
Mustangs Newsletter

UPCOMING DATES
- March 10 - TRI III Begins
- March 10-14 Food Drive by PACT and Student Wellness Team
- March 24-28 Spring Break - No School
- March 31 - First day of School after Spring Break
REMINDER: Parent pick up at the end of the day!
Maple Grove Families:
We encourage all families to prepare in advance to pick their child up early from school by sending a note to bring to student services and receive an early dismissal pass. If you do have an unplanned pick-up, please be to the main office by 2:30 to guarantee we are able to get your child from class.
Thank you!
2024-2025 PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
THE CLOSET AT MGMS
The MGMS Closet is a place for student in need to get clothes, school supplies and hygiene items. The Closet is supplied by donations. We are in need of sweat/athletic pants, men's M, L, XL. If you clean out your closets and have clean clothes in good condition and are looking for a place to donate, please consider the Closet by dropping off items in the front office during school hours. (Socks and underwear must be new/unused). We also have a wish list, please click Here or https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37MI274614ZSR?ref_=wl_share
All donations are greatly appreciated. If your child wants to access The Closet, please have them speak to their school counselor or social worker.
Opt-out Information & Universal Screening
The purpose of this communication is to inform you that students in grades 2-12 will take the mySAEBRS assessment this fall and again this spring. The mySAEBRS assessment, which stands for Minnesota Student Academic Behavioral Rating Scales, is student self-evaluation. It provides valuable insights into areas such as social skills, emotional well-being, and behavioral strengths and challenges. This assessment helps us gain a more comprehensive understanding of your child's needs, allowing us to better support their growth and development. For more information about assessment items and questions asked click here. If you would like to opt your child out of this assessment, please complete the Parent/Guardian Refusal for Student Participation in Districtwide Assessments/Testing linked on https://www.district279.org/academics/assessments.
PACT
Similar to elementary school PTOs, PACT (Parents and Community Together) works to build a strong, inclusive community at MGMS. Every MGMS parent and caregiver is a member.
Join us to learn about events and initiatives happening at MGMS!
Next meeting: Monday, April 14 @ 7-8 PM (online only)
This is our last meeting of the year!
Use Google Meet code bgp-ndvo-fcq or the link appearing on the PACT webpage: https://mgms.district279.org/community/pact
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Board Seats
The PACT Board election for the 2025-2026 school year will occur in April at our last meeting of the year. Three of our board members will be seeking re-election and two are departing. The vacancies are for Secretary and Communications Coordinator. We would love to have you! Please reach out to the board for more detail and/or to express your interest in any board seat.
Social Media
You can now find us on Facebook! Please find and follow us (“Maple Grove Middle School PACT”) to stay up to date on events and opportunities to support our kids and community. This is a very recent launch so please bear with us as we work to increase communication.
Event Information and Volunteer Opportunities
Day of Kindness
PACT and the Student Leadership Group are sponsoring a Kindness event from March 31 through April 4. Students will be provided blank cards during their Advisory class and asked to create cards for community members (such as public servants, healthcare workers and nursing home residents) that share appreciation, kindness and encouragement.
Volunteer all Year!
Volunteers are welcome and appreciated throughout the year! Check out an overview of events for this school year, and pledge your support today!
Who to Contact
School Phone:763-315-7600..............................................Website:https://mgms.district279.org/
Attendance: 763-315-7603..............................................................Transportation: 763-391-7244
6th Grade
Patrick Smith, Principal.................................Email: SmithPatrick@district279.org
Megan Woods, Counselor 6th Grade...........Email: WoodsM@district279.org
7th Grade
Jennifer Hinker, Assistant Principal.............Email: HinkerJ@district279.org
Kaia Paquin, Counselor 7th Grade................Email: PaquinK@district279.org
8th Grade
Jason Olson, Assistant Principal................Email: OlsonJ@district279.org
Katie Gerdts, Counselor, 8th Grade.............Email: GerdtsK@district279.org
Student Management Specialists Assist with all Grades
Nathaniel Davies - (Grade 6) - Email: DaviesN@district279.org
Candice Ledman - (Grade 7) - Email: LedmanC@district279.org
Levy Jones - (Grade 8) - Email: JonesL2@district279.org
District Tip Line........................763-265-3636