Mustangs Newsletter

• September 30-October 11 - MGMS PACT Fundraiser
• October 5 - MGMS Night at Ninjas United -6:00 PM-8:00 PM
• October 10 - In-Person Academic Conferences -3:30 PM-7:30 PM
• October 15 - Virtual Academic Conferences -3:30-7:00 PM
• October 15 - PACT Meeting- MGMS Media Center-In Person/Virtual 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

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!

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.

The attendance boundary change process is kicking off. Community involvement will be an important part of this. In that effort, we’re currently asking for feedback on the considerations that should be adhered to during the creation of the proposed attendance boundary scenarios – from now until Oct. 9. Staff, students, parents/caregivers and community members are all welcome to participate. Shared responses are anonymous and can be completed within minutes. Thank you.

Event Details

Free event - October 5th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Ninjas United – sponsored by our MGMS PACT (PTO) in collaboration with our student wellness leadership team.

All students attending must register prior to the event. Registration must be completed by Oct. 2nd. REGISTER HERE PLEASE SIGN WAIVER

Parents are not required to stay – Drop-off event (limited space)

Parents must walk student in for sign-in purposes but can then leave

This is an event for MGMS students only (no siblings due to space)

Volunteers Needed: We are also looking for parent volunteers to help with this event. If you are able to help, CLICK HERE to sign-up.

Dear Mustang Families,

This year our PACT (Parents And Community Together) group is conducting a fundraiser September 30 to October 11 to help support a variety of initiatives within our school.

If we achieve our goal of $20,000 our highest priorities are to:

1. Fund social events that create opportunities to bring the MGMS community together, such as our upcoming Ninja's United event on October 5th,
2. Support student leadership projects that allow students to give back to our community and our school.
3. Provide staff appreciation and support to boost morale and provide classrooms with additional materials.

PACT has partnered with Pledgestar, an online platform, to make it easy to not only participate, but to spread the word to family and friends. To participate please go to http://pledgestar.com/maplegrove to register your student. On the home screen, find our event using code maplegrove. Then click on Not Registered for This Year's Event. Enter your name and email address then click Submit. Follow the instructions to register your student and share with family and friends. Pledge requests will then be emailed to friends and family allowing them to make secure donations online. You will be notified of every pledge made to your student. If you want to donate, just not online, cash or check can be placed in an envelope labeled with your student's first and last name, advisory teacher, and grade and given to their advisory teacher. See attached flyer for more details.

Further questions can be directed to mgmspacttreasurer@gmail.com or problems with registration can be directed to 1-888-598-7510.

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. The primary ways for parents/caregivers to make an impact include donations, volunteering and advocacy.

Next meeting: October 15 @ 7-8 PM

Learn about events and initiatives happening at MGMS. Join us on Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00-8:00 PM in the MGMS Media Center or online.

Google Meet link for meeting on:

PACT website: https://mgms.district279.org/community/pact

Fundraising

The MGMS fall fundraiser starts this coming Monday, September 30 and runs through Friday, October 11. We are using Pledgestar again this year, with a goal of raising $20,000. Students will receive an instructional flier in their advisory classes.

Funds support MGMS social events, service projects, staff appreciation and classroom extras. Encourage your student to participate! There are school-wide incentives for both highest participation and most funds raised.

Event Information

MGMS students are invited to attend MGMS Night at Ninjas United on Saturday, October 5 from 6 - 8 pm, hosted by the student wellness leadership team. This is a drop-off event, but parent volunteers are still needed. CLICK HERE to sign up for a one-hour shift!

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are welcome and appreciated throughout the year! Check out an overview of events for this school year, and pledge your support today!

Advocacy

Learn about ISD 279’s 2024-2025 legislative priorities and contact your legislators to ask them to support the priorities you’re passionate about.

PACT Meetings

One of the best ways for parents and caregivers to know what’s going on at MGMS and positively affect the school is to attend a PACT meeting. PACT Meetings are held once a month (except March and December) from 7:00–8:00 pm. 2024 meeting dates are posted on the website. There is always an online attendance option; some meetings also occur in person.

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