Friday, April 16th - 9:30-10:30 am Bancroft parents, guardians and caregivers, join us online for coffee! Find out what's new with in-person and distance learning. Learn how IB-PYP (International Baccalaureate-Primary Years Program) helps our kids be active learners and engaged world citizens. Share ideas with other families.
Look for the link here, or in your email by Friday morning.
To change your student's learning mode -- in-person or distance learning -- the first step is to call the Bancroft office: 612.668.3550
Changes will be implemented on Mondays.
Click here for more details
In late April, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade students attending school in-person will be required to take the MCA reading and math tests. Additionally, in-person 5th graders will take the science test. Distance learning families have the option of sending their students to school to complete the tests.
The MCA tests for in-person students will be administered over the course of a few weeks. The MCAs for distance learners who opt to come in will be administered over two days for 3rd & 4th grade; three days for 5th grade.
Informational links:
MCA Testing information from the MN Dept of Education
ENGLISH Parent/Guardian Guide and Refusal for Student Participation in Statewide Testing (Opt-out form)
SOOMAALI Hagaha Waalidka/masuulka iyo diidmada ka qayb qaadashada ardeeyga ee imtixaanka gobalada
ESPAÑOL Guía y negación de permiso para padres/tutores acerca de la participación del estudiante en las pruebas estatales
Keep your student home if they are sick!
Check your students every day for symptoms.
For MPS Health Screening recommendations: CLICK HERE
Free COVID-19 Testing for Kids & Families: Information and locations
The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that all school-age youth returning to school, and their families, get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks through the end of the school year.
COVID-19: Ku soo baar guriga caafimaadka ardayga
COVID-19: Control diario de la salud en el hogar
This isn’t just summer school. And your child is more than a student. They’re a scholar. And at MPS they can explore, create and connect all summer long.
For general info about the Summer Scholars Program, click HERE
• Discovery & Learning Academy – at Bancroft
• GEMS & GISE, STEM, and Cultural – In-person (at Pillsbury and Lucy Laney) or Distance Learning
For an overview of the different programs, click to see the Decision Tree!
As the news unfolds around the trials related to the killing of Mr. George Floyd, media commentary grows and social justice actions restart, we know as parents and caregivers, that we want to be ready to be there for our children wherever they are in the moment.
The resources on the linked page provide strategies and tools for talking with young people about potentially difficult topics like naming race and racism, practicing social justice, recognizing big feelings and making sense of what we see in the media.
CLICK HERE
Each box contains 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches and includes fresh produce, whole grains, and familiar school favorites. Milk offered on request.
SUPER SNACKS ARE BACK!
More details from MPS Culinary & Wellness about meal boxes
- Read the full letter HERE - information about in-person/distance learning, including switching between the two modes; Bancroft's 2021-22 school budget; preparations for the upcoming trials for the murder of George Floyd; and school request confirmation letters and a second lottery.
Carta de Director De Paz
Akhriso warqada ka timid Mr. De Paz
To our current Bancroft Families:
The MPS Comprehensive District Design will be implemented for the 2021-2022 school year. Your family should have received a letter or email from MPS with information about your child’s assigned community school for next year. We at Bancroft hope we can support your family in the CDD transition. Click here for more information. Transición CDD - español CDD Transition - Soomaali
DROP-OFF: All student drop-offs should use the lane in the parking lot. Grades K, 1, 2 & 4 enter through Door 10. Grades 3 & 5 enter through Door 3. (High-5: please drop off at Door 5)
PICK-UP: Drivers will remain in their vehicles. Bancroft staff will radio for students to exit the building. Last names A-M: park in the lot. Last names N-Z, park on 14th Avenue. See the map for details.
Our brand new kitchen and our discerning students were featured in an MPR News story, "Schools add healthy, local to the menu - and some kids eat it up."
Check out the MPR video too!
TODOS pertenecemos a Bancroft!!
Annagu dhan waxaan ka tirsan mahay Bancroft!
Daily Learning: To find your classrooms, connect directly with Seesaw through Clever or Google Classroom.
Check out the Distance Learning site for the Daily Learning links, technology support, student supports and other important information.
Connect with your teachers.
Login to Student Portal or Parent Portal.
*Learn about the MPS 5 Phases to Safe Learning.
Info on FREE school meal boxes and locations.
Bancroft's Distance Learning Site
Download the app! Here Comes the Bus Bancroft code: 87018
MN Dept of Health Vaccine Connector
In-School Breakfast & Lunch APRIL MENU
Meal Box M-F 11am-3pm Pick-up Locations Menu April 12-16
Bancroft Title I 2020-21 State of the Schools
Tech Fixes for Families
Bancroft Student Directory
Address: 3829 13th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55407
School Hours: 8:40 AM - 3:10 PM
Bancroft Phone: 612-668-3550
Social Worker: 612-668-3563
Please leave a detailed voicemail and we will return your call as soon as we are able.
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Students can use their Clever Badge or MPS username and password to access Benchmark, Dreambox, and more!