Back to School Excitement at Woodbury’s Liberty Ridge Elementary

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There were smiles and cries and at least one cartwheel. Students headed back to school Tuesday morning at Liberty Ridge Elementary and across the district. While Liberty Ridge Principal Mike Moore said he’s excited for Day 1, he also noted that getting students calmed down and ready to learn is a big part of the plan. “We’ve got to slow down in order to go fast,” he said. Getting kids acclimated to school procedure is especially important at Liberty Ridge, where a growing student population means faculty will be busy meeting the needs of 969 youngsters, Moore said. Outside the school Tuesday morning making sure student drop-off was going smoothly, Moore said it's fun to see everyone again and meet new students. "We're looking forward to a …

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Kris Janisch

1:48 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Thanks for the photos Susan and Kelly!   more ›

Back to School Reminders from South Washington County Schools

With the new year on the horizon, District 833 sent out a list of links for parents and students.

The new school year for South Washington County students begins Sept. 4. District 833 recently sent out a list of reminders and useful links for parents and students. Families can apply for free and reduced price meal benefits online. A new application must be submitted each year. For more information or need help with the process, call Nutrition Services at 651-458-6280. Go to www.paypams.com to pay online by credit card for your children’s school meals, or visit the district's website and click on Departments - Nutrition Services. Bus route information has been mailed to all parents and/or guardians. Those who did not receive route information or have a question regarding the bus stop location can find help online at www.sowashco.k12.mn.…

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Washington County Offers Back to School Immunizations for Uninsured

There is a $12 administration fee requested for each immunization, but no one who is eligible for these clinics will be turned away if they are unable to pay the cost.

The Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment is offering extra appointments for children who need their immunizations updated before the start of the next school year. These clinics are for school-age children who do not have medical insurance, or those whose medical insurance does not cover the cost of immunizations. There is a $12 administration fee requested for each immunization, but no one who is eligible for these clinics will be turned away if they are unable to pay the cost. Clinics will be: For any questions regarding these back-to-school clinics, call 651-430-6655 to speak with a public health nurse. More information is at the Washington County website www.co.washington.mn.us at the Washington County …

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District 833 Part of Farm to School Month

Schools from all regions of the state will be taking part in the festivities which connect K-12 students with healthy, fresh food grown locally.

Press release September is Farm to School Month in Minnesota. K-12 schools from all regions of the state will be taking part in the festivities which connect K-12 students with healthy, fresh food grown locally. Participating schools will serve a wide range of foods from nearby farms ranging from sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers to cantaloupe and watermelon, among others. Many schools will also provide hands-on educational opportunities for students and community activities. Farm to School offers Minnesota myriad benefits including farm fresh foods for our K-12 students, keeping more of our “food dollars” circulating in the local economy, and supporting our region’s many small and mid-size farmers. After Farm to School Month, …

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Woodbury’s Back To School Blues

Looking back at summer, preparing for the new world ahead.

Today, the children of District 833 are back in school! Summer limped into existence during a cold, rainy June. The heat cranked up with smothering July temps. Then August arrived to produce a level of anxiety in me that today should resolve itself. Most parents fall into one of two camps. The first group is exhausted. Their patience is worn thin by summer’s end. They’re eager for September’s routine to refocus their bored, crabby kids. Although I understand this first group, I fall into a second group. I know what weather Minnesota has in store for me in the coming months. I even imagine Old Man Winter himself driving the school bus. I’ve tried every August to dig in my heels and resist the change of seasons, to no avail. Today summer is …

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Students Look Away: Woodbury High School Announces Back-To-School Events

From parking permits to freshman orientation, Woodbury is working to keep students in the loop.

Students at Woodbury High School are probably more concerned with their next trip to the beach than back-to-school events. That didn’t stop the high school from sending out an announcement about a series of back-to-school events coming up this summer. Students who drive to school will need a parking permit. Woodbury High School requires each student who wishes to purchase a parking permit to attend a 20-minute orientation session.  These orientation sessions will be held hourly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following days in the school’s Lecture Hall.  A videotaped copy of the session will be available in the attendance office throughout the school year for any student who wishes to purchase a permit once school has begun or who is unable …

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