West Side Story 2.0
December 1, 2020
Assuring learning excellence and readiness for a changing world.
Distance Learning
I want to thank our students and staff for their adaptability, and the smooth transition they made to Distance Learning. I have been able to visit some virtual classrooms and it was exciting to see the level of participation (about 90% are tuning in to the google meets each period!) One of the perks of virtual learning is you can see faces, unmasked, and genuine smiles!
No Cost Meals During Distance Learning
To best provide service, pick-up schedule changes have been made to Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) nutrition services program, which will continue to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to all youth age 18 years and under during and after the transition to a distance learning model. Meals consist of lunch and breakfast for each day. Youth do not need to be enrolled in MAPS, nor do they need to qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Participants must pre-order meals online for pick-up on the following days and locations:
November 30 - December 4, 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Daily meal pick-up. Pre-order by 8 a.m. the day of pick-up.
Hoover Elementary School, 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato
West High School, 1351 S. Riverfront Drive
December 7, 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Daily meal pick-up. Pre-order by 8 a.m. the day of pick-up.
Hoover Elementary School, 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato
West High School, 1351 S. Riverfront Drive
December 8, 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Two-day meal pick-up. Pre-order by 8 a.m. the day of pick-up.
Hoover Elementary School, 1524 Hoover Drive, North Mankato
West High School, 1351 S. Riverfront Drive
December 9, 4 p.m - 6 p.m.
Seven-day meal pick-up. Pre-order by December 2.
East High School, 2600 Hoffman Road
Dakota Meadows Middle School, 1900 Howard Drive W, North Mankato
December 16, 4 p.m - 6 p.m.
Seven-day meal pick-up. Pre-order by December 9.
East High School, 2600 Hoffman Road
Dakota Meadows Middle School, 1900 Howard Drive W, North Mankato
December 22, 4 p.m - 6 p.m.
Seven-day meal pick-up. Pre-order by December 16.
East High School, 2600 Hoffman Road
Dakota Meadows Middle School, 1900 Howard Drive W, North Mankato
January pick-up information will be released in December. The service is part of the extended Food Service Program approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Provided service will be available on school days following MAPS’ school calendar through June 30, 2021.
For more information, contact food services staff at 507-388-7442.
It's More than a Meal Application
● Reduced registration fees for Advance Placement (AP) tests
● Eligible for discounted internet access with some providers
● Discounted rate on fees associated with applying for college
● Free or discounted rates to participate in school sports
Your application also helps support our schools by generating additional funding for a multitude of student programs and services such as counselors, social workers, and additional paraprofessionals to provide direct support to students.
We encourage you to apply RIGHT NOW, but you can apply for benefits anytime throughout the school year if your family household size or family income situation changes.
Applying is easy and confidential.
Translated Applications: Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, and More
Contact Food Services Department foodservice@isd77.org or 507-388-7442
Apply online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Go to Mankato Public Schools Website - under Connect Families- click on Parent Portal. Message Center: Free & Reduced Meal Application
Tutoring Available
Does your student need homework help after school? MAPS is offering an Online Study Center for all secondary youth (grades 6-12) and sessions are with our MAPS teachers. Sessions are FREE and do not require any pre-registration.
The attached document provides a link and website where students can access the Online Study Center Monday-Thursday from 4-8pm.
A Message from MAPS Tech Department
Students are responsible for the care and safe-keeping of the device registered to them.
Here are some reminders about how to take care of your school issued device.If you are experiencing issues with your chromebook please contact familytechhelp@isd77.org for support.
Can students check out books from the Media Center during Distance Learning?
Distance Learning Resources
Important Dates
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Synchronous Learning Days
Wednesday
Asynchronous Learning Day