
Knights Newsletter

December
Welcome to the new Knights Newsletter!
As part of the Osseo Area Schools operational plan and strategic direction, the district's communication team is working together with schools to help create improved communications between the district and its families and community members. Our new e-newsletters are more accessible and translatable, and they can be shared for easily in a variety of formats. We hope you enjoy catching up with the latest North View Middle School news in this new format.
A note from the principal
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:
- January 12th Asynchronous Learning Day
- January Conferences
- Family Game Night
- Winter Weather Reminder
- High School Registration
- December Highlights
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!
Student Asynchronous Learning Day
- Students will submit a Schoology attendance assessment provided to teachers. The results of this assessment will be imported into Synergy to be reviewed and verified by the teacher the next school day.
- Students can access class materials by 9:00 am that school day.
- Teachers will have a minimum of two office hours during normal school hours. During this time, teachers will be available through a Google meet to connect with students for support specific to the lesson.
January Parent/Teacher Conferences
Our next conferencing experiences will occur on January 25th and 30th. This year we will be providing families with one in-person conference experience and one virtual conferencing experience. Our in-person conferencing experience will be held on Thursday, January 25th 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.
Our virtual experience will be held on Tuesday, January 30th from 3:00-7:00 pm. During this time you will be able to:
Set an appointment to meet with your child's teachers using ParentVue.
Meet virtually with your child's teachers using the Google Meets platform.
Review classroom objectives and goals.
Discuss how your child is progressing in each of their classes.
Information to schedule the virtual conference will be sent out by each of your child's teachers the week of January 8th. This process will require you to have a ParentVue account. If you have not signed up for a ParentVUE account yet, please use the link found here to access information that can guide you through the account setup process.
Family Game Night
Come join us on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 3-7 pm for our North View Game Night event! In addition to conferences, we will also have games to play, and prizes to win. All students must be with their families to participate. We hope to see you there!
Winter Weather
As winter nears, please help us ensure your child is prepared for the cold weather. Ensure they are dressed in layers for varying temperatures throughout the day. As a reminder, school doors open at 7:50 am, and the main office closes at 3:30 pm—plan accordingly for arrival and dismissal. Any school closures will be communicated by the district through the contact info on file. Update contact details via ParentVue if needed. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring our students' safety.
Highlights from the past month
Food Drive Thank You!
Thank you all your support with this year's food drive to support CEAP. Our school community's donations of 475 pounds of food will provide 570 meals to our community this winter.
Brain Hats
Chess Champion
High School Registration Reminder
High school registration is starting soon. Please consider attending your 8th grader's preview night on the dates below:
- 279Online (No Preview Night, Registration Conferences Feb 1st)
- Maple Grove Sr. High (January 18th)
- Osseo Sr. High (January 17th)
- Park Center Sr. High (January 18th)
It is highly encouraged that families attend these High School Preview Nights to gain a better understanding of the class offerings at the high school level. More information to come.
Eighth Grade Students will learn about High School Enrollment Options in Advisory on Thursday, December 14th. If you have questions about your 8th grade student's high school assignment or are interested in enrolling in a high school not assigned to your student, reach out to Ms. Schroeder (763-585-7214, SchroederS@district279.org). As a reminder, the first lottery for Open Enrollment is open until December 31.
FAQ
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.
Interested in Sports
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.
Ways to stay Upated
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.
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.