Mustangs Newsletter
UPCOMING DATES
- October 28 - November 1- October Spirit Week
- November 5 - Licensed Workshop -NO SCHOOL for students
- November 7 - Picture Re-takes
- November 11 - PACT meeting-Virtual 7:00 PM -8:00 PM
- November 11-15 - Winter Wear Drive
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
Don't miss the MGMS Fall Play!
~Picture Re-takes are Thursday- November 7, 2024~
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.
October Spirit Week ~ Halloween Spirit~October 28th - November 1st
PACT
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, November 11 @ 7-8 PM (online only)
Use Google Meet code bgp-ndvo-fcq or the link appearing on the PACT webpage: https://mgms.district279.org/community/pact
Fundraising
Planning of the celebration prize events for our successful fundraiser is underway! Another BIG THANKS to all of you who supported our students and teachers!
Event Information and Volunteer Opportunities
Winter Wear Drive
The Winter Wear Drive is less than two weeks away! From November 11 - 15, PACT and the student WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) group are asking for donations of new and used coats and other cold weather gear. The highest priority needs are winter boots sizes 2-8 and snow pants in both kids and young adult sizes. There will be drop off points at the school as well at other community locations.
Mustang Donuts
Mustang Donuts are back! Students will have the opportunity to purchase donuts during school on select days. The first Mustang Donut day of the year is Thursday, November 14! $2/donut; cash only.
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.
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