One91 Virtual Academy Newsletter
March 25-29
Skateville Family Night
Skateville family night is March 28, 5:30-7:30.
$6 per person.
See you there!
Budget 101
Learn about our district budget in an online meeting with Dr. Pohl and other families.
When: Tuesday, March 26th - 5:00 PM
Where: Online, google meets - meet.google.com/ynp-skjg-ikj
Middle School Black/Gold Rotation Days
2024-25 VA Class Registration
VA class registration for the 24-25 school year will take place in late April/early May. Middle school students will receive information through their advisory time.
SUMMER STEM SUCCESS ACADEMY
8th GRADE SUMMER STEM SUCCESS ACADEMY (for incoming 9th grade students to BHS)
The 2024 Summer STEM Success Academy is an excellent way for incoming 9th grade students to: earn high school credit, learn the in's and out's of high school life, as well having the potential to meet new friends.
The Summer STEM Success Academy provides students with the ability to earn up to *2 elective high school credits for their attendance and participation in 3 unique high school classes. Students will partake in the 9th grade Strategies course where they will learn the "lay of the land" at BHS as well as basic skills academically and emotionally they will need to have a successful first year. There is also a Leadership and Service course where students will learn about social justice issues and develop a plan for a service learning project that they will enact during their first semester as a high school student. Last but not least, is the STEM with writing course, where students will get the opportunity to develop their skills in the area of STEM highlighting 4 different areas of engineering.
The application is open now and will close on May 31st. The cap of the program is 120 students, so the first 120 students will be placed in a class and all of those after that will be placed on a waitlist.
*Students will earn up to 1.5 credits during the summer programming July 8-Aug 2, they will have the opportunity to earn .5 more of a credit for a total of up to 2 credits if they complete their service project that they create in the Leadership and Service class by then end of first semester (mid january)
Basic Information
Dates: July 8-Aug 1 (*Mandatory Field Trip on Friday Aug 2)
Class Hours:8:30a-12:30p
Location: Burnsville High School
Who can apply: Any incoming 9th grade student (currently 8th) that will be attending Burnsville High School for the 2024-2025 Summer programming.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
APPLICATION 2024 SUMMER STEM SUCCESS ACADEMY
Courtnee (Jackson) Floback
cfloback@isd191.org
952-707-2116
Incoming 9th grade Football players & families Meeting
Attention 8th Grade Football Players & Families:
You are invited to the annual Football Spring Signing Day and Informational Meeting for incoming 9th Grade Football Players and Families on Monday, March 25th from 6:00-7:30pm in C180 at Burnsville High School. Football Coaches will answer any questions you may have about high school football and introduce you to their philosophies, identity and schedule for the year.
Go Blaze!
Coach Vince Varpness, Head Football Coach – vvarpness@isd191.org
VA Resource Room
VA High School Students!
We have some very exciting news to share with you. Starting on Monday, March 25th, we will have our grand opening of the VA Resource Room. This is an hour that is set aside from 12-1 pm every Monday-Thursday for any student to drop in (no appointment necessary) and get help with an assignment. This is in addition to our normal office hours. You will see this flyer on each of our Schoology pages with live links to click on that will direct you to the Google Meet for the resource room or if you need to book individual office hours with one of your core teachers.
We are here to support you so you can do your very best!
-Ms. Hill, Ms. Eiler, Mr. Parkin, and Mr. Christian
2024-25 VA Class Registration
VA class registration for the 24-25 school year will take place in late April/early May. High school students will receive information via e-mail.
Virtual Job Fair
Are you looking for a JOB?
Virtual Job Fair
Wednesday, March 27th
Jobs in the community, exclusively for BHS students.
For all students: Summer positions,
PT, & FT for graduating seniors.
A slide presentation will be sent out on Schoology on March 27th with the details and the job links.
Student Opportunity to Earn College Credit
The Seal of Multiliteracy assessment will be administered starting on April 17th. If you are proficient in speaking, listening, writing, and reading in a language other than English, this is an opportunity for you.
