VirtualEDU

Hello VirtualEDU Families,

As the week unfolds, there's no better time to step outside and embrace the beauty of the great outdoors. Whether you're an avid nature enthusiast or simply looking to unwind from the day's hustle, this week promises perfect weather for outdoor activities. From picturesque hiking trails and serene parks to farmers' markets and lively outdoor festivals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Take advantage of the sunshine and mild temperatures by planning a picnic with family or friends, exploring a new biking path, or simply relaxing in your favorite green space with a good book. For those seeking a bit more adventure, local nature reserves and waterfronts offer opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and wildlife spotting.

So, dust off your walking shoes, grab your sunglasses, and head outside to savor the fresh air and stunning landscapes. Let's make this week one to remember by reconnecting with nature and enjoying all the outdoor wonders our community has to offer. Whether you're seeking peace and tranquility or excitement and fun, the great outdoors is calling!

In Community,

• 5/22: Asynchronous Day (K-12)
  
• 5/24: Asynchronous Day (K-12)
• 5/27: No School, Memorial Day
• 5/31: Last Day for Seniors
• 5/31: VEDU Seniors' Graduation Celebration @ 1pm
• 6/3-4: Senior Check Out
• 6/5: Senior Commencement Meeting
• 6/5: Senior Walk & Senior Party
• 6/6: Commencement 12-2
• 6/7 Last Day of School

Upcoming Asynchronous Days:

• 5/22: Asynchronous Day (K-12)
  
• 5/24: Asynchronous Day (K-12)

Elementary:

Synchronous Learning (Live Google Meets):

1. Morning Circle

2. Closing Circle

*Attendance will be taken at these Google Meets.*

Asynchronous (Self-Paced) Learning:

1. We’ll talk about the daily schedule and assignments at the Morning Circle Google Meet.

2. Scholars will be assigned asynchronous learning experiences throughout the school day.

3. Visit Canvas to access asynchronous learning experiences. Complete and turn in.

4. No Specialist Google Meets.

*Attendance will be taken based upon completed asynchronous learning experiences.*

Secondary:

Synchronous Learning (Live Google Meets):

1. Advisory

2. Check-Out

*Attendance will be taken at these Google Meets.*

Asynchronous (Self-Paced) Learning:

• We’ll talk about the daily schedule and assignments at the Advisory Google Meet.

• Scholars will be assigned asynchronous learning experiences throughout the school day.

• Visit Canvas to access asynchronous learning experiences. Complete and turn in.

• No Specialist Google Meets.

Here we go!!!! We are almost to the end of the school year. You will want to begin checking on your senior scholar’s status and make sure that you return any iPads, cords, charging blocks, headphones, calculators, books, uniforms, Chromebooks, musical instruments, or anything else you may have borrowed from any of the Hopkins Schools. You may bring them all to VEDU.

Senior Checkout

Below are the steps you can use to view your scholar’s progress toward checking out. Please know that departments will not fully update their lists until Friday, May 24th, so you have about a week to begin returning items that belong to Hopkins schools.

• Click here to view your scholar’s progress in turning in materials or completing important tasks.

• Click here to view instructions on how to see what’s specifically checked out to your scholar in Destiny - you will need to use your scholar’s iPad to do so.

• Use Edit > Find and Replace to find Student ID + on the list.

• A checkmark indicates the item(s) have been returned or action has been completed.

• Any questions can be directed to the appropriate department.

• Cap and gown will not be distributed until all boxes are checked.

Finally, please note that if your scholar is on the bubble and needs all Term 4 credits in order to walk in the commencement ceremony and graduate, their status will be marked as WILL NOT GRADUATE, until they are academically cleared by their school counselor. Please do not panic about this status. As soon as grades are in, your scholar’s status will be updated.

Cap and Gown Pick-Up

Once every box has a checkmark, your scholar can pick up their cap and gown at VirtualEDU Pick up will take place on the following dates:

• Friday, May 31: 7:30am-3:00pm

• Monday, June 3: 7:30am-3:00pm

• Tuesday, June 4: 7:30am-3:00pm

Senior Meetings and Commitments

Seniors' last day of classes is May 31st, but they still need to come to school for important events.

• On June 5th, seniors will need to be at Hopkins High School from 8:30 am -3:25 pm to participate in the senior meeting, senior walk, and senior party. You will need your cap and gown with you.

• On June 6th, you need to be dropped off at Hopkins High School by 8:30 with your cap and gown. You will be transported to graduation and you can leave after the ceremony with your family. There will be one bus that will come back to school if you need to come back here and catch the regular school bus home that day.

Commencement Questions and Logistics

We are using this website to keep you up-to-date, please feel free to refer to it often

https://highschool.hopkinsschools.org/families/graduation

Please share any questions and/or concerns with Alison Kirscht at alison.kirscht@hopkinsschools.org or @ 952-988-4382.

Summer is fast approaching and in order to wrap up the school year, we need your help. Friday, June 7 from 10am-2pm will be our final school day, when we collect iPads, cords, charging blocks borrowed from VEDU and any other items scholars may have borrowed from Hopkins Schools (Chromebooks, library books, musical instruments, chargers, sports uniforms, etc.). We will have some fun activities planned at our VirtualEDU. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch if you plan to hang out. Please remember, we are a peanut-free school. Check to see what your scholar has checked out from Hopkins Schools. Fill out this short form to help us plan for the event. If you can’t make it on June 7, call 952.988.4050 to schedule an alternate drop-off day/time.

