These are our own MISSION and VISION statements!

Our Mission
We are a high-performing and innovative school that produces students capable of exemplary levels of critical thinking and achievement. In our school, we use exceptional curriculum, tools, and teaching to maximize student success in life.

Our Vision
We prepare a diverse community of elementary and middle school students to be successful in high school, post-secondary and in their chosen vocation through a flexible learning experience that develops analytical, compassionate, disciplined and self-directed learners.

• November 1 thru 15 - Cherrydale Fundraiser
• November 5 - NO SCHOOL Staff Development
• November 5 - 7 Translated Conferences 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
• November 8 October and November Birthday Celebrations
• Wolf Awards
• November 5 - 7 Translated Conferences 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
• November 12 - 14 Conferences (see below to sign up)
• November 22 - November Birthday Celebration
• November 26 - Picture Re-take and OK Factor Assembly 9 & 10am
• November 26 - NMFA Family TURKEY BINGO!! 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• November 26 - MS Fall Ball (Dance) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• November 27 - NO SCHOOL Staff Development
• November 28 - 29 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

Looking Ahead

• December 5 Son de Cuerdas Assembly 9 & 10am
• December 12 Musical at Hill-Murray "Matilda" Matinee for all grades
• December 20 - December Birthday Celebration
• December 23 - January 1 - Winter Break (classes resume January 2)

NMFA Conferences will be held the week of November 11th on Tuesday the 12th, Wednesday the 13th, and Friday the 14th, from 2:30-6:00PM.
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Students in grades Kindergarten-5th grade will schedule their conferences. You can schedule your student's conference by logging into the family portal. Your username is your last name and the initial password is changeme. If you encounter any problems logging in please email the school at info@nmfamn.org to obtain login information. The link to log into the family portal is: https://nmfa.onlinejmc.com/ and then select Family. Make sure the school year says 2024-2025. Once logged in on the left hand side, select teacher conference scheduler. Please make sure you select the right day and time for your conference.

Students in grades 6th-8th, will have drop in style conferences. These will not be scheduled and you can come in when you see fit to meet with your student's teacher.
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Las conferencias de NMFA se llevarán a cabo la semana del 11 de noviembre, el martes 12, el miércoles 13 y el viernes 14, de 2:30 a 6:00 p. m.

Los estudiantes de los grados de jardín de infantes a quinto grado programarán sus conferencias. Puede programar la conferencia de su estudiante iniciando sesión en el portal familiar. Su nombre de usuario es su apellido y la contraseña inicial es changeme. Si tiene algún problema para iniciar sesión, envíe un correo electrónico a la escuela a info@nmfamn.org para obtener la información de inicio de sesión. El enlace para iniciar sesión en el portal familiar es: https://nmfa.onlinejmc.com/ y luego seleccione Familia. Asegúrese de que el año escolar indique 2024-2025. Una vez que haya iniciado sesión en el lado izquierdo, seleccione el programador de conferencias de maestros. Asegúrese de seleccionar el día y la hora correctos para su conferencia.

Los estudiantes de los grados 6.º a 8.º tendrán conferencias sin cita previa. Estas reuniones no se programarán y usted podrá acudir cuando lo considere oportuno para reunirse con el docente de su estudiante.

Si se comunicaron con usted para programar una conferencia para la próxima semana, esas conferencias se llevarán a cabo de todos modos.

Las familias que programen una conferencia con la Sra. Carolina para la próxima semana, aún se mantendrán según lo programado.

Click on the link below for many more awesome pictures from the middle schoolers' trip to Wolf Ridge over MEA break!

https://share.icloud.com/photos/03e8DXknHXNYKoHquFg0IxNrA

Learning to read with UFLI foundational reading lessons, grades k-3!

What a great day for a field trip to Sun Country Farms for our Kindergarten and First Graders!

https://www.renaissance.com/products/fastbridge/

A few fun activities going on around town this weekend! And so many more listed at the link below! Check it out! We would love to see pictures if you and your family visit any of these activities!

www.kidsoutandabout.com

Please wish a very happy birthday to these fabulous North Metro Flex Academy Students!

Jordan Roberson

Douglas Rodriguez Martinez

Danielle Champagne

Brody Hexum

Ruben Arroyo

Olivia Barnes

Alpha Turay

Andrew Hobbs II

Duran Salas

Seriyah Daniels

Amirus Crooks

Antonella Giraldo Perdomo

Jose Leiva Guerrero

Belen Cervantes

Markroy Afoaseh

McKenzie Davis

Lily Anderson

Keiler Santos Zuniga

Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Learners: Book Study 2024-25

Research has shown that when students whose race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or other realities differ from their teachers they are frequently overlooked in the identification process. For this reason, the book, Empowering underrepresented Gifted Students has been selected for a virtual five part book study facilitated by Dr. Joy Lawson Davis. Our study is intended to help educators, administrators and counselors move closer to ensuring equity, access and excellence in gifted education. This series is a collaboration between the Minnesota Department of Education, Nebraska Department of Education, Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented and the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented. CEUs will be provided.

Book Study Meeting dates are:

• November 12, 2024, virtual meeting from 12-2 p.m.

• December 10, 2024, virtual meeting from 12-2 p.m.

• January 14, 2025, virtual meeting from 12- p.m.

• February 11, 2025, virtual meeting from 12-2 p.m.

All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants following each session. Open to all who are interested.

Cost: $100 for the series. Registration is required. Register online at Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Learners, Book Study 2024-25.

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school - and themselves. Let's help our NMFA children by building the habit of a good attendance record early which will lead to success in the classroom!

School hours are: 7:30am – 2:00pm

School doors for parent pick up in the morning: 7:15am - 7:30 AM

School doors for parents pick up open in the afternoon: 2:00pm

PARENTS - DROP OFF AND PICK UP REMINDERS

All students must be signed in by an adult after 7:30 AM. Students will be marked tardy if they are arriving after 7:45 AM.

Any students being dropped off in the morning should be brought to the cul-de-sac on Helen Street until 7:30 AM. If you are needing to pick up your student who normally rides a bus, please call the office no later than 1pm to notify the front desk. They will get the message to their teacher.

For students who ride bus stops, your students must be at their assigned stop 5 minutes prior to the pick up time.

If your student is sick, please leave a message on the attendance line, utilize the attendance form on our website, or use the JMC Family App to submit attendance. As a general reminder, students will be sent home from school if they have a fever of 100 or over, they have vomited or have diarrhea. We may also call to ask that you pick your student up if they are not able to participate in class due to feeling ill. Students should be kept home until they are fever, vomit, or diarrhea free for 24 hours with no medication. Students who miss 3 or more days will need a doctors note.

Please call the front office if you are needing to speak with a staff member directly, or send an email to that staff member. During the day they may not be available to take a call directly but will call you back as soon they have a free moment.

Buses C, S2 PM ............. (651-777-2319)

East side Families ......... (612-808-8868)

Please see the link below to enroll in a free weekend meal program! If you are interested and sign up student will receive 1 bag of ingredients. You have different options to choose from as well. All information requested in the form is for the school only.

o Debbie Kranz ~ Principal dkranz@nmfamn.org

o Dave Isaacson ~ Special Education Coordinator disaacson@nmfamn.org

o Chelsea Smieja ~ Operations Manager csmieja@nmfamn.org

o Jenny Hubin ~ Office Assistant jhubin@nmfamn.org

Email: info@nmfamn.org
Website: www.nmfamn.org
Location: 2350 Helen Street North, North Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651)300-6300
Facebook: https://facebook.com/NorthMetroFlexAcademy/