It's gingerbread time for our kindergarten students!
All of Hopkins classes got to use our Ozobots this week! What a great way to learn to program. Technology month has us coding with a lot of fun equipment.
In Mrs. Haraldson's 4th grade class, we celebrated our authors after working on our narratives for over a month and a half! We focused on detailed writing, strong verbs, specific nouns, dialogue, strong beginnings/endings and emotion. We discussed good audience manners and the kids were so excited to point out all the skills we have been working on! It was amazing to hear them compliment one another about their use of: strong emotions, funny dialogue, great verbs, engaging beginnings and strong endings!
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/
🔶REMINDER🔶 Moorhead Area Public Schools K-12 students and buses will start 2 hours late Wednesday, Dec. 8. Preschool and online students will continue with their regular schedule.
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.
In December our media center lessons are focused on technology and learning basic coding. Here are some kindergarten students getting us started using our Code-a-pillars. If your child is interested in coding check out our media page on coding through Spuds Landing!
First grade students at Ellen Hopkins recently finished an art project that focuses on caring for the land and indigenous peoples’ history. Students read the book Grandfather Buffalo, discussed grasslands and prairies in our region and studied artist Gordon Coons. The students practiced a variety of art techniques such as color theory, adding textures, printmaking and creating a sculpture. We love to see what our talented Spuds are learning and creating in our schools! #SpudPride
Happening now at Hopkins...TURKEY BINGO! Gobble gobble!
Last week, Lacey Julsrud read Jingle Dancer to Mrs. McManamon’s class and she brought in a special guest, Alexa who is a Jingle Dancer. The kids had a great learning experience listening and hearing all about jingle dancing.
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
🔶REMINDER🔶 There will be no school for Moorhead students from Thursday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 26. Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 29.
Srta Duerr's class created Native American Hide Stories, wow!
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
In honor of Education Support Professionals Day, we want to highlight staff member Sarah Martin! Sarah is the Learning Resource Strategist at Ellen Hopkins Elementary and has been with MAPS since 1999. When it comes to her job, she says, “It’s awesome to get to work with all the kids at Hopkins and watch them grow from kindergarten to 4th grade. I love sharing books and helping learners grow, find their interests and explore new things.” #AmericanEducationWeek #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.
PTAC would like to remind anyone interested in ordering Square 1 Art that the order deadline is November 19th. Orders arrive in December. If you lost your form or don't know your child's number you can look it all up online at square1art.com/shop.
Destination Imagination is an international problem-solving competition for students of all ages. Our student-led STEAM-based Challenges reinforce core social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies—social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision making, self-awareness, and self-management.
