Congratulations to Jeremy for being awarded the Nebraska Business Official of the year. He continues to do great things for MPS!
Today was Tammy's last secretary's day before she retires at the end of this school year. She's worth celebrating every day but especially today! Here's just a peek at some of the extra love that was shared with her today.
Say hello to Messaging in the Minden Whippets app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after April 28th.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/q0Y3_g
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/1brxZ2
Be on the look out in a backpack near you for a track and field day note. Please consider signing up to help with your child's group.
If you're looking for a way to recognize Earth Day, please consider filling our pop can recycling trailer with your empty cans. The money we get from the recycling goes into our activity fund for things like field trip payment.
Happy Earth Day! Thank you to our Minden recycling crew for giving kindergarten students a tour and lessons on ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Reminders after a long weekend:
1st graders: Field Trip Monday-Please send a sack lunch.
No school for students on Friday-Teacher Inservice Day
May 2nd is our K-3rd grade track and field day at Minden High School
Springtime cuteness
Summer EBT rules have changed, and you may need to reapply for benefits. Students participating in the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) may be eligible for a Summer EBT card! Visit dhhs.ne.gov/SummerEBT for more eligibility information and other resources
2nd grade and kindergarten reading buddies 💜
First grade technology with Mrs. Widdifield today was a hit!
We are proud of our third grade inventors!
Invention convention day!
Families, we are passing along information for anyone interested in the Nebraska Youth Track and Field meet in Kearney on Saturday May 3, 2025. This is for kids ages 8-13. Please use the link below to access the information flyer!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pD84jfUIyhw0eAW0eCPmTw8Wk8mcBA4F/view?usp=sharing
This is a reminder to sign up for the summer lunch program for ages 1-18. A seven-day supply of breakfast and lunch will be provided. Complete the Google Form before Sunday, April 13th. Distribution will start May 27th.
https://forms.gle/aGZmV1sfnZUXKg7o9
Kindergarten registration is April 25th, and we are so excited to meet our future kindergarten students.
If you are a basketball fan, you've possibly had your eyes glued on your bracket during the last month. Similarly, Mrs. Rowley organized a music bracket where different categories of music went head to head. Do woodwinds win out over brass? Does percussion "beat" them all? Find out by asking these students about their music bracket with Mrs. Rowley!
Happy Week of the Young Child! This is a week recognizing that children’s opportunities are our responsibilities and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment-at home, at child care, at school, and in the community-that will promote their learning. Today we know more than ever before about the importance of children’s earliest years in shaping their learning and development. Yet, never before have the needs of young children and their families been more pressing.
Mayor Evans visited Minden Public Preschool and signed a proclamation recognizing the importance of early childhood education.
Tips for Parent-Child Play from the National Institute of Play:
Playing with your child can be good for you too. Achieving a play state together strengthens your bond and builds great memories. Some tips:
Let your child play alone unless invited to join. Don’t butt in.
If you are invited, let your child set the direction and pace of play.
Listen to what they are saying and accept it. Build on it with “yes, and” instead of “no, but.”
Respond with age-appropriate actions and encouragement.
Get lost in the fun. You don’t have to look for teachable moments.