Sanford Family Newsletter
August 9th, 2024
From the Principal
September 5, 2025
Good People,
We have had a great start to the school year this week. You all have amazing humans and we have enjoyed their positivity and kindness.
This week we learned new routines and practices which the students are settling into very nicely. We know that the transition back to school is a lot of collective work between the school and the home and we appreciate your partnership always.
In Partnership,
Naida Grussing-Neitzel, Ed.S.
Principal
Maria Sanford Middle School.
School Pictures
Students will take their school picture on Friday September 26, 2025. Families do not have to purchase photos but if they would like to please look at this information:
Fall Musical
From the Media Center
Next week 6th graders will get new chromebooks checked out to them during ELA class. Please send their old chrome books to school Monday- if they have it from last year to return to the media center. If they returned them in the spring to their old school, that's ok too.
If you have a new student, please remind them that they can ask for a pass in advisory to go to the media center to check out a chromebook.
Author Visit at Sanford
Parent Teacher Association
The Sanford PTA needs your help! We are building a silent auction for our Fall Fundraiser, and we are looking for donations. Do you own a local business that could donate a gift card? Do you have a vacation rental? Do you have access to tickets to local sporting events? Could you build a basket with other Sanford families? Do you have anything cool you think people might want to bid on? OR do you know anyone you could ask to donate any of these things? Any amount or value is appreciated and will help us to achieve our goal of fundraising money for Sanford. Contact Allison Bodkin at allisonfbodkin@yahoo.com with your donations or questions.
Save the Date! 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!
Fall Movie Night! Sanford PTA will host our annual movie night on September 19th from 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Our movie this year will be the Minecraft Movie. Bring your own beverages and something to sit on. The PTA will be making popcorn for everyone! Students, families, and staff are invited. See you there!
Our next meeting is September 16th from 6:00p-7:00p in the media center at Sanford. Curriculum night will follow at 7:00p.
To contact us or to sign up for our email notifications, please send an email to: sanfordmspta@gmail.com.
Upcoming Important Dates
September 16, 2025: Parent Teacher Association (PTA) 6:00pm in the Media Center
September 16, 2025: Curriculum Night & State of the School 7:00pm
September 17, 2025: Soccer vs Anderson 5:00pm @ Lincoln Field
September 19, 2025: Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Movie Night
September 24, 2025: Soccer vs. Sullivan 6:00pm @ Franklin Field
September 29-October 3: Fall Spirit Week (Aligns with Homecoming Week at Roosevelt)
October 1, 2025: Soccer vs. Justice Page 6:00pm @ Franklin Field
October 8, 2025: Soccer vs. Anthony 5:00pm @ Lincoln Field
Contact Us
Ms. Naida Grussing-Neitzel, Principal
naida.grussing-neitzel@mpls.k12.mn.us
Cell Phone: 612-730-1803
Sanford Middle School
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student School Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Main Office Phone: 612-668-4900
Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) - Call the main office for the activation code if you need it!