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District to pilot second-year family welcome breakfasts at Hays and Stevenson elementary schools

6014809 · October 22, 2025
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Summary

Fridley Public Schools plans welcome breakfasts to support families new to the country and English learners: Hays Elementary on Nov. 7 and Stevenson Elementary on Nov. 14, 8–8:45 a.m., with interpreters and staff to help navigate parent portal and school systems.

The district will pilot a second year of family welcome breakfasts aimed at families new to the country and English learners, Assistant Director for Inclusion and Family Empowerment Aloda (last name not specified) told the board.

The events will be held in elementary school media centers starting at 8:00 a.m. and running until 8:45 a.m. Hays Elementary is scheduled for Nov. 7 and Stevenson Elementary for Nov. 14. The breakfasts are intended to break down barriers for families, provide interpretation, and offer help with technology such as Parent Portal and connections to principals, EL teachers and social workers. The presenter said the district invited about 68 families this year and that interpreters and district staff will be on hand.

Board members were invited to attend; staff said a follow-up report with photos will be presented next month.

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