MES Classroom Spotlight - Mrs. Kilibarda's Class
This week all kindergarten students finished up a Unit on Folktales from our new CKLA reading curriculum. The students were introduced to 12 classic stories that have been children’s favorites for generations and some that originate from Brazilian, Japanese and Native American cultures as well. They were introduced to new vocabulary, elements of a story including characters, plot and setting, awareness of language to help introduce better reading and writing, and a moral/lesson learned through these fictional stories. Mrs. Kilibarda’s class had so much fun bringing some of these favorite stories to life. This photo shows some of the students taking part in reenacting the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. They then constructed a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast this story with their class favorite “Somebody and the Three Blairs.” Lots of learning and giggles could be heard during this activity.
This week all kindergarten students finished up a Unit on Folktales from our new CKLA reading curriculum. The students were introduced to 12 classic stories that have been children’s favorites for generations and some that originate from Brazilian, Japanese and Native American cultures as well. They were introduced to new vocabulary, elements of a story including characters, plot and setting, awareness of language to help introduce better reading and writing, and a moral/lesson learned through these fictional stories. Mrs. Kilibarda’s class had so much fun bringing some of these favorite stories to life. This photo shows some of the students taking part in reenacting the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. They then constructed a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast this story with their class favorite “Somebody and the Three Blairs.” Lots of learning and giggles could be heard during this activity.
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER
Monday, November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Wednesday, November 26 - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 -
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Wednesday, November 26 - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 -
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
📖 This week, Montevideo Public Schools proudly joins schools across the nation in celebrating American Education Week — a time to recognize the incredible value of public education and the people who make it thrive.
From our dedicated teachers and support staff to our students, families, and community partners — together, we help every child discover their potential and prepare for a bright future.🌟 #HawkPride #AEW2025
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER
Friday, November 14th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Sc hools.
It's also opening night for our fall play, George Washington Slept Here! Our students have worked so hard, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage.🌟 See you at the show!
Friday, November 14th is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Sc hools.
It's also opening night for our fall play, George Washington Slept Here! Our students have worked so hard, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage.🌟 See you at the show!
MES Classroom Spotlight - Mrs. Sach's Class
This week, we are learning all about Greek gods and goddesses, myths, and legends! ⚡️🏛️ Students are having a great time exploring these exciting stories and even enjoy singing a fun song to help remember the gods and goddesses. 🎶 We also read Crankenstein by Samantha Berger and talked about what makes us feel cranky. 😠 After brainstorming our ideas, we used a graphic organizer to plan and write our own paragraphs about being “cranky.” To wrap it up, we added a creative Frankenstein craft to go along with our writing—it was a fun and engaging way to combine reading, writing, and art! 🧠🎨💚
This week, we are learning all about Greek gods and goddesses, myths, and legends! ⚡️🏛️ Students are having a great time exploring these exciting stories and even enjoy singing a fun song to help remember the gods and goddesses. 🎶 We also read Crankenstein by Samantha Berger and talked about what makes us feel cranky. 😠 After brainstorming our ideas, we used a graphic organizer to plan and write our own paragraphs about being “cranky.” To wrap it up, we added a creative Frankenstein craft to go along with our writing—it was a fun and engaging way to combine reading, writing, and art! 🧠🎨💚
🗓️🎃School Calendar Reminder:
Friday, October 31st is an Early Dismissal Day and End of Quarter 1.
Early dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31st is an Early Dismissal Day and End of Quarter 1.
Early dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
It's National School Bus Safety Week - October 20-24, 2025!
Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.
Let's all do our part to keep our Thunder Hawks safe on their journey to and from school and promote a culture of safety in our community!
Drivers:
Stay alert. Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Stop for the bus. Obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions!
Students:
Be on time at the bus stop and wait safely back from the road.
Use quiet voices and stay seated while the bus is moving.
Thank your driver for getting you to and from school safely every day!
Together, we can make every ride a safe one!
#schoolbussafetyweek #safetyfirst
Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.
Let's all do our part to keep our Thunder Hawks safe on their journey to and from school and promote a culture of safety in our community!
Drivers:
Stay alert. Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Stop for the bus. Obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions!
Students:
Be on time at the bus stop and wait safely back from the road.
Use quiet voices and stay seated while the bus is moving.
Thank your driver for getting you to and from school safely every day!
Together, we can make every ride a safe one!
#schoolbussafetyweek #safetyfirst
Montevideo Public Schools Students, Staff & Parents: Your Voice Matters!
Taher is proud to be your school food service provider, and they want to know how they're doing. Please take a short survey, and let us know what you think of school lunch.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V6VK88Z
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Taher is proud to be your school food service provider, and they want to know how they're doing. Please take a short survey, and let us know what you think of school lunch.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V6VK88Z
Thank you in advance for your participation!
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 15th - Staff Development Day
Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th - Fall Break
Wednesday, October 15th - Staff Development Day
Thursday, October 16th & Friday, October 17th - Fall Break
🎉October is National Principals Month, and this week is Minnesota Principals Week!
