Gideon Pond Elementary School


Find summer fun at "The EDGE"

What are you doing this summer? The EDGE is a comprehensive youth program for students in grades 6-9 with a focus on building community, independence, communication and socialization skills in a fun, recreational and educational environment.

At the EDGE, kids are:
• Active and out in the community.
• Taking exciting trips each day.
• Involved in community service opportunities.
• Involved in planning have choices in activities.

It's a win for everyone! Kids have fun and parents are at ease knowing their children in good hands.

Learn more here: http://communityed191.org/page/2548


Mrs. Trekell receives $15,000 teaching award


Before a gym full of students, parents and colleagues attending a kindergarten concert on May 9, Terese Trekell was surprised with some wonderful news.

Trekell, a kindergarten teacher at Gideon Pond, is one of two recipients of the 2013 WEM Outstanding Educator Award for Teacher Achievement presented by the WEM Foundation and Synergy & Leadership Exchange. The honor is accompanied by a $15,000 check for recipients to spend as they wish.

The award recognizes exemplary teachers who support, inspire and assist students to attain greater learning as evidenced by student achievement.

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2012-2013 Supply List
   



Meetings set for input on attendance boundary changes

Free summer meals available to children

First elementary cross country challenge is this May

Children's Art Festival opens May 9 at BPAC

New math curriculum focuses on 'why' not just 'how'

Gideon Pond is a Peace Maker school



May

7 - PTO Valley Natural Foods Night, 5-7 p.m.
14 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
15 - 2-HOUR LATE START
16 - Kindergarten Show for Students, 10:30 a.m.
17 - Kindergarten Show for Families, 10:30 a.m.
27 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

See the Full Calendar of Events

2012-2013 District Calendar (one page)


Gideon Pond Elementary School • 613 East 130th Street • Burnsville, MN 55337

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