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EPS Family Handbook
Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!
This online handbook is designed to provide you with everything you need to get ready for a new school year. Here you’ll find links to resources, forms and information. Start with the checklist to be sure you are seeing and doing all of the necessary things to make the first days of school successful -- not stressful! Then please peruse the rest of the links and resources to see What’s New this year and to review information that you may know but would like a refresher on. This Handbook section of the Parent Resources website will be live all year, so check back any time.
Back to School Checklist
□ Complete the following on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, under More:
- My Info Update (view tutorial) to make changes to home address and phone numbers, email addresses and review/update student immunization records. *Learn more about the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- Complete the Student Information Release agreement (in My Info Update) if you DO NOT want your students' photographs, name or other information to appear in district publications, yearbooks, directories, etc.
□ This year, financial transactions will be contactless (no cash or checks). Pay fees and deposit money in lunch accounts in the Parent Portal. View information and tutorials about the new look for online food service payments.
- Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch benefits, especially if you qualified last year or have had a change in financial situation.
□ Opt-in to receive text messages from Edina Public Schools.
□ Review the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook with your students.
□ Plan to view/attend Open House and Get Connected events! Check school websites for details and more events.
- My Info Update (view tutorial) to make changes to home address and phone numbers, email addresses and review/update student immunization records. *Learn more about the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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2020-21 Every Day To-Do List!
COVID Self-Screening
Students and staff should self screen for symptoms of COVID-19 EVERY DAY before coming to school. Click on the header to view the self-screening protocols. Here is a printable PDF for you to keep handy at home.
Bring to School Every Day
- Filled water bottle
- Wear a face covering, bring an extra
- Lunch (if not having school lunch)
- Be sure to label all of the above with your name!
Back to School Pages
Schools are planning a combination of virtual and in-person back-to-school opportunities. These are being finalized and back-to-school pages will be updated in the coming week!
Concord Elementary
Cornelia Elementary
Countryside Elementary
Creek Valley Elementary
Highlands Elementary
Normandale Elementary
South View Middle School
Valley View Middle School
Edina High SchoolImportant Dates
*Check school websites for back-to-school details
Sept. 14 First Day of School Early Learning CenterElementary First Days Schedule
Sept. 8-11 Pre-conference by appointment for EVA and Hybrid learners (virtual conferences available)
Sept. 14-18
- EVA - First day of classes K-5
- Hybrid - AA/BB Learning cohorts begin K-5: A on M&T; B on Th&F
Sept. 21 First week for K students to attend all four days, M-T, Th-F
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Quick Links
Food & Nutrition Services Meal prices for 2020-21, information and forms for free/reduced meal benefits, and more
Health Services Immunization and physical forms, when to keep your child home from school, forms for medication at school, information and resources
Learning & Technology Be informed about the Online Acceptable Use Policy and learn how technology is used to enrich learning
Stay Connected Learn how and where to find news from the district and your schools
Equity Resources Connect with cultural liaisons, learn about translation and interpretation services
Community Education Information about out-of-school programming for youth, early childhood education and adult classes
Edina Resource Center Connect with community resources for support with housing, health care, financial, legal and many other needs
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Support Our Partners
Learn more about our mission-aligned partners who work throughout the year and throughout the district to support Edina students and families.
Be a Partner
There are many ways for you to be involved with Edina Public Schools. Check out these opportunities.