Location:

• Hopkins East VirtualEDU 5300 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN 55422

Date & Time

• 6/7 (10am-2pm)

Important: It is essential to return the device in the same condition it was loaned to you, with all software and hardware intact. Any damage or missing accessories may result in fees or replacement charges.

Transportation

We are instituting this process to explore the possibility of better aligning school dismissal times for North Middle School, West Middle School, and Hopkins High School.

We have been running a Kid's Coding Club for our elementary students during WIN time for most of this school year. It's a very collaborative group that enjoys sharing their ideas, creativity and curiosity with each other. If your student would like to start to learn code, continue learning code or maybe you can learn alongside your student, check out Code.org's activities! There's something for everyone! Anyone can learn to code, and it's not just for those interested in sharpening their computer skills. Coding helps people develop teamwork and interpersonal skills - something we could all improve upon.

6-12th graders' last unit of the year is "What's Your Impact?" Students are learning about their impact on the planet, on their communities, and the world, as well as dreaming up what kind of potential impact they'd like to have in the future. The unit will culminate in a written and presented or recorded speech in which students will answer that very question.

Please encourage your student(s) to engage with you in conversation about this topic! Please also have them check their grades in Canvas, and reach out to any teachers with questions or concerns.

May Newsletter

Our Panorama survey for grades 3-5 will be given on Monday this week. Make ups will happen during WIN on Tuesday.

Reminder, there is no blended learning this Wednesday, May 22nd. It is an asynchronous day for students. We will see you online at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24th is also an asynchronous learning day for students. We will see you online at 8:00 a.m. and then all other work will be asynchronous for the day

Reports Cards will be mailed out in the first week of June.

Summer School at Hopkins High School for Students in Grades 9-12: Registration Deadline is Friday, May 17th

For parent(s)/guardian(s) registering their student, the following form must be completed and submitted no later than May 17th. Students who have questions about their current courses and/or grades are encouraged to connect with their teachers. For additional questions regarding credit status and/or recovery, please contact Alison Kirscht at Alison.Kirscht@hopkinsschools.org or by phone @ (952) 988-4382.

Please note the following:

• Format: Credit Recovery will only be offered to scholars in person at Hopkins High School

• Location: Hopkins High School, 2400 Royals Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305

• Duration: Tuesday, June 17th through July 18th (no classes on June 19th and July 4th). Monday through Thursday schedule from 8:30am - 12:36pm.

If you do not reside within the Hopkins School District you will need to provide your own transportation to and from summer school. There is no guarantee all courses listed will be offered as the offerings will be dependent on registration numbers.

Summer School Registration Form

2024 HHS SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

If you have additional questions about registration or courses, please contact Linda Litweiler, Hopkins school counselor at Linda.Litweiler@hopkinsschools.org or at 952-988-4524.

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Dear Seniors,

As we approach the culmination of your academic journey, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to education have brought you to this pivotal moment, and we couldn't be more proud of your accomplishments.

As we prepare for the upcoming commencement ceremonies and activities, there are several important details we want to share with you to ensure a smooth and memorable experience. Please check out the link below to learn more about what activities are taking place for graduating Seniors.

Graduation Activities

Once again, congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your academic journey. Your hard work and determination have paid off, and we can't wait to celebrate your achievements with you. As you prepare for this next chapter in your lives, know that the entire HHS community stands behind you, cheering you on every step of the way.

Please share any questions and/or concerns with Alison Kirscht at alison.kirscht@hopkinsschools.org or @ 952-988-4382.

As we approach the end of the 2023-24 school year, the following is a reminder for students interested in pursuing Postsecondary Enrollment Options, or PSEO, to have your Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) form completed and submitted to the postsecondary institution you will be attending no later than Thursday, May 30th. This document can be found by scrolling down to 2024-25 Notice of Student Registration Form (NOSR) on the website below.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options, or PSEO, is an opportunity to earn college credits, free of tuition, through completion of courses at participating colleges and universities in Minnesota. PSEO is available to students who meet eligibility requirements. For more information, please visit the website below:

PSEO Information and 2024 Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) Form

As noted on the site, interested and eligible 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students should contact the postsecondary institution directly to learn more about their admissions requirements, which courses are offered, and what the application process and timeline is at that specific institution.

For students already enrolled in PSEO, the due date for completing and submitting your Verification of Extended PSEO Eligibility form is also Thursday, May 30th. This document can be found by scrolling down to 2024-25 Verification of Extended PSEO Eligibility.

PSEO Information and 2024-25 Verification of Extended PSEO Eligibility

For any questions, please reach out to Alison Kirscht @Alison.Kirscht@hopkinsschools.org or via phone @ (952) 988-4382.

Summer EBT

In summer 2024, Minnesota will launch Summer EBT, a new grocery benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school, and when households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. The new program is in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities.

To receive this benefit a family must have a free/reduced application on file with the Nutrition Department. Please call 952-988-5303 to see if you qualify.

Lost & Found:

Please have your scholar check the lost and & found bin in the blended learning space! We have many lost and found items that need to be picked up.

2023-2024 District Calendar

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Email: VirtualEDU@HopkinsSchools.org
Website: https://www.hopkinsschools.org/virtualedu
Location: 5300 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Phone: 952-988-4050