Mustangs Newsletter

• September 3 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• September 19 - Picture Day
• September 24- PACT Meeting-In Person/Online
• September 30-October 11 - MGMS Fundraiser, more details to come!

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.

MGMS Night at Ninja’s United Maple Grove

Saturday, Oct. 5th

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Free for MGMS students

More details and sign up coming soon

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.

PTO News

The PTO at MGMS is called PACT (Parents and Community Together). We work to build a strong, inclusive community at MGMS. Every MGMS parent/guardian is a member. Primary ways to make an impact include donations, volunteering, and advocacy.

Upcoming Fundraiser

MGMS Fundraiser September 30-October 11. Stay Tuned More Information to Come!!

Donations

Keep an eye out in this section and in other areas of the Mustang Memo for donation requests throughout the year.

Volunteer Opportunities

Joining the board or co-leading an event is a fantastic way to get involved and make a difference. We need to fill the following roles ASAP so we can continue to offer opportunities for our students and support for the staff.

• President (PTO/PACT Board, 5-10 hours/month)

• Service Project Coordinator and Social Event Coordinator (4 hours/week before the event)

If interested, contact Kendra Grand at KendraGrand356@gmail.com.

Advocacy

One of the best ways you can positively impact the school is through advocacy. Check out ISD 279’s legislative priorities and contact your legislators to ask them to support the priorities you’re passionate about. Watch for updated priorities released by the ISD 279 School Board later this fall.

PTO Meetings

Attend the first PACT meeting to hear school updates from Principal Smith and learn about MGMS initiatives. Even if you can pop in for a little bit, please come (or log in)!

Tuesday, Sept 24

7:00-8:00 PM

In person (MGMS Media Center) and online:

Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/bgp-ndvo-fcq

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

Facebook: Maple Grove Middle School - ISD 279

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