MPS Elementary Newsletter

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

I am Mandi Lawrence, this is my fourth year in education and my first year at Minnewaukan Public School, I am a 2nd grade teacher. I am married to Robert who also works for Minnewaukan Public School as a High School Interventionist. We are about to celebrate our first anniversary. We have a beautifully blended family that includes Alionna, who is 17 and a senior at MPS, Presley who is 9, and Harrison who is 8. In our free time, we love to spend time on the lake, attend Bison FB games (horns up!), and travel (mostly to basketball tournaments). My top 2 personal hobbies are reading and shopping. I am excited to be at MPS and looking forward to having a great year filled with learning, both the students and myself!

I graduated from Valley City State University with a Bachelor of Elementary Education.

I graduated from University of North Dakota with a Master Degree in Special Education.

I have taught for 21 years in special education. This is my second year teaching special education at

Minnewaukan.

I have been married to my husband, Steve, for 28 years.

My son, Samuel, will be 22 years old this month and is in his senior year at Valley City State University.

I enjoy reading books, coloring, riding bicycles, and hiking.

The Minnewaukan Public School's Culture Committee organized and hosted a heritage day on November 23rd. The students in grades 3-12 chose two topics they wanted to learn more about. Some of these topics included making dream catchers, beading, Pow Wow Dancing, Dakota Language, drumming, making fry bread, and archery. Special guests were Doug Yankton, Mark Mindt, Mathew Deal, and high school students Zaeona Redfox, Denali Littlewind, and Allura Greybear.

Students in grades K-2 had a special presentation from KODA the Warrior, Mark Mindt. The high school Intro to Teaching class read a Native American book to students in lower elementary grades and guided them to design their own tipi.

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