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Welcome to Sanford Middle School PTA in Minneapolis, MN
We need you in the Sanford Parent Teacher Association
We need you in the Sanford Parent Teacher Association
Every child. One voice.
About the Sanford Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
About the Sanford Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
The 2026/2027 school year will be the fourth for the recently formed Sanford Middle School PTA. This group has done great work the past three school years as the Sanford Parent Group and Sanford Middle School PTA.
The Sanford Middle School (Minneapolis) PTA hopes to be able to support all students, teachers and families on our way to having a great year of middle school. Our group meets monthly, usually on the third Tuesday of the month (6 -7:30 pm) in the school's media center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings and participate.
We have three committees that will help us focus our efforts: Events, Volunteers, and Fundraising. You can learn more about each committee on their page.
To contact the group or to sign up for email notifications please send email to: sanfordmspta@gmail.com
All are welcome!
All are welcome!
Create Connections
Support Your Child & Teachers
Amplify Your Voice
Next PTA Meeting
Next PTA Meeting
Find out what's happening at Sanford Middle School. Hear from the principal. Learn about upcoming events. Advocate for your child.
Typically the third Tuesday of month 6:00-7:30 pm in Sanford Media Center Sanford Middle School
3524 42nd Ave S., Minneapolis
Media Center (2nd floor)
Click here to view the upcoming agenda.
PTA General Meetings 2026-2027:
Tuesday, August 25 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18 - 6:00-7:300 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Sanford Middle School PTA supports students, teachers and parents / caregivers with events throughout the year. Please join us at an upcoming event.
Monday, August 31 - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
School Grounds Cleanup Event, 36th Street Courtyard
Get the school looking its best before Open House
Wednesday, September 2 - 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Back To School Open House
Get Involved, buy some Sanford swag, enjoy free ice cream
Thursday, October 29
Sanford Night Out @ Arbeiter Brewing
Support the school and socialize with Sanford families
Learn more about social events >>
Connect!
Connect!
Sign up to join the email list to learn more about:
Monthly membership meetings
Volunteer at school or events
Attend or donate to fundraising efforts
Join the PTA Board!
Connect with us:
EMAIL: sanfordmspta@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/Sanford Middle School PTA-Minneapolis Minnesota
How Sanford PTA helps students, teachers, staff and parents / caregivers
How Sanford PTA helps students, teachers, staff and parents / caregivers
With your help, Sanford Middle School PTA can continue to enrich the experience of every student in our building. Here is a look back at some of the other causes the PTA has funded or helped with this past year:
Fall
Fall
Grounds beautification projects
Open House - ice cream
Free yard signs
Curriculum Night
Back-to-School breakfast for teachers
Art books
Recess equipment
Meal for teachers at Parent-Teacher Conferences
Give to the Max
Activity Afternoon
Supplies for after-school cooking class
Volunteers in the Media Center
Volunteers in the school office
Volunteers for Fall Walk / Bike to school day
Bike locks for all participants in Free Bikes4Kids program
Volunteer for Free Bikes 4 Kids
and more
Winter
Winter
Parent's Night Out - Guest Speaker
Prospective Student Night
Walk / Bike to School Day
Get Outdoors Event
Meal for teachers at Parent-Teacher Conferences
Science Spoken Word Guest Speaker
College field trip for AVID
Field Trip for Choir
Music and equipment for Band
Art Supplies for Art program
Extra Art supplies for art class
Sound system in auditorium
Discussion on bullying
and more
Spring:
Spring:
A yearbook for every student in the school
The school PowWow on May 16th
Service Day - items for hygiene kits, snack packs, tie blankets, kitchen packs and many other great service stations
Snacks & DJ for the 8th Grade Dance
Reception after 8th Grade Promotion
Teacher Appreciation Week - staff T-shirts and at least one meal
Volunteer for Spring Walk / Bike to school day
and more
Help your PTA!
Help your PTA!
We will begin recruiting leaders for the 2026-27 school year.
We are looking for:
Fundraising Co-Chair
Communications (social media, emails, advocacy)
Volunteers for events
Volunteers to help at school
Please help this group continue its great work. We have done so much and we have only been in existence for 3 years.
Email us with questions: sanfordmspta@gmail.com
Donations
Donations
Sanford PTA prioritizes spending to supplement the school's classroom resources, to sponsor student activities and field trips, and to appreciate school staff.
Your donations are tax-deductible!
Here are some fundraising events that you can participate that benefit the PTA:
Dine-in at Parkway Pizza (2nd Monday of the Month)
Bulls Horn Restaurant (Fall)
Gerten's Plant Sale (Spring)
Sanford Swag (sweatshirts, t-shirts, caps)
Donate to the health office Amazon wish list
Donate to social worker's resource room Amazon wish list
Please help if you can! Every donation makes a difference.
Membership
Membership
The Sanford PTA benefits from the guidance and leadership provided by Minnesota PTA and National PTA. These organizations gave us support on how to create a PTA that can function to benefit our school. They provide resources that educate our group's leaders and provide guidance to make sure our group is functioning completely within state and federal rules for non-profit organizations.
In order to continue these relationships our group needs to have 20 members who are registered and who have paid the annual dues of $7.25. That money is split between the state and national PTA organizations.
If you are willing to sign up and support our group please follow this link:
https://mnpta-sanford.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
If anyone is willing to sign up but would like to have the $7.25 sponsored please email sanfordmspta@gmail.com and we can help you get signed up and will arrange to pay the cost out of the group's general funds.
Thank you for your help with this member drive!
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include:
Help in the School Office
Help in the Media Center
Help in the Social Worker's Resource Room
Help with Teacher / Staff Appreciation Events
Help with social events - Movie Night, Parents Night Out
Help with Bike / Walk to School Day
Help with Bike Giveaway in the fall
Help with Community Day in the spring
Help on the PTA Board
Support Sanford at Parkway Pizza
Support Sanford at Parkway Pizza
Dine-in at Parkway Pizza and they will donate a percentage of their profits to Sanford PTA!
2nd Monday of the Month
Parkway Pizza - Longfellow Location
4359 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9090
Help the Sanford Health Office!
Would you like to help stock the Sanford Health Office with essential supplies? The PTA has created an Amazon wish list with the items the health office team currently needs. You can order directly from the list, and the supplies will be sent to the school. In addition, donations of gently used clothes, especially pants, are much appreciated. The health office is particularly in need of leggings, sweatpants/joggers, small underwear, and socks. Thank you for helping keep the health office well-stocked!
Help the Sanford Social Workers!
The Sanford social workers are still in need of items to stock the Resource Room. The PTA has created an Amazon wish list with the items they have requested. The current major need is alarm clocks, body sprays and deodorant. You can order directly from the list, and the supplies will be sent to the school. In addition, donations of gently used clothes are much appreciated and/or gift cards to Cub Foods. To coordinate a donation, please contact Allison Bodkin at allisonfbodkin@yahoo.com.
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