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Students in Ms. A's Chemistry class had the opportunity to be blacksmiths for a few days! Last week's field trips allowed them to put their hammers to the anvil and try out some basic blacksmithing techniques, like hammering, heating, punching, drawing and bending. Shout out to the blacksmith instructors at Arms & Armor Inc. and Myron Hanson & crew at East Eagan Blacksmith Shop for hosting students for this fun, hands-on adventure!
![City Partnerships Help Create Safe Routes to Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621013878/richfieldschoolsorg/dok1ddmlrs8sn0fiykhr/bike.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621013878/richfieldschoolsorg/dok1ddmlrs8sn0fiykhr/bike.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1621013878/richfieldschoolsorg/dok1ddmlrs8sn0fiykhr/bike.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621013878/richfieldschoolsorg/dok1ddmlrs8sn0fiykhr/bike.png","width":1008}])
Will Wlizlo, our Safe Routes to School Coordinator, talks about the work taking place in Richfield to help ensure students can bike and walk to school safely. Read the article on the League of Minnesota Cities website.
![COVID-19 Update: May 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1610584421/richfieldschoolsorg/ugyqt2dbatqqrttvivu7/DistrictUpdate5x7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1610584421/richfieldschoolsorg/ugyqt2dbatqqrttvivu7/DistrictUpdate5x7.png","width":504}])
As you may have heard in Governor Walz’s announcement this week, he is loosening restrictions related to COVID-19 effective Memorial Day weekend. While this is good news, we want to remind you that the pandemic is not over and case rates continue to be high in Hennepin County. Please continue to follow best practices like regularly washing your hands, staying home when you are sick, etc. Here is additional guidance from the State of Minnesota.
![Angela Davis MPR]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620837467/richfieldschoolsorg/ajbhmaqghyvw1crk02u4/angeladavis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620837467/richfieldschoolsorg/ajbhmaqghyvw1crk02u4/angeladavis.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620837467/richfieldschoolsorg/ajbhmaqghyvw1crk02u4/angeladavis.png","width":706}])
Talking with Angela Davis: What we learned about mothers during a pandemic (opens in new window/tab)
Our Director of Student Support Services, Christina Gonzalez, spoke with Angela Davis about the demands & challenges of motherhood during a global pandemic. Listen on the MPR website.
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Director of Student Support Services Christina Gonzalez discussed racial equity in early childhood on NPR's Early Risers May 5 podcast. Listen to the podcast and learn how to talk to young children about race and racism on the NPR website (May 5 episode).
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The civil rights movement is not a chapter in History class. It is here and it is now. As educators, it is our job to support and empower students through these challenging times. Please read our statement on where we stand as a district.