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

Our preschool class for the 2026-2027 school year is already full! If you currently have children enrolled with us and would like to add siblings to the waitlist, please call as soon as possible.

Remember, we also keep waitlists for future years—so as long as your child has already been born, we’re happy to add them to the list!

We’re doing something new this year—and we couldn’t be more excited!

Students will be leading their own parent/teacher conferences!
They will share their performance levels in math and reading, as well as their personalized goal to improve academics. Over the past year, our students have been practicing goal setting, and now they get to share their progress with the people who matter most—their families. (scroll down to see the school's goal!)

Rewards for Student Effort:

🍿 Individual Reward:
Every student who attends conferences and shares their goal will receive a bag of popcorn on Friday, October 10.

🏫 Classroom Reward:
Classes that reach a 70% attendance rate (adult attendance counts, not just students) will earn a movie day or extra recess. Teachers and students will choose the reward together.

🎉 Grand Prize:
The class with the highest in-person goal-setting attendance rate in grades PK–6 will win a FIELD TRIP! Students will even get to vote on the destination with me.

📊 Why Goal Setting & Family Involvement Matter

• Students who set goals achieve more. Research shows goal setting helps kids stay focused, take ownership of their learning, and improve achievement.

• Family involvement is key. Studies over 50 years show students do better in school—higher grades, better attendance, and stronger motivation—when families are engaged.

• It works for everyone. The positive impact of family involvement holds true across all backgrounds, income levels, and grade levels.

What I prefer students to call me:

Mrs. Randii or Randii

When/how is the best time to contact me:

The best way to contact me is by calling the school.

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

This will be my fourth year at MPS.

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

I love getting to spend my ever changing days with the students at MPS. They have taught me so much about resiliency, the power of humor, and just how much some extra love with push them in the right direction.

2-3 fun facts about me:

My husband, Channing, and I have one son, Wilder, and two dogs, Koley and Oshki. Over the summer I was the only person from North Dakota to play in the Colorado Women's Draft and my team took 4th.

What I prefer students to call me:

Ms. Melissa

When/how is the best time to contact me:

Anytime! :) I'm the one that answers the phone! :)

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

4 years (5 school years)

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

The students are so much fun and my coworkers are always willing to jump in to fill in wherever its needed.

2-3 fun facts about me:

I have 2 boys, Finnley in kindergarten and Jackson in pre-k. I love all things Disney. When I was little I told my mom I wanted to be a mermaid when I grew up!

What do I prefer students to call me?

Ms. Moen for students. Adults please call me MacKenzie!

When/how is the best time to contact me?

E-mail me or call me at the school. Leave a voicemail if I do not answer!

How long have I worked at MPS?

14 Years

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

The people! Our students are the reason I’ve stayed here for so long—we truly have the best kids. In my role as principal, one of the greatest highlights has been partnering with families. It’s such a joy to see firsthand the strong support and love that our amazing kids come from. Not only do our families support their children, but they also support me in my work, and that makes all the difference.

2-3 fun facts about me:

I have a 16 year old son, Kyler.

I have 2 dogs, Zero and Duke 🐾

Our librarian, Shelby Adam, will be implementing an app called Beanstack this school year. Students in grades K-6 will log reading and participate in some fun challenges to encourage them to read more. If you have a student in younger grades the directions below can help to get them logged in.

This months- Grandfather Teaching: Respect 🦬

This months- Expectation Area: Hallways

Elementary Expectations MPS

Elementary Expectations MPS Videos

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