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
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
School Spirit Week October 26-30
Monday-Pajama Day
Tuesday-Twin or Triplet Day
Wednesday-Jersey Day
Thursday-Crayon Day--Dress in one color from head to toe
Friday-Students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students OR Edgewood Spirit Day
Fall Parent Communication Night/Check-in with Teachers and Deans
Families will have two opportunities for fall communication/check-in with teachers and deans:
- Thursday, October 29: Parent Communication Night/Fall Check-in (Option 1)
- Wednesday, November 4: Parent Communication Night/Fall Check-in (Option 2)
*Please only choose one date to give all families an opportunity to schedule a time to meet with teachers and deans.
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 first volunteer opportunity of the year is providing dinner for staff on the upcoming Communication Nights on Thursday, October 29th, and Wednesday, November 4th. Please consider donating to one or both nights. Our teachers work LONG days and deserve a delicious meal.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945AEAC2DAB9-66092715-october
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.
VFW Patriot Pen Contest/Teacher of the Year Program
VFW Post 724 is partnering with the Mounds View School District again this year for the VFW Patriot Pen contest and Teacher of the Year.
The entry form for the VFW Patriot Pen contest can be found here and Teacher of the Year program can be found here.
Reminder that a completed PP typed essay and completed entry form must be submitted prior to October 31st to a representative of VFW Post 724 or uploaded to scholarsapp.com (bit.ly/40Wlljo).
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).
Josten's Picture Information
View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
School Name: EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Event Code: FE50526
Student Identifier: Synergy Student ID (6XXXXX...located in ParentVUE & StudentVUE)
Farm to School Thursdays
This Farm to School Thursday, students enjoyed locally-produced beef meatballs from Rancher’s Legacy and Minnesota-grown delicata squash. Meatballs provide protein to help build and maintain strong muscles, while delicata squash provides vitamin A to support healthy vision.
Making screen time more meaningful
When it comes to screen time for students in schools, educational leaders everywhere are asking some common questions.
- Is less screen time the only approach?
- How can schools improve the quality of screen time?
- Can screen time be justified if it has a meaningful impact on learning?
And with the increasing use of AI, school districts are faced with even more challenges to navigate.
This fall, Mounds View Public Schools will consider these issues and more as it convenes a steering committee to provide recommendations to the School Board. Throughout the school year, the group will solicit community feedback and look at four main areas related to educational technology.
- Developing screen time usage guidelines
- Creating an AI usage framework
- Considering laptop and device monitoring tools
- Defining active and passive use of technology
Ballot Question Impacting All Public Schools
This fall, a proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution would increase annual funding to public school districts without raising individual income or property taxes. It will appear on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.
If approved by voters, Mounds View Public Schools would receive an additional $371,000 annually.
Leaving the constitutional amendment question blank has the same effect as voting no. Approval requires a majority of all voters participating in the election, not merely a majority of those who answer the amendment question.
Learn more about Minnesota's Permanent School Fund here.
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"
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!
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.
Irondale Knightline Dance Team Tryouts
Monday 10/26 - Thursday 10/29 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Irondale Aux Gym
Open to 7th-12th Grade
*Required: Jazz or Tennis shoes
*Wear Comfortable Clothing
*Must be registered to participate
(Registration closes Thursday 10/29)
Email Coach Cortney with questions idknightline@gmail.com
Do you love slalom ski racing or alpine skiing and are competitive and curious?
The Irondale varsity alpine ski racing season is quickly approaching so it's time to start thinking about tuning your skis and hitting some gates. If you are a 7th or 8th grader, you are eligible to join the Irondale Alpine Ski Team and registration is now open. Join us for our season kick off meeting on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00pm, in The Forum at Mounds View High School to learn more about our upcoming season. Skiers and one parent/guarding must attend. IRONDALE ALPINE SKI TEAM Register here: Registration Information - Irondale High School (mvpschools.org) Questions? Email coach Erik Saari at driven_esaari@yahoo.com
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
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.
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.
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.
