MPS Elementary Newsletter

The average conference attendance rate for grades PK-6 was 54%

The class that won the incentive for the highest family participation was Mrs. Kratzke's 1st grade at 83% attendance. They will be going to the movies in April!

We did not quite meet our goal of 70% attendance and we anticipate the road conditions contributed to this. We will keep our goal of 70% attendance for both fall and spring conferences next school year!

What I prefer students to call me:

Miss Hannah

When/how is the best time to contact me:

8-12 at the school

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

This is year 12

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

I love seeing the camaraderie between the students and staff

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

I have 1 dog and 2 cats, I'm a camp counselor at FaHoCha Bible camp, and I love to read.

What I prefer students to call me:

Ms. Megan

When/how is the best time to contact me:

by email anytime of the day!

How long I have been teaching at MPS:

This is my 4th year here!

What do you love most about teaching at MPS?

I love the relationships I get to build with the students and watching them succeed! They always know how to make me laugh too. Our staff are so helpful as well.

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

I have a 1 year old lab/husky dog named Honey.

I love basketball and enjoyed coaching the 5th and 6th grade girls last fall. (Go LA Lakers!)

What I prefer students to call me:

Miss Mary or Miss Mary Nell (Steve calls me that!!)

When/how is the best time to contact me: afternoons

How long I have been teaching at MPS: since Aug.15, 2025

What do you love most about teaching at MPS? I love the kids, I like how the staff gets along and we all appreciate each other. I like being able to be flexible and do different jobs

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

I have a lot of Princess Diana memorabilia, my 2 Schnauzer dogs Todd and Opal and I have lots of Schnauzer stuff in my house. Yes I am married to THAT Mike! I have 3 kids, 5 grandkids and one on the way and I will be a Great Grandma in July!

What I prefer students to call me: Mrs. Rost

When/how is the best time to contact me: You can txt me anytime and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

What do you love most about teaching at MPS: I went to college and got a Teaching Degree, but I have not worked in a school for many years. It is great to be back! There are a lot of great people here (to work with and to help) The thing I love most is when I am helping a student and they do something right and you can see it on their face!

2-3 fun facts about me: I have 4 children: My son Isaac and his wife Angie and my daughter Emma and her husband Drew.

I have 2 grandpuppies: Maverick (a boxer) & Layla ( a mini Aussie)

I LOVE to read!!

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: Ms. Petra

When/how is the best time to contact me: Email anytime, or find me in the high school pod during 3rd period and 7th period.

How long I have been teaching at MPS: I have been working at MPS for 5 years.

What do you love most about teaching at MPS? Helping, encouraging, laughing and visiting with the students.

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

1) I have never ridden a zebra or a camel, but I have ridden a horse and an elephant.

2) I have 2 "addictions": RDO and coffee.

3) I frostbit the tip of my nose when I was a little kid. My classmates called me Rudolf for a month.

Each year, students take state assessments in reading and math to measure how well they are learning grade-level standards. These tests look at both performance (how students are doing right now) and growth (how much progress they’ve made over time).

This information is important because it helps determine our school’s accountability rating. It can impact whether a school is placed into additional levels of support, such as Targeted Support (TSI) or Comprehensive Support (CSI). Our school is currently identified as a CSI school and will remain in this status for the next two years. However, student performance and growth still play a key role in how we improve our standing and reduce further state intervention.

State testing also helps us reflect on our work. The results show us whether our instruction, supports, and school initiatives are working, and where we need to adjust to better support students.

In short, these assessments matter for your child’s progress, our school’s improvement, and the future direction of our programs.

State testing dates include April 14,16,21, and 23rd.

A few small steps can make a big difference in helping your child feel ready and confident:

• Get a good night’s sleep: Aim for an early, consistent bedtime.
• Eat a healthy breakfast: Fuel helps with focus and energy.
• Arrive on time: Avoid rushing so your child can start the day calm and ready.
• Encourage a positive mindset: Remind them to take their time and do their best.
• Keep it low stress: Stay calm and reassuring—confidence matters.
• Pack essentials: Make sure they have glasses, headphones (if needed), or anything required by the school.

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 month's Grandfather Teaching: Truth

This month's- Expectation Area: Office

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Email: mackenzie.moen@minnewaukan.k12.nd.us
Website: https://www.minnewaukan.k12.nd.us/
Location: Minnewaukan Public School
Phone: 701-473-5306
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