Join us January 12 at the Minneapolis School Fair Showcase

Bernadeia H. Johnson, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

It is our privilege to share in the goal of ensuring your children reach their highest potential. Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) recognizes that parents are their first and most important teachers. Once they enter school, we consider it our job—and our honor—to back you up in their intellectual, artistic and social-emotional development. We treasure this partnership with you and promise to be here every day to welcome, nurture and engage young minds in the excitement of learning. In turn, we know you too want to do everything you can to help your child achieve. Your first step begins in selecting the right school for your child.

The 2013 Minneapolis School Fair Showcase will take place on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center, located at 1301 2nd Ave. S. Hosted by MPS and Minneapolis charter schools, the event will bring together families to meet educators from public and charter schools and to explore an array of educational possibilities for school-age children, pre-kindergarten through high school.

Free childcare for children ages 3-5 will be provided courtesy of Minneapolis Kids, Minneapolis Community Education’s school-age child care program. Free parking for families will be available at the 11th Street and Marquette Avenue ramp. Free shuttle transport will be available from 10 locations across the city. For shuttle times and locations, call the MPS Information Line at 612.668.1842 or visit www.mpls.k12.mn.us.

At MPS, we work hard to make every school a great school. This means every classroom has an effective teacher, every school has a strong principal and every staff member shares the same high expectations for all students. Each of our schools promises:

• An academic foundation that prepares students for high school, college, career and life
• Meaningful experiences learning with people of diverse races, faiths and cultures
• Opportunities to thrive in a local school and learn with a global perspective
MPS’ deadline for submitting school priority request cards is Tuesday, Feb. 19. Our staff members are ready to guide you through tours, school options and enrollment. For assistance, please call Student Placement Services at 612-668-1840.

We look forward to seeing you at the showcase and partnering with you throughout your child’s educational career.

Sincerely,
Bernadeia H. Johnson, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools