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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 first grade, STEM, and music starting in fifth grade.
Tanglen News
![Tanglen Title I Program Information for School Year 2025-2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767037565/hopkinsschoolsorg/csl7deyxvukvxbgmdvnr/TanglenTitleI20252026websitethumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767037565/hopkinsschoolsorg/csl7deyxvukvxbgmdvnr/TanglenTitleI20252026websitethumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767037565/hopkinsschoolsorg/csl7deyxvukvxbgmdvnr/TanglenTitleI20252026websitethumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767037565/hopkinsschoolsorg/csl7deyxvukvxbgmdvnr/TanglenTitleI20252026websitethumbnail.png","width":1200}])
Title I Program Information presentation with Principal Dr. Jim Hebeisen and School Counselor Abby Erdmann
![January 22, 2026 Principal's Update]([{"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}])
You're invited to Tanglen's annual Talent Show, our author visit on Literacy Night, the Hopkins Education Foundation's Royal Bash, and more in this week's newsletter!
Read about our January school-wide character strength focus, Grit, and learn ways to help your students develop perseverance, resilience, and confidence.
![Hopkins School Board holds organizational meeting, swears in members]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768429460/hopkinsschoolsorg/jfy3w9gfwbt28bhxuenb/DSC00137.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768429460/hopkinsschoolsorg/jfy3w9gfwbt28bhxuenb/DSC00137.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768429460/hopkinsschoolsorg/jfy3w9gfwbt28bhxuenb/DSC00137.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768429460/hopkinsschoolsorg/jfy3w9gfwbt28bhxuenb/DSC00137.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768429460/hopkinsschoolsorg/jfy3w9gfwbt28bhxuenb/DSC00137.jpg","width":1365}])
The Hopkins School Board held its annual organizational meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, marking the start of the board’s work for the year and welcoming new and returning members.
The start of a new year is a great time for reminders of Tanglen's student wellness policies, drop off and pick up loop guidelines, and upcoming enrollment deadlines, all here in this principal's update!
![Minnesota Twins Partner with Tanglen for Mental Health Assembly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767726408/hopkinsschoolsorg/oieqqmrm9xushbsoeupu/Tanglen_TC_Bear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767726408/hopkinsschoolsorg/oieqqmrm9xushbsoeupu/Tanglen_TC_Bear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767726408/hopkinsschoolsorg/oieqqmrm9xushbsoeupu/Tanglen_TC_Bear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767726408/hopkinsschoolsorg/oieqqmrm9xushbsoeupu/Tanglen_TC_Bear.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767726408/hopkinsschoolsorg/oieqqmrm9xushbsoeupu/Tanglen_TC_Bear.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1767726408/hopkinsschoolsorg/oieqqmrm9xushbsoeupu/Tanglen_TC_Bear.jpg","width":2200}])
Tanglen Elementary hosted an all-school assembly with Minnesota Twins mascot T.C. Bear!