Virtual Academy K-5 Newsletter
January 20-24
Dear Virtual Academy Families,
Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge, Wellness Games, and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.
Sign up TODAY
Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
OR click HERE and choose “Sign Up” to get started.
The Wellness Games will take place the week of 1/27/25! Click HERE for a sneak peek!
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.
With winter weather upon us, it's a great time for District 191 families to make sure their contact information is up-to-date. Families can access their ParentVUE account to see if their information is accurate. Or, they can call their student's school to update their information.
Remember that on the first "snow day" or when school is canceled unexpectedly, there will be no regular classes for all District 191 students, including students enrolled in One91 Virtual Academy, and programs will be canceled.
After the first snow day, snow days (buildings and programs closed) will be Remote Learning days for students.
To learn about District 191's winter weather guidelines and how we communicate to families when weather affects the school day, visit our Winter Weather Guidelines page! https://www.isd191.org/families/winter-weather
ParentSquare Overview
District 191 uses ParentSquare for school and district communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. Teachers at middle and high schools may also be using ParentSquare for direct messages to families.
ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number.
We encourage parents to access their ParentSquare accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified. Parents are not required to download the app to view messages from the school district. However, downloading the app makes it easier to receive and respond to messages.
Learn more at www.isd191.org/quick-links/parentsquare.
ParentSquare Tip: Make messaging easier with the app
The ParentSquare app is available in both iOS or Android stores. Downloading the mobile app is the easiest way to receive messages from your child’s school, including Posts, Direct Messages, Events, Sign Up Requests, Photos and Files.
iOS App - Apple Store
Android App - Google Play Store
Parent Self-Paced Training Module - designed to take 15 minutes and covers the things you need to know about using ParentSquare as a parent or guardian!
Learn more at www.isd191.org/quick-links/parentsquare.
ParentSquare Tip: How to Activate Your Account
Your child(ren)'s school has your email and/or phone number in their records and they will initiate the setup process with you. At the beginning of the year, all parents were sent an invitation email. If you haven’t registered yet or didn’t receive an invitation email, please send an email to communications@isd191.org.
To register after receiving the invitation:
From your email, click the button, Activate your account.
Or, from your text message, click the Register link.
Register by entering your Email or Phone Number, then click Get Started.
From the app:
ParentSquare makes it easy to register for ParentSquare from the app. Follow the steps below:
Open the ParentSquare App.
Enter your email or cell phone number.
Tap Continue (Note: If your email or phone number is not recognized by ParentSquare, you can "Request Access" or call your school office and ask them to update your contact information.)
Create your password and confirm your password.
Enter your registration code sent by Email or Text and tap Verify. (Note: If your registration link has expired, a new one will need to be sent to you. Please contact your school's admin and ask for a new link to be sent to you.)
Parents are not required to set up an account In ParenSquare to receive messages from their school and the district. However, using a ParentSquare account helps keep parents up-to-date and informed about what’s happening at their child’s school.
Learn more at www.isd191.org/quick-links/parentsquare.
ParentSquare Tip: Change Your Language Setting
Did you know that you can change your language setting so that you will receive Posts, Messages and Alerts in your preferred language.
Log in to your ParentSquare account, click your name at the top-right and select My Account.
On the left, select Language Settings.
Click the drop-down menu and select your language and click Save.
Learn more at www.isd191.org/quick-links/parentsquare.
ParentSquare Tip: Change Your Notification Settings for Posts
Parents can customize the way they are notified about new Posts, Alerts and Messages based on type and delivery method.
To change your notification settings, log in to your ParentSquare account. Click on your name in the top right corner and select “My Account.” Then select “Notification Settings” from the menu on the left side.
The Instant setting will send all Post notifications in real-time.
The Digest setting will send all Posts for the day in one single digest at the end of the day.
You can also choose whether or not to receive notifications through text or email or both. Posts sent as immediate, as well as direct Messages and Alerts, will still be delivered instantly.
Learn more at www.isd191.org/quick-links/parentsquare.
ParentSquare Tip: Submit an Attendance Note
Parents and Guardians can view Attendance Notices on their app or web site and can submit notes back to the school.
Click Send Note to School when logged in to your ParentSquare account or in the email or text notification you received.
Enter the reason for the absence and click Submit.
The note will be sent immediately to the school's attendance office.
Learn more at www.isd191.org/quick-links/parentsquare.
Need Chromebook help? You can contact Technical Support by submitting an online request
or by phone 952-707-2758.
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
