279Connect-Feb. 4
District fifth graders show off their musical talents with band and orchestra concerts
The joyful sounds of young musicians filled the air as fifth grade band and orchestra students took the stage these last few weeks at Osseo Middle School to perform concerts showcasing their hard work and budding musical talents.
On Jan. 14, over 550 fifth grade band students showed off their hard work to their families and friends, led by elementary band teachers Brianna Barhorst, Eric Bitterman, Michaela Byland, Phil Hatchner, Jane Ruohoniemi and Paul Terry.
On Jan. 30, fifth grade orchestra students came together for their first concert to demonstrate their skills, including bow positions and how they start and end. They performed songs such as Hot Cross Buns, Ode to Joy and Caribbean Island.
Fair Oaks Elementary School gathers families for Device-Free Family Fun Night
Fair Oaks Elementary School invited its families to the school Jan. 30 for an evening of good old-fashioned family fun. The Device-Free Family Fun Night included a pizza dinner and a variety of fun games to get families strategizing, coordinating and laughing together. Activities included a variety of board games, bookmark-making, beanbag toss, puzzles and more.
Birch Grove School for the Arts celebrates fundraiser with Glow Run
Birch Grove School for the Arts capped off a fun week of fundraising with a Glow Run in the school’s gymnasium Jan. 31. The high-energy event involved music and super hero capes and masks of different colors. Students took turns running along the glowing track alongside others with capes of the same color, while other students high-fived the runners to cheer them on as they ran.
District Manufacturing, Skilled Trade and Construction Career Fair
Osseo Area Schools’ Community-Based Vocational Assessment and Training (CBVAT) program hosted its annual Manufacturing, Skilled Trades and Construction Career Fair on Jan. 29. Though hosted this year at Park Center Senior High School, the event was open to students from any district high school.
The career fair had 26 different companies, unions and organizations represented, including ForestryWorks, Boston Scientific, Peterson Companies, The Minneapolis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, the Teamsters union, Rani Engineering, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Lynnes Welding Training, Takeda and many others.
Check out the Summer Programs website
Osseo Area Schools' Summer Programs offer a diverse range of engaging academic and enrichment opportunities to spark students’ curiosity, inspire creativity and a love for learning. Visit the district’s Summer Programs website for more information about opportunities for students in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school. Summer employment opportunities are also available. Apply now at district279.org/careers.
