Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Minneapolis Public Schools Schedule Updated for Week of April 19-23

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In-person learning next week will be impacted by the trial

The Derek Chauvin jury will begin deliberation Monday, the same time that MPS middle grades are making in-person learning available for the first time in more than a year.

After speaking with Hennepin County sources, we believe we can best serve students and staff through changing the learning format next week:

On Monday and Tuesday (April 19-20), in-person learning will continue for all grades with corresponding transportation to and from school. Sixth graders in most schools will be welcomed on Monday, and grades 7 and 8 in most will follow on Tuesday. A few schools in hybrid learning with start dates scheduled later in the week will provide updated start dates for their students. Please check with your school with any questions. Families who believe a different choice makes sense for their child are welcome to make that decision using your school’s approved absence process.

        From Wednesday through Friday next week (April 21-23), all in-person learning students in all grades will return home for distance learning. Students will not be required to leave their homes to attend school for the remainder of the week, though school buildings will be open. Over these three days, no athletic events or Minneapolis Kids before- and after-school childcare will be held. Meal box pick-ups will continue as currently available. [Read more…]

Minneapolis Public School’s Meal Box Pickup Locations Change Starting 2/8/21

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Starting on Monday, February 8, food box pick-up will be available at 15 sites across Minneapolis. All 15 sites will operate Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that there will be no sites with extended hours. Instead of offering separate meal and snack boxes, we will be offering one food box with a week’s worth of nutritious, convenient breakfast and lunch items.

But don’t worry – some of your favorite items from the snack boxes will continue to make appearances in our food boxes, along with school favorites, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more! Food boxes will remain free for all youth 18 & under, and all families are welcome to participate in this program. Learn more.

Eat with us! When children return to school this February, all students are invited to eat breakfast and lunch at school every day at no cost. Our meals are safe, convenient, and delicious. Learn more.

For more information, please visit: cws.mpls.k12.mn.us/2020-21_school_year.

MPS At-Large Candidate Conversation with Kim Ellison 10.2020

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KFNA Board President Chris DesRoches had conversations with both Minneapolis Public School’s At-Large Candidates to ask some questions that had not been answered in other forums. Here Chris chats with Kim Ellison about the role of the School Board, the goals of the CDD, and more.

Remember, election day is November 3rd! If you need help figuring out where or how to vote visit, www.MNvotes.org.

MPS At-Large Candidate Conversation with Michael Dueñes 10.2020

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KFNA Board President Chris DesRoches sat down in conversation with each of the Minneapolis Public School At-Large Candidates. Here he chats with Michael Dueñes about why he is running for School Board, the issues Michael sees with the CDD “plan”, and what he would do, if elected, to accountable to parents and students.

Remember that election day is Tuesday November 3rd. If you need help figuring out where, or when, to vote please visit www.MNvotes.org.

Reminder: Submit your Questions by 2 PM today for MPS At-Large Candidate Conversations

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Conversations with the Minneapolis Public Schools’ At-Large Candidates, hosted by KFNA President Chris DesRoches

Have a question for Kim Ellison or Michael Dueñes, the two individuals running for the Minneapolis School Board at-large seat? Ask it here and KFNA will sort and categorize them, and ask each candidate some of these in our upcoming conversation with candidates.

Want to ask them your question yourself? Depending on how many people want to do this, we are willing to try and figure out how to create a setting and the technology to allow you to address the candidates directly–just let us know if you are interested in this when you submit your question.

Conversations will be recorded on October 26th and shared via the Kingfield, Tangletown, and Lyndale neighborhood association websites on Tuesday October 27th.