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Creative Collaboration
Matoska International first graders and Area Learning Center students collaborated on a reading project. Watch this activity come to life in a recent video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
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School District Winter Weather Policy
As you know, winter weather has already arrived here in Minnesota. Please remember that the White Bear Lake Area School District uses a -10 degree wind chill rule in determining in/out days for recess. If the weather is -10 degrees or warmer, the students will be going outside for recess. Students should come to school each day prepared to head outside for fresh air, fun and exercise.
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Special Guest Readers
High school students and Briana Santoscoy, the district's Student, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator visited kindergarten classrooms at Matoska International.
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Exciting Achievement
Incoming Matoska International fourth grader Benny Kaetterhenry competed at the UNAA (Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association) World Finals Event in Dallas, Texas in July.
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Research Projects
First graders at Matoska International conducted research projects. See their project come to life in this recent video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
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2024-2025 Matoska Kindergarten Registration
Registration is open for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025! At Matoska International, we offer an International Baccalaureate program and starting this fall a Spanish Dual Immersion program.
