Magnet application window for 2021-22 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 6, 2021, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM.
Welcome!
At Greenleaf Elementary, we provide an orderly, safe environment with high-quality instruction and high expectations, where students experience rewarding, meaningful learning each day.
Music
Music brings Greenleaf students together. During our distance learning days, ask your child to play an instrument, sing a song with you, or listen to music together. Keep connecting through music.
Teamwork & Technology!
At Greenleaf Elementary, we provide our students many opportunities to collaborate with classmates and integrate technology into their learning. Whether they are working in our Makerspace, creating items for our 3D printers, or using robotics, our students are learning skills that will prepare them for the future.
Supporting Our Students
One of our goals at Greenleaf is to support each student's individual learning needs. We offer a wide variety of student support services and small group opportunities aimed at helping all students meet and exceed their learning goals.
SCHOOL NEWS
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Grades preK-2 will return on Thursday, January 21 and grades 3-5 will return on Thursday, February 4.
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Governor Walz announced a change in the state’s Safe Learning Plan to allow a phased-in return of elementary students to in-person learning. Details of our plan for elementary students will be shared by January 8.
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Browse our online catalog and register now to ensure your spot in a class that sure to engage, inspire and enrich you and your family!
Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning mode. Each calendar has 172 days of instruction for elementary students and 171 days for secondary students.
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
![Beginning Nov. 23, all elementary schools will shift to distance learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605643768/district196org/vxtiai6bc7ozizobbvua/ELementaryshifting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605643768/district196org/vxtiai6bc7ozizobbvua/ELementaryshifting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605643768/district196org/vxtiai6bc7ozizobbvua/ELementaryshifting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605643768/district196org/vxtiai6bc7ozizobbvua/ELementaryshifting.png","width":810}])
Each school will share site-specific details about the change at their building. There will be no school for all preschool and elementary students only Nov. 19 and 20.
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Minnesota and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost.
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We thank all of our veterans and wish you a happy Veterans' Day!
Greenleaf Elementary Veterans' Day Tribute 2020
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Applications must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2021, for elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM. Applications for the School of Environmental Studies are accepted throughout the year.
The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.
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Picture day is coming to Greenleaf Elementary. Digital Academy students are invited to come on Wednesday, November 11 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Hybrid students will be able to have their picture taken on Thursday, November 12 or Friday, November 13.
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Sign up now for your parent teacher fall conference.
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Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning model, although the district does plan to continue to offer the 196 Digital Academy as an all distance learning option for families.
Register now for fall learning opportunities. As always, the safety of you, your family and our staff is our primary concern.
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District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.
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