Sanford Family Newsletter

August 9th, 2024

From the Principal

May 30, 2025

Good People,

Next week is the last week of school so this will be our last newsletter until mid-August! As we wrap up the school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the growth, learning, and memories we've shared. This year has been filled with challenges, achievements, and milestones—from exciting class projects to unforgettable field trips and lasting friendships. To our 8th graders, we wish you all the best as you begin your high school journey. To everyone returning next year, we look forward to another amazing school year together. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this year one to remember. Have a safe, fun, and restful summer!

Save the dates:

August 5, 2025 6-8pm: Roosevelt Fall Sport Registration (open to 7th and 8th graders who want to play up)

August 6, 2025: Sanford Fall Sport Registration Open (questions to Josh Cannon)

August 19, 2025 10-6pm: Building open for self-guided tours for new families

August 27, 2025 4-7pm: Back to School Open House (teachers will be here!)

In Partnership,

Principal Naida Grussing-Neitzel

Many Thanks!

This year many caregivers and community members have volunteered their time and talents to the benefit of our school community. We are grateful for you!

Also check out our new mosaic near door 12! It was made by our own students in Mr. Pilon's advisory and a parent volunteer. It highlights the IB MYP Learner Profile.

8th Grade Promotion Information

Students arrive at school at the regular time and go to advisory as usual, after promotion they are welcome to go home with you
Students were given two tickets during school for families; if your student needs an extra ticket, please have them see Ms. Otis - please know that with 230 students, staff and 2 tickets per person we really don't have more space for all your family.
Families will start entering around 9:30am at door 12 - must have tickets!
Students will sit in the auditorium by last name with last names A-L on the left side as you look at the stage and K-Z on the right. Our EL learners will all be on the left side and our Explorers learners will all be on the right.
After the ceremony, the PTA invites all families to a reception in the courtyard with cookies, cupcakes and lemonade.
All students will be given a certificate of completion in the courtyard.

Quarter 4 Report Card Mailing Opt-out

Did you know that you can view your student’s report card at any time in Infinite Campus via the Parent Portal? Sanford is participating in a pilot for Quarter 4 giving you the opportunity to opt-out of receiving a report card via USPS to your student’s primary address, saving the district resources.

We are testing the opt-out process this spring with the goal of giving all MPS families the opportunity to opt-out of a USPS-delivered report card.

If you are interested in waiving your USPS-delivered report card to your student’s primary address for Quarter 4 this spring, please open the Infinite Campus Portal and look for the document titled Sanford USPS Report Card opt-out.

Be aware that if you have students at multiple schools, you will still receive a report card in the mail for your other children. Only Sanford is participating in the pilot. In addition, this is a pilot for SY24-25 Quarter 4 only. If our pilot is successful, you will need to opt-out again next year.

Parent Teacher Association

The Sanford PTA would like to thank everyone for their contributions in our second full year as a PTA! We had many successes thanks to your generous support. Take a look and consider joining the PTA!

Volunteers needed for 8th Grade Promotion!

We'd love some volunteers from the 6th and 7th Grade families to help us honor our 8th grade kiddos who are moving on to High School! Please review the available slots to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445A5AE28A64-57134466-8thgrade\

AMAZING YEAR IN REVIEW!

Supporting Staff - back to school breakfast, winter conference dinner, staff appreciation week breakfast, lunch and tshirts, direct support of teacher requests including but not limited to support of Powwow, walk to school days, classroom supplies, main office volunteering, AVID and choir filed trips, and service day.
Supporting kids - free ice cream and yard signs at open house, volunteers to keep media center open, movie night and popcorn, snacks and drinks for sports teams, recess supplies, MAX money to Art, Band, Choir, & Theater, bike giveaway, get outdoors winter event, resources to nurses and social workers, free yearbook for every student, 8th grade promotion reception (upcoming)
Supporting families - Erin Walsh presentation, Bullying discussion, Advocacy information, parent to parent support and relationship opportunities
Fundraising - Sanford Night Out, Bulls Horn night, Parkway Pizza Mondays, Frank Sentwali Spoken word crowdsourcing, Give to the Max for Sanford Arts, Sanford Swag Pre Order, Gertens Plant Sale, Spring events online fundraiser.
Of Note - Highest ever membership numbers, funds raised, funds dispensed, & volunteer hours.

SAVE THE DATES:

July 16th, 6:00p-7:30p - Summer PTA meeting at the Roosevelt Library

August 19th, 6:00p-7:30p - Summer PTA meeting at Sanford in the media center

August 27th - Stop by the PTA table at Open House and enjoy a free ice cream treat

October 23rd - Sanford Night Out at Arbieter Brewing

MPS Out4Good - School's Out! Come Out! Picnic

We hope you can join us next week for the:

MPS Out4Good - School's Out! Come Out! Picnic

Monday, June 2nd

5:30 to 7:30 PM

The Davis Center

1250 West Broadway Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55411

MPS Students, Staff and Families are invited to join together to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of Pride month! It's time for the GSAs, LEAGUE and QTPAC to join forces for a fun night of community and connection!

Please RSVP to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/SS1u29LUvx