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January 10, 2026 - Issue 10

January

12 - Basketball Game Anthony vs Justice Page (home game; 5pm boys / 6pm girls)

12 - SW Pathway Basketball Night at SWHS 7pm - wear your Anthony gear or our school colors (red, black, and white) to the game

14 - Basketball Game Anthony vs Northeast (away game; 5pm boys / 6pm girls)

19 - No school – Martin Luther King Holiday

21 - Basketball Game Anthony vs Olson (away game; 5pm boys / 6pm girls)

21 - Bridging Concert 8th Grade Band @SWHS 7:00 pm

23 - No school – Record Keeping Day

28 - Basketball Game Anthony vs Sullivan (home game; 5pm boys / 6pm girls)

TBD Winter FAST & CAPTI Assessments

Anthony PTA meetings take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Here are the dates for the 25-26 school year: 5:30pm on the following: 1/21

Winter Basketball Game Schedule

Stay in the know. Check our Anthony Events Calendar often.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back!

Minneapolis Public Schools will welcome students back for in-person learning at all schools on Monday, January 12, 2026.

An optional online learning opportunity will also be available for families through February 12, 2026.

Please see your MPS caregiver email for more information or check the news section on the Anthony website: https://tinyurl.com/Jan9MPSUpdate

Please note that if you select the optional online learning opportunity, the form to opt in is due Sunday, January 11 by 12noon. See the email from the district linked above for more information.

A few things to know:

Online learning is only temporary through February 12, 2026.
Temporary online learning will be synchronous with in-person learning. Students are expected to log onto each of their Google Classrooms during the regularly scheduled time and join in virtually
Students are required to complete the necessary work assigned online.
Attendance is taken every class period, including Advisory.
The learning opportunity may not be the same. For instance, if there is a lab, the student may need to complete an alternative assignment.
We encourage all students to be in person as resources are limited online.

If you have questions, please reach out to your child's Advisory teacher, the main office, or the Anthony administration.

Please mark your calendar on February 12, 2026 as Anthony Middle School History Day in the school media center. Our seventh-grade students will present their work to the history day judges. Our students' projects fall into one of the following categories: exhibit board, paper, documentary, performance or website.

The 2026 theme is: "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History." Students are working full time on their projects in their United States studies class taught by Mr. Aicken, Mr. Olson or Ms. Ricks. Please encourage your students to go to their local library and/or attend a research open house (Hullabaloos) sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society at local and metro area public libraries. Please see the website for the scheduled Hullabaloos: https://www.mnhs.org/historyday/research/hullabaloos . The key to an excellent history day project is a wide variety of academic primary and secondary sources covering/reflecting the pros and cons of the students' topics.

This is an exciting event. Please plan to attend and judge one or more projects.

Phillips Eye Institute’s Early Youth Eyecare (E.Y.E.) Community Initiative will be screening all 7th grader’s vision on January 28th.

Please make sure your student brings their glasses every day, and especially January 28th!

If a student fails their vision screening families will be notified. They offer free exams and glasses if needed.

If you do not want your 7th graders vision screened, please notify the health office by emailing robyn.hansen@mpls.k12.mn.us.

We need your feedback!

Thanks to everyone who completed the Caregiver Priorities Survey last spring (7,139 responses district-wide).
Examples of how feedback was used:

Class size was one of the number one priorities, so MPS allocated funding to prevent splits in grades K - 2 (Note: A “split” is when a teacher serves students from multiple grades in one class).
Community Ed utilized the data to submit a grant application based on caregiver priorities for programming.

MPS will continue to provide a variety of engagement opportunities.

Surveys allow us to hear from a large volume of caregivers.
Focus groups, interviews, etc. are critical to ensure we are hearing multiple perspectives.

Take our 2nd Caregivers Survey

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking additional feedback regarding core academics and beyond the core such as opportunities, extracurriculars, and social emotional learning to help us further transform learning for all students.

🚩🚩🚩 Please take a moment to provide us with your feedback by completing the MPS Caregiver Survey: https://tinyurl.com/MPSTransform

Ensuring the Core

What specific opportunities and experiences (curriculum, programs, etc) within their core academics have been most helpful or important to your child?

What challenges or barriers have your child or your family encountered that are impacting your child’s academic success?

Beyond the Core

What specific opportunities and experiences (curriculum, programs, etc) outside of your student’s core academics have been most helpful or important to your child?
What challenges or barriers outside of your student’s core academics are impacting their success?

We still have space in many of our After School Winter 2026 sessions. Scan the QR code below or go to this link to register your student today! If you have any questions, please contact Marvin Bryant at marvin.bryant@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3240 ext 51919.

Free admission, free popcorn and a mini purple foam finger for all pathway school students.
Upon admission, we'll be tallying up attendance from each pathway school to give a shout-out to the school with the highest showing.
All interested and willing students can shoot a free throw (or shortened free throw) at halftime and we'll have concessions coupons to give away.

Know Your Rights: It's important to understand your rights and how to exercise them. The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota offers free legal advice and resources. You can contact them at (651) 641-1011 or visit their website.
Emergency Contacts: Make a list of important phone numbers, including family members, friends, and local organizations that can provide assistance. Keep this list in an easily accessible place. Update your school with these contacts.
Family Plan: Discuss and create a plan with your family. Decide on a safe place to meet and how to communicate if you are separated.
Important Documents: Keep copies of important documents (e.g., passports, birth certificates, medical records) in a safe and accessible place. Consider storing digital copies securely online.
1. Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA): A DOPA is a document that allows you to designate someone to take care of your children if you are unable to do so. This person, called an "Attorney-in-Fact," can make decisions about your child's care, custody, and property. The DOPA is effective as soon as it is signed and notarized and lasts for up to one year.
Local Resources:
1. Minnesota Welcome Center: Provides information and services to help immigrants. Located at 3921 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. Phone: (218) 673-1836.
2. City of Minneapolis Immigrant & Refugee Affairs: Connects you with resources for shelter, food, legal help, and more. Phone: 612-394-6018. More information can be found on their website.
3. Minnesota's Immigration Legal Services Hub Initiative: Minnesota's Immigration Legal Services Hub is a group of organizations working together to increase access to immigration legal services in Minnesota.
Stay Informed: Follow local news and updates from trusted sources to stay informed about any changes or important information that may affect your family.

