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Banaadir Elementary COVID Update: 11/11/21
Dear Parents / Guardians,We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the Banaadir Academy community with the exposure date of 11/09/21. For privacy reasons, we cannot share details about [...]
Legacy of leadership
Ten years ago, the Leadership Academy at MTS Secondary renamed itself the General Colin L. Powell Leadership Academy, with the blessing of General Powell. General Powell’s personal experience with the ROTC program as a student, and [...]
Student Highlights 2
Squish Squash By Ms. Katy Athletic, strong, funny, fast and friendly. These are just a few words to describe our fellow Banaadir Eagles, Humza and Abdullahi. Humza is ten years old and in the [...]
Our Amazing Sumner Library
By Nadir Mohamed, Naima Iman and Nasriin Thair Banaadir fourth grade is lucky because every Friday, we get to walk to the best Hennepin County Library in Minneapolis. The Sumner Library is a couple [...]
Soccer in Africa
By Muktar Ismael When I was in Africa in Djibouti, I was playing soccer. I played every day with my friends at home. I was good at soccer because I can kick the ball [...]
Teacher Trivia
Which staff member is going to have a baby in February? Ms. Staire Mr. Phillips Mrs. Law Mrs. HaydenPlease write on a piece of paper: Your name Your teacher’s name Your answer Turn it [...]
Summer School – Learning About Other Cultures
The fourth graders at Banaadir Academy studied the Southwest Region of the United States as a part of our summer school cultural curriculum. The students in Mr. Hall and Mrs. U’s class read about [...]
Minnesota Reading Corps Position at Banaadir!
Experience life-changing growth. Become a Minnesota Reading Corps literacy tutor. You’re ready for growth. Whether you’re looking to explore a new career in education, reenter the workforce or simply want to work with kids, [...]