• January 2-January 3 - Conference Release Days, No school for students
• January 6- First day of school after Winter Break
• January 17- Student Asynchronous- Remote Learning
• January 21 - Academic Conferences In-Person 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• January 27- PACT meeting -ONLINE ONLY- 7:00-8:00 PM
• January 28 - Virtual Academic Conferences 3:30 - 7:00 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!

Proposed attendance boundary change scenarios available to view; feedback opportunities include online form and info meetings

Elementary and middle school attendance boundaries are being changed in order to balance student enrollment across the district. These future adjustments, set to take effect in 2026, will reassign the Osseo Area Schools elementary and/or middle school that some households are zoned to attend.

Proposed scenarios available to view online: There are four proposed attendance boundary change scenarios being presented at this time. On each of the following information pages, you’ll find an overview of the proposed scenario, a map and a search tool. Community members can use the search tool to see how the proposed scenario would impact their household.

• Info on proposed scenario 1
• Info on proposed scenario 2
• Info on proposed scenario 3
• Info on proposed scenario 4
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Community input is important: Please share your thoughts on the four proposed scenarios by filling out the online feedback form or participating in an upcoming community informational meeting.

• Online feedback form
• The first Community Informational Meeting is being held on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 5:45 p.m. in the Brooklyn Middle STEAM School cafe
• Please fill out this form if you’re planning to attend; or
• Watch the presentation-portion of the event via the livestream
• The second Community informational Meeting is being held Thursday, Jan. 23 at 5:45 p.m. in the Maple Grove Middle School cafe
• Please fill out this form if you’re planning to attend; or
• Watch the presentation-portion of the event via the livestream

Timeline: Please share your thoughts on the four proposed scenarios by Friday, Feb. 7. After that, all community feedback will be reviewed and adjustments to the proposed scenarios considered. Likely, our community will have another opportunity to provide input on some edited scenarios in March. The school board is expected to approve final attendance boundary changes by this May.

The new attendance boundaries will go into effect fall 2026 alongside the tentative opening of the new elementary school in the northwest region of our district.

Background: It’s common for communities to experience changing student enrollment. Our district’s Enrollment and Capacity Management Advisory Committee (ECMAC) has been monitoring these enrollment shifts in conjunction with our school building capacities for the last several years. Their most recent reports have detailed that a significant enrollment imbalance exists and that it should be addressed.

ECMAC’s work helped to form 2023’s Building a Better Future referendum. A new elementary school and additions to Maple Grove Senior High School were requested to address space constraints from continued growth. It was additionally noted that attendance boundary changes were needed no matter the outcome of the election. Thankfully, our community supported the 2023 referendum request so additional facility space will help to address growth needs, which limits attendance boundary changes to elementary and middle schools and impacts fewer families.

Stay tuned: Please continue to stay tuned for updates over the coming weeks and months. Detailed information will continue to be shared on the district website, district279.org/boundaries. Feel free to reach out if something additional needs to be addressed via BetterFuture@district279.org or 763-391-8990.

English: 763-391-8900, Español: 1-855-891-8364, Lus Hmoob: 1-844-577-9549, Soomaali: 1-855-891-5322 or Tiếng Việt: 1-855-891-8365

Parents,

ALL Middle School students must have their parent with them at All High School Basketball Games this Winter. PARENTS MUST STAY at the game with the student. Student ID's will be checked at the door.

Rice Lake Elementary is looking for middle school volunteers to host games at their school carnival! This is a great opportunity to do some voluntary service and support our community.

Friday, January 24 6-8pm

Rice Lake Elementary

Grab a friend and sign up for a slot! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AEAB2CA1FDC43-54130917-rice

Questions? Email Melissa Arlt at meye0568@gmail.com

The choir and theater departments are excited to host school dances as a fundraiser for all MGMS students! Each grade will have their own dance: January 16th for 7th graders, February 28th for 8th graders, and March 6th for 6th graders. There will be a photo booth, concessions, glow elements and an appearance by our very own resident DJ, Mr. Jones! Please stay tuned for more information after winter break including how to get tickets. The School Dance is only for current MGMS students.

If you are interested in boosting our fundraising efforts, you can make a donation in the form of candy or decorations!

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This message is for caregivers of all current 8th grade students ONLY at Maple Grove Middle School.

In the yearbook there will be a section dedicated to pictures of 8th graders when they were little to showcase their growth from then to now.

We will collect all baby pictures in the yearbook portal.

Please see the picture for instructions to upload your 8th grader's baby picture. Please ONLY UPLOAD 1 BABY PHOTO.

Here is the link to upload https://photos.jostens.com/XDC4WZ

Deadline to upload is January 30th, 2025.

Click this link to order a yearbook: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1062518/MAPLE-GROVE-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2024082904282321766/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2024082904282322766#design/0

If you have questions or need assistance please reach out to Josée, axbergj@district279.org, our 24-25 Yearbook advisor.

The MGMS Closet is a place for student in need to get clothes, school supplies and hygiene items. The Closet is supplied by donations. 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 MGMS Closet Amazon wish list. All donations are greatly appreciated. If your child wants to access The Closet, please have them speak to their school counselor or social worker.

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.

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