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Last Day of School, June 7th 

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Magnet Award 2023

 

It is with great excitement that we share that Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology has been named a 2023 School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America!

Echo Park earn national magnet school recognition

 

apply for educational benefits at district196.org/edbenefits

Apply today for Educational Benefits Program

Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding. 

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Welcome to Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering, and Technology!

We are a District 196 STEM magnet school where students are empowered to wonder, explore, create, and lead.

Explore Our School

A School of Leadership, Engineering & Technology

Through the use of our Design Process students learn to wonder, explore, create, and lead every day!

SCHOOL NEWS

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Two District 196 elementary magnet schools have been selected for recognition in Magnet Schools of America’s 2023 Merit Awards program. Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering and Technology is being recognized as a School of Distinction and Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science is one of only 24 schools in the nation to be selected a Top School of Excellence. 

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All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.

fare for all

Dear Families there are 2 Fare for All sales happening in the southeast metro in January that may be of interest to you. They are:

  • Tuesday, January 19th from 3:30pm-5:30pm at Easter Lutheran by the lake (4545 Pilot Knob Road)
  • Wednesday, January 20th from 3pm-5pm at the Diamondhead Education Center (200 Burnsville Parkway)

These are drive through events where you can purchase fresh produce and meat at a fraction of the cost. (40% less than retail)

They have their full schedules posted for February and March, which can be accessed here.

 

EPASLMusicVideo

The COVID-19 pandemic made life in the music room a little different this fall. Due to regulations on singing, Echo Park students worked incredibly hard in class and at home to learn the song “Thankful” in American Sign Language. Their hard work not only came together to create a wonderful new piece of art but gave us the chance to look deeper into the way some friends at Echo Park communicate. Even during a pandemic with no singing, we were able to find the silver lining that sometimes the most beautiful performances are seen, not just heard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sKDXgj030M

Sheridan Story

Dear Echo Park Families:

 At Echo Park, we work hard to ensure students receive a healthy breakfast and lunch each day to support their developing brains and bodies.  Research shows that children who eat regular, nutritious meals are more likely to attend school and be engaged in learning. 

We are excited to collaborate again this year with The Sheridan Story to offer a free weekend food program to all of our students.

The Sheridan Story is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships.  They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when children cannot receive meals in school.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Eastview High School 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, 55124

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ECHO PARK