Minnesota New Country School

Experiences/ Field Trips

Friday, May 16th:

Trampoline Park (Anacondas Class Only)

Students in Mr. Cory Anda's class will be enjoying an unforgettable Experience Friday at the Zero Gravity Trampoline Park! Play is important for child development from building healthy habits, staying active, enjoy and having fun exercising, and refining their skills. Children benefit from PLAY! Zero Gravity Trampoline Park offers a variety of fun ways to get involved and have fun! From the climbing wall, to the indoor playgrounds, dodgeball, arcades, laser tag, ninja obstacle course, and of course the trampolines!

LUNCH: For lunch, they will be doing pizza. Kids can bring extra money for games, arcade, snacks, etc.

COST: $15 per student. Online payment is available here: https://square.link/u/gL3goLth. If you prefer, you can also pay with cash or check (please put payment in an envelope with your child's name on the front).

**Please make sure to also complete the Zero Gravity Liability Form. A paper copy was sent home earlier this week.

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Franconia Sculpture Park (Tigers Class Only)

Mrs. Kiersten Dahl-Shetka and Ms. Reta Bovee will be taking the Tigers class on an experience to the Franconia Sculpture Park on Friday, May 16th. They will be going in conjunction with some students and staff from MNCS High School. There is no cost for this experience and it is sure to be a fun Experience Friday for students!  

MNCS Elementary Experience Week: Monday, May 19th - Friday, May 23rd 

Monday, May 19th :

Frogs, Critters, Swans, Tigers, and Anacondas (All K-6): Chutes and Ladders Park at Hyland Play Area (Leaving MNCS at 8:45am. Lunch will be at the park-we will be bringing hot dogs for lunch to grill. Departing the park at 1:45pm)

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Tuesday, May 20th:

Frogs, Critters, and Swans: Crayola Experience (Leave MNCS at 8:45am)

Tigers and Anacondas: SPAM Museum (Leave MNCS around 8:30am)

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Wednesday, May 21st:

Frogs, Critters, & Swans: Gustavus Arboretum (Leave MNCS at 8:45am. Lunch will be at the Treemendous Park)

Tigers & Anacondas: Big Stone Mini Golf & Park (Leave MNCS around 8:30am)

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Thursday, May 22nd:

Frogs, Critters, & Swans: Sustainable Safari (Leaving MNCS at 8:30am. Lunch at the mall or a park nearby)

Tigers & Anacondas: US Bank Stadium Tour (Leaving MNCS around 8:30am)

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Friday, May 23rd:

Frogs, Critters, & Swans: Shakopee Aquatic Center (Leaving MNCS at 10:30am. Swimming from 12:00pm - 1:15pm. Lunch at the park down the street. Departing at 2pm)

Tigers & Anacondas: Duck Lake (Leaving MNCS around 8:30am. Will be grilling hot dogs for lunch or students can bring a lunch with)

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COST: The total cost for the entire week of activities is $30 per student (all K-6). Online payment is available here: https://square.link/u/aPGbK0BO. If you prefer, you can also pay with cash or check (please put payment in an envelope with your child's name on the front).

CHAPERONES: We are only in need of chaperones on Tuesday, May 20th for the Crayola Experience (Frogs, Critters, Swans classes)

**Due to limited space on the buses, we ask Chaperones to please transport themselves. You can choose to just meet us there or come to the school and follow the bus there. Your student can ride with you and leave with you- please just make sure the Advisor is made aware of this.

There is no entrance fee for chaperones and we just appreciate your help with this event! If you are interested in chaperoning, please let the Advisor know or the Elementary Administrative Assistant.

A Background Check Form does need to be completed for anyone interested in Chaperoning. If you have not already filled out the form, here is the Background Check Form .  A paper form can be made available to you at the MNCS Elementary reception desk. Thank you again for your cooperation and interest in volunteering/chaperoning at our school!

LUNCH: Due to transport, those students participating in the MNCS School Lunch program will be offered a peanut butter sandwich, jelly sandwich, or PB&J sandwich with a fruit cup and some extra healthy snack options. There will be NO MILK offered this week. STUDENTS MUST BRING A WATER BOTTLE EACH DAY.

**Please also encourage your child to bring a hat, sunglasses, or sunscreen-with their name on it (student will need to apply) as we will be outside a majority of the week enjoying some fun activities! (optional) 

We are so excited for a wonderful week of experiences ahead!!!

Tuesday, May 27th: All K-6 Dollar Dance

We are happy to announce MNCS Elementary will be having a Dollar Dance on Tuesday, May 27th from 1:30pm-2:30pm. This is for all Elementary students- if they wish to attend (optional). It is free to attend! Concessions will be served for $1.00 each. Students can bring money to make purchases. There will music, dancing, food, activities, and prizes!!! Activities include cup stacking, bean bag toss, hula-hoops, and ring toss! The dance will be held in the back parking lot of the school, with a plan B (if it is raining) the dance will be held indoors. We are looking forward to a fun dance party ahead and thank you for your continued support!

Wednesday, May 28th (Early Release Day): ELEM Last Day of School Picnic!

We want to invite all MNCS Elementary families to join us for the Last Day of School Picnic on Wednesday, May 28th!

Time: 11:00am

Location: Allanson's Park in Henderson- (500 South St in Henderson at the picnic shelter/playground). Families can take their student(s) home once done. If you are unable to attend, after the picnic we will travel back to school in time for normal early release after school bussing and parent pick up.

Potluck: Please bring a dish or dessert to share! If you bring an item that needs to be chilled, if you could bring some ice and a pan to hold it in, that would be great! We will be grilling out and provide hot dogs, chips, and beverages.

Come and join us in celebration of what a wonderful school year this has been and we hope to see you all there!

Thursday, May 29th: Valley Fair (Anaconda's Class Only-Optional)

For students in Mr. Cory Anda's class that have completed all of their work by May 15th, they will have the option to go to Valley Fair on Thursday, May 29th. If you would like to know if your child has work left to do please email Cory Anda. This is an optional day and if a student has their work done and doesn't want to go to Valley Fair then they will not need to come to school that day. Cost is $30. If a student has a year pass they can just use that and not have to worry about paying. Online payment is available HERE.

**Tickets can NOT be purchased after 5/14/25

Important Transportation Information:

There will be normal Palmer and Trailblazer busing in AM to school

Bus leaves MNCS @ 8:30am to head to Valleyfair

Bus leaves Valleyfair @ 4:00pm to head back to school

ONLY Palmer bus will drop off at Le Sueur (drop off @ 5:10pm), St. Peter (drop off @ 5:30pm) & Mankato (drop off @ 5:45pm) in PM

NO trailblazer in PM if you ride trailblazer, you will need to get picked up from the school after Valleyfair

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