MES Classroom Spotlight💡
Mrs. Sandven's class learned about 🪖🎖️Veterans Day by making a lapbook. We listened to a few short clips explaining the meaning of Veterans day and read "The Wall" by Eve Bunting. We explored the perspective of the book and how the book would change if told by a different character. Throughout the week we compared and contrasted Veterans Day to Memorial Day and learned about the different branches of the military🚁🛩️🪂⚓. The students also made decorations to display in the hallway to celebrate the upcoming Veteran's Day🦅.
Mrs. Sandven's class learned about 🪖🎖️Veterans Day by making a lapbook. We listened to a few short clips explaining the meaning of Veterans day and read "The Wall" by Eve Bunting. We explored the perspective of the book and how the book would change if told by a different character. Throughout the week we compared and contrasted Veterans Day to Memorial Day and learned about the different branches of the military🚁🛩️🪂⚓. The students also made decorations to display in the hallway to celebrate the upcoming Veteran's Day🦅.
This week, Mrs. Haff's class discovered they weren't just making art—they were creating their own customized mittens! A kind community member used the students' unique designs to knit a personalized pair of mittens for every student as a heartwarming surprise.
🗓️🎃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!
Sanford students had a blast this week, piling up heaps of leaves and diving in, all while soaking up the sunshine!
Mrs. Sannerud's Classroom Spotlight!
Earlier this week, we were able to send the Girls Tennis Team off to state with colorful posters and cheers!
We are wrapping up our Animal Classification Unit in reading and will soon celebrate with an exciting Escape Room activity! The students have done a great job classifying animals into their correct groups, identifying characteristics, and explaining what makes each group unique.
In math, students participated in review “scoot” activities, moving around the room to solve problems while learning to collaborate with partners. It’s been a week full of hands-on learning, teamwork, and lots of fun!
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
Last week was Fire Prevention week so our class was busy making their fire posters! Along with making the posters, we also had some special guests come to our classroom to present the theme and how it pertains to the students and their families. The firefighters did a great job and the students really enjoyed having them in the classroom. We are also learning about the 3 states of matter in science and at the end of the week, we did our first experiment of the school year! We put candy corn in different fluids and observed it's reaction. It was a great way to end our week in Mr. Webb's class!
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
In Mrs. Lee's fourth grade classroom, we wrapped up our Matter unit in a sweet way - by seeing how all three states of matter can be found in one cup!
We also took time last week to thank and celebrate our amazing custodians at Sanford.
Each morning, we've been tuning in to the "Six Minutes" podcast and following along with the exciting story of a girl named Holiday - the students are hooked! Fourth grade really is FABULOUS!
We also took time last week to thank and celebrate our amazing custodians at Sanford.
Each morning, we've been tuning in to the "Six Minutes" podcast and following along with the exciting story of a girl named Holiday - the students are hooked! Fourth grade really is FABULOUS!
🎉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.
Sanford students turned into hydration heroes, loading up water bottles with electrolyte magic to keep our varsity football stars energized and ready to tackle tonight’s game!
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.
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!
