A Mesabi East commitment to student growth, opportunity, and direction.
Guidelines. Expectations. A Positive School Community.
The Mesabi East Elementary Handbook provides important information to help students and families understand the routines, expectations, and policies that guide our school community. It outlines procedures related to attendance, behavior, communication, and daily school life.
By sharing these guidelines, we work together to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where every student can learn and grow. The handbook serves as a helpful reference throughout the school year for both students and families.
Guidelines. Expectations. A Positive School Community.
The Mesabi East Elementary Handbook outlines important school guidelines, routines, and expectations to help students and families understand procedures and support a safe, positive learning environment.
This section introduces Mesabi East Elementary School and provides an overview of the school’s mission, vision, and general information for students and families.
Dear Students and Parent/Guardian(s):
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, we welcome you to Mesabi East Elementary School. We hope the years you spend with us will be productive and pleasant. We are proud of our school and hope that you will share this pride and always put forth your best effort and cooperation.
This handbook was developed to introduce our school to students and parents/guardian(s). Students and parent/guardian(s) should become familiar with the policies, procedures and activities of Mesabi East Elementary School.
The Mesabi East Elementary School is dedicated to providing a learning environment that fosters positive attitudes, self-esteem, and social and academic skills necessary for life. Our goal is to have students work, respect, and belong.
The staff expects the students to:
We want everyone at Mesabi East to have a successful and enjoyable year. We believe in a consistent and accountable code of discipline and we treat students with courtesy and respect. If problems arise, we will work toward positive solutions with parents/guardian(s) whenever possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully,
Kathryn Bukovic, Principal
It is the mission of the Mesabi East Schools to inspire critical-thinking, community-minded, high achieving individuals.
A Giant Leader in Education
This program deals with enforced compliance of federal and state laws prohibiting any form of discrimination by reason of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age or disability with regard to the programs offered by this school or to the recruitment, consideration, and employment of our personnel. Any questions or complaints regarding the mandates imposed on this school district by this law should be directed to the Principal (229-5365) or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C.
A small area located in the Kid’s Closet will be designated for lost and found items. Items left in lost and found will be donated to a local charity at the end of each trimester. Parents, please label everything on the inside of your child’s items.
The elementary school office is open from 7:45 a.m. through 3:45 p.m. Any parent needing information or assistance with school related matters may receive help by calling 229-3321 ext. 203. The elementary teachers' hours are 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. School hours are 8:15 a.m.- 3:10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Buses will leave campus at 3:15 p.m. School hours on Wednesdays are 8:15 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. Buses will leave campus at 2:15 p.m.
We encourage you to email your child’s teacher at school whenever it is necessary, please note that teachers are not always available to check their email throughout the day, please allow 24 hours for a response. Teacher’s email addresses are available on our website, in the Elementary section, and via individual student PowerSchool accounts. Communication applications are also utilized in classrooms and parents will have access to those throughout the school-year.
Kathryn Bukovic, Principal
Kari Hunt, Secretary
Dean of Students: M. Metzig
ECFE/School Readiness: H.Seppala, J.Gauthier, J. LaValley, M. Peterson
Kindergarten: T. Shuck, O. Trunk, S. Perpich
First Grade: D. Lange, L. Sova
Second Grade: A. Thiel, B. Sandstrom, A. Sand
Third Grade: C. Landwer, B. Cromley,
Fourth Grade: J. Zupetz, A. Hallin, B. Anderson
Fifth Grade: B. Kokal, B. Ryks, T. Fredrickson
Sixth Grade: D. Lang
Music: T. Bockelmann, J. Peterson
Phy. Ed.: J. James, D. Hillman, L. Erickson
STEAM: K. Owens
FACS: S. Jasperson
Art: S. Douglas
Title 1: C. Hallin
Giants Success: C. Hallin, N. Thornbloom
Spec. Ed: B. Olson, M. Pelarski, M. Skorich
ECSE: M. Wiedenhoft
Speech: B. Mineheine, A. Burgess
Nurse: J. Eckman
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