
SAVE TIME AND MONEY AND COMPLETE YOUR 2023-24 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES SHOPPING IN JUST TWO MINUTES!
Sanford Elementary back-to-school supply kits are now available!
Go to www.unitedschoolsupplies.com now and enter our unique School Code for Sanford Elementary, which is 935823. Enter your student’s name and NEXT YEAR’S grade level (to properly label the kit) and add the kit to your shopping cart. Select any optional student accessories you’d like such as backpacks, headphones, lunch bags, water bottles, and food jars and then proceed to secure checkout. It is extremely simple and convenient!
There are a few items that students will need to purchase for school that are not included in the kits. Make sure to check the school supply list to see all the supplies that students will need for the upcoming school year. Two-Pocket Poly folders for Grades 3 & 4 will be purchased at Sanford Elementary during Open House.
To see what is included in each grades’ kit, click here: Sanford School Supply List This information can also be found on the Sanford Elementary web page.
The entire process takes less than 2 minutes and you can do it on your phone or from the comfort of your home. Your student’s supply kit and any optional accessories you ordered will be individually labeled and delivered directly to the school prior to the start of the new school year.
FINAL online ordering date is June 30, 2023. The website will be closed after June 30th.
Multiage 1 & 2: $52
Grade 3: $58
Grade 4: $59


Third graders have been working on their social skills with Mrs. Lenning this year. Last week they worked on spreading positivity and kindness by writing uplifting messages on Sanford's sidewalks.










Congratulations to last week's MES Super Hawks!




It's National School Nurse Day! We honor all school nurses who are bridging healthcare and education and who are making a difference in the lives of children every day! We especially want to thank our Montevideo school nurses, Sarah Smiens and Jazell Holverson, for all that they do for us every day! #HawkPride #SND2023


It's Election Day! Don't forget to make an informed vote on Montevideo Public Schools' two referendum questions during today's special election.
Polling Location - National Guard Training and Community Center (TACC), 711 South 17th Street, Montevideo, MN
Polling Hours - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visit our website at www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum to learn more about the referendum questions.


Congratulations to last week's MES Super Hawks!



Please take a moment to watch this brief video from Jeremy Brady, current high school science teacher, on the challenges of teaching courses in the current science classrooms and labs.
https://youtu.be/MzaK43mlxhg
Thank you!

Friday, May 5 is School Lunch Hero Day! Be sure to stop by the kitchen and say "Thank you" to our school nutrition professionals.


Hear from the Community - Kelly Snell, Community Education Director
"How does the proposed referendum have a positive impact on community education?"
https://youtu.be/R28TpEz96pg

SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER!
Friday, May 5th is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for the Thunder Hawks. Students dismiss at:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.


Did you know you can vote early for the May 9 Special Election? Stop by the District Office at the Montevideo Middle School, 2001 William Avenue, through Monday, May 8, to cast your vote before election day.


Way to go to our MES Super Hawks! We are proud of you!



On May 9, a special election for Montevideo Public Schools will have two school facilities referendum questions on the ballot to address district-wide needs. Visit our website www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum to learn more about the referendum and ballot questions.


Please take a moment to watch this video that will give you an excellent overview of the proposed solution of the Montevideo Middle School and High School facilities plan - Separate Schools, Shared Campus.
https://youtu.be/I8VLh0Oavzw

Hear from the Community - Amy Reidinger, current Physical Education Teacher (Part 1) View this short video to hear about the challenges of teaching Physical Education within our current gym facilities.
https://youtu.be/h2esXFSecKI

Join us tonight, Monday, April 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Waters Brewing Co. for an information session to learn about the school facilities referendum.


Congratulations to last week's MES Super Hawks!




Please join us next Monday, April 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at Talking Waters Brewing Co. for an information session to learn about the school facilities referendum.
Visit our Referendum page on the school website: www.montevideoschools.org/page/referendum for details on the referendum, absentee/early voting, and the May 9 special election.


SCHOOL CALENDAR REMINDER!
Friday, April 21st is an Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day for the Thunder Hawks. Students dismiss at:
Ramsey 1:15 p.m.
Sanford 1:20 p.m.
MHS 1:25 p.m.
MMS 1:30 p.m.


Reminder: Early voting for the May 9th referendum is taking place at the District Office located at 2001 William Ave., M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact 320-269-8833. We hope to see you there!