall Communication Night on Wednesday, November 4th. Please consider donating. Our teachers work LONG days and deserve a delicious meal.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945AEAC2DAB9-66095136-november
Just a reminder, if you sign up, please bring food items to the office by 2:00 pm on that day and PLEASE be sure to label your cookware/utensils so we can get them back to you.
Any questions, please contact the EPAT Coordinator, Laura Wake Wiesner, at lawake@sbcglobal.net.
You're invited! Partnering for Education luncheon
Join the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation for its annual Partnering for Education luncheon on November 13, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This fall’s special guests are Peter Mogck and Matt Frakes, Mounds View grads (‘04) and co-owners of Paddle North. Learn more about the Foundation’s unique partnership with the District and hear from these inspirational alumni while enjoying a light lunch catered by Kowalski’s.
Register now for this FREE event! When you register, please indicate the school community that best aligns with your affiliation and we’ll seat you accordingly.
8th Graders will take PreACT
8th grade students will take the PreACT test on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 during periods 1-3. Students in grades 6 and 7 will attend their regularly scheduled classes on this day. If you have any questions about the administration of the PreACT, please contact Stacey Haas (stacey.haas@mvpschools.org or 651-621-6630).
Spiritwear Reminder
Need some spiritwear for Edgewood Middle School? The Apparel Store is now open! You can order online here. The stores are "open" year-round, but close for one week per month for all of the orders to be processed and shipped. They no longer offer the school delivery option, so orders will be shipped directly to your home.
After-School Activities Available at Edgewood
The Student Activity Bulletin for next week can be found here. The after-school busing information can be found here.
Check the Community Ed website to see what after-school activities, such as Chess, etc. are available for your student here at Edgewood.
Legally Blonde Tickets Are Available!
A fabulously fun, feel-good musical based on the beloved movie Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods, a fashion-loving sorority president who seems to have it all, until her life is turned upside down. Determined to prove she's more than the stereotypes people place on her, Elle embarks on an unexpected journey to Harvard Law School. Along the way, she discovers her own strength, challenges expectations, and learns that staying true to yourself is the greatest success of all. Filled with catchy songs, high-energy dance numbers, unforgettable characters, and plenty of laughs, Legally Blonde: The Musical is an empowering celebration of confidence, perseverance, and finding your voice.
Buy tickets here.
Performances
Thursday, November 5th - 7 p.m.
Friday, November 6th - 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 7th - 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 8th - 1 p.m.
*Before you join us: Legally Blonde is rated PG-13 and includes some mature humor, suggestive references, and language. We encourage families to consider what’s appropriate for their younger theatergoers.
Do you love slalom ski racing or alpine skiing and are competitive and curious?
Do you love slalom ski racing or alpine skiing and are competitive and curious? The varsity alpine ski racing season starts soon so it's time to start thinking about tuning your skis and hitting some gates. 7th and 8th graders are eligible to join the alpine ski team and registration is now open. Questions? Email coach Erik Saari at driven_esaari@yahoo.com Register here: Registration Information - Irondale High School
The Boys and Girls Nordic Ski team is looking for athletes to join the team this winter!
7th and 8th grade boys and girls are able to join the high school team!
There will be a meeting for middle school/new skiers and their parents on Monday, November 2 @ 6pm in the ski shed (park in the north parking lot by tennis courts and walk down the hill to the building on fields right behind the high school)
Winter registration is open!
The season officially begins on Monday November 9!
The team website:
https://irondale.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/winter-sports/nordic-skiing-boys-and-girls
Have questions? Contact Coach Torvi!
Middle School Consent Form for High School Activities
Seventh & eighth grade athletes that wish to participate on a high school team will also register online. Before you begin your online registration, approval must be obtained from the middle school principal or dean, the high school activities director, and coach. In addition, signatures from both student & parent/guardian are also required. You can get a copy of the middle school consent form in the front office or print out a copy.
Rock The School House Returns in 2027!
Rock The School House, presented by the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation, will be back at the Vadnais Heights Commons on Saturday, February 20, 2027. Join us for our largest fundraising event of the year with a night of community, food & fun activities! More information to come as the date approaches. We hope to see you there! Learn more at mvsef.org/rtsh.
Community Programs
Free Virtual Tutoring with Ramsey County Library!
Did you know that all Mounds View Public Schools students can access FREE online tutoring through Ramsey County Library? Students need a library card (free) from the Ramsey County Library and then they can access free virtual tutoring.
RAMSEY COUNTY LIBRARY
Free Online Tutoring: 7 days a week, 1:00pm-11:00pm, Grades K-12, All subjects. Website https://www.rclreads.org/kids-subject/education/ -- scroll down and select the "HelpNow (Brainfuse) link"
Apply For Educational Benefits
All students are offered one breakfast and one lunch meal at no cost each day at school as part of the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. Although no application is required to receive this meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important and households need to apply for Educational Benefits each school year.
Families who qualify are eligible for many great benefits, such as reduced (or free) fees on sports and activities, college application fees, transportation, community programs and more. Watch the video below to learn more and apply at mvpschools.org/reducedfees.
General School Information
The main office is open from 6:45 am - 4:00 pm on Mondays - Thursdays and is open from 6:45 - 2:45 pm on Fridays.
The daily bell schedule can be found here.
The 6th Grade A/B calendar can be found here.
The General Information packet includes important dates for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to check it out and feel free to print out a copy to hang by your family home calendar!
School Attendance Reminders
Just a reminder that if your student will be absent from school, if you are picking them up early, or they are arriving late, please call the 24/7 attendance line at 651-621-6601 and leave a message. You may also send a message through your ParentVUE account or send a note with your student to drop off in the front office in the morning.
PLEASE NOTE: If you need to pick your student up earlier in the day, calling ahead of time to the attendance line is helpful. We can get a pass to them to sign out at the appropriate time and wait for you in the lobby, saving you time and causing less disruption to the classrooms.
If your student is ill and you need to relay information to the nurse, please call 651-621-6604 for the Health Office.
Order Your Yearbook Today and Save!
Yearbooks can be ordered here. Order now through Thursday, March 25. The cost in $30. The online order window closes Thursday, March 25, 2027.
Please share photos to be considered for the yearbook through this link. Please submit photos from athletics, concerts, field trips, and other school activities.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Creagh at benjamin.creagh@moundsviewschools.org.
Chromebook Best Practices and Care
Chromebooks were distributed on Thursday, September 10, to all students at Edgewood. The new chromebooks contain screen protectors and case. A fully charged Chromebook should last the entire school day. Please review the Chromebook Best Practices and Care sheets with your student to ensure best care is taken with the new Chromebooks. We appreciate your cooperation.
