Congratulations to Delores Gabbard who was just named one of this year's 2021 Human Rights Award winners by the Moorhead Human Rights Commission! Congrats on this well-deserved recognition! 🧡🖤 Continue reading to see an excerpt from her nomination below. #SpudPride
“Delores Gabbard has worked as a Native American Liaison for Moorhead Public Schools for many years and as a volunteer in the community for Indigenous events. Delores has devoted her life to meeting the needs of Native youth in the community. This includes anything from educational programming to making sure our youth have warm coats, shoes, and school supplies. She connects with entire families, because students’ needs are best met if the entire family’s needs are met. She provides cultural opportunities for kids in the community and school district. She has spent hours personally sewing regalia for students and connecting kids to resources in the community. Her heart is huge and she does not turn anyone away who needs help.”
Early Childhood Family Education classes are now open for registration >> https://bit.ly/3Itqqov! Classes are for children from birth to age five, and are open to anyone in the F-M community. One parent highlights, “This program has been a game-changer for me as a parent. As a team, we work through tough topics in parenting, unite over common issues, and celebrate joys and accomplishments.”
As the seasons change, energy and heating bills can become costly. For those in need, help is available through the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program. To learn about income qualifications and to apply, click here >> https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/
Moorhead public and non-public schools and buses will start 2 hours late Dec. 6. There will be no morning Early Intervention Services, Jump Start or Community Education classes. Before-school activities are cancelled. Online students and West Central Academy will maintain a regular schedule.
Today is National Special Education Day! To celebrate, we want to highlight Speech Language Pathologist Kendra Routh! Kendra works at the Early Learning Center and says her favorite part of the job is, “I meet so many different people and I am very lucky to often be the first person people meet when a referral is made to Early Intervention. My job is extremely rewarding!” Thank you Kendra and all our learner support services staff for your hard work every day! 🧡🖤 #SpudPride
Bundle up, temperatures have dropped! Can you help Spuddy decide what to wear to stay safe this winter?
Check out the new ECFE Parenting Press for Winter classes starting in January https://issuu.com/moorheadschools/docs/final_pp_winter_2021indd Registration opens Wednesday, December 1st at 8am. Classes fill quickly!
Meet our Early Learning Team! Denelle Dauner has been with the district for 12 years! Denelle enjoys being around her students, watching them learn and grow, she also enjoys all the teachers and staff in the classrooms she visits daily! #SpudPride
Spuddy wants to remind you that there is no school on Thursday November 25th, or Friday November 26th. We hope you enjoy your time with family and look forward to seeing you back on Monday!
Moorhead High School Student Council dropped off nearly 16,000 food items from their fill the dome fundraiser! Every school participated, making this a huge team effort. 👏 MHS is at 20% of the online donation goal. Would you like to help out? Donations can be made until Nov. 30. Follow the link to make a virtual donation >> https://greatplainsfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/moorhead-high-school-virtual-food-drive/?fbclid=IwAR1c6uzKme29C4HUYgsbnB754LQR8c8CaXp7c0-bwGifG0kYK_jMF8kDEKU
Meet our Early Learning Team! Jane Holtz has been with the district for 29 years! She says the best part about her job "Is seeing the excitement on the students and their families faces when they learn new things!" #SpudPride
I spy with my little eye, snowflakes falling from the sky! Check out Spuddy's snowflake facts!
Clay County Public Health is hosting vaccine clinics Wednesday, Nov. 17 (Pfizer first dose for ages 5-11, vaccine for ages 12+ & boosters for 18+) and Thursday, Nov. 18 (Moderna for 18+
first, second & boosters).
By appointment only, sign up here: https://claycountymn.gov/1597/Vaccination-Information
Location: Family Service Center, 715 N 11th St., Moorhead
Meet our Early Learning Team! Paraprofessional Rose Husel has been with Moorhead Public Schools for 5 years! She says her favorite thing about her job is watching the students knowledge grow as the year goes on! #Spudpride
MHS Student Council's Fill the Dome fundraiser has begun! All Moorhead schools will be participating and students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items for donation. All items will be donated to the Great Plains Food Bank to give to local families in need. If you’re interested in helping fight hunger in our community, virtual donations can also be made here >> https://greatplainsfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/moorhead-high-school-virtual-food-drive/
Moorhead public and non-public schools and buses will start 2 hours late today, November 12. There will be no morning Early Intervention Services, Jump Start or Community Education classes. Before-school activities are cancelled. All employees are to report to work as scheduled. Online students will maintain a regular schedule.
MHS Career Academy teachers Chantz Rud and Jeff Schneider are our first-ever Spud Spirit Award winners! Has a MAPS teacher or staff member gone above and beyond for you? Nominate them: https://forms.gle/M2ZDc1VTwE49Ncci8
Meet our Early Learning Team! Shelly Hanson has been with the district for 10 years now! Her favorite part about her job is watching her students grow throughtout the year and building relationships with their families. #SpudPride
How do you choose which toys are right for your child? This article offers some ideas for choosing toys that will nurture their thinking, develop language, and social-emotional skills.
https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1076-tips-for-choosing-toys-for-toddlers
Want to know how to keep up with MAPS news and updates? Discover how to check out these features on the mobile app along with more helpful tips here >> https://www.isd152.org/article/524186
Step 1: Select the Menu button in the lower left corner.
Step 2: Select Feed from the menu.
**Important** Each school has an individual feed. They do not combine together. Make sure you select your school to view news relevant to you.
Use the MAPS mobile app to stay up to date and in the know on everything Spuds, including news and updates!
