May

Dear Families and Students,

As we reach the end of another school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Your unwavering support, dedication, and enthusiasm have been instrumental in making this year a success.

To our incredible families: thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education and for partnering with us in this journey. Your involvement in school activities, your encouragement at home, and your continuous support have been invaluable. Your commitment to your children's education is evident and deeply appreciated.

To our amazing students: thank you for your hard work, perseverance, and the positive spirit you bring to our school every day. You have shown incredible growth, both academically and personally. Your achievements this year are a testament to your effort and determination. You make me proud every single day.

Together, we have navigated challenges and celebrated many achievements. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable moments. I am grateful for the strong sense of community we share and look forward to continuing this journey with you.

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic school year.

With heartfelt thanks,

Diana Bledsoe

Principal

Would you like to cherish your middle school memories forever? Order your yearbook today by clicking here! Yearbooks will be sent to the student's home address.

Thanks to the Building a Better Future initiative, NVMS will undergo major renovations on its second floor, with some improvements also planned for the first floor, which was renovated before. Key upgrades will include:

• A new library media center with an open commons space
• A new maker space
• Renovated art classrooms
• More learning on display features such as glass walls and open spaces
• Improved finishes and all new, flexible learning furniture
• Improvements to second floor security
• Updated HVAC system on the second floor, tying in with previously updated first floor HVAC
• Renovations to the school’s counseling space

The renovation aims to revamp and rearrange existing walls to fix issues in the building's original design, especially the lack of second-story walls. Construction will start in June, and substantial progress is anticipated by around August 15th.

Author, humanitarian and Minnesotan Abby Cooper has started a new program, A Book of My Own. Their mission is to provide “free or gently used diverse books to kids and families across the state of Minnesota.” Families can request books once a year via a form on the website. Feel free to share this resource with any students or families who might benefit from this service.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I come in and visit my student's classroom?
  Yes. Following the appropriate protocol, visitors are allowed into our building.
  
  

• 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.

• When will students get their Chromebooks?
  Students will begin receiving their Chromebooks on Thursday, September 7th.
  
  
• When is picture day?
  Picture day is Sept. 12, 2023, and the retake day will be Oct 3, 2023.
  
  

• 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.

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.