9-12 CREDIT RECOVERY
Registration has now opened for the 2024 Credit Recovery Summer Program. Registration is completed with a student's counselor after a credit audit has been conducted. Please contact your student's counselor to register.
Attached you will find the Frequently Asked Questions document for Credit Recovery which explains information such as how to enroll, when programming will be taking place, and who to contact for more information.
Basic Information
Dates: June 17-July 22 (June 19th and July 1-5th off)
Class Hours: 8:30a-12:30p
Location: Burnsville High School
Who can apply: Any student grades 9-12 that are credit deficient in at least 1 class.
Dominican Republic Trip
As a reminder, your family must RSVP for the meeting if you plan to join us. If you have not done so yet, click the following link: https://bit.ly/4a1WXPn
In case you missed our first informational meeting, come learn about our itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of the trip (and discounts!) at our meeting:
· Date: March 26
· Time: 6:00 PM
· Location: BHS Cafeteria
Please register for the meeting here: https://bit.ly/4a1WXPn
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Information for Seniors
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 by March 30th.
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. Foundation 191 Spring/Summer Plant sale pick up help needed. Saturday May 11th we will need volunteer help to carry orders to cars for pick up from 9:30a-12:30p at Diamondhead Education Center door #9. Please contact Robbie Bunnell at f191chair@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
2. City of Burnsville Natural Resources If you are someone looking for a summer opportunity to work outside and gain experience in the natural resources field, consider volunteering with the City of Burnsville. For more information contact Caleb Ashling at Caleb.Ashling@burnsvillemn.gov by March 20th.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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 Additional options include the following links: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAEAA29A0FAC52-47172193-childcare (PTO Childcare), https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAEAA29A0FAC52-gideon, (General volunteer options)
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. 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
9. Spring Clean Up Event Please join us for our last organized event at BHS for the school year, May 18. We will be cleaning up the campus and preparing it for the summer season. Plastic gloves and garbage bags will be provided, if you would like to bring your own gardening gloves it is recommended as you will be handling trash. We will meet at door 18 at 2:40, after school buses will be available at 3:30. 4 hours of time will be awarded for your efforts. Individuals, school groups and athletic teams are encouraged to participate in this bonding experience that helps maintain our school campus. Sign Up Today
10. Gideon Pond Multicultural Night Friday, May 10th, 6-8 PM. This event will take a good number of volunteers to run successfully and we'd love to have some of your great students help us out. Use the link below to sign up ASAP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAEAA29A0FAC52-gideon/68978054#/
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
Family & Community Literacy Night
One91 American Indian Education Program is hosting a Family & Community Literacy Night (event) at both Vista View April 4 and Hidden Valley April 5. We're bringing Indigenous/Standing Rock Lakota/Dakota Author Jessie TakenAlive Rencountre, to share a story/ies with our 191 community.
Join us in the Vista View Gymnasium on April 4th, 4:30-5:30 or the Hidden Valley Gymnasium April 5th, 4:30-5:30. All are welcome!
Click here to go to the order form: https://www.gertensfundraising.com/
- 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 the Vista View parking lot on May 15th. Pickup 2-5:00 PM
If you have any questions please contact: Jessica Lane at jesslynnlane@gmail.com or Sherry Gilbertson 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
April
8-12-NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
18-Sealant program at Vista View
18-MCAs (Reading) at Vista View 9:30-11:30 3rd-5th grade
19-Movie night at Vista View 6-8pm $1 concessions, exact change only
25-MCAs(Math & Science) at Vista View 9:30-11:30 3rd-5th grade, 11:30-1 pm 5th grade only
May
6,7,8- McColl Pond ELC, 8am-1pm (bring bag lunch) 6th grade only
9-Cap & Gown pick up BHS cafeteria 10:42-12:52 (enter door #5 and check in with office)
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