Minnetonka Public Schools

Over the past month, fifth graders at Excelsior Elementary have been hard at work making teddy bears for children in refugee camps. The handmade bears will be donated to Dolls of Hope, an organization that has delivered toys to over 35,000 children in 39 countries since 2016.

The “Common Sense School” certification from Common Sense Education recognizes programs for teaching students how to be respectful and responsible digital citizens. 

“Engaging students in science begins with an early introduction to the power of hands-on learning, and it grows by offering inquiry-based opportunities for students to pursue what interests them,” said Dr. Dennis Peterson, Superintendent of Schools.