
Virtual Academy K-5 Newsletter
February 3-7
Science Museum RSVP Form
The field trip will be February 21st and is free! Family members are welcome to join us.
2025 Minnesota Student Survey
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 is planning to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey. The survey is an anonymous statewide school-based survey conducted to gain insights into the world of students and their experiences. Taken in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11, students respond to questions about how well school is going, future plans, out-of-school activities, physical and mental health, relationships, substance use and more. High school students are asked about sexual behavior. This useful information about their thoughts and behaviors helps communities and schools develop effective programs and provide better services.
School districts, local public health agencies and community nonprofits use local data to plan programs and to obtain grant funding. State agencies use the results to monitor trends, to assess the extent of disparities among population groups, to obtain federal and state funding and to assist local communities and schools. For more information about the MN Student Survey, visit the Minnesota Department of Education website.
The survey is voluntary and anonymous. To prevent individuals or families from being identified, students do not provide their names, student identification, or other personally identifying information. Parents are able to preview the survey and may choose not to have their child participate. The survey can be viewed by request at the District Office by contacting Brandon Lowe, Data & Assessment Coordinator at blowe@isd191.org.
The survey will take place on March 17-21. Contact your child’s school no later than March 7 if you do not want your child to participate in this activity.
Wellness Games
Dear Virtual Academy families,
The Kids Heart Challenge, Wellness Games, are wrapping up soon, and we are so proud of all we have accomplished! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to learning about our hearts and brains have created an incredible community of heart heroes! ❤️
The challenge isn’t over yet! There’s still time to make a difference, please sign up and join our school’s team of lifesavers. Together, we can reach our goal and continue spreading awareness about the importance of heart and brain health.
Remember, every action counts. Whether it’s learning about Hands-Only CPR, understanding the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, or simply sharing our cause with friends and family, together we are making an impact.
Help us Save Lives by following these steps:
Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!
OR click HERE and choose “Sign Up” to get started.
Thank you for being part of Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are providing hope and health for everyone, everywhere.
Author Visit
Virtual Author Visit
Little Birdie Buddies is a series of children's books about birds by Heather Boschke that showcases her bird illustrations and explores the different varieties of birds while introducing their personalities. It encourages the reader to connect with nature, learn bird facts and celebrate what makes them different and special. If you would like to purchase a book at a discounted price, use the following link.
Explore Middle School Night
NOTE: Date change from February 27 to 25
Fifth-grade families invited to Explore Middle School Night on Feb. 25
Eagle Ridge Middle School and Nicollet Middle School are excited to welcome incoming sixth-graders and their families to our Explore Middle School events from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 25.
Students will get a glimpse of what they’ll experience in middle school, including:
- Learning: Grab a passport when you arrive and visit all the stops to learn more about the middle school experience. Learn more about our academic programs, resources, and opportunities for success.
- Leadership: Our student WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Leaders will give tours to families throughout the night and answer any questions you may have.
- Culture: Hear from our principals during presentations about our student-centered culture. Discover the exciting opportunities available, including activities, clubs, athletics, and more that help make middle school an enriching and fun experience for all students.
Who? Current fifth-grade students and families
When? Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where?
Eagle Ridge Middle School,13955 Glendale Road, Savage
Nicollet Middle School, 400 E. 134th St., Burnsville
VA 5th-6th transition information will be in the Spring
How (and why) to PowerWash your Chromebook
When your Chrome device is no longer working correctly and you have worked through troubleshooting items like clearing cache, signing out of your device, and performing a restart, performing a PowerWash may help.
A Powerwash will remove anything that is not the Chrome Operating System. NOTE: All information stored locally on the device will be erased. This will not affect information stored in the Google Cloud applications.
When beginning this process, you may see the option to select “Restart”. Please continue by selecting the “Restart” button and the next screen will prompt you to select “PowerWash”.
Press CTRL + ALT + Shift + r keys simultaneously
Select Powerwash
Confirm Powerwash - press Continue
Select Let’s Go at the welcome screen
Connect to your available network
Accept and Continue to Google terms of service
Select Done at the “Enterprise enrollment complete” window
Sign in to your Chromebook.
Class Acts 2025
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Class Acts 2025: “The Wonderful World of Class Acts”
SAVE THE DATES: February 27 - March 1, 2025
Upcoming Events
February
12 Virtual author visit, Heather Boschke
17 NO SCHOOL
18 Asynchronous activities
21 Supply pick up
21 Science Museum family field trip
27-March 1 Class Acts
March
5-7 Conferences- NO SCHOOL
28 Early release day, students are released 2.5 hours early
31 Supply pick up
31-April 4 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
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 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
Important Numbers to know
Attendance line: (952)707-2904
Main number: (952)707-2900
Technology support: (952)707-2758