Sanford Family Newsletter

December 12, 2025

Good People,

Despite the the difficult and strange times we are in right now, our students lit up the stage with confidence, creativity, and teamwork performing Matilda Junior today!. The production showcased not only their talent, but also their dedication to the arts. The students delivered a heartfelt and high-energy performance, gaining new skills in collaboration, responsibility, and self-expression along the way. It is clear that the students in the show had a great time performing it twice today: once for elementary schools and a second time for their classmates and staff. Don't miss the community showings at 7:00pm tonight and tomorrow night! Thank you to Project Success for this year’s musical.

In Partnership,

Naida Grussing-Neitzel, Ed.S.

Principal

Maria Sanford Middle School

This is a good time to ask that you make sure that we have your current contact information! You can update your contact information and add emergency contacts by emailing Marcus.Mitchell@mpls.k12.mn.us or sending a note to the main office with your student.

Absences are reported by logging into Parent Portal (Infinite Campus). If you need assistance with Parent Portal, please call the main office.

Please take some time, if you haven't already, to review this website: https://www.mpschools.org/families/supporting-mps-community

As Minneapolis Public Schools continues the school transformation process, we are seeking caregiver feedback about the MPS student experience. Feedback will be focused on the academic core (required classes) and beyond the core - the classes, opportunities and experiences that students have access to as we plan for the future of the district. Feedback will be used to inform decisions and make plans. Contact engagement@mpls.k12.mn.us with questions.

https://mpls.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vQ5YhNj9QQCUPc

Volunteers Needed on December 19th

The school is looking for volunteers to help chaperone the field trips on December 19th. Please contact Allison Bodkin at allisonfbodkin@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out.

Support Art Electives on a Field Trip to the MN Textile Center

Ms. Sam and Mr. Pilon are planning a unit around the fiber arts for two elective classes. They would like to end their unit with a field trip to the MN Textile Center. Click here to help fund this enriching field trip.

Our next meeting is December 16th from 6:00p-7:30p in the media center at Sanford. Enter through the main entrance - Door 12. All are welcome!

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