Eisenhower Elementary School

10/26/2026

Read the latest column from Anoka-Hennepin School District Superintendent Greg Cole to learn a simple secret to ensuring your student’s academic success. (Spoiler alert: It doesn’t involve hours of homework or study plans!)

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.

10/22/2026

Students need to ATTEND school to ACHIEVE in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools aims to share attendance resources and tips with families to support student success.

Why it matters: The more involved students are in school, the more likely they are to enjoy and want to attend school.

Students who attend school 95% of the time are:
•More likely to be on track to graduate on time. ⌛
•Do better in reading and math. 📚
•Are less likely to fail a class. ⭐
•Are more likely to have the credits needed to graduate. 🎓

Families can make a difference: We can all work together to support students. Consider how you can help:

•🎒Teach your child to organize their clothes, lunch and books for school the night before, so they are prepared in the morning.
• 🎭 Encourage your child to participate in before- or after-school activities. Students who are involved at school usually enjoy school more and are more likely to want to attend each day.
• 🩺 Schedule non-emergency health and dental appointments outside of school hours; and schedule vacations for days your children don’t have school.
•📅 If you know your child needs to miss school, contact the office as soon as possible to coordinate plans as soon as possible.

✅ Get information about attendance policies and explore resources online at ahschools.us/attendtoachieve.

10/20/2026

Want to make new friends? Join us for four weeks of fun! We’ll do a service project, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, play games and have healthy snacks. Before school on Thursdays starting Nov 19. Grades K-5. Register at https://bit.ly/4z0aPGB.

10/14/2026

🍁🍂 Cooler fall weather and even cooler youth activities! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a variety of enrichment classes and recreational activities for students. Classes are offered after school, in the evening and over the weekend. See what’s available: https://app.smore.com/n/9j2cs.

10/14/2026

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Reminder No School

10/07/2026

Superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Greg Cole, has a background in teaching. ICYMI: He also writes regular columns for parents of students!

"As your new superintendent, I want parents and guardians to know that we should do as much as we can together to make school fun and meaningful for your student.

The research is clear that possibly the best thing students can do to increase their confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve their engagement in ANY class is to be an active reader. Reading anything fun each day is the best way to start.

Reading is weightlifting for the brain. It is a powerful activity that only requires a library card and books that are fun to read and easy to see lying around in your home.

You don’t need to start with the classics. Keep it fun and give it time. If your child hasn’t been a reader until now, that’s okay. Like many things, changing habits takes time. Small actions, taken each day, have a profound effect over time."

Read the full column and his invitation to families for this school year:

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.

10/06/2026

https://app.smore.com/n/5adh3

October News and Events

10/06/2026

Family representation is needed at Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels - including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities. The focus of meetings is driven by parents' interests and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

👋 Join SEAC for its first meeting of the year this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center in Anoka.

❓What it is: SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is comprised of parents/guardians of students in the district who receive Special Education services.

🩷 Why it matters: The intent of SEAC is to advise the school district on parent involvement, current issues, program development and established department priorities. The council serves as a resource and an advisory council for special education programs in the district.

View the full schedule of meetings for the year and how to get involved:

The focus and work of the group is driven by parents' interest in projects and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

10/05/2026

If you loved last year’s Book Fair, just wait until you see what we’re bringing this year!

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming back BIGGER, with even more books and a larger selection for all ages and interests!

SAVE THE DATE!
October 22nd - October 28th
Eisenhower Elementary, 151 Northdale Blvd., C**n Rapdis, MN
Enter at Door #2

There is just something special about a Scholastic Book Fair! I have some of the BEST memories of book fairs as a kid, and we are so excited to bring that same experience to our kids and community again this year.
We’ll have tons of books to explore, including NEW RELEASES from Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
Even better, shopping the fair gives back to our community. Funds earned from the Book Fair are used to purchase books for our school library, so students can continue to grab a book, and enjoy reading throughout the year.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to BOOK FAIR!
**October 22nd - 28th — we can’t wait!**