

One91 Virtual Academy Newsletter
February 19-23
Gertens Fundraiser
- Click here: https://www.gertensfundraising.com/
- The online store opens on February 12th and closes on April 1st.
- ENTER STORE ID CODE: 428
- Orders must be completed by 10 PM on April 1st. (NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED)
- Products will be delivered to Vista View on May 15th, which we are co-located and engage in events together.
Your order will be ready for pick up: Vista View Parking Lot May 15th 2:00-5:00 Rain or Shine
If you have any questions please contact: Jessica Lane at jesslynnlane@gmail.com or Sherry Gilbertson at sgilbertson@isd191.org
Elementary Conferences
CONFERENCES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
**Virtual Academy Elementary students should sign up here. Conferences are virtual only. Sign ups open 2/19 and close 3/5.
Middle School Black/Gold Rotation Days
Middle School Conferences
**If you have a Virtual Academy student whose teachers are based at Nicollet you should sign up here. You can choose to conference in person or virtually via a Google Meet (you should have a gmail account for this, your child's will work). Sign ups open 2/19 and close 3/4. Friday, only at Nicollet is a drop in day, no appointment needed.
https://www.myconferencetime.com/nicolletmiddleschool/
**If you have a Virtual Academy student whose teachers are based at Eagle Ridge you should sign up here. You can choose to conference in person or virtually via a Google Meet (you should have a gmail account for this, your child's will work). Sign ups open 2/19 and close 3/4.
https://www.myconferencetime.com/eagleridge/
**If you have a Virtual Academy Middle School student whose teachers are 100% Virtual Academy you should sign up here. Conferences are virtual only. Sign ups open 2/19 and close 3/5.
Burnsville Trapshooting
Burnsville Trapshooting is open to all students in grades 6-12. All levels of experience are welcome! Spring Season is April 1st - May 20th. Shooters participate weekly on either Sundays or Mondays. Registration is open February 1st - March 18th. A registration link will be on the bootstrap website starting February 1st. The Early Bird Registration fee $355. The fee increases as we get closer to the season. For more information email bhstrapshooting@gmail.com.
High School Conferences
CONFERENCES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
**If you have a Virtual Academy student whose teachers are based at BHS you should sign up here. You can choose to conference in person or virtually via a Google Meet (you should have a gmail account for this, your child's will work). Sign ups open 2/20 and close 3/5.
**If you have a Virtual Academy High School student whose teachers are 100% Virtual Academy you should sign up here. Conferences are virtual only. Sign ups open 2/19 and close 3/5.
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
If you are interested in Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), which allows you to take college courses through local colleges and universities, BHS is offering an informational meeting on February 22nd from 6:30 pm to 7 pm. The meeting will be virtual, stay tuned for a ZOOM link.
The meeting will cover PSEO guidelines, application and admission requirements, and next steps.
Burnsville Trapshooting
Burnsville Trapshooting is open to all students in grades 6-12. All levels of experience are welcome! Spring Season is April 1st - May 20th. Shooters participate weekly on either Sundays or Mondays. Registration is open February 1st - March 18th. A registration link will be on the bootstrap website starting February 1st. The Early Bird Registration fee $355. The fee increases as we get closer to the season. For more information email bhstrapshooting@gmail.com.
Attention Seniors
Cap and Gown Order
A cap and gown order form was sent to all Senior parents and students on 1/24/24 through SMORE. It needs to be filled out and submitted by March 15.
Seniors, check out the events below happening at BHS. If you plan to attend college next year, I encourage you to attend the Financial Aid Night and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion events. If you are unfamiliar with financial aid or the FAFSA, these events are essential.
3/6 FAFSA Completion 4:30 - 7:30 PM, Career Center
3/7 MnACC College Fair 6:00 - 7:30 PM Cafeteria
Graduating seniors interested in IT, check out the scholarship opportunity below.
Heartland Business Systems is excited to share our Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors! This scholarship is being offered to High School seniors planning to continue their education in the IT field. Click the link to apply.
Reach out to your counselor, Mrs. Akerson, if you need a copy of your transcript for the application.
Financial Aid Presentation
Check out this presentation for information on financial aid. If you plan to attend college next year, this presentation is for you! Please reach out to your counselor, Mrs. Akerson at rakerson@isd191.org if you have any questions or need support.
Youth Service Volunteering Opportunities
Youth Service Volunteering Opportunities for Youth Service Credit, Awards, and More!
*Please Read all options carefully, many new opportunities*
Service to our community is an amazing way to give back, and it’s also a unique opportunity for earning a service learning credit. Please go to the Youth Service- Community Volunteering Website for more information *Be sure to visit my.innerview.org for all updated opportunities.
*Please note, if you sign up to volunteer, people are counting on you, you must communicate with the supervising person if you are not able to attend at least 24 hours in advance.
