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What's Up Wednesday

April 12, 2023

What's UpWednesdayApril 12, 2023

Join Us for the Bobcat Bash Carnival this Friday, April 14th from 5:30-8 PM

  • Play over 20 carnival games with prizes including new cow lasso, archery, and golf and fan favorites like the stuffed animal walk and pop toss
  • Break a board with World Taekwondo Academy and tackle the Maple Grove Firefighters obstacle course
  • Visit the Cedar Island Hospital for fake wounds/bandages in the nurse's office
  • Walk away with a new Crazy Hairstyle and get your face painted
  • Take a break in quieter rooms for building activities (LEGOs, MagnaTiles, etc.) and crafts (carnival bookmarks, bobcat bracelets, etc.)
  • Get your name in for the Kids Raffle prizes, including a mini-drone with camera, LED frisbee, electronic game cube, jumbo Squishmallow puppy, 3D pen, light-up rockets, and VTech camera
  • Bid on over 50 items in the silent auction
  • Get your picture with the Bobcat
  • Support the PTO where all proceeds will go back to supporting your students

Bobcat Bash Coloring Contest Winners...

We're thrilled to announce the winners of this year's Bobcat Bash coloring contest who are all getting 20 tickets to the carnival that can be traded in for $5 off an unlimited games wristband the night of the event.


  • Pre-K & 4-Star: Kody Tengesdal
  • Kindergarten: Mary Jasper
  • 1st Grade: Autumn Smith
  • 2nd Grade: Amarriah Adams
  • 3rd Grade: Dana Fasching
  • 4th Grade: Millie Kuebelbeck
  • 5th Grade: Elise Veith

Bobcat Bash Tickets...

While entry to the carnival is free, either an unlimited games wristband or individual tickets are needed for games and activities, and can be purchased at the door with cash or card. Children and Cedar Island students must be accompanied by an adult; no drop-offs allowed.


  • Wristbands: $20 each - Good for unlimited access to carnival games, five entries to the kids raffle drawing, one face painting session, one crazy hair styling, and one visit to the Cedar Island Hospital
    • In addition to purchasing wristbands at the door, you may still purchase them in advance online by Thursday, April 13th and pick up at Will Call the night of the event by scanning the QR code or using this link (PayPal and credit card accepted). It will look like you're making a donation to Cedar Island PTO, so just include an amount in increments of $20 for however many wristbands you'd like.
  • Individual Tickets: 50 cents each ($5 for 20, $20 for 80)

Bobcat Bash Food...

  • Enjoy food trucks including Carnivorium, Crepe and Cake, Mama's Taco Truck, and Floyd's Mini-Donuts & Shaved Ice (most accept cash or card)
  • Grab some beverages and popcorn in the cafeteria (cash only)

Volunteers Still Needed for Bobcat Bash!

We still need about 15 volunteers to run games at the carnival. Please consider picking up a spot to help make the evening a success. Spread the word to your neighbors, babysitters, or others who may want to pick up some volunteer hours.


CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO SIGN UP NOW!!!!

Bobcat Bash Volunteer Sign-Up

Classroom Placement Input

It is the time of year when we begin thinking about next year’s classroom placement. A number of variables are taken into consideration in order to create a balanced classroom that will meet student needs.

Please complete the optional form below by Thursday May 4th, if there is information that you would like to share regarding your child’s classroom placement for next year.

We ask that you do not list individual teacher names, as we are unable to honor specific teacher requests.

Classroom placements will be finalized and available on ParentVue at the end of August prior to Open House.

*Please fill out 1 form per child*

Classroom Placement Input Form

Bus Safety Poster Contest Winner

Congratulations to Bodee R. in Mrs. Sorbel's class! He won the 2nd place prize for the 4th grade district-wide Bus Safety Poster Contest.

Important Dates to Remember

  • April 14: Bobcat Bash Carnival & Silent Auction (5:30-8:00pm)
  • April 18 & 19: Reading MCA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5)
  • April 24: No School For Students - Teacher Workshop Day
  • April 26 & 27: Math MCA Testing (Grades 3, 4, 5)
  • May 3 & 4: Science MCA Testing (Grade 5)
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Cedar Island Elementary

Attendance Email: CIAttendance@district279.org

Email: cedarisland@district279.org
Website: https://ci.district279.org/
Location: 6777 Hemlock Lane North, Maple Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 763.425.5855
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarIslandPTO

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