Sanford Elementary School

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, March 21, 2025 - Early Dismissal Day & End of Quarter 3 Dismissal times: Ramsey 1:15 p.m. Sanford 1:20 p.m. MHS 1:25 p.m. MMS 1:30 p.m.

Montevideo Public Schools Families & Thunder Hawk Nation: It's been an exciting start to the week with our boys' basketball team competing in the State Basketball Tournament! They played a hard-fought game last night at 8:00 p.m. and will play again tonight at 8:00 p.m. IF THE TEAM WINS TONIGHT, they will play again on Thursday at noon. To allow students, staff, and the community to attend and support our team in the State Tournament at Concordia University, there will be no school on Thursday for PreK-12th grade. Childcare and Junior Thunder Hawks will remain open. IF THE TEAM DOES NOT WIN TONIGHT, school will be in session as usual on Thursday. We wanted to share this information with you in advance so you can plan accordingly. GO HAWKS! Sincerely, Superintendent Wade McKittrick Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Montevideo y la Nación Thunder Hawk: ¡Ha sido un comienzo de semana emocionante con nuestro equipo masculino de baloncesto compitiendo en el Torneo Estatal de Baloncesto! Jugaron un partido muy reñido anoche a las 8:00 p. m. y volverán a jugar esta noche a las 8:00 p. m. SI EL EQUIPO GANA ESTA NOCHE, volverán a jugar el jueves al mediodía. Para que los estudiantes, el personal y la comunidad puedan asistir y apoyar a nuestro equipo en el Torneo Estatal en la Universidad Concordia, no habrá clases el jueves para los grados PreK-12. La guardería y los Thunder Hawks Junior permanecerán abiertos. SI EL EQUIPO NO GANA ESTA NOCHE, las clases continuarán como de costumbre el jueves. Queríamos compartir esta información con ustedes con anticipación para que puedan planificar adecuadamente. ¡VAMOS HAWKS! Atentamente, Superintendente Wade McKittrick

Please take a moment to tune in to the latest Superintendent Stream. https://youtu.be/RuhCG7KCH_A

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Friday, March 7th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for Montevideo Public Schools. Dismissal times: Ramsey-1:15 p.m. Sanford-1:20 p.m. MHS-1:25 p.m. MMS-1:30 p.m.

Happy School Social Work Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication and impact of school social workers who go above and beyond to support students, families, and school communities. Whether they’re providing resources, advocating for students, addressing barriers to success, or offering emotional support, their work is truly life-changing. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and dedicated group of social workers in our district! Thank you for all you do! Charlynn Dahl - Montevideo High School Todd Swedzinski - Montevideo Middle School Susan Marcinkoswki - Montevideo Middle School Morgan Lenning - Sanford Elementary School Kris Kirkeby - Ramsey Elementary School Marissa Webb - Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center #SSWWeek2025 #ThankYouSchoolSocialWorkers #UnitetoIgnite

We are hiring! Join our team at Montevideo Public Schools! Check out our current openings and apply today at: https://www.montevideoschools.org/o/mps/page/employment 2024-2025 School Year - Long-term Substitute Teachers - Academic Success Coordinator - Special Education Paraprofessionals - ESL Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year - Licensed Teaching Positions - 4th Grade Teacher (two positions, Sanford Elementary) - Special Education Teacher (Ramsey Elementary) - ESL Teacher (Ramsey Elementary)

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Nikki Bohlin, Administrative Assistant at Sanford Elementary School! Hello! My name is Nikki, and I grew up just outside of Montevideo and graduated from here, so I am well-acquainted with our community. I appreciate the charm of small-town living, embracing its simplicity and relaxed lifestyle. I am married to Shea, who also works in the district, and together we have three sons: Jaxon, Rauly, and Wynston. We have two dogs, Murphy and Louie! During the summer months, we stay busy with camping, kayaking, exploring and fishing. I also enjoy taking care of my small pollinator garden during the growing season. I cherish time spent with my family and close friends. Prior to my current role as the administrative assistant for Sanford, I worked as a paraprofessional for five years. I approach each workday with a positive mindset, knowing that while the routine remains similar, each day brings its own unique challenges. We are so proud to have Nikki on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Kailee Carlson, Speech-Language Pathologist at Montevideo Elementary Schools. Hello! My name is Kailee Carlson. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist at Ramsey and Sanford Elementary Schools, and this is my 7th year in the Montevideo School District. I additionally work PRN as a Speech-Language Pathologist at the CCM clinic in Montevideo. I obtained my bachelor's degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2015 and my master's degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2017. I have loved working in the Montevideo School District and getting to be a part of another community! I am very passionate about what I do and love to see the growth in my students' communication and watching them become more confident with themselves and in the classroom. Having great co-workers to collaborate with is an added bonus! I grew up and currently live in Clara City with my husband, Trent, our 2.5 year old son, Maddox, and our golden doodle, Ollie. We are expecting another son in July! Outside of school, I enjoy thrifting, traveling, camping, and photography. You can also catch me following my husband as he coaches football and basketball at MACCRAY. We are so proud to have Kailee on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

