Hello Twin Bluff Middle School families!

Maybe it was just my perception, but February really seemed to fly by. I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. We had some exciting learning experiences in February with Grade 6 going to the Capital and Minnesota History Center and Grade 7 trying something new and going downhill skiing at Welch Village. I always feel it is important to reflect on what we have done and look forward to what is to come.

We have Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for March 7th and 9th. Our students are going to be “leading” the conferences and talking with parents and teachers during their scheduled conference time. This allows our students to share their voices and have ownership in their learning experience. Since it is our first try at student-led conferences, our teachers are prepared and ready to assist and support you as needed to ensure you get accurate and timely information.

Twin Bluff will also host the middle school musical "Honk! the Musical" on March 17th and 18th. The students have been working really hard and I can't wait to see their production. Please plan on attending and supporting this awesome event!

We are also excited to host our “Leadership Dance” on the evening of March 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm. All students that meet our school-wide expectations; Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible, are invited to attend. The cost will be $5.00 and parents are expected to arrange for timely drop-off and pick-up of their students. Snacks will be available for purchase during the event as well.

I have to take this opportunity to remind you to drive safely and pay close attention when you are driving on campus (and always). With the recent snow, our sight lines are higher and we need to ensure that we are stopping, looking, and proceeding in a safe manner. This is especially true during student drop-off and pick-up times. We also ask you to stay out of the lower parking lot (swimming pool doors) during bus times. Mixing small vehicles, large vehicles, and rambunctious middle school students is not a recipe for safety. Please use the designated pick-up and drop-off locations to ensure student safety. Also, please note the image to the right of this column. No LEFT turns when leaving the school, please. Take the right, loop around the traffic circle, and then head back up Twin Bluff Road.

Thank you for your continued support as we work our way to spring and green grass. We appreciate your dedication to our students and student safety!

Mr. Beierman

Please be mindful that the 5th graders have recess, so they should always have their winter gear with them. They will be outside if the temperature (including the wind chill) is zero or above. Please email Liz Kittelson (eakittelson@rwps.org) if you would need some winter gear to keep to use on a daily basis.

Family Fare grocery receipts can still be dropped off in the office. We put them with all the other building's receipts to receive a donation to the district when we reach a certain level.