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Somali and Spanish Translation Below Thank you for all the donation so far. We are looking for additional snack funds for the remainder of the year. Snack Fund for Seward Classrooms: With a longer school day for the rest of the year, PTA would like to raise money to support a snack fund for Seward Classrooms. Cash and check donations are preferred, and can be dropped off at the Seward PTA mailbox in the Seward main office. Or https://www.givemn.org/organization/Sewardmontessori .  Dhaqaale Aruurin Cunto fudud ee Fasalada Seward:   Iyadoo inta sanad dugsiyeedka ka hartay ay Maalintu dheertahay,  golaha PTA waxay jecelyihiin in ay lacag ururiso lagu taageerayo santuukh cunto fudud u abuurto fasalada dugsiga Seward. PTA waxay iswaafajin doontaa $500 ta ee ugu horreysa iyo miisaaniyadeena 2021-22. waxaa la door bidayaa lacagta caddaanka ah iyo iyo jeega deeqaha, waxaana la dhigi karaa sanduuqa boostada ee Seward PTA ee xafiiska weyn ee Seward. Ama waxaad ka faaiidaysan kartaa linkiga a

  Hello Seward Parents and Families, We need two volunteers per class for gym E2 gym classes to be able to bike next week. No bike experience is needed! Come help: *Unload and load bikes *Help fit helmets *Teach beginners how to ride *Encourage and cheer on students *Bike ride around with students Here is the sign up link http://E2BIKINGHELPERS. sewardmontessori.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------    Subscribe to the Seward Splash Blog: https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=SewardSplash    

  Hello all, The Seward Montessori PTA is looking to fill a handful of roles for next school year. Descriptions are below, in rough order of priority. For these leadership positions, we ask that the person has been at school for at least one year before stepping into them. If you are interested in one (or more!), please let Jess, Annie, and/or Christian know by end of day Wed. 5/25. We are also happy to chat about any questions! Thanks for considering. - Jess, Annie, and Christian ( cochair@sewardmontessori.org , treasurer@sewardmontessori.org , chair@sewardmontessori.org ) P.S. And what a fun family picnic on Friday! Thanks to everyone for helping make it happen! 1. PTA Co-Chair Role: The co-chair works alongside the Chair and Treasurer to provide strategic support with PTA events, volunteers, budgeting decisions, etc. In past years, Chair responsibilities have been delegated between the Chair and Co-Chair and have included communications updates, PTA meeting management, teacher grant

Transportation Forms   -   Families, if we do NOT get your transportation form in by May 30, you will NOT HAVE A BUS IN THE FALL.    Turn in all paper Transportation Forms as soon as possible or fill out the online form:    English:   https://forms.gle/ AWH13v5q1KWszcyF8   Spanish:   https://forms.gle/ mpNoDEqmG6Fqz7HKA   Somali:   https://forms.gle/ RzDAzEimJkaDGxzP6 Hmong:   https://forms.gle/ hn5Nyrm2MCrnpnem7 .    Paper forms were sent home with your student on Monday, May 16, 2022. Contact Christine Brand with any questions:   christine.brand@mpls.k12.mn.us . -------------------------------------------------------------------------    Subscribe to the Seward Splash Blog: https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=SewardSplash    

  English: Friday, May 20th, 5:30-7:30 pm The Magic of Montessori Main Events: Family Night Street Eats Food Truck Student led Montessori-style activities and presentations Baron of Bubble (Bubbles and Balloons) Scavenger Hunt   Somali: Jimcaha, Maajo 20, 5:30-7:30 pm Cajiibka Montessori (The Magic of Montessori) Dhacdooyinka Ugu Muhiimsan:  Habeenka Qoyska  Street Eats Food Truck Ardaygu wuxuu hogaamiyay waxqabadyada qaabka Montessori ah iyo bandhigyo Xumbo iyo buufin (Bubbles and Balloons) Scavenger Hunt (Raadinta Waxyaabaha)   Spanish: Viernes, 20 de mayo, 5:30-7:30 pm La Magia de Montessori Eventos principales: Noche familiar El camion de alimentos Actividades y presentaciones del estilo Montessori dirigidas por estudiantes Burbujas y Globos Búsqueda del tesoro       -------------------------------------------------------------------------    Subscribe to the Seward Splash Blog: https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=SewardSplash              

