Click on the headline for the newsletter which was sent to all parents in the district.

As we continue highlighting “Bite into Bison” in February:

A buffalo herd is a community; they look after each other. Rarely will they leave an animal behind nor will they go off on their own. The adult animals teach the young animals how to behave and remind them to respect the adults. Often you see yearlings looking after the babies while mom takes a break. The Buffalo was the all-purpose animal for the Native Americans. They used every part of the animal – inside and out- for food, clothing, toys, ornaments, cooking utensils, fuel and many more daily necessities. No part of the animal was wasted.

Bison meat can replace beef in texture and taste without the high fat and calories of beef. Those with health issues like diabetes and heart condition may be able to eat the red meat of Buffalo. Since it is so lean, the meat will cook faster and can become over cooked; but cooked correctly, the meat is very tender and flavourful. Unlike some beef, pork, chicken and other meats, Buffalo is not fed any hormones or antibiotics, nor given any growth enhancers.

We Plan to offer Bison Hamburger patties on February 14. Come join us at Prairie View Elementary and meet our local farmer,  Steve Schelwig, from S & S Bison Farms in Elko,  MN. Home link: http://johnsonsbuffaloranch.com/fact.html
 
Roxann Roushar 
Director of Child Nutrition

Master demonstrators and humorists, Jack Netland and Hank Ryan from the University of Minnesota bring the amazing world of physics to the stage in a show that is sure to thrill and excite the entire family. See a ping-pong ball shoot through a pop can, marvel at giant smoke rings sailing overhead, and much, much more! This is an event of learning, inspiration and entertainment you will not want to miss!Net proceeds benefit Eden Prairie Schools Science Instruction through mini-grants.  Visit us at www.epcgt.org.

Date:	Sunday, January 29
Time:	4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
*** Doors open at 4 p.m. - Shows have sold out in the fast ***
Location:	EPHS Performing Arts Center    17185 Valley View Road    Eden Prairie, 55347
Admission:	$5 per person; $15 maximum per family

Click on the headline for details on the upcoming February parent education seminar.

Click on the headline for details on the Winter Blast sponsored by the Early Childhood Center.

Board Meeting Highlights are created by the Communications Department to provide stakeholders with a timely overview of the Board's meetings. These are not official minutes. Board-approved minutes are posted online after they are approved at the following Board meeting. Click on the headline for the board meeting highlights.