MPS Elementary Newsletter

• 28th- Bottineau Winter Park field trip 3rd grade tubing and 6th grade skiiing
• 1st- Artist in Residence- Monte YellowBird Sr. Community Presentation @ 2:40
• 15th- Spring Pictures
• 16th- End of 3rd Quarter
• 16th- Pickle and Pop Sale for students $$$$
• 17th- No School
• 18th- No School
• 25th- Scrubs Camp- 5th Grade
• 29th- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7
• 30th- Early Out @ 1:00
• 31st- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7

All of these dates and more future dates can be found on the school website OR this calendar link- https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=bWlubmV3YXVrYW4uazEyLm5kLnVzX2RhZHU0ZDR0dHRsNTE2dWllazRqa3FkMzA4QGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20

There have been multiple staff who have stated they feel uncomfortable with the language student's family members have used with them. Please be cautious when expressing emotion with MPS staff members. Students and staff do not swear at one another and parents/family members should not swear at staff either. We do understand sometimes emotions are high when there is frustration or concern regarding your children but it is in best interests of students to keep relationships respectful.

Hi! My name is Hilary Kratzke! I teach 1st grade at Minnewaukan. My family moved to Devils Lake 3 years ago and I am from Walk, Mn I have a cat that is named Monet and she is my baby. I love to read, draw, and do crafts at my house. I am very excited for this upcoming year.

I am Mrs. Westby, the school librarian, and this is my third year at the Minnewaukan School. I also teach reading and phonics which are important for students’ learning. My favorite thing as a librarian is when students get excited about reading books. I love books and we have many wonderful books in our library! This year we have new tables and chairs AND an area to sit in the new comfy loveseat and chairs! I love teaching and this is my 38th year of teaching! We have great students at our school and any time when you greet them and you ask them, “How are you?”, they always say, “Good.” We can learn from them to be more positive and to enjoy each day!

If you want to get more involved in the school and volunteer for some opportunities please call MacKenzie Moen to see what opportunities await you! Some of these opportunities include being involved on committees, helping in the classroom, attending field trips, prep work for teachers, etc. Family engagement is essential to student success. We enjoy partnering with our families and thank all of the family members who have volunteered and will continue to do so in the future.

The older elementary students paired up with younger elementary classes to complete a project together. Ms. Moen assisted them in gathering their materials and monitored while they worked together. This is such a great opportunity for our students to learn to work together and younger students to see the older students being role models! Students LOVE doing this! ❤️

Each grade level will be eligible to receive student of the month.

They will be recognized on the school website and FB page as well as receive a small reward for their accomplishment.

Student engagement staff will look for when nominating a student of the month:

• Good Attendance!
• Completion of Work!
• Collaborates well with peers and staff!
• Follows school expectations!

Check out last months students of the month on our website!

https://www.minnewaukan.k12.nd.us/

Email: mackenzie.moen@minnewaukan.k12.nd.us
Website: https://www.minnewaukan.k12.nd.us/
Location: Minnewaukan Public School
Phone: 701-473-5306
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnewaukanSchool