Sanford Family Newsletter

Good People,

From our PTA: Due to a very iffy weather forecast, Sanford movie night has been canceled. We will reschedule for a night this Spring. So sorry for the inconvenience.

This year our big goal is focused on literacy. We want every student at Sanford to have a paper book that they enjoy and can read. Hopefully, they will read many books this school year! During advisory on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday students have been assigned WIN groups (What I Need). Most students will participate in DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) for their WIN group. Some students will receive additional support from teachers in reading, math, social/emotional learning and special education services.

We are happy that next week we will have an author visit in which some teachers will bring their students to our auditorium and listen to author ND Stevenson. The Wild Rumpus Bookstore is partnering with us to bring this author visit to our school. You might recognize ND from his book 'Nimona' (with a Netflix movie of the same name!), the 'Lumberjanes' graphic novel series, and the Netflix series 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'!

Two reminders: No School Tuesday and Picture Day Friday September 26!

In Partnership,

Naida Grussing-Neitzel, Ed.S.

Principal

Maria Sanford Middle School

Fall Movie Night is canceled due to the weather forecast! We will reschedule for the Spring.

Save the Date for Sanford Night Out! The event will be held at Arbeiter Brewing on October 23rd from 5p-8p. Join us for a kid free night of craft beer, snacks and a silent auction to support our school. There is a suggested admission donation of $10/person. All are welcome! We hope to see you there! We are still looking for donations for our silent auction. Contact Allison Bodkin at allisonfbodkin@yahoo.com with your donations or questions.

Our friends at the Hiawatha-Howe Community School PTO are organizing a community blood drive to stand in support of the Annunciation community and help respond to the critical platelet shortage. Pledges are needed for a date to be set. The goal is for the blood drive to be scheduled for March 10 to coincide with service night at Hiawatha-Howe. If you're interested, please complete the Blood Drive Pledge here.

Our next meeting is October 21st from 6:00p-7:30p in the media center at Sanford. Enter through the main entrance - Door 12. All are welcome!

To contact us or to sign up for our email communications, please send an email to: sanfordmspta@gmail.com.

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Are you interested in Alpine Ski racing? Learn more at MAST Information Night, Monday September 29th at Lyndhurst Recreation Center.

Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team (MAST) is open to all Sanford 7th and 8th graders to compete on a district wide team in alpine ski racing.
MAST welcomes students of all ability levels, from beginner to expert. No skiing experience necessary. Our coaching staff will work with you to help you improve whatever skills you bring to the slopes.
Practices are held at Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area in Bloomington.

Come learn about the Minneapolis Alpine Ski Team and how we create lifelong skiers and exceptional citizens. Meet coaches and racers on the team. Learn what the season looks like and how and where to purchase race equipment.