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Principals hired for three schools

On May 5, District 196 Superintendent John D. Currie announced the promotion of Rosemount High School Assistant Principal John Wollersheim to take over for retiring Principal Greg Clausen on July 1. The announcement follows the hiring of John Garcia from the Saint Paul Public Schools to be the new principal at Cedar Park Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School and district Magnet School Specialist Michelle deKam Palmieri to be the new principal at Greenleaf Elementary School.

Thank you School Nurses!

District 196 will celebrate School Nurses Appreciation Week also during the week of May 4-10 as declared in a resolution approved by the School Board. There are more than 50 school nurses in District 196 who play an essential role in "educating our students to reach their full potential." National School Nurse Day is celebrated on May 7. Please take a minute to thank your school nurses also this week.

Thank you Teachers!

During the week of May 4-10 District 196 will celebrate Teachers Appreciation Week as declared in a resolution approved by the School Board. We have more than 2,950 teachers in District 196 who play an essential role in "educating our students to reach their full potential." National Teacher Day is celebrated on May 6. Please take a minute to thank teachers in your building this week.

District 196 spending reaches metro average, but below state and conference averages

District 196 continued to spend less money per pupil last year compared to the averages for school districts statewide and among other member districts of the Lake and Classic Lake conferences, according to statewide expenditure data for 2006-07 released this spring by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

District 196 recognized again for having qualities parents want most in schools

For the 17th year in a row, District 196 is being recognized by a national relocation service for having the qualities parents most often look for in a school system. The What Parents Want Award is presented annually by SchoolMatch, a private independent service that helps parents find schools that match their wants and their childrens needs.

District taking applications for Gifted and Talented Advisory Council

District 196 is accepting applications for one elementary school parent position on the districts Gifted and Talented Advisory Council (GTAC). The term is for three years beginning July 1, 2008. Applicants should have a child who has been identified for gifted and talented services and will be attending a District 196 elementary school during the 2008-09 school year.

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Spotlight Newsletter - Spring 2008

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Forty-six students named to state honor bands for grades 6-10

45 District 196 students named All-State Musicians for 2008-09

Four schools qualify for Destination ImagiNation Global Finals

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