Probstfield Elementary School

Greetings, Probstfield Elementary Students and Families:

Thank you so much for sharing your students with us! We had a great first month and we are looking forward to a year of success and learning!

Please talk with your students about what the expectations are at school and what they are learning about being a successful student. You are the most important influence in your child's life and we appreciate your support!

Know that you are always welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns you have. We want all Probstfield Elementary students to experience success!

We are still in need of several school supplies like pencils, notebooks, dry erase markers and folders. If you have any that you would be willing to share, please drop them off at our front desk! Thanks!

If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to our front desk at 218-284-3700.

All the best-

The team at Probstfield Elementary School

Please make sure to complete the educational benefits form as soon as possible and return it to the school. This form must be filled out to qualify for free and reduced lunch. It also helps our school get the resources we need to serve our students including materials and staffing.

You can get a form at the front desk or by searching Educational Benefits Form Minnesota.

We also ask that you complete Powerschool Enrollment as soon as possible. You should have received an email from the district asking you to complete it in August. You may want to check your spam folder. You can also access it by going into the Powerschool Parent app. Having this completed is very important because we need updated information so we can stay in communication with you in case of any needs or emergencies that may arise.

Thank you so much for taking care of these two things! It really helps out our whole school community!

Daily attendance is required and if your child is going to be absent for any reason, please reach out to 218-284-3702 to report any absence.

Attendance is key to student success. Please have your child here on time each day and make sure that they have what they need to have a successful day.

If you are having any issues regarding attendance, please reach out to us and we will do all we can to support you. Our social worker, Jamie Benson, is happy to help figure out a plan to help your student's be successful! Just email Jamie at jbenson@moorheadschools.org or give us a call at 218-284-3702 and ask for support.

We are looking for people who love working with children and want to make a difference in their lives.

We have several paraprofessional positions available and we are always looking for lunchroom servers as well! Not available everyday? We are always looking for substitute paraprofessionals, lunchroom supervisors, and teachers!

Apply at www.isd152.org and look for positions here at Probstfield Elementary!

Homecoming Spirit Week:

Monday: Hat Day

Tuesday: Sports Day

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday

Thursday: Pajama Day

Friday: Spud Pride Day

October Parent Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) meeting: October 11 from 5-6 pm in the cafeteria- all are welcome! We will discuss upcoming fundraisers and start planning some fun family events! We will also plan for spirit week!

No School: October 7, 2022: Professional Development Day for Staff

To simplify communication, the Moorhead Area Public Schools free mobile app is available for download. Download the app to access lunch menus, staff contacts, live feed, news items, events, documents and so much more! The app is multilingual and will automatically translate into the language to which your phone is set.

The information you need will be at your fingertips anytime you choose! We hope this will streamline your access to school information!

Please download the free app today by searching Moorhead Schools in your app store.

Every elementary building has an active elementary Parent Teacher Advisory Councils made up of staff representatives, parents, and the principal. PTAC serves to increase communication between parents/guardians and the school, support parent involvement, increase awareness of the school by parents and the community, aid in securing funds for equipment and activities that support education and the school environment, and assist at school functions.

Any parent or staff member is welcome to contact PTAC officers or attend PTAC meetings. We will host our next Probstfield Elementary School PTAC meeting on Sept 13 from 5-6 pm. We will meet in the cafeteria. We hope to have a large group to help start this organization for Probstfield Elementary School. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your ideas, concerns and interests with our school.

Meeting dates to add to your calendar are:

Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 14, April 11, May 9

From 5-6 pm

These are challenging times for many of us. Know that there is support and help in our community!

Are you or is someone you know struggling with mental health issues? If you need support, please reach out to one of the numbers below.

Clay County Link Up: Website that will connect you with resources and tools.

Emergency Mental Health Services

Clay County Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line - 800-223-4512

Local 24 Hour Help Line - Call 211 or 701-235-7335

24 hour Text Line - Text your ZIP Code to 898211

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line - Text MN or CONNECT to 741741

Hello Probstfield Families!
My name is Principal Smith and I am looking forward to partnering with you to help your children succeed!

This is my 19th year in the district- I started out teaching 7th grade language arts at Horizon for seven years. I moved to Ellen Hopkins where I taught 4th grade for two years. Next I was an assistant principal for one year at SG Reinertsen and then was principal there for two years. My next adventure was opening Horizon West with an incredible team! I got to know so many families in the district. After three years there, I ended up shifting into opening and leading our online academies for the last two years. I am SO looking forward to working as a team with you and your students!

My career in education has been full of fun, learning, and joy! I love getting to know students and families and I love living in this community! I have two kids who go to Moorhead Schools- a senior and a 7th grader. In my free time, I enjoy creating art, reading, and sitting on my deck watching the birds.

Please say hello when you are here at school conferences and reach out any time if I can assist you in any way!

Here's to a fabulous school year!
Principal Smith

Email: csmith@moorheadschools.org
Website: moorheadpublicschools.org
Location: 2410 14th Street South, Moorhead, MN, USA
Phone: 218-284-3700