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Dear Seward Families, Last week, MFT Strike Captains, Stewards, and the Joint Executive board were presented with an analysis of the proposed district cuts. Researcher/financial analyst, Lucy Scharbach, has done a deep dive into MPS’s finances for us to analyze the budget cut situation and we now have a two-pager to summarize -  here is the most recent version .  Please feel free to pass it around, and to adapt  this template e-mail to school board members  to send it directly to them! If we are interested in inviting a school board member to visit our school let me know. MFT is hearing great stories of school board members visiting schools from yesterday and last week, and this is the number one thing that will make a difference in this fight against harmful and unnecessary budget cuts. Tonight at the Davis Center, MFT will hold an  informational picket tonight at 4:45  and we’ll encourage the community to stay for the school board meeting at 5:30pm to support MFT members,

Somali and Spanish Translation below. News from Science: Karen Utter E2: We have been studying Energy and Electromagnetism. Presently we are creating electromagnets and experimenting with ways to change their strength. E1 : We are studying "Structures of Life". It's a life science kit where we look at different structures (parts) of living things and their functions. Presently we are studying seeds and plants. We have created hydroponic gardens that some classes brought back to their rooms. Volunteers needed: I am hoping to get E1 classes out to the garden this spring. If anyone would like to volunteer, I could use many hands. No experience needed! Email: Karen.Utter@mpls.k12.mn.us to volunteer.

Parents, community organizations, school board members and district officials from across Minnesota will be participating in a day of advocacy to push lawmakers and Governor Walz to fully fund special education. Monday, May 9th we will gather at the State Capitol and online to  urge lawmakers to use 9% of the state surplus to fully fund special education .   In Person  - The State Capitol is open to the public and we plan on gathering on  Monday, May 9th . Committee and legislators' schedules are a bit fluid this time of session. We have a tentative schedule of events for the day but will update the group when Monday's schedule is announced. We are asking those who plan on attending to do two things:   1. Wear RED . We will be sporting the color red to help lawmakers know that we are there to support full funding for special education. Red for Sped!   2. Set up meetings with your State Representative and State Senator  before  Monday. Ask to meet about the need for t

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Last night the Seward Teachers and ESP meeting for Seward families discussed upcoming budget cuts for our school and three community action asks. Meeting notes can be found here . The three community action asks are: 1. Reach out to the Minneapolis School Board, there are places to budget cut that do not directly affect how many teachers/staff interact with our students. We ask that parents attend in person or live stream the next school board meeting (Tuesday, May 10th at 5:30 PM, calendar ), and call and write to the board members ahead of time to reverse the current budget cuts: more information here . 2. The MPS Parent Legislative Action Committee is also asking State Senators to fully fund Special Education and English Learner programs, the MN House has passed their version of the Omnibus E-12 education bill, we are waiting on and need to push our State Senators. The legislative session ends this month. Action Alert is here . 3. Ask for a state audit of MPS finances by emailing or

Hello Seward Families! The Seward PTA (Parent Teacher Association) will be meeting from 8 - 9 pm on Thursday, May 5 on Zoom   (the link is on https://www.sewardmontessori.org/ ).   We do fundraising and events to support the school and our school community and are starting to plan for next year. We would love to have more families involved in any way that works for you. We are also seeking a co-chair to help with direction and management of PTA for next year, along with various other roles!   We welcome all to the meeting. Thank you! Christian Novak, chair,  chair@sewardmontessori. org Jess Nelson, co-chair,  cochair@ sewardmontessori.org Annie Walsh, treasurer,  treasurer@ sewardmontessori.org  

  Discussion: Minneapolis School Budget Led by Seward Educators Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30 PM Join using Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 81279851761 Meeting ID: 812 7985 1761 Or call: +16465588656 and use meeting id: 81279851761#  Or call:+13017158592, and use meeting id: 81279851761# What these meetings are: Led by educators A safe space for educators to be vulnerable with their students’ families An opportunity for educators to tell their personal stories about how the budget cuts will impact them, their students and their schools What these meetings are not: Budget Cuts Q&A- we do not expect members to field specific questions about budget cuts An opportunity for outside organizations to enter the space and question members An opportunity for MFT leadership to speak directly to families unless members need support