🚍💛It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota! Let’s show our gratitude to the hardworking individuals at Montevideo Bus Service who play a crucial role in promoting safety, ensuring that our students are transported to and from school and activities safely every day. Thank you for your dedication and care! We appreciate you! #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay

Due to dangerously cold temperatures projected for Wednesday, February 19, Montevideo Public Schools will run 2 hours late. There will be no morning sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, or Community Ed activities. Thunder Hawk Care will open at 7 a.m.

Due to dangerously cold temperatures projected for Tuesday, February 18, Montevideo Public Schools will run 2 hours late. There will be no morning sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, or Community Ed activities. Thunder Hawk Care will open at 7 a.m.

At last night's regular board meeting, the Montevideo School Board moved to change the March regular board meeting date to Tuesday, March 11, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS' DAY BREAK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 & MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Pam Voorhees, Special Education Paraprofessional at Sanford Elementary School. Hi! My name is Pam, and I work as a Special Education Para at Sanford Elementary. In my previous career, I was a nurse for 25 years. I worked the overnight shift in the nursing home for 24 years. Four years ago, I decided it was time for me to make a career change, and I began working as a paraprofessional for Montevideo Public Schools. I'm so glad I did, and my husband Rod and family were glad too. I love my job and working with the kids! I learn something new everyday from these amazing kids! I have two sons, Jordan (Anne Jo), and Tristan (Allison), and four amazing grandsons and one brand new beautiful granddaughter. In my spare time, I love spending time with my grandkids, being outdoors, camping, gardening and crocheting. I also love fishing, both ice and open water. We are so proud to have Pam on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER Tomorrow, Friday, January 31, 2025 is an Early Dismissal-Staff Development Day Dismissal times: Ramsey 1:15 p.m. Sanford 1:20 p.m. MHS 1:25 p.m. MMS 1:30 p.m.

🌟Staff Spotlight!🌟 Meet Frances Leal, Title I Teacher at Sanford Elementary School. Hello! My name is Frances, and I am a mother of three, two girls and a little boy. I grew up in Spicer, Minnesota, and I am married to Robert Leal. I am an active member of the Montevideo Fiesta Board. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, and meeting new people. This is my first year working as a Title I teacher. My strengths are I’m a fast learner, I pay attention to detail, and I am a team player. We are so proud to have Frances on our team! #HawkPride #StaffSpotlight

NEWS RELEASE (LONE FINALIST) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Stenson, School Board Chair, astenson@montevideoschools.org Montevideo School Board Selects Superintendent Montevideo, MN— At a special board meeting on January 23, 2025, the Montevideo School Board unanimously voted to select Dr. Jamie Skjeveland as the district’s next superintendent. “We believe Mr. Skjeveland has the qualifications and skills to move the school district forward, and we are excited about him joining our school district,” said Andrew Stenson, Montevideo Public School’s Board Chair. The school board will be conducting negotiations with Dr. Skjeveland, and a contract is expected to be approved by the school board at a February 10 board meeting. The pending start date for Skjeveland will be July 1, 2025.

Due to the weather, Montevideo Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. There will be no morning sessions of ECSE, Small World Preschool, or Community Ed activities. Thunder Hawk Care will open at the normal time.

January 20-26, 2025 is Minnesota Paraprofessional Recognition Week! THANK YOU to our amazing paraprofessionals at Montevideo Public Schools! We couldn't do it without you!💜🌟 #HawkPride #ThankAPara #ParaprofessionalsWeek

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER We're almost halfway through the school year! Thursday, January 16 is the end of Quarter 2/Semester 1. NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Friday, January 17 - Staff Workshop Day Monday, January 20 - Staff Development Day Qtr. 3/Sem. 2 begins Tuesday, January 21.