1. PALS afterschool K-5 help Do you have a knack for little ones, would you like to help tutor and mentor youth K -5 within our district? PALS is the program for you. Starting January 3rd, PALS will meet every Tuesday and Wednesday (you can decide on 1 or both days each week) unless school is released due to weather from 4:00p to 6:00p. PALS is currently held at: Hidden Valley, Harriet Bishop, Edward Neill, Sky Oaks, and Rahn Elementary Schools. PALS will give you valuable insight into the minds of our younger generation. Please contact Allison Jordan at ajordan@isd191.org as soon as possible if interested. Students, teachers, and staff appreciate your support. If interested please use the subject: PALS VOLUNTEERING as your subject line.
2. The Free Book Buggie. Each Saturday will be the Free Book Buggie book sort event from 10a-12p or Tuesday after school in C100. This event asks volunteers to count book donations, sort donated books by reading level and category, and load books into buggy for upcoming events. *Free T-Shirt available in Ms. Jackson Floback’s office
3. Volunteer Options Gideon Pond Multiple opportunities to help volunteer at Gideon Pond Elementary School. Select the link and see what works with your schedule!*Free T-Shirt available in Ms. Jackson Floback’s office
4. Hot Chocolate RUN for student Groups The Hot Chocolate RUN, coined as America's Sweetest Race, is coming to Minneapolis the weekend of April 13 and we are looking for volunteer groups to make the event a success! We are hoping you and your group might be willing to help!
Our volunteer program offers donations and we are happy to contribute towards any fundraising goals your organization might have. Groups who bring at least 10 volunteers will receive a $100 donation, 15 volunteers receive a $150 donation, 20 volunteers receive a $200 donation, and so on! The more volunteers the group can provide the bigger the donation! All race day volunteers (2/4 only) will receive a super-sweet goodie bag to commemorate your race experience!
Don't miss out on this chocolate experience, complete the following group registration form by Friday, March 29, 2024
Please email volunteer@venturesendurance.com with any further questions. We hope to see your group there!
5. Peer Tutoring on Tuesdays and or Wednesdays: The tutor center is seeking help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45-3:25, you will receive 2 hours of time for 40 minutes of work. You do not have to commit to attending each week, you must use the following link each week to sign up to be a peer tutor.
6.Gideon Pond Classroom Helper Gideon Pond is seeking volunteers from 2:45-3:55 (start time is flexible) Volunteers would help with activities and help students get ready to go home where they will work with teacher Casey Hildrth. For more information or to sign up, please contact Molly Lynch at mklynch@isd191.org
7. " Hey BHS, there is an opportunity to volunteer for the Blood Drive Committee! We’re looking for 4-6 upperclassmen for the Blood Drive Committee to help us during the planning and recruiting process. This will involve 1-2 meetings concerning the Blood drive, running the lunch room recruitment table, and will miss school all day on March 29th to assist with the Blood Drive. You will receive volunteer hours for all of your Blood Drive related work and receive a free t-shirt! If you are interested in being a part of the Blood Drive Committee, fill out the form below by 03/01/24.
If you have any questions, contact Victoria Truong at truov1@isd191.org or Ema Tilbury at tilbe1@isd191.org! "
DOCUMENTING SERVICE & SETTING UP YOUR ACCOUNT IN INNERVIEW: For information on how to register for the InnerView Hours Documentation system or how to input hours you have accumulated since May 1st 2023 through April 15th 2024 please select this link.
Questions, please contact cfloback@isd191.org
Performances are scheduled for Feb. 29 - March 2 at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, March 2. All performances will be in the Mraz Center for Performing Arts at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13.
Tickets are $7 at the door 30 minutes before each show or by pre-order at sgilbertson@isd191.org.
Community Pantry
Want to Volunteer?
A background check must be completed before being allowed to volunteer, which includes field trip chaperones. Please note that it takes a few days to process.
Upcoming Events
February
19-NO SCHOOL
March
5-Distance learning (no change to Virtual Academy)
6- Conferences 4-8pm Virtual Only
7-Conferences 12-8 Virtual Only
8-Conferences 8-11:30 Virtual Only
6-8-Scholastic Book Fair at Vista View
13-FIX IT Day 12-3
28-Skateville 5:30-7:30 $6 person
Tech Support
Need Chromebook help? You can contact Technical Support by submitting an online request
or by phone 952-707-2758.
About One91 Virtual Academy
One91 Virtual Academy is a new school in District 191 with 100 percent online instruction. Curriculum is designed and taught by District 191 staff.
Email: 191va-elementary@isd191.org
Website: https://virtualacademy.isd191.org
Location: 13109 County Road 5, Burnsville, MN, USA
Phone: (952)707-2900
School Hours
Elementary: 9:00am-3:45pm
Middle School: 7:50am-2:30pm
High School: Asynchronous
Important Numbers to Know
Attendance line: (952)707-2904
Main number: (952)707-2900
Technology support: (952)707-2758
Secondary Counselor Mrs. Akerson rakerson@isd191.org or (952) 707-6075