Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community at Loring Elementary’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration.

This special event will feature student performances including dancing, singing, poetry, and a fashion show highlighting the rich traditions of AAPI cultures.

Families are warmly invited to attend and celebrate with us on Thursday, May 22 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the gymnasium.

We hope to see you there.

Details Soon

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🌟 Loring Families — Join GIRLS ON THE RUN! 🌟

Hello, Bold Hearts!

Girls on the Run is back, and we’re inviting Loring’s 3rd–5th grade girls to be part of an empowering, joy‑filled team experience! GOTR is a place where girls discover their Heart Power — the confidence to speak up, try new things, build friendships, move their bodies, and most importantly… have FUN!

Over the course of 8 weeks, our team will meet twice a week to play games, talk about real‑life topics, support one another, and work together on a community project. We’ll finish the season strong with an exciting 5K Celebration to show just how far we’ve come!

🗓 Practice Schedule (Practice begins April 2026!)

Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

🚫 Bussing is NOT available
🚗 Parent pick‑up only

💖 Who Can Join?

Loring 3rd–5th grade girls ready for teamwork, confidence‑building, and tons of fun!

💛 Questions?

Reach out to Brittany Alexander at 612‑298‑2439 — she’s happy to help or brittany.alexander@mpls.k12.mn.us.kyl

🌈 Ready to be bold? Ready to grow? Ready to run?

Join Girls on the Run and let your Heart Power shine, Loring!

Young Dance is coming to Loring Elementary!

Creative Movement with Young Dance is coming to Loring Elementary! From May 11 to 21, all students will participate in a dance residency through a partnership with MPS, City of Minneapolis, and Young Dance, a dance education organization serving the Twin Cities. Students will explore the elements of dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—through movement explorations that emphasize curiosity, creativity, confidence, and community.

Thank you to Ernest Tucker for organizing this, and congratulations on being awarded this residency!

 

About Young Dance

Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community, believing everyone can (and should!) dance. We center personal, artistic, and creative expression through diverse dance forms in which students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills while fostering a commitment to self, the group, and lifelong learning.

Learn more at: www.youngdance.org

 

Young Dance Values

·         Young people are artists with something important to say

·         Social justice is an embedded component of our classes and organization

·         Every body is capable of creative expression

·         The creative process is a model for civil discourse

·         A healthy somatic dance practice is grounded in a developmentally appropriate curriculum

 

About Creative Movement

In Creative Movement with Young Dance, students will explore the elements of dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—through activities, improvisation, and games. Dancers build teamwork while gaining confidence and developing their coordination and musicality through self-expression. With Young Dance, students swing, roll, jump, express, create, and sweat while learning the freedom and enjoyment of dance!

 

Meet the Artist

Meg Singh is a dance educator, choreographer, and arts administrator who loves working with dancers of all ages. She received her B.A. in Dance from St. Olaf College and an M.F.A. in Dance from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her live performances and screen dances have been presented at conferences and festivals across the United States, such as DUMBO Dance Festival, American College Dance Festival, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. She was the first dance artist in residence at Homestead National Park and the recipient of the 2022 New York Humanities Institute Grant. She is thrilled to be joining the amazing team at Young Dance.

 

Contact Information

Young Dance

Transforming Lives Through Movement

Website: www.youngdance.org

Email: info@youngdance.org

Phone: (612) 423-3064

Help Shape Loring’s Next Principal

As shared by Mr. Pitt, who will retire at the end of this school year after 38 years in education, we are beginning the process of selecting Loring’s next principal. We are grateful for his leadership and dedication, and we now have an important opportunity to help shape the future of our school.

 

Families and community members are invited to complete a short survey to share their input. The survey focuses on:

• The most important issues to consider in selecting the next principal

• The qualities and characteristics you value in a school leader

• Any additional comments or questions you’d like to share

Your feedback will play an important role in guiding this decision. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:

English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeThHZ-BI8eq3hhVx_THaBlX3DkSP6P_yblOi87MGHSdNCLcw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Spanish: https://forms.gle/WUPvjLcT3BYDWfvk8

Somali: https://forms.gle/1W9yaCAWzWJbucwRA

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Loring community.

