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Attendance Matters

When your student is not at school, please make sure you are calling the attendance line.  We care about your student!

 

Attendance Line: 763-504-7610

  • Sonnesyn Elementary
  • Sonnesyn Elementary Newsletter
Sonnesyn Elementary Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

ARRIVAL


Staff will be at the entrance to greet students. All students will have an option for breakfast and then report directly to the classroom.

 

Bus Riders

  • Students will be released from their buses one bus at a time. 
  • Buses will pull forward and release students when the bus is in front of Door 1.
  • Students will exit the bus, starting with the front seats and progressing to the back seats. 
  • Students will enter Door 1.
  • All students have the option of receiving a breakfast pack.
  • Students report to their classrooms. 

 

Walkers|Bikers

  • A staff member will monitor the Boone Avenue crossing from 7:15 - 7:35 am. 
  • There is a bicycle rack located on the Northwest side of the building.
  • Walkers and bikers will enter Door 1 after 7:35.
  • Students will have the option of receiving a breakfast pack.
  • Students report directly to their classrooms. 

Family Drop-offs

  • Students can only enter the building or gather after the bell rings. Students will begin to unload at 7:35 am. 
  • Students will be dropped off at the junction of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Sonnesyn parking lots. Please review the included map.
  • Families should not use the main Sonnesyn parking lot until after 7:50 am.
  • Follow all MN Public Safety Rules while on RAS Premises.
  • Pull forward into the drop off zone and do not pass other vehicles.
  • Students unload only in the drop off zone. 
  • Students will enter Door 1. 
  • Students have the option of receiving a breakfast pack.
  • Students report directly to their classrooms. 

Special Van Transportation drop-offs

  • Students will enter at Door 7. 
  • Staff will be at the entrance to greet students and support social distancing. 
  • Students will have the option of receiving a breakfast pack. 
  • Students report directly to their classrooms.  

 

DISMISSAL

 

Bus Riders

  • Students will be dismissed by their classroom teacher.  - bus riders will be dismissed at 2:05 pm.
  • At 2:15, any remaining students will be escorted to the cafeteria to wait for late buses. 
  • Teachers responsible for bus duty will monitor students in the cafeteria. 

 

Walkers|Bikers

  • Walkers and bikers will be dismissed at 2:02 pm.
  • Walkers and bikers should exit the building and use the existing sidewalks, crosswalks, and crossing guards near the school to minimize the likelihood of an injury.
  • A staff member will be outside monitoring and supporting students crossing Boone Avenue. 

 

Student Pick-up

  • For the safety of our staff and students, please do not park on the street or in the school parking lot while buses are still loading.
  • Go to Door 18.
  • Notify the staff member of your child’s name and show your pick up tag. 
  • If you do not have your pick up tag, the staff member may ask to see your id. 
  • A staff member will call your student to join you.
  • Parent pick-up is from 2:02 pm  - 2:15 pm.  

 

All students must be picked up by 2:15 pm.

 

At 2:15 pm, any remaining students will be brought to the office. Families will be asked to park and check in at the office. 

Student personal devices will not be accessible until the student leaves the building.


Special Van Transportation

  • S students will remain in their classrooms until the arrival of their bus|van is announced on walkie.
  • Staff will escort students to their transportation.
  • Sonnesyn Elementary
  • Sonnesyn Elementary Newsletter
hats and mittens

Families looking for help with winter gear or food during the holidays are invited to visit the district website.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Meadow Lake Newsletter
New partnership provides housing support to district families

Robbinsdale Area Schools has partnered with Hennepin County for the Schools to Housing program. The program works to combat homelessness among families with young children.

  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
  • Elementary
  • School of Engineering & Arts Newsletter
Students on laptops wearing headphones

Does your student want to download a new game on their phone? Not sure if a movie is appropriate? CommonSense Media is a great resource families can use to access age-based reviews and ratings for games, movies, apps, podcasts and more.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Robbinsdale Middle School Newsletter
  • School of Engineering & Arts Newsletter
Elementary students coloring in a classroom

All Robbinsdale Area Schools students are invited to participate in this year’s Minnesota Senate art competition. The submission deadline is Sunday, Dec. 31.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
  • School of Engineering & Arts Newsletter
High school student working on laptop

To protect families from expenses that may occur due to theft or accidental damage while a district device is in the care of your student, we encourage parents and guardians to purchase a Device Protection Plan (DPP) for each student each year. 

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
  • Northport Elementary Newsletter
  • Robbinsdale Middle School Newsletter
Two high school principals posed together

We want to take this opportunity to thank and recognize the wonderful leaders in our district. They support the students in our classrooms, run our buildings and inspire our staff each day.

  • All District
  • Discover Newsletter
people playing music in a circle at a round dance

The Robbinsdale American Indian Education team is hosting its annual round dance. This year’s event is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Robbinsdale Middle School.

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  • Direct Line Newsletter
  • Discover Newsletter
Bag of groceries

Prism and Robbinsdale Area Schools have partnered to offer the community food pick-up events. Those in need of food support are invited to access Prism's food shelf.

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  • Discover Newsletter
  • FAIR School Crystal Newsletter
  • Noble Elementary Newsletter
All are welcome at the ‘Great Rdale Get-Together’

Robbinsdale Area Schools is hosting a new event designed to bring students, families, staff and district leaders together to connect with one another.

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  • Discover Newsletter
  • Early Childhood Newsletter
Student vaping

In spite of proven health concerns, people continue to use vape and e-cigarette pens. Often marketed towards young people, they continue to gain popularity among both adults and adolescents

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  • Discover Newsletter
elementary students posed together in a gym

Bullying can look like a student tripping another student in the hallway and sound like teasing when a student gets glasses or a new haircut. Some elementary students don’t know what bullying is and what they can do to help prevent it. That’s why bullying prevention is so important. 

  • Discover Newsletter
  • District
  • Elementary