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District News and Information
Social Studies Curriculum Review Underway
The review of the Minnesota Social Studies Standards is currently underway. Statewide there have been discussions regarding the proposed changes. Here is an update from the Minnesota Department of Education. See more information here. One Act Play Takes First at Sub-Sections
The Aitkin High School 2021 One Act Play, "Darklight" by Lindsay Price, took first place at the MSHSL Subsection One Act Play Competition. They move onto Sections this week! View the full cast and crew list here.
Children's Center Offerings for Kids and Families
Aitkin Children's Center is offering monthly activity totes for children ages 12 months to pre-kindergarten age for the winter months. Totes will include fingerplay ideas, projects (all supplies included), links to music and stories, and a free children's book. Call 927-7735 for a free tote or register online: The Aitkin Children's Center will be offering three 40 minute video conferencing sessions for parents of young children to meet and support one another. January 25 @ 8 pm-topic: Meet & Greet; February 22 @ 8 pm-topic: Healthy Bodies, guest speaker TBD; and March 29 @ 8 pm-topic: Fine and Gross Motor Development, guest speaker TBD. Call 927-7735 to register. A $25 Paulbeck's County Market Gift Card will be given away each session. No charge for these sessions. Winter Activities Important Information:
To find the latest Activities Registration Updates, click on the links below: Winter Activities Registration (2020-21) Or visit our AHS Activities Website
High School Yearbooks on Sale Now
To purchase, visit Josten's website jostens.com or pick up an order form from Dawn Hines' office, located in the new secure entry of the high school. Pre-School Openings Available
Jakes (4's) and Junior Jakes (3's) Preschools still have openings available. For more information, click the links below Preschool Junior Jakes (3 years old by September 1st) Preschool Jakes (4 years old by September 1st) Face Coverings Required Inside Aitkin Public Schools
In compliance with Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order 20-81, which requires Minnesoatans to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and indoor businesses starting July 25, 2020, face coverings will be required when inside any Aitkin Public School buildings, except for the exemptions listed in the order. Click on the link to see the details of the order. Thank you! Executive Order 20-81 Pre-School and ECFE Offerings Starting Fall 2020
Aitkin Children's Center has many offering for pre-k students. See the list below for classes your child can take.
ECFE Early Birds Class (Non-Separating) ECFE Midday Movers (Separating) ECFE Night Owls (Separating) Preschool Junior Jakes (3 years old by September 1st) Preschool Jakes (4 years old by September 1st) Telephone and Internet Assistance Available to Low Income Consumers
Minnesota's Telephone ASsistance Plan (TAP) and the federal LIFELINE Program help make telephone service affordable to low-income consumers. For qualifying information and available discounts, see the full information here. SPORTS ELIGIBILITY PACKETS
for grades 7-12 are available in the high school office. These packets need to be filled out one time each year for students participating in sports and/or fine arts activities. Sports physicals are good for 3 years. Sports fees are $100 for grades 9-12 and $55 for grades 7-8 and can be paid in the office. Be sure to get your packet and fee in BEFORE the first day of practice! 
Kids Club (Formerly EXTRA!) is our before & after school programming that offers a variety of activities for children. Kids Club is open on days when school is in session. Join us to make new friends, learn new things & have fun! More Information
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