Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance to Bemidji State University
(BSU) for the 2017-18 school year! I am beyond excited to meet each and every one of you.
My name is Mrs. Deist (pronounced ‘Diced’). At EDUPRIZE each class will be representing a
real life college as we participate in the Diploma Program. You will have the chance to work
hard and earn different academic degrees. In fact, your first assignment is to learn as
much as you can about BSU. Research facts such as: What type of school was BSU
originally? What is the mascot’s name? Where is Bemidji State University located?
How long would it take you to drive there in a car? Name one sports team from BSU.
Bring this to Open House and receive a special treat. 
I am honored to begin my second year teaching at EDUPRIZE. I have been teaching
for over a decade and can honestly say that EDUPRIZE is the best! Our staff, students, and
administration are unparalleled. In addition to teaching, I love to read, do yoga, hike, knit,
and hang out with my family. My passion for teaching is great and I am thrilled to be
working at such a rewarding job. My husband and I have a spunky daughter, Baili, who will be
attending 2nd grade here at EDUPRIZE, a rambunctious almost 4-year-old son, Hudson, and a
kind fat dog named Nash. We will learn lots more about one another as we start the school
year and grow to be a family.
For now, let’s get down to some business…
Please come meet me at Open House on Monday, July 24th at 9:30 a.m. in room 73
Building 2. We are asking that you come at the specified time in order to keep things less
chaotic. However, if you are unable to make it then, I sure do not want to miss the chance
to meet you and your parents, so please notify me ([email protected]) if you need to
schedule a different time that day. Open House is the perfect time to bring in your
supplies, check out our classroom, see some classmates, pick up important papers and mingle
with me! You and your parents will also receive information on carpooling, parent
volunteering and where to line up on the first day of school. I have included a list of
suggested and optional school supplies. In addition, please bring a total of $10. This will pay
for both your student planner and Scholastic News magazine. Checks can be made out to
EDUPRIZE.
Your enrollment includes the exciting hands-on learning of science through our
cottages: Planetarium, Invention Convention, Physics Foundry, and Body Shop.
Your first day of 5th grade is on Wednesday, July 26th at 7:50 a.m. We are in
Village 1. This means our schedule will be Monday – Thursday 7:50 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. and
Friday 7:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. On the first day of school I will meet you at our assigned
spot on the playground. Please don’t be late, keep in mind that to be considered enrolled at
EDUPRIZE, you must be on time and present the FULL DAY on the first day of school.
Parents, please check our school website www.eduprizeschools.net to complete and
print the Open House Forms, which include Emergency Documents, and bring them with you!
Please check the website throughout the summer for updates. If you would, please email me
at the address below and let me know your child’s name. I want to get an email list started
as soon as possible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Meg Deist
[email protected]
Suggested SUPPLY LIST:
(Please label the following items to put in your desk.)
(1) pair of medium/adult sized scissors with a pointy tip
(1) pocket folder (any design you want )
(1) package skinny dry erase markers
(1) one 1-inch 3 ring binder of your choice (will go to and from school)
(4) pocket folders – red (cottage), green (math), yellow (reading), blue (writing) (1 of
each color- labeled)
(2) spiral notebooks
(1) pack of clear sheet protectors
(1) highlighter
(1) pencil pouch or clear pencil box 2½” tall or less
(1) box of colored pencils
(1) pack of washable markers
(1) pocket DICTIONARY – NOT a student edition as they are not comprehensive (optional)
(1) set of headphones or earbuds for Chromebooks *Just use the ones from last year*
(1) box PRE-SHARPENED yellow pencils or mechanical pencils (whatever floats your boat)
(1-2) $1 Store item for Treasure Box (slime, balls, cool pens/pencils, balloons etc.)
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DO NOT LABEL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (THESE WILL BE SHARED BY THE ENTIRE CLASS
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(3-5) glue sticks
(1) pack college ruled filler paper
(1) box of tissue
(1) roll of paper towels
Boys= (1) hand sanitizer
Girls= (1) disinfectant wipes
Old magazines we can cut up (school appropriate)
We will be doing a fun activity that will require 1 baby picture. (You will get it back.)
Please bring one in an envelope with your name on it. Shhhh, don’t show anyone, it’s a
surprise.
The items below are extra that we can always use in the classroom. Anything that you can
donate will be much appreciated. Thank you!
WISH LIST
 Reams of white paper
 Reams of bright colored copy paper
 Pre-sharpened yellow pencils (we can always use more)
Parents Check List (I live by these)
⧠ Go to website FILL OUT ‘Open House Forms’, print & bring in
⧠ $10 cash or check (made out to EDUPRIZE)
⧠ Supplies from list (some labeled & some not)
⧠ Come to Open House on Monday 7/24 @ 9:30
 Pencil top erasers
 Reams of cardstock