Fridley Public Schools celebrated Native American Heritage month in November through districtwide showcases of Native dancers, cultural food served at lunch, and educational activities that focused on Minnesota’s Indigenous communities. November has been nationally celebrated as Native American Heritage Month since 1990.

On November 10, 98 Chinese language students from Fridley High School took a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, a Chinese restaurant and a grocery store. The field trip was open to all levels of Chinese language students because it reinforced curriculum goals for each level. 

Congratulations to November Employee of the Month Donna Siedlecki, who is the technology receptionist in the district’s Technology Department. 

Congratulations to October Employee of the Month Rabit Rexhepi, who is a maintenance tech in Fridley Public Schools.

The Minnesota Honor Society’s Blood Drive was held on November 18 at Fridley High School. Both students and staff signed up to donate blood during the day. There were 67 blood donors, including 32 first-time donors. In total 44 pints of blood were donated which can help up to 132 people. 

Staff members at each Fridley Public School site took some time during their November 8 professional development day for community building.