Hey Loring Families,

 

We have a quick update about our afterschool programs. Due to ALC budget changes, all Loring Leaders and ALC afterschool classes will end two weeks earlier this year, with the last day being Thursday, April 30.

 

The only class that will continue after April 30 is the Disney class. The Disney class will continue as scheduled through Thursday, May 14, and students enrolled in Disney should continue attending as usual.

 

We will also offer a separate class for students who have siblings in the Disney class and need to stay after school during that time.

 

Bussing will still be available for students enrolled in Disney, and more information about transportation will be sent to families this week.

 

Girls on the Run for 3-5 grade girls will continue through May 30 and will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays starting in April (See below for more info). To sign up, please visit Girls on the Run Minnesota Spring 2026 Program Registration Registration | Pinwheel

 

Thank you for being part of our afterschool program this year! If you have any questions, please contact Ann or Brittany

We’re proud to announce that our school has been selected to participate in the MPS Reads Program this year! Through this exciting district initiative, high school students from Camden High will visit our K–2 classrooms once a month to read with our students and lead engaging, themed lessons.

This month marks the official launch of the program, featuring a story and activity focused on Native American history and culture. Each monthly visit will highlight a new theme tied to that month’s heritage celebration, giving our young learners meaningful opportunities to learn from older peers.

We are honored to be chosen for this partnership and look forward to the wonderful learning experiences it will bring to our classrooms.

Want to see the impact the program has had in other schools?

🔗 MPS Reads – North Students Spread the Word About Reading

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Minneapolis Public Schools remains committed to supporting every student and family in our community.

 Regarding immigration enforcement, all children have the right to a public education, and MPS does not collect or share information about immigration status. Student privacy is protected by law, and school staff follow clear procedures to keep students safe and supported. Families are encouraged to review available community resources and to make sure emergency contact information is up to date.

Learn more here: https://www.mpschools.org/families/supporting-mps-community

General Safety Reminders

• Our Emergency Management Safety Security (EMSS) team supports safety efforts across the district. Our normal safety protocols require exterior doors to remain closed and locked and all visitors are required to be vetted. 
• During this time of heightened safety precautions we ask that guests limit unplanned visits unless for a specific purpose. During pick up and drop off, please move as swiftly as possible. This helps to ensure the safety of our students and staff and reinforces our goal of securing MPS property from unknown visitors.
• We encourage students and families to use the HelpMe App and website to access resources and make reports. Reports can be shared anonymously. 

 Responding to Potential Immigration Enforcement Action

• MPS has a process in place to respond if immigration agents come to a school, including verification of identity and possession of a judicial warrant. 
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records and restricts the sharing of personally identifiable information without parental consent or a lawfully-issued subpoena or court order.
• MPS does not collect or maintain information about the immigration status of any student or their family members.
• MPS has a resource webpage with more details and information. 

 Traveling to and from school 

• If you have concerns about getting to and from school safely, you can contact the school to explore alternative transportation options.
• For students who use MPS transportation, our drivers are trained and in the event that they feel the drop-off location is unsafe for any reason, they will keep your student on the bus and we will contact you to make alternative arrangements.
• When possible, we encourage students to travel to and from school in groups, as well as to remain observant and aware.   

 Attendance

• As always, we support our families to make the best decisions for their students. Our hope is that students will always come to school, but in the event that students will not come to school, we ask that you follow our attendance procedures including notifying the school of any planned absence. 
• We have resources and support for students who are having challenges with attendance and we encourage you to contact your school if you’d like to learn what resources are available to you. 

​​​Dear Loring Families,

The budget for the 2026–27 school year was submitted on March 6. As part of our annual planning process, we have made several staffing adjustments for next year based on district funding levels and projected student enrollment. Below is a summary of those changes:

• Band reduced by 0.1 FTE due to lower district funding for band.

• Advanced Learner (AL) reduced by 0.2 FTE based on projections showing fewer students qualifying for the program next year.

• Interventionists reduced by 0.2 FTE due to reduced funding.

• Spanish reduced to 0.5 FTE; we will maintain this position to ensure we continue meeting our IB program requirements.

