The mission of Robbinsdale Public Schools and Sandburg Middle School is to inspire and educate all learners to develop their unique potential and positively contribute to their community
SMS Newsletter October 8, 2020
No School on Friday, October 9, 2020

There is no school on Fridday, October 9, 2020. Students have the day off and SMS staff will be using the day for professional development.
Save The Date For Fall Conferences!

October 22nd  and October 27th 
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
(Note the 3:00 pm start time is a change from the original scheduled 3:30)

In the coming week you will receive an email regarding scheduling virtual conferences for your child.  We highly encourage you to make this a priority.  It is easier than ever to attend!  Please keep your eye on your inbox.
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Attendance Matters
 
When your child is gone, it matters. Not only do they miss out on instruction, we miss them! Help us to make sure we get attendance right! If you receive an attendance call in error, please reach out to the attendance line and/or the teacher of the class so we can correct our mistake.
  
  1. Please remind you child(ren) to type their name in the chat box of the Google Meet.  This ensures that they will be marked present.  
  2. Make sure you have signed up for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, here is the link if you have not yet registered. Infinite Campus Parent Portal 
  3. Parents and students can log onto Infinite Campus and check attendance at any time, there is even an app you can download. 
  4. Double check your notification preferences -  you can opt in to get texts messages for attendance.
Did You Know? Parent Notifications

Did you know you can identify when and how you are notified about all of these things listed below?  Just sign up for both of the Infinite Campus and Schoology Parent Portals and go to Notifications.
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Device Protection Plans and Student/Family Agreements

If you have not already done so, please purchase the device protection plan (DPP) for your student's Chromebook and complete the Student/Family Agreements (formerly the grey card). All students grades K-12 need to submit the DPP & form to their school's media center. The DPP is set up inside the school store located in Infinite Campus. Links to both the Infinite Campus School Store & Student/Family Agreements can be found on the RAS district technology page.
Mental Health Services Offered By Your School-Linked Therapist

Currently, mental health counseling services are being offered virtually and in-person (with social distancing requirements). Through virtual means, Nathaniel can hold sessions with students via FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, and students’ school Google Meet accounts. Not all students are a fan of online therapy sessions and, if that’s the case, Nathaniel is also available daily to see students on-site.  See this link to learn more.

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