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Building our character strengths together

Embracing character development and creating
a foundation to build success and happiness beyond academics.
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Inquiry-Based Learning

Our community is learning by asking powerful questions.

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Where growth mindsets take root.

Learn more about how we're setting scholars up for success
by focusing on developing character strengths.

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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.

Curriculum

Discover what opportunities await at Tanglen!

Tour with us!

Get a glimpse of student life at Tanglen.

Considering Language Immersion?

Join us on Dec. 3 for a Kindergarten Language Immersion Session to learn more.

Tanglen News

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Did you know two new Hopkins Royals' mascots were featured in the latest Inside Hopkins Podcast? Learn more by reading this week's Tanglen Update!

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Are you preparing for Kindergarten? Do you want to learn games that foster math skills at home? Do you want to order your child's artwork on useful keepsakes? Read the Tanglen Update!

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This newsletter includes details about Friday Night Live, Numeracy Night, Gatewood's Hay Day Event, Hopkins Education Foundation Gratitude Gifts, and the Royelles Dance Team.