The Wave
Minnewaska Area Elementary and Intermediate Newsletter
Principal's Corner
Our new website is up and much easier to navigate. Check us out at www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us.
We have a lot of new updates that you'll want and need to know about for the next month, so please take a minute to read through what pertains to you and mark your calendars for some special events.
Website: www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us
Location: Glenwood, MN, United States
Phone: 320-239-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waskapride/
In Every Issue...
Attendance:
Should your child be ill or not joining us at school on a certain day, we need to know. Please call our schools at 320-239-4800.Call ext. 2000 for Kylie and MAES or send an email to kmurken@isd2149.org.
Call ext. 1208 for Kristen at MAIS or send an email to kquelle@isd2149.org.
Bus Information:
For information regarding a bus issue, please call Palmer Bus Service at 320-634-3272.
Student Support:
K-6 Social Worker Mary Walsh 320-239-4800
Student Support Services Coordinator Brian Gruber 320-239-4800
K-6 Principal Sarah Suchy 320-239-4800
Report Cards
Should you have any questions, please contact your child's classroom teacher, or myself at ssuchy@isd2149.org or 320-239-4800.
Increased Illness
Ski Trip CHANGE!
Our departure and arrival times along with fees will remain the same. If you have a change in your schedule and can or cannot attend at this point, please contact your child's teacher so we can make adjustments.
Thanks for your flexibility!
Marathon Week at MAES for Grades K-3
Mon, Jan 28 - Healthy Heart Day - Wear RED
Wed, Jan 30 - Beach Day - wear sunglasses, shorts, t shirts
Mon, Feb 4 - Lakers/ MN Sports Day
Wed, Feb 6 - USA Day
Fri, Feb 8 - Midnight Disco
Hoops for Heart for Grades 4-6
Minnewaska Intermediate School is learning how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle!
WHAT: Hoops Event for Kids Heart Challenge
WHEN: January 23rd – February 13 th
WHERE: during Phy Ed Class
Please return donation envelopes by: Wednesday, February 13 th Please see your child’s collection envelope for details on how to register for Kids Heart Challenge!
Reach the Kids Heart Challenge Website or access at
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=3998&pg=company&company_id=206989
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kristen Quelle at kquelle@isd2149.org or Angie VanZee at avanzee@isd2149.org
Calendar of Events
February 12- 4-6 Muffins for Moms
February 13 - 4-6 Envelopes & Donations turned in for American Heart Association
February 15 - NO SCHOOL
February 18 - NO SCHOOL
February 19-4-6 Donuts for Dads
February 21 & 25 K-6 Conferences
February 28-K-3 I Love to Read
March 1-3-6 Andes Ski Trip
PTA Pipeline
Muffins for Moms for Grades 4-12 on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7:50
Donuts for Dads for Grades 4-12 on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7:50
I Love to Read for Grades K-3 on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 2:00
Mother/Son Night on Thursday, March 28
Father/Daughter Dance on Sunday, April 28
MAIS Math Masters
Math Masters Schedule for January:
Jan 8 - 6th grade practice
Jan 10 - 5th grade practice
Jan 15 - 6th grade practice
Jan 17- 5th grade practice
Jan 22 - 6th grade practice
Jan 24- 5th grade practice
Jan 29 - 6th grade practice
Jan 31- 5th grade practice
3/1 6th grade Math Masters Competition @ Parkers Prairie
4/26 5th grade Math Masters Competition @ Alexandria
Please contact Mary Henriksen @ mhenriksen@isd2149.org with any questions.
MAES Math & Reading Club Dates
29th & 31st
February 2019 Dates
5th & 7th
12th
19th
26th & 28th
NO Math & Reading on Feb 14th due to long weekend
NO Math & Reading on Feb 21st conference week
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
If you're interested in helping Kristen with the Spring Buy One Get One Free Book Fair please contact her @ kquelle@isd2149.org.
The Buy One Get One Free Book Fair is a very popular event and volunteers are needed to get students/parents through the check out line. Please consider helping!
The dates for the fair: Tuesday, May 7 & Thursday, May 10 - more info to come.