Transition Plus Newsletter
November 2021 Edition
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In This Edition:
- Calendar
- Housekeeping
- Family Resources
CALENDAR
November Calendar
- November 5: no school - record keeping day
- November 18: Site Council @ 4:30
- November 19: American Indian Celebration
- November 24 - 26: No school - Thanksgiving Holiday
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HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS
Please Complete Survey
Tplus pilots Vitals App
This is a voluntary program that will be implemented throughout the school year. Transition Plus is one of the first schools to pilot this cutting-edge technology. You can try the Vitals™ App for FREE. All the Vitals™ team will ask for is your honest feedback and assessment of how it worked for you and your family
Here is a brief introduction to the Vitals™ App and how it can help your student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZcQsDoCuGg#
We invite you to sign up for this service by clicking here: (http://thevitalsapp.com/minneapolis-public-schools/)
If you have any questions, you may reach out to support@thevitalsapp.com or call 612-599-7595.
Show Vaccination Status/Negative result
Celebrating our American Indian Community Nov 19 @ 1:15
Looking Ahead:
- January (21): Hmong
- February (11): African American
- March (11): West African
- April (29): East African
- May (27): All School Accomplishments Recognition
Site Council: Nov 18 @ 4:30
Click this link to join Site Council at 4:30 on Thursday, November 18th.
Site Council meets virtually the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:30 and is searching for active participants to collaborate with others to guide Tplus operations. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to join. Please email Jason.Backes@mpls.k12.mn.us if you have any questions.
Tplus Graduate, Business Owner
Student-made Playlist on Spotify
Stacey Johnson- New SEA!
AJ Molle - New Art Teacher
Highlights from our Latino Celebration
Artifacts
Salsa-making
Games
Bike Blender
Paper Flowers
Latin Dance
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Family Resources - click on icons for info
Track your School bus
To set up a Here Comes The Bus, you will need:
- Your student's ID number (lunch number)
- MPS school code: 87018
Educational Benefits Form & Lunch Menus
Get your Vaccine
Hennepin County Community Services
Minnesota is providing free, no appointment, walk-in On-site testing, and Mail-in testing, at many sites throughout the state.
COVID Tracking App
Hennepin County multicultural services office 612-348-2193
Culturally appropriate access and linguistic translation in different languages.
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Mission Statement
The mission of Transition Plus is to provide services to students with differing educational abilities & assets. We focus on meeting transition needs in post-secondary education and training, employment, and independent living to promote a successful transition from high school to adult life.
Our Vision
To provide experience and learning that will assist students to have meaningful, satisfying work and home lives as family members, leaders, employees, and citizens.
We offer students:
- Access to learning environments that help students develop their skills and confidence.
- A positive school environment characterized by peace, compassion, and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
- A structure of support and collaboration with our community, students, and families
- A team of highly qualified professionals with a passion for learning and sharing.
We offer:
- Continuing high school support after 18-21 years of age
- Lots of hands-on options
- Extensive learning & training in the community
- Additional resources available for individual needs
- Support the growth and maturity of each student
Transition Plus Services
Email: transitionplus@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: transplus.mpls.k12.mn.us
Location: 2015 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Phone: (612)668-4100
Facebook: facebook.com/transitionplus.mps
Twitter: @MPS_Tplus