• 1.0 Admin TOSA position eliminated due to funding changes and updated funding guidelines.

• Family Liaison reduced by 3 hours per week.

• Art increased by 0.2 FTE to reach full-time status and support teacher prep times.

• Music increased by 0.1 FTE to reach full-time status and support teacher prep times.

While budget adjustments are never easy, we remain committed to supporting our students and staff and maintaining the strong programs that make Loring a special place to learn.

Free meals for kids available at community sites 

Although Minneapolis Public Schools students receive free breakfast and lunch meals while at school, we want to provide some resources for families who may need food assistance outside of the school day. 

Whether it’s after school, on school-release days or during the summer, kids 18 and under can visit participating community sites for no-cost healthy meals and snacks from Minneapolis Public Schools. Children do not need to attend MPS to participate.

• Community sites include Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) parks, Hennepin County Libraries and other local community sites. 
• A list of sites is available on the MPS website.
• Contact the park or library directly for building hours, meal times and types (breakfast, snack, super power box, dinner). 
• The Free Meals for Kids app can also help determine hours and meal types.
• Visit the City of Minneapolis Food Resources webpage for additional information.

 

Groveland Food Shelf 

1900 NICOLLET AVE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403

612-871-0277

info@grovelandfoodshelf.org

Hours: 

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

Harvest from the Heart - Food Distribution Center

3817 Pleasant Ave. S.

Minneapolis, MN 55409

PHONE: (612) 822-2101

EMAIL: help@harvestfromtheheart.org

Hours of Operation

Tuesday thru Friday: 11AM - 4PM

Saturday: 10AM - 1PM 

 

Joyce Uptown Food Shelf's

3041 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis 55408.

(612) 825-4431

info@joyceuptownfoodshelf.org 

Hours/Horas Monday/Lunes: 10:30AM – 4:45PM

Tuesday/Martes: 9:30AM – 4:45PM

Wednesday/Miercoles: 12 Noon - 4:45pm

Thursday/Jueves: 11AM – 6:45PM

 

NorthPoint Health & Wellness Food Shelf

A primary resource for North Minneapolis families (1313 Penn Ave N).

 

Second Harvest Heartland All Year Round

Families can text "FOOD" to 866-844-3663 to find the nearest food shelf or pop-up distribution instantly.
 

Park Avenue Food Share

The third Friday of every month

FREE FOOD! All are welcome to pick up free groceries at our Food Distribution - OR come and help out!

Location: Park Ave Church parking lot (or the lower level Dining Room if weather is inclement)

Questions? Contact Chris: chrisbeegee@gmail.com

 

Stable Homes Stable Schools

 Some families may qualify for rent or mortgage assistance. Contact ciara.graham@mpls.k12.mn.us to connect with the Site Based Lead who will guide you through the referral process.

 

Every Meal Weekend Food Program

 This program is already underway. Free four to five pound bags of nutritious non perishable food are sent home with students on Fridays.

 • Free for all families

• No qualifications required

• No personal information collected

• Families may join anytime

• Bag options include East African, Latino, Southeast Asian, Variety, or Ready to Eat

 To participate contact Family Liaison kyler.johnson@mpls.k12.mn.us 

IMPORTANT PICK UP AND DROP OFF REMINDERS

 

• Building Hours: 8:15 AM to 3:05 PM

• Drop Off: Door 6 on Sheridan, 8:15 AM to 8:35 AM

• Pick Up: Door 6 on Sheridan, 2:55 PM to 3:15 PM. For parent pick up at 2:55 enter on Sheridan and 45th for student safety.

• Early Pick Ups: Arrange before 2:15 PM

• End of Day Transportation Changes: Report to the office before 12:00 PM

• Entering the Building: Adults must have a prearranged meeting with staff. Students walk to class independently for safety and confidence.

Click the link below to read the Loring Elementary Family Handbook.

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13WJVC1MDfZN45HDaNCNLobFMErQxVFkKpUAP2fBqA_0/edit

VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT IN THE SCHOOLS!

Volunteer Applications

• English and Spanish online application

Volunteers can also complete a background check request form here.