For additional math practice, students use i-Ready "MyPath", which is a personalized learning plan in Math, created automatically after their diagnostic test. There are lessons on the each student's dashboard that target specific skill gaps and strengths, helping students progress at their own pace.

Volunteer Opportunities at Anthony that fit every schedule!

Lost & Found Curator

Take charge of the left behind items - sort/organize/throw away to make this area useful. 2-3 times a year donate unclaimed items.

Time commitment: 1-2 hrs every other week or once a month with 2 curators, very flexible.

Parent Social Event Planners - Per grade level

Plan 1 event for your child's grade level parents to meet, greet, and build community. PTA will provide funding - idea to be presented to PTA before finalizing.

Family Day Planning Committee

Help plan and coordinate volunteers for Anthony's End of Year Family Day event that takes place on May 21, 2026.

General Volunteer

Can't commit now? Get on the list to be notified when one-time events need volunteer shifts need to be filled or items to be donated. (i.e. Voting Day, Family Day, Model UN, etc.)

Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EADA82CAAF5C07-56840617-20252026#/

Questions - email Madelyn at anthonyPTAvolunteers@gmail.com

If you're able to donate, we are in need of facial tissues and disinfecting wipes. Donations can be dropped off in the main office. Orders from online sites can be shipped to Anthony Middle School 5757 Irving Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419.

The Anthony musical theater department is in need of 1-2 bagless vacuum cleaners for the auditorium. If anyone has one in good working condition that you are no longer using, please email: anthonyptatreasurer@gmail.com

Thanks so much!

Anthony Distance Learning

Information & Directions

In the event of inclement weather or other reasons, Anthony Middle School will not transition to Distance Learning unless there have been two (2) prior school closures due to weather conditions. Starting on the third school closure, Anthony Middle School will implement a Distance Learning Day, and families will be notified accordingly. This is determined by district leaders at Minneapolis Public Schools, not at the individual schools.

For more information:

WHAT IS NEEDED

Any device (phone, tablet, ipad, computer, laptop)
If your child does not have access to any of the above devices, please complete a Chromebook Permission Form and turn it into Ms. Jennifer Nevers, the library media specialist, who will then issue your child a Chromebook.

WHAT IS EXPECTED

On Distance Learning day, all Anthony students would log onto Google Classroom for Advisory + each of their classes. In each Google Classroom, do two things:

Answer the attendance question for ADVISORY by 3:00pm (attendance for the day will be according to Advisory)
Complete the assigned learning activity posted (teachers would have reviewed this in class).

WHAT TO KNOW

Teachers will post lessons/activities for students to complete prior to the start of the school day by 8:40am.

TEACHER/STAFF OFFICE HOURS

Teachers/Staff will have open office hours available via Google Meets and will also respond to emails and messages from students.
Office hours are from 9:00am-10:00am and 1:00-2:00pm
Go to meet.google.com and enter the meet nickname: AnthonyTeacherLastName (example: AnthonyDeering)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Throughout the school day, if you have questions you may contact your teacher through email or you can arrange to set up a separate Google Meet time if needed. Be sure to reach out so you get the help you need!

Anthony Staff Directory: https://anthony.mpschools.org/about/staff-directory

Support Staff and Admin will be available throughout the day to assist students as needed. Feel free to contact them in the event of an emergency.

Joy.Misselt@mpls.k12.mn.us - IB Coordinator
Amy.Hawkins@mpls.k12.mn.us - Social Worker
Kailey.Corder@mpls.k12.mn.us - Counselor
Nathaniel.Sample@mpls.k12.mn.us - Associate Educator - Spanish
Jason.Walker@mpls.k12.mn.us - Student Support Coach
Dempsey.Miller@mpls.k12.mn.us - Assistant Principal
MaiChang.Vue@mpls.k12.mn.us - Principal

Special Education Assistants will join the respective class sessions below to support students as needed at the discretion of the teacher.

STUDENT DIRECTIONS

Go to your Google Classroom for all classes + Advisory

Answer the attendance question posted for each class, including Advisory by 3:00pm
Check and complete all classes for assignments!

Virtual Office Hours are held during two different blocks:

Morning 9:00am - 10:00am
Afternoon 1:00pm - 2:00pm

To meet with a teacher/staff, go to Meet.Google.com by typing in the respective nickname. The nickname is "Anthony" + "the teacher/staff last name."

Example: AnthonyRicks

Directory for Meets

Parents and Guardians, we encourage you to report an absence of any kind using the Anthony Attendance Form. This form helps us keep quick and accurate records of your student's absences as reported by a legal guardian. You may also continue to send written notes with your student if you prefer that method. We strive to have documentation for each absence whenever possible.

Once you have filled out the form or written a note, tell your student to come to the Main Office and we will issue a green pass. This process: builds independence, reduces classroom disruptions, and ensures your student is ready for pick up in a timely manner. A parent will not have to come into the school to sign the student out if they have a leave early pass.

For more on the full attendance policy, including excused✅ versus unexcused❌ absence categories, see our Anthony Handbook.

You may reach out to Julie.Robertson@mpls.k12.mn.us, Office Assistant, for more details 612-668-3240. Website Contact - Anthony Middle School.