Knights Newsletter

March

Expect a monthly newsletter from us, which will keep you informed about everything happening at NVMS. These newsletters are designed with the most critical information at the top, and as you scroll down, you'll find information focused on future events. This will be your "one-stop shop" to stay updated on our school community.

This month's update contains information on our school goals for instruction and achievement, activities used to meet those goals, and our progress toward meeting these goals. This issue includes information related to:

• MCA Testing
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Yearbook Ordering
• March Madness @ NVMS
• Highlights from the Past Month
• Money for College

Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, our staff, or our administration team with any questions you may have. We are always happy to hear from you!

North View Middle School students will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment(MCA) in Reading, Math, and Science on the dates listed below. Please ensure that your student brings their fully charged Chromebook, charger, and headphones on their testing date.

• Reading: April 15th and 16th
• Math: April 22nd and 23rd
• Science: April 29th and 30th

Thank you in advance for your help in ensuring that our students have a productive testing experience.

Our in-person conferencing experience will be held on Thursday, April 24th from 3:00-7:00 pm. During this time you will be able to:

• Meet each of your child's teachers.
• Review classroom objectives and goals.
• Discuss how your child is progressing in class.
• As a thank you for your commitment to our students and North View Middle School, we are providing parents and their students who attend conferences with a complimentary meal. The first four hundred attendees can select a dinner from either the Run-Tell-That-BBQ or El Burrito Mercado Food Truck.

If you cannot attend or would like to view your child's progress ahead of time, please login into Schoology or ParentVue.

Knight Pride:

Throughout March Madness, North View has been participating in March Madness activities! Click here for specifics. In alignment with Restorative Practices, PBIS, and Trauma Sensitive Practices, our staff has been focusing on positive framing and limit setting to support all students.

North View expects students to show PRIDE as they work toward participating in this School-Wide March Madness event. Our “If, then” statements help students understand the choices they make and the consequences that follow, empowering them to make responsible decisions. If, then statements are an effective strategy for all students, as it allows adults to create limits with kids, versus "doing to" students (Restorative Practices).

Limit setting for March Madness:

• If students want to participate, then they must be off the Tardy List. Over 90% of students have achieved this for three consecutive weeks, ensuring they don't miss valuable learning and relationship-building in the classroom.
• If students want to participate, then they cannot earn PASS or OSS during March Madness. Over 93% of students are demonstrating Knight PRIDE (Ready, Responsible, Safe, and Respectful) and avoiding any consequences that earn time out of the classroom.
  
  

How can students participate?
Eligible students (those meeting the above criteria) can sign up for roles such as basketball teams, hype squad, emcees, and more. Learn more about how students can get involved here.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I come in and visit my student's classroom?
  Yes. Following the appropriate protocol, visitors are allowed into our building. Please contact the main office for more information.
  
  

• Will breakfast and lunches continue to be free this year?
  Yes, school meals will be provided free of charge to all students this year. It is extremely important to fill out the free/reduced meal application if you would like to continue to receive discounted services, like school activities and home internet service (upon qualification).

• Where do I find the school supply list?
  Please click here for this year's school supply list.

• When does the school open?
  The school building will be open for students to enter each day at 7:50 am. Please do not drop off students before this time if possible.

• Who should I contact with questions?
  If you have general questions, please call the school at 763-585-7200.

• I need support with Internet Resources.
  Resources are available to support families that do not have access to the internet in their homes can be found here. Internet support and resources may also be provided to families as necessary by the district.
  
  
• Where can I find help and resources for parents to learn about Schoology, Chromebooks, and Google Suite tools?
  Included here are resources to help families with Schoology, Chromebooks, and Google Suite tools.
  

Click the links that follow for important detailed information about Park Center Senior High and Osseo Senior High sports. Many sports are available for seventh and eighth-graders.

Monthly Newsletter

At the beginning of each month, North View Middle School will send you the "News from the View" Family Newsletter. These newsletters are organized in a fashion that the most critical information is at the top and as you scroll down the newsletter the information becomes more oriented toward the future. This is your “one-stop shop” to stay informed about the happenings of our school community.

Multilingual Facebook Pages

The multilingual Facebook pages listed below are where you can find resources, news, and information, in multiple languages, about ISD 279 Osseo Area School.

• Comunidad en Español/Spanish de las Escuelas del Area de Osseo 279

• Hmoob/Hmong Community in ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools

• West African Community in ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools

• Việt Nam/Vietnamese- ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Another way to receive personalized information and be engaged in conversations related to the North View Middle School community is to attend parent-teacher conferences each trimester. Not only will you be able to meet your child's teacher, but there will also be opportunities to provide us with feedback about your needs. North View Middle School is a dynamic community; if you want to be involved and don’t know how, please ask. We can connect you to a cause, action, or person that will help you be connected to our community.

School Website

The NVMS website is a place to go to pull static information and facts about North View Middle School that could be important for a family at any point of the year. This may include but is not limited to, the daily schedule, the school calendar, how to check your student's grades using Parent Vue, and stay informed of your student's distance learning progress using Schoology.

Social Media Updates

You can also stay up to date by following me at @NVMSPrincipal or liking our Facebook page by clicking here.