Wednesday - Afterschool Activities Cancelled

A winter storm warning was issued in our area beginning yesterday evening and four to eight inches of snow and below zero temperatures are expected through Thursday night.

 

MPS has canceled all after-school activities this afternoon due to weather-related travel conditions. These cancellations include Community Education youth enrichment classes, Area Learning Center after-school activities and MPS athletic events. Minneapolis Kids sites will remain open until parents pick up their children. Community Education adult evening classes and adult enrichment activities will operate as normal. We are communicating these cancellations to families now.

 

Please drive carefully in the winter weather.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bernadeia Johnson

Superintendent of Schools

School is OPEN - Be Careful Driving and Walking

The city has been working the streets and most intersections have been treated.  And they are still slippery.  Snow continues and the termperatures continue to drop.  What might have been slush and water is turning to ice.  Some areas look fine but are dangerous.  Drive caefully. 

The hill on the east side of the school on 47th is SLIPPERY.  If at all possible drop students on the sides on in back on 46th.  Please keep the front clear and the hill is slippery.

Walking is not easier.  The sidewalks are slippery.  The glaze under the fresh snow is frozen and making walking conditions more difficult.  If you drive to school, come early and becareful where you park.  Be careful walking from your car.  The sidewalks are no safer than the street.  Both are slippery.

Plan for some extra time in order not to be in that rush.  Slow down and be safe. 

Winter in Minnesota is here for the season.

Winter Storm Warning Issued

winter storm warning has been issued in our area beginning this evening. Four to eight inches of snow and below zero temperatures are expected through Thursday night.

We are communicating to the public that school is in session this week and that MPS will operate as normal, but that buses may run behind schedule. We are promoting winter safety tips and the ways that families can stay informed about school closures/delays, etc. (through the new texting feature, for example).

We will continue to keep the MPS website and social media sites updated with any new information, as weather always seems to have an interesting way of changing course.

Rachel

Rachel Hicks | rachel.hicks@mpls.k12.mn.us

Director Media Relations and Public Affairs

Dec. 14 Annual Chess Tournament

Minneapolis Public Schools               

                                                               

Annual

District Chess Tournament

 

December 14, 2013

at

North High School

1500 James Avenue North

(enter on Knox Avenue side of building)

 

Sign in is at 8:30 a.m.  

 

Students should pre-register through their schools which helps us plan for the tournament.

 

Open to Minneapolis Public School students in grades K – 12.  All skill levels are invited to attend. Competition has 7 rounds and ends at 3:45 p.m.  Lunch is provided.

 

Volunteers are welcome.

 

For additional information and to register:

Call Derek Emery at (612) 668-0167

        Kelly Neiber at (612) 668-0157

Email: Derek.Emery@mpls.k12.mn.us

Kelleen.Neiber@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

Wednesday the 4th and Thursday the 5th - Spring Musical Audition Workshops

Thoroughly Modern  Millie is the Spotlight spring Musical.  If you are interested in auditioning for the show there are two audition workshop Wednesday the 4th and Thursday the 5th - 3:15- 4:00 pm in the auditorium.

Singing Audition Workshop is Wednesday, Dec. 4th

Dance Audition Workshop is Thursday, Dec. 5th.

Actual auditions for the show will be Dec. 17 and 18

Sidewalks and Streets will be Slippery

Currently the temperatures are above freezing -- that is around 6:00 am.

However, as it gets lighter, the temperatures will again start to drop and much of the moisture on the streets and sidewalks will get slippery.

Please be careful walking .  Take extra time to arrive at school and park your car and walk carefully to school.

From the bus stops the streets and the sidewalks a wet and will freeze.  Watch your step and be very careful.

Girls Gymnastics - Chipotle December 5th

Chipotle Fundraiser for Girls Gymnastics December 5th

Show your team spirit and join us for a fundraiser to support the Southwest High School Gymnastics Team.

 

Just come into the Calhoun Commons Chipotle, 3040 Excelsior Boulevard, on Thursday December 5th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier and 50% of the proceeds fromyour purchase will be donated to the team.   

 

This includes gift cards, perfect for the holidays!