SMS e-Newsletter December 4, 2020
Hello Sandburg Families,

I hope this message finds you and your family safe. I continued to be impressed with the engagement of our students in their classrooms each day. Please encourage your children to be active in class by using the chat and microphone to communicate and to turn on their cameras if they are comfortable doing so.  

December 11th is mid quarter for this marking period. Students will have their mid-quarter grades by Tuesday, December 15th.  Please know it is not too late, if your child is behind. It is important to reach out to teachers as they will make time to support your child. Wednesdays are great days to have individual and small group time with your teachers.  Also, please reach out to our student and family support center if you have specific needs you would like addressed. Know that we are here for you. 

Please join us at our next Sandburg Parent Association meeting on December 8th from 7:00-8:00 PM. There will be an informal session, which will allow parents to connect with me and the SPA board members. Dr. Burggage is hoping to join as well. If you are interested, please email Aiysha Mustapha at aiysha_mustapha@rdale.org. 

Be Well,
John Groenke, Principal 
Next Week's Calendar

Monday, December 7
Day 1

Tuesday, December 8
Day 2
Sandburg Parent Association Meeting 7-8pm

Wednesday, December 9
Advisory & WIN Time For Students

Thursday, December 10
Day 1

Friday, December 11
Day 2
Mid-Quarter for 2nd Quarter
November Students of the Month!
SMS Student Council Fundraiser
Advanced Placement Information for 8th Grade Families

Students in Grade 8 received information about Advanced Placement (AP) Courses at Armstrong High School on November 19th or 20th. Students must complete an application to be considered for an AP Course at Armstrong. Grade 8 Students can find the AP presentation information and the AP application link on their Grade 8 Schoology Course. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's counselor. Ms. Dragseth, last names A - M, debra_dragseth@rdale.org OR Ms. Stromquist, last names N-Z, rosinta_stromquist@rdale.org
COVID-19 Spanish Hotline

The Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research (HACER) has a new COVID-19 (Spanish) HOTLINE.
 
COVID-19 (Spanish) HOTLINE: 651-304-6145

Are you: 
1. Seeking COVID-19 related support in your native language? 
2. Needing help accessing resources such as food and housing? 
3. Wanting additional information related to COVID-19? 
 
The specialists provide information in English and in Spanish regarding available resources, brought to you on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. 
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New Tech Support Request Form Link

The technology support request form has been updated. There is a new link.

If students or families have the form directly bookmarked on to a Chromebook or personal device, please update your bookmark!

All links to the form on the web have been updated. 

If you need tech support, choose one of these options:



  • Call Sandburg Technology Help at 763-504-8238 (include your student's name, your contact information and tech support need)
SMS Contact Numbers
Attendance/Absence Line
(763) 504-8210

Counseling Office
(763) 504-8219

Main Office
(763) 504-8200

Nurse's Office
(763) 504-8222
Sandburg Middle School
(763) 504-8200
2400 Sandburg Lane
Golden Valley, MN 55427