Knights Newsletter

September
A note from the principal
Hello!
Welcome to our September newsletter. You can expect a monthly newsletter from North View each month to keep you informed about everything happening at NVMS. These newsletters will highlight the most important information at the top, with details about upcoming events as you scroll down. This will be your "one-stop shop" to stay updated on all school activities.
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:
- Application for Educational Benefits
- In Case You Missed It
- Code of Conduct
- After School Activities
- October Conferences
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Fall Sports
- Ways to Stay Updated
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!
Free or Reduced-Priced Meals
Although school meals will be provided free of charge to all students this year, there are still many reasons to fill out the Educational Benefits Application. Families who qualify may be eligible for a variety of benefits. These include free or discounted prices for the following:
- Field trips
- Clubs, activities, and athletics
- Band instrument fees
- ACT, SAT, and AP fees
- Comcast Internet for home
- Xcel Energy account assistance for electricity bills
Additionally, the state of Minnesota uses a school district’s percentage of qualifying students from applications completed and approved prior to October 1st each year to calculate each district’s funding level. School district funding impacts every student in the following ways:
- Class sizes
- Number of support staff the district can hire to help scholars (counselors, social workers)
- Extra programming opportunities
The information collected from this form also helps the North View school community by providing additional academic support (reading and math interventions), field trip opportunities, technology supports, access to county resources, and free breakfast and lunch while at school.
You may recall that you have previously filled out this form, but each school is required to have families complete the form every year with updated information. Please complete this application by following one of the steps below.
Online through SmartSchoolK12 – This option will create a family account allowing online access to view meal accounts and pay online for meals.
Online at this link – This option will bypass making a family account and allow you to fill out the form.
Complete a paper copy of the form. Forms are available at North View Middle School in the main office or in the cafeteria with the kitchen staff.
If you would like further information or support in completing this application, please complete this Google form and someone from North View will contact you
In Case You Missed It: Community Building
September at North View Middle School is full of excitement and opportunities for building relationships. We believe learning thrives on strong connections, so we’re fostering fun, engagement, and trust!
To help 6th graders settle in, they participated in Web Day, led by counselors, advisors, and 8th-grade Web Leaders. Advisories and classrooms have also hosted community-building activities like Circles, Scattergories, Human Bingo, and grade-level assemblies.
Pictured above are Ms. Cremer's science students in a puzzle challenge, where only the blindfolded student can touch the puzzle, while others guide them in assembling it.
NVMS In The NVMS
Code of Conduct
September is all about teaching and reinforcing expectations. Students have completed their Code of Conduct, which highlights key points from our handbook. Click here to view the form and videos used for this year’s training. On September 20th, 23rd, and October 15th, students will join PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) grade-level assemblies to review these expectations through challenges.
This month's focus is on punctuality, as being in class is essential for student success. If a student has more than 5 tardies in a week (about 1 per day), parents/guardians will receive a notification on Fridays. To support students in making the most of their learning time, we’ll offer helpful strategies like limited passes and escorts