Mustangs Newsletter

UPCOMING DATES

October 6 -10 - Spirit Week at MGMS

October 9 - In-Person Academic Conferences - 3:30 PM -7:30 PM

October 14 - Virtual Academic Conferences - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

October 16 - Conference Release Day - NO SCHOOL

October 17 - Conference Release Day - NO SCHOOL

We are excited to welcome students back! The Mustang Memo is a newsletter sent to families of Maple Grove Middle School. It is one of the ways we communicate with families important information of upcoming events and activities. Another way to keep up to date is to look at our website https://mgms.district279.org/. We also communicate with families through email. If you change your email., please update it through ParentVue.

Dear MGMS Families,

What a fantastic couple of weeks we’ve had at Maple Grove Middle School! It’s been so rewarding to see our students settle into their new routines, engage with their teachers, and start building connections! I have had a slow start to the school year personally due to the arrival of our newborn son, who decided to show up the days leading up to the first day of school. I'm excited to be back in the building with our students and staff as I continue to learn more about the MGMS community.

Spirit Week & Pep Rally!

We are thrilled to announce that next week is Spirit Week, culminating in our big Pep Rally on Friday.

Please encourage your student to participate in the daily dress-up themes if they are interested. Spirit Week is a fantastic opportunity for our students to show off their Mustang Pride, bond as a school, and have a lot of fun together!

Looking Ahead: Parent-Teacher Conferences

We will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences over the next two weeks. This is a crucial time for us to connect and discuss your student's progress and goals. October 9th is in person and October 14th is virtual. 10/9, 3:30-7:30pm and 10/14, (3:00-6:30). You will receive a separate, detailed communication shortly with additional information.

Thank you again for helping us get the year off to such a positive start. We appreciate all of you as the biggest supporters of our students and MGMS!

Sincerely,

Xavier

Principal, Maple Grove Middle School

Looking for Parents/Guardians Interested in District Planning Advisory Council

This message is from Osseo Area Schools, we are looking for parents/guardians to serve as stakeholder representatives on an important advisory group, called DPAC. One of our core values is that better decisions emerge when diverse perspectives are intentionally included in a collaborative process. Please consider this exciting opportunity to share your perspective.

If you are interested in being a representative, please send e-mail at sweeneyr@district279.org or call 763-391-7148 to get signed up.

Parent Drop-off and Pick-up

If you are driving your child to school or picking them up after school, the drop-off/pick-up area is at the community gyms entrance. Do not use the front entrance, as this is a designated space for our vulnerable student transportation. Please follow the winding line up to the curb by the building. Bright orange cones will help mark the path. Students must be dropped off and picked up AT THE CURB ONLY, and vehicles must stay in a single line. Students are not permitted to walk through the parking lot to and from your vehicle. Your help with this is very much appreciated and will help keep our students safe. Students can start entering the building at 7:45 a.m. so please plan accordingly especially during the cold winter months.

PICTURE RE-TAKES ~ NOVEMBER 5th

Kemmetmueller Photography has sent an email to parents with a link to order photos. Please check your inbox (if you didn't receive it please check your junk/spam folder). If you still have not received your link to order photos please contact Kemmetmueller Photography at 763-473-2142.

Destination Imagination is starting up again.

What: Destination Imagination Info Session

When: Info Session October 21st and Auditions October 23rd from 2:50pm-4:20pm

(After School buses will be available if needed.)

Where: Mrs. Bostrom's Classroom B117

Who: Any MGMS student interested in developing problem solving and creatively solving STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) academic challenges as a team.

School Phone: 763-315-7600.............................................Website:https://mgms.district279.org/

Attendance: 763-315-7603..........................................................Transportation: 763-391-7244

6th Grade

Jason Olson, Assistant Principal....................................Email: OlsonJ@district279.org

Katie Gerdts, Counsleor 6th Grade.................................Email: GerdtsK@district279.org

7th Grade

Xavier Reed, Principal......................................................Email: ReedX@district279.org

Megan Woods, Counselor 7th Grade..............................Email: WoodsM@district279.org

8th Grade

Jennifer Hinker, Assistant Principal...............................Email: HinkerJ@district279.org

Kaia Paquin, Counselor 8th Grade.................................Email: PaquinK@district279.org

Student Management Specialists Assist with all Grades

Levy Jones - (Grade 6) - Email: JonesL2@district279.org

Nathaniel Davies - (Grade 7) - Email: DaviesN@district279.org

Candice Ledman - (Grade 8) - Email: LedmanC@district279.org

District Tip Line.........................................................763-265-3636