Raccoon News

Sept. 15, 2023

Reminders on the Roosevelt Campus

Please remember that there is no smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on the school grounds. Refrain from smoking or vaping when on school property and when dropping off or picking up students.

Also, if you have a dog with you when you pick up your child, please keep them on a leash and stay on the perimeter of the property.

Thank you!

2023 MAPS BOND REFERENDUM

A special election is being held on November 7 asking voters to improve the educational facilities throughout Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS). As parents of our #MAPSready students, we'd like to share with you the referendum plans that will be on the ballot this fall.

The school district is holding a two-question referendum on November 7 for the following:

Safety + Security at all MAPS school buildings
Early Learning Access for our youngest learners and families
Learning + Wellness Spaces for students and staff
Outdoor Activity Spaces for both high schools, youth recreation and community use

Since 2017, the school district and community task forces have been studying the long-range facility needs at all buildings. The projects included in this fall's referendum were presented to the community through three community surveys, all of which showed significant support for investing in future-focused facilities. As a result, the MAPS School Board unanimously approved moving forward with a bond referendum on November 7.

Please take 3 minutes to watch this video about the referendum. Learn more, including where and when to vote by visiting www.isd77.org/vote2023.

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Roosevelt Referendum Informational Meeting!

Learn more about the bond referendum at our Roosevelt Referendum Informational Session!

Join us at Roosevelt on Sept. 26th from 6:00pm-6:30pm to hear more information about the referendum will benefit our Roosevelt Raccoons and all of our MAPS students.

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MAPS DIGITAL TOOLS

Mankato Area Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We have an inventory of our curriculum, testing, and assessment tools posted on our district website at bit.ly/4835DET (or directly to our Learn Platform page bit.ly/3R9xvRB). This list is maintained and communicated annually to all families at the start of the school year.

Please reach out to your building principal for additional questions regarding the use of the specific digital tools in classrooms. Please reach out to MAPS technology department regarding data, privacy, and vendor inquiries of the specific digital tools.

Sincerely,

Michelle Kruize, Principal

Angie Potts, Director of Educational Technology