Family Mustang Memo
MGMS Parent/Guardian Newsletter March 1-15
In This Issue....
- Upcoming Dates..........Updated
- Chromebook Problems
- Picture Retakes - March 10 & 11
- Order your Yearbook...Deadline is March 15
- Yearbook Distribution...New
- Art Work Pick Up.......New
- Conference Feedback Needed...New
- Information for Current 6th Grade Families...New
- Congratulations to Two Teachers...New
- COVID Response Team Information
- Attendance Reminder
- Distance Learning Academy Material Pickup
- PACT Information...........Updated
- Who to Contact
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Upcoming Dates
March 11 - Last Day of Tri II
March 12 - NO SCHOOL - Mark Reporting Day
March 15 - Tri III Begins
March 29-April 2 - Spring Break
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CHROMEBOOK PROBLEMS
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Picture Retakes
If you missed picture day in the fall or you would like your students picture retaken, please have your picture taken on this day. To order pictures, please go to: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/ and enter the ID: EVTGZHV2Z
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Yearbook Distribution
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Art Work from 2019-20 School Year
If your student is currently in 7th or 8th grade and they had Art last year, their art project(s) will be in the Media Center for them to pick up between 8:10-2:40 on March 1, 2, 3, and 4. They will be sorted by project. This includes clay projects and any 2-dimensional work that was displayed around the building. This does not include items in storage trays. Please reach out to Mrs. Abegglen or Mr. Nielson individually if there is a need for those materials. If your artwork is not picked up and you don’t connect with the teacher your work will be recycled.
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Conference Feedback Needed
We are so happy to have returned to Hybrid learning. It was wonderful to have students and staff back in the building. While it is hard to believe, we are already planning for the next school year and would appreciate your feedback. In this email is a short, linked survey about parent teacher conferences. Our Student Led Conference committee received a lot of positive feedback about virtual conferences. We are curious to know what the parent community would like with regards to structure for future parent teacher conferences. The survey is three questions and should just take a few minutes.
As always, we appreciate your partnership as we look to support our students.
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Current 6th Grade Students Needed for AVID Program
Greetings, 6th grade families!
The AVID application window for the 2021-22 school year opens this week! AVID is a college preparatory elective class that is offered to 7th and 8th grade students by application. AVID is a rigorous, active, and collaborative environment where students have fun while building the skills they need to excel in high school and college. Most AVID students go on to take High Performance and Advanced Placement classes in high school. CLICK HERE to access our MGMS AVID website where you will find more information on the program and the AVID application!
Questions? Email Julia Fromm-Mohlencamp, AVID Coordinator
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Congratulations to Bryan Bjorlin & Sam Khwice
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Attendance Reminder
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Students Enrolled in the Distance Learning Academy
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PACT Information
The next meeting will be on March 15. Watch for an updated agenda. The meeting is from 6:30-8:00 PM. Below is the link for the meeting:
www.zoom.us. Meeting ID: 952 929 0098
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WHO TO CONTACT
School Phone: 763-315-7600...............................Website: http://mgms.district279.org
Attendance: 763-315-7603………………………………..Transportation: 763-391-7244
6th Grade
Kaia Paquin, Counselor 6th Grade .......Email: PaquinK@district279.org
Jennifer Hinker, Assistant Principal......Email: HinkerJ@district279.org
7th Grade
Katie Gerdts, Counselor 7th Grade.....Email: GerdtsK@district279.org
Cedric Fuller, Assistant Principal……..Email: FullerC@district279.org
8th Grade
Kaia Paquin, Counselor 8th Grade A-F.......Email: PaquinK@district279.org
Katie Gerdts, Counselor 8th Grade G-K......Email: GerdtsK@district279.org
Caleb Willis, Counselor 8th Grade L-Z & DLA C-K.......Email: WillisC@district279.org
Patrick Smith, Principal .....Email: SmithPatrick@district279.org
Student Management Specialists Assist With All Grades
Nathanial Davies – Email: DaviesN@district279.org Grades 7 & 8
DeAndre Mills – Email: MillsD@district279.org Grades 6 & 8
District Tip Line.........763-391-8660