Last month, a number of fourth and fifth grade students from multiple schools competed in the district's annual Math Masters tournament at Sonnesyn Elementary School.

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) is entering the third year of its opt-in transportation system. The past two school years have demonstrated the opt-in system works because it helps decrease the number of routes while increasing efficiency in our transportation system.

Beginning April 15, all families with students enrolled in Rdale schools must fill out the bus transportation survey for the 2024-25 school year. The survey needs to be completed for each student by Monday, May 20.

Robbinsdale Area Schools visual art teachers have developed a districtwide virtual art show to showcase K-12 student artwork. Read more to see beautiful works of art, including some from Neill students!

Hello Roadrunner Families, 

First of all, in honor of volunteer appreciation week, I would like to thank all our amazing volunteers who dedicate time to come to Neill to work with students.  The dedication and commitment to our school and students is noticed and appreciated.  If your student works with a volunteer, remind them to say thanks this week!  

Next, we hope to see many of you at our school carnival hosted by the PTA this Friday.  This is our last community event of the year and a fundraiser for the PTA.  Come for part or all of the evening.  Please remember this is a cash only event and students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend.  

Finally, we are wrapping up our MCA's this week with math.  We are so proud of how hard the students have been staying focused and trying their best on the test.  Thanks for helping to get your 3rd - 5th grader to school on time every testing day!  

In Partnership,
Principal Smith

763-504-7401
jennifer_smith@rdale.org

Join us for the Neill carnival Friday, April 19th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. 

Fun for the whole family!  Hope to see you there!

This is a cash-only event.  All students must be accompanied by an adult.    

Please plan to join us for a celebration of culture, community, and tradition at our upcoming powwow.

Our district powwow will be a vibrant gathering where we come together to honor heritage, share stories, and engage in traditional song and dance.  

A reminder to families that there is no school for students on Friday, April 26 due to staff professional development. 

District offices will be open.

Thank you to our Robbinsdale Area Schools volunteers. Through the Volunteers in Partnership Program, 360 volunteers have supported our classrooms this school year.

With a camp-like feel, the Summer Academic Program for elementary and middle school students features small class sizes and no tests or worksheets. This opportunity will spark your student's curiosity, while also allowing them to play games, get outside, and hang with friends.

What happens when a family member lives too far away to see their student’s artwork on display? What if they aren’t available to attend an in-person event? The solution came in the form of a districtwide virtual art show. 

All families with students enrolled in Rdale schools must fill out the bus transportation survey for the 2024-25 school year. The survey must be completed for each student by Monday, May 20.

April is World Autism Month.  Learn more by checking out these resources (including a virtual library with read alouds) that have been created by Minaida Tanda, Neill's School Climate & Cultural Specialist.  Read more for links!

April is Arab American Heritage Month.  Learn more with your child using these resources that have been created by Minaida Tanda, Neill's School Climate & Cultural Specialist.  Read more for links!

Hello Roadrunner Families, 

I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break and got to enjoy some of the snow we finally had!  Please note, we do have two more days off coming up; next Wednesday the 10th in recognition of Eid al-Fitr, and Friday the 26th for teacher professional learning.  

Don't forget to order your Neill yearbook using the link below.  Please note, if you do not order a yearbook we have a very limited amount for sale once they arrive.  If your student wishes to have a yearbook for the year, please make sure you get your order in before it closes on Sunday the 14th.  

Our 3rd through 5th grade students worked hard on their Reading and Science MCA's before break.  They will be completing their state testing on April 16, 17, and 18th with the MCA math test.  Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest and arrives at school on time these days.  

Finally, check out below for information on the new feature to submit your students' absence online!

In Partnership,
Principal Smith

763-504-7401
jennifer_smith@rdale.org

After spring break, families will be able to submit student absences online through the parent portal. Piloted earlier this year with high school families, the feature is now available at all grade levels.

Read more for details