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ABOUT TANGLEN ELEMENTARY
Tanglen Elementary is a K-5 school within the Hopkins Public Schools District, located in the city of Minnetonka. Tanglen Elementary recognizes its students as deep thinkers who are curious, capable, and ready to explore the world around them and follow their interests. The Tanglen school community has a deep sense of community and pride. The school offers integrated Spanish learning starting in kindergarten, STEM, and music starting in fifth grade.
Tanglen News
![Your invited to the HHS Band Superhero Showcase and Young People's Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728336906/hopkinsschoolsorg/krnedzjbljub1jrxg8yh/MUSIC-WEB.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728336906/hopkinsschoolsorg/krnedzjbljub1jrxg8yh/MUSIC-WEB.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728336906/hopkinsschoolsorg/krnedzjbljub1jrxg8yh/MUSIC-WEB.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728336906/hopkinsschoolsorg/krnedzjbljub1jrxg8yh/MUSIC-WEB.png","width":1200}])
The Hopkins High School band will perform Tuesday, Oct. 8. The 21st annual Young People’s Concert will be Thursday, Oct. 10.
![Hopkins Royals Lion Mascot vision 2031]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727980251/hopkinsschoolsorg/ilx1r4uohp39tn8wcvpg/royals_mascot-05rr.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727980251/hopkinsschoolsorg/ilx1r4uohp39tn8wcvpg/royals_mascot-05rr.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727980251/hopkinsschoolsorg/ilx1r4uohp39tn8wcvpg/royals_mascot-05rr.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727980251/hopkinsschoolsorg/ilx1r4uohp39tn8wcvpg/royals_mascot-05rr.jpg","width":1200}])
The updated mascot costume design was the product of a Hopkins Education Foundation grant that awarded $10,000 to update the mascot to align with the Hopkins’ Vision 2031 and the Hopkins lion logo.
![Safety conversation and learning event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727985663/hopkinsschoolsorg/sviywknc8jzk7bap89eu/SafetyConversationLearningevent2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727985663/hopkinsschoolsorg/sviywknc8jzk7bap89eu/SafetyConversationLearningevent2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727985663/hopkinsschoolsorg/sviywknc8jzk7bap89eu/SafetyConversationLearningevent2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727985663/hopkinsschoolsorg/sviywknc8jzk7bap89eu/SafetyConversationLearningevent2.png","width":1200}])
Student safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn about our safety measures, connect, and participate in the conversation.
![Principal Hebeisen smiling and standing next to a bookshelf]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1659537155/hopkinsschoolsorg/iamqzuprnphkj5efb28g/DrJimHebeisen.jpg","width":2200}])
Welcome back Tanglen Tigers! This family newsletter includes a link to order spiritwear, the bus pass policy, a Minnesota tax benefits bulletin, Hopkins Education Foundation News, our Character Strengths, and an invite to the Tanglen Block Party on September 19th!
![Family & Staff Back to School Message]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679692548/hopkinsschoolsorg/vfhugq4cepjkxjswzkti/Rhodascolumn.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679692548/hopkinsschoolsorg/vfhugq4cepjkxjswzkti/Rhodascolumn.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679692548/hopkinsschoolsorg/vfhugq4cepjkxjswzkti/Rhodascolumn.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1679692548/hopkinsschoolsorg/vfhugq4cepjkxjswzkti/Rhodascolumn.png","width":1200}])
Check out Dr. Mhiripiri-Reed's Back-to-School message for Hopkins families and staff!
Back to school tips such as pick-up and drop-off instructions, birthday celebration reminders, a Hopkins Crossroad Trail project update, and wishes for the year ahead can be found in this newsletter!