We are proud of our awesome team of principals and appreciate all that they do every single day! Join us in thanking Heidi, Shawn and Tanya for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to our students, staff and families.💜 #HawkPride #ThankAPrincipal
Sanford students absolutely light up when Mr. Skjeveland pops by for a lunch break!
Mrs. Klaassen's class visited our new buddies at Luther Haven to read and to do a getting to know you activity!
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! We’re grateful for our amazing custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Their hard work makes a big difference. Thank you for all you do! #NationalCustodianDay #HawkPride
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, October 3rd is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for the Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Also pictured is the 2025-2026 school calendar for your information. For a printable copy, visit our website: www.montevideoschools.org. Be sure to check out all the key dates, like no school, early dismissals, holidays, and breaks to keep the year running smoothly.
Friday, October 3rd is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day for the Montevideo Thunder Hawks!
Dismissal schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.
Also pictured is the 2025-2026 school calendar for your information. For a printable copy, visit our website: www.montevideoschools.org. Be sure to check out all the key dates, like no school, early dismissals, holidays, and breaks to keep the year running smoothly.
Mrs. Suchanek’s second graders wrapped up their fairy tale/tall tale unit in the best way — with pancakes and flannels to celebrate Paul Bunyan! 🪵🥞 The kids also put on a fun readers’ theatre performance to bring their stories to life. What a great way to end the unit!
Healthy Hawks! Is your child in need of a vaccine?
Vaccines are available through your healthcare provider, at many local pharmacies, or by calling your local public health office. Countryside Public Health offers seasonal and routine vaccinations for children and adults and can bill insurance or offer them at low or no-cost to you if you do not have insurance.
The vaccination clinic at the Countryside Public Health Montevideo Office is coming up on Friday, September 26th. Call 1-800-657-3291 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
You may also schedule an appointment online at https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
¡Halcones Saludables! ¿Necesita su hijo una vacuna?
Puede obtener las vacunas a través de su proveedor de atención médica, en muchas farmacias locales o llamando a su oficina de salud pública local. Salud Pública de Countryside ofrece vacunas de temporada y de rutina para niños y adultos, y puede facturarlas a su seguro médico o ofrecérselas a bajo costo o gratis si no tiene seguro.
La clínica de vacunación en la oficina de Salud Pública de Countryside en Montevideo tendrá lugar el viernes 26 de septiembre. Llame al 1-800-657-3291 para obtener más información o programar una cita.
También puede programar una cita en línea en https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
Vaccines are available through your healthcare provider, at many local pharmacies, or by calling your local public health office. Countryside Public Health offers seasonal and routine vaccinations for children and adults and can bill insurance or offer them at low or no-cost to you if you do not have insurance.
The vaccination clinic at the Countryside Public Health Montevideo Office is coming up on Friday, September 26th. Call 1-800-657-3291 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
You may also schedule an appointment online at https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
¡Halcones Saludables! ¿Necesita su hijo una vacuna?
Puede obtener las vacunas a través de su proveedor de atención médica, en muchas farmacias locales o llamando a su oficina de salud pública local. Salud Pública de Countryside ofrece vacunas de temporada y de rutina para niños y adultos, y puede facturarlas a su seguro médico o ofrecérselas a bajo costo o gratis si no tiene seguro.
La clínica de vacunación en la oficina de Salud Pública de Countryside en Montevideo tendrá lugar el viernes 26 de septiembre. Llame al 1-800-657-3291 para obtener más información o programar una cita.
También puede programar una cita en línea en https://www.countrysidepublichealth.org/in-office-vaccine-clinics.
Meet our new Multilingual Teacher at Ramsey Elementary School, Mikaylah Zimmerman!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Zimmerman, and I am the Multilingual Language Learner Teacher at Ramsey Elementary. I am so excited for this school year, to meet my students and their families! I love to hang out with my little family. My husband's name is Kyle and my daughter, Noa, is almost 9 months old. I enjoy trying new recipes, going for walks, and spending time at the lake during the summer months, but Fall is my FAVORITE season of all!
Welcome to the Thunder Hawk team, Mrs. Zimmerman!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Zimmerman, and I am the Multilingual Language Learner Teacher at Ramsey Elementary. I am so excited for this school year, to meet my students and their families! I love to hang out with my little family. My husband's name is Kyle and my daughter, Noa, is almost 9 months old. I enjoy trying new recipes, going for walks, and spending time at the lake during the summer months, but Fall is my FAVORITE season of all!
Welcome to the Thunder Hawk team, Mrs. Zimmerman!
Mrs. Glady's Kindergarten class has been reviewing their colors, learning nursery rhymes and numbers!
SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER:
Friday, September 12, 2025
Early Dismissal -Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal Schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 pm
Sanford 1:20 pm
MHS 1:25 pm
MMS 1:30 pm
Friday, September 12, 2025
Early Dismissal -Staff Development Day
Early Dismissal Schedule:
Ramsey 1:15 pm
Sanford 1:20 pm
MHS 1:25 pm
MMS 1:30 pm
🎉Homecoming 2025 is next week - September 15th-19th!
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Join us for our fun Homecoming Dress-Up Days!
📣Go Thunder Hawks!
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Join us for our fun Homecoming Dress-Up Days!
📣Go Thunder Hawks!
