School news
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Be the Nice Kid: Jefferson Elementary students learn about the impact of kindness
(09/15/2023) Chants of “BE THE NICE KID” could be heard through the halls of Jefferson Elementary School Sept. 14, as Bryan Skavnak, the founder of the organization Be the Nice Kid, entertained and educated students on how to spread kindness through being nice.
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Dazzling Dave, National Yo-Yo Master, visits Jefferson
(05/31/2023) On May 22, students were entertained by Dazzling Dave, a National Yo-Yo Master. Dave is the brother-in-law to the school's social worker, Mike Kochendofer.
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Minnesota Wild fitness program visits Jefferson Elementary
(04/21/2023) Jefferson Elementary School was visited by special guests on Monday, April 17, as the Minnesota Wild Faceoff For Fitness school assembly program was in the building.
Jefferson e-newsletter - Sept. 29, 2023
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District news
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Annual survey gathers community feedback on perceptions, reputation of district
(09/29/2023) The Anoka-Hennepin School Board is committed to collecting community feedback as an essential element to ensure schools are meeting the needs of the community.
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Brookside and Hamilton rock their schools with memorable and engaging learning experiences
(09/29/2023) Two schools in Anoka-Hennepin have made it a tradition to participate in Rock Your School events which take place worldwide, annually, in an effort to energize educators, engage students and celebrate learning.
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Energy savings: Solar energy panels installed at two Coon Rapids elementary schools
(09/29/2023) Anoka-Hennepin is exploring the benefits of solar energy as a possible energy savings tool. The district entered a no-cost agreement with Ideal Energy and Xcel Energy, installing solar panels at Adams and Hoover elementary schools in Coon Rapids.
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Young Scientist Roundtable events in Anoka free for all Anoka-Hennepin families
(09/28/2023) Young Scientist Roundtable events are free and open to Anoka-Hennepin School District students, parents, and community members seeking to learn more about science. Three sessions are scheduled for this year with the first on Oct. 10. All the events are in the evening at the Educational Service Center (2727 N. Ferry St.) in Anoka.
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A-H Newsroom archives
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