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PRINCIPAL UPDATE, OCTOBER 4, 2021 FROM MRS. KRANZ

NEW SIGNAGE!

This week we unveiled and installed 4 new signs with our updated logo and contact information.

(Margaret Street, Helen Street and 2 on our building)

CONTACT US

2350 Helen St N, North Saint Paul, MN, USAinfo@nmfamn.org(651)300-6300nmfa.org

WHO SHOULD GET TESTED?

Who Should Get Tested

• Even if you are vaccinated, Minnesotans should get tested:
  • if you have symptoms of the virus;
  • if you have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19;
  • if you are returning from international travel;
  • or if you have attended a large gathering or event where people are not wearing masks and are not able to stay 6 feet apart.
• People who are unvaccinated should test before travel (domestic or international).
• Unvaccinated teachers, staff and students in K-12 should test weekly at a minimum or more frequently per CDC guidance.
• With the at-home program and 11 community testing sites offering free testing across the state, the state has made it easy for Minnesotans to find a test.

COVID TESTING LOCATIONS – CLICK HERE!COVID TESTING AT HOME – CLICK HERE!

CHARACTER STRONG!!

These students and staff were awarded the COURAGE award for the month of September. Congratulations to all of these students and staff who are being acknowledged for showing COURAGE.

During the month of October we will be focusing on RESPECT.

SPECIAL REQUEST FROM MS. ANDERSON, OUR HUMBLE AND VERY TALENTED MUSIC AND ART TEACHER…

For Hispanic Heritage Month many of our classes are making Piñatas during Art classes during the week of October 11th. She is asking for 90 cardboard paper towel and toilet tubes for the projects! If you have any, please bring them to school this week!

MEET THESE PRIMARY TEACHERS

MEET MS. RUSSELL, OUR PASSIONATE AND DEDICATED KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Where did you go to college? Augsburg University

Where did you go to HS? Red Wing High School

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Flying!

Favorite food? Sushi

Favorite free time activity? Listening to music

Favorite book? Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

What is your favorite part about teaching at NMFA? Building relationships with students and watching them grow throughout the years.

MEET MS. EMERY, OUR BELOVED FIRST GRADE TEACHER!

1. Where did you go to college? I went California State University Chico for for first Bachelors degree in Teaching and my K-8 credential. Later, I went to Bemidji State University for my second Bachelor’s degree in Education and Early Childhood Development, and just recently, I got my Masters Degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction with a certified Reading Intervention emphasis.
2. Where did you go to HS? I went to High School in Paradise, California. My dad taught there for 38 years!
3. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? I would Heal sick people for sure.
4. Favorite food? I can’t decide between sushi and spaghetti!
5. Favorite free time activity? My favorite thing to do with my free time is be with my kids-hiking, biking and camping and spending time with friends!
6. Favorite book? My favorite book is Where the Red Fern Grows. I’ve read it about ten times and my kids and I read it together at night every summer.

MEET MS. O’ROURKE, OUR TALL AND FUNNY SECOND GRADE TEACHER!

I graduated from St. Cloud State University.

I attended High School at Brainerd Senior High.

My super power would be to fly so I could travel anywhere.

Favorite food is tacos.

Free time activity spending time outdoors hanging out with friends…lake time, bonfires.

MEET MRS. ERICKSON, OUR ANIMATED THIRD GRADE TEACHER

College I graduated from…University of St. Thomas

High School I graduated from…Melbourne Central Catholic high school (Florida)

Super Power I would like to have…Invisible

Favorite Book…Anne Frank

Favorite vegetable…Asparagus

Favorite fruit…Grapes

Favorite free time activity…Reading/Walking my dog

Favorite book…Unbroken

I like working at the NMFA because I feel like I can make a difference in the lives of children that truly need me.

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PRINCIPAL UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 BY MRS. KRANZ

MEET…OUR ADMIN

MRS. KRANZ

• Principal
• Graduated from Hill Murray High school
• Graduated from the University of MN-Twin Cities
• Favorite fruit: strawberries
• Favorite vegetable: zucchini
• Favorite historical figure: Abe Lincoln
• SuperPower: Cooking for family and friends
• Free time: going to the Farmer’s Market and the cabin
• Favorite Children’s book, Green Eggs and Ham
• Favorite Book as an adult, The Kite Runner

MR. ISAACSONSpecial Education CoordinatorBoard of DirectorsGraduated from Lincoln Sudbury Regional HS Graduated from Connecticut College Superpower: I can make a 5 course meal in half an hour Favorite historical figure: Sun Tzu Favorite Vegetable: tomatoes Free Time: Going to and helping coach soccer games Favorite Book: The Brothers Karamazov	MRS. CHELSEA SMIEJAOperations ManagerDue Process CoordinatorGraduated from South St. Paul HS Graduated from U of MN Twin Cites and Capella University Superpower: teleporting or healing peopleFavorite Fruit: apple/bananasFavorite Veggie: potatos Free time: crafting Book: Pretty Little Liars series	MS. JESSACA KARGOffice ManagerKitchen ManagerGraduated from South St. Paul High SchoolGraduated from Concordia University, St. PaulSuperPower:teleportationFavorite Historial FIgure: Mark TwainFavorite fruit: bananaFavorite veggie: bell peppersFavorite Free time acitivity: Spending time with loved ones and familyFavorite book: Where the Crawdads Sing

CONTACT US…

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UPDATES

Now that NWEA assessments have been completed, we are using this baseline data along with teacher observational data, to form our intervention and enrichment groups. We should be able to start adding this layer of challenge and support to our students next week! STAY TUNED!COVID CORNER – CLICK HERE

Not sure what to do? View the COVID Decision Tree to help you make the right decision for your family!DIAL-A-STORY …CLICK HERE

Dial-A-Story is a service with free, recorded stories read by your favorite Ramsey County librarians. Adults and children of all ages can listen by phone at any time, day or night. Call us today at 651-461-6164 and happy listening!HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2021 VIDEO TO WATCH! CLICK HERE

SAVE THESE OCTOBER DATES!

October 20 Picture Day

October 18 – 20 Scholastic Book Fair

October 21-22 MEA Break (No School)

October 25 – 26 Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Presentation and Lessons

A PEEK AT LAST WEEK

We had a fun spirit week of out-of-uniform days to end SUMMER and welcome FALL!

It was also great to see so many of our staff, students and families at the NSP FALL ROUND UP event! The weather was perfect for the Tailgating in our parking lot and the parade!

HAT DAY	SO MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF HATS	EVEN STAFF WORE HATSMr. Mark wore this cool hat!

LUMBERJACK DAY	TWINS IN STRIPES	TRIPLETS!

TAILGATING AND PARADE FUN!

CRAZY HAIR DAY	TINA TURNER OR DIANA ROSS?	HAIR LOVE!

FRIENDS AT THE PARADE!	BROTHER SUPERMAN TWINS	STAFF SERVING TREATS!

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PRINCIPAL UPDATE BY MRS. KRANZ, 9/20/2021

FALL SPIRIT WEEK

This week we are having a Fall Spirit Week. Students may wear their uniform or be “out of uniform” all week. Each day there is a special day. Monday is HAT DAY. Tuesday is TWIN DAY, (dress like a friend). Wednesday is CRAZY HAIR day. Thursday is LUMBERJACK Day (wear a flannel or plaid shirt.) Friday wear the color for your grade. (See the flyer sent home!)

FAMILY FUN PARADECome join us on Thursday, September 23rd.Walk with us during the parade or watch it downtown NSP.	NMFAMN.ORGWe have updated our website. We are proud of our excellent school where “You are challenged…and belong!” Our great school is a place where students are challenged to be their best at every grade level and ability level. We are also a place where everyone belongs!	“TAILGATE” AT 5:00 BEFORE PARADE!We will have pumpkin and face decorating.We will be selling hotdogs/brats, chips, donuts and apple cider.

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – (CLICK HERE!)

HILL MURRAY MENTORS/TUTORS START THIS WEEK!

This week Hill Murray juniors and seniors will be joining our students to tutor in math and reading. We are grateful for this great mentoring partnership.

COMMUNICATION WITH NMFA

FacebookStay connected with our school and staff. We have many ways to communicate! Please watch your email and text notifications through (JMC) our new student information system. Listen to voicemails when they are sent. Look for us on Facebook!2350 Helen Street North, North Saint Paul, MN, USAInfo@nmfamn.org651-300-6300nmfamn.org

NEW RECESS BALLS!	OUR NEW PE TEACHEROur new PETeacher, Mrs. Engstrom has all of our PE equipment organized!	CHARACTER STRONGThis month our focus is COURAGE! When do you show courage? Who shows courage in your life? We will be honoring students and staff with courage award certificates.

NWEA—FALL MAP ASSESSMENTS

All of our students k-8 have been participating in NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress for reading and math) these past few weeks. As we review this fall baseline data, it will be useful as we plan for math and reading interventions, enrichments, all school small reading groups and all-school small math groups.

CHANGE IN PICK UP PLAN? PLEASE LET US KNOW!

Please call our main office #651-300-6300 if there is a change in the day’s pick up plan at the end of the day. (For example, if your child will not be riding the bus or if there is a different person picking up.)NEW K-2 SUPER KIDS READING CURRICULUM – (CLICK HERE)“NEW” CHARACTER STRONG PROGRAM (CLICK HERE)