MPS Elementary Newsletter

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5th Grade

Lorraine Charboneau

Jenaya Cloud

Mary Ducheneaux

Aceson Dye

Kashton Herman

Dion Iceman

Jordan Iceman

Rihanna Joshua

Taylor Littlewind

Kenadie Longie

Zachariah Mudgett

Kairo Nelson

Bella Ridley

Aleisha Sherman

Journi Volk

6th Grade

Danyell Charboneau

Joaquin De La Paz

Gracey Dye

Kaydence Greywater

Teresa Littlewind

Aiden Nelson

What I prefer students to call me:

Ms. Taylor

When/how is the best time to contact me:

Email- karijo.taylor@minnewaukan.k12.nd.us

Phone- (701)473-5306

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

This is my 9th year! 🥳❤️

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

We have THE BEST students at MPS!!!

2-3 fun facts about me (kids, pets, silly facts, anything!)

1. I have one son, Easton (8) and a dog, Togi.

2. Math is my favorite subject!

3. I love scary movies!

What I prefer students to call me:

Mr. Seth

When/how is the best time to contact me:

Cell phone / any time in the PM

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

2 years

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

Getting to spend every day surrounded by the best students and staff

2-3 fun facts about me (kids, pets, silly facts, anything!)

- When I'm not working, I'm at home hanging out with my cats - Clementine and Puffy.

- I have a black belt in tae kwon do.

- I hit an out-of-the-park grand slam in a baseball when I was 13. It was during a game in a very small town, so there were only a couple people in the crowd to see it, but to me it was still an awesome moment

What I prefer students to call me:

Mrs. Adam

When/how is the best time to contact me:

3:30-4:30 PM, text or call

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

7 years

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

I love when our students discover a skill or interest they didn’t know they had! I also love getting to know kids in small group settings.

2-3 fun facts about me (kids, pets, silly facts, anything!)

My favorite sport to play and watch is volleyball, I have 3 boys years old and under, and I love the arts- especially singing and drawing

Third grade has been reading “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.” We finished reading the book and celebrated by watching the movie, comparing the book and movie, and enjoying a “Narnia” snack mix!

*Narnia Snack Mix Recipe*

-Marshmallows (the snow in Narnia )

-Pretzels (the woods )

-Golden crackers (Aslan’s courage )

-Animal crackers (for the creatures of Narnia)

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/

This months- Grandfather Teaching: Wisdom

This months- Expectation Area: Buses

Elementary Expectations MPS

Elementary Expectations MPS Videos

Every child needs to feel loved and valued, but children feel love in different ways. Understanding your child’s love language can help strengthen your relationship, improve communication, and support emotional well-being.

What Are Love Languages?

Love languages describe how people give and receive care. The five love languages are:

• Words of Affirmation

• Quality Time

• Acts of Service

• Gifts

• Physical Touch

Most children respond best to one or two of these. When love is shown in a way that matches a child’s preference, they feel more connected and secure.

Why This Matters

When a child feels emotionally connected, they are more confident, cooperative, and resilient. Misunderstandings can happen when adults show love in ways that don’t match what a child needs most. Learning your child’s love language helps your care be felt—not just given.

Find Your Child’s Love Language

Families can take the free love languages survey here:

https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

There are versions for children and teens, and the results can spark helpful conversations at home.

Using Love Languages at Home

Small, consistent actions make a big difference. Praise and encouragement help some children feel valued, while others need quality time, help, or physical closeness. Understanding your own love language also helps model healthy communication.

By intentionally speaking your child’s love language, you send a powerful message: You are seen, supported, and loved.

• MPS will ensure that all students K-12 have at least one staff that they feel connected to by Spring 2026 as measured by our Spring Student Connections Survey. Each student is part of a mentor group that meets on the last Wednesday of the month. The team then monitors to ensure each students has at least one adult connection at school.

• Mentor groups complete an activity each month that is connected to the Grandfather Teaching of the month.

• Team Members on the social emotional learning team are: Randii Reed, Tasha Baumtrog, Alex Wede, Tara Hoffner, Brian Baumtrog, and Hilary Kratzke

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