As we head into Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to thank you for being an integral part of our school community.  Your support, encouragement and partnership make a great difference in our students’ success and growth. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with your amazing children each day and we hope this holiday brings you plenty of time to relax, reconnect and recharge.  This time of year offers a chance to pause and recognize the effort and dedication shown by our students, staff, and families throughout the semester. Whether your break is filled with turkey, pie, or some extra time to sleep in, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

As we head into winter we are preparing for the possibility of weather related school closures. Please review the district E-Learning Plan to know how to best support your student's learning while they are home. 

Click here to view the plan

As the weather turns colder we want to remind families that students go outside for recess everyday unless it is raining and as long as the temperature is above 0 degrees or 10 below zero with the wind chill. Please make sure your students have appropriate outdoor clothing including coats, hats, gloves, snow pants etc. If you need help obtaining those items, please contact the school social worker and we can help you in getting these items.

Does your student need vaccinations? There are many free immunizations clinics available for children age 0-18 years old through December 21 at several locations around our community. Click here for more information. 

Due to district policy, families are not allowed to bring outside food items in to share with classmates. Please click here to learn about our birthday treats and lunch policy.

Rdale provides free breakfast and lunch to students daily through Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. To access additional cost-saving opportunities, we encourage all families to apply for Educational Benefits.

Please join us for the Robbinsdale American Indian Education Round Dance on Friday, November 22 from 5:30-8pm at Sanburg Middle School. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event in honor of Native American Heritage Month. 

PTO Fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese,  Friday, November 29: 3pm-10pm, 12945 Elm Creek Blvd, Maple Grove. Bring your family to dinner and 20% of all sales will be donated to Meadow Lake PTO.  Click hare for flyers and coupons

There is no school on November 28 and 29. 

For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Rdale faces an anticipated budget shortfall of $19-21 million. In coming weeks and months, Rdale will engage the community through transparent conversations.

Robbinsdale Area Schools invites families, staff, community members, and partners to join us for the State of the Budget Town Hall, set for 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Cooper High School.

All family members are invited to join us for our next Parent Teacher Organization meeting on November 18 at 6pm in the Media Center. Everyone is welcome. Click here for the agenda and child care options. 

The results are in, and voters in Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) have approved the renewal of the district’s Capital Projects Technology Levy, which supports essential technology investments across the district.

Voters have re-elected incumbents Helen Bassett and Greta Evans-Becker and elected Aviva Hillenbrand to the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board.

Please join us for our annual Fall Family Night

ABC Night - Arts, Books, Crafts

Thursday November 14  -  5:00-6:30pm

Book themed art and craft projects, games, pizza and fun for the whole family. Please Note: the 5th grade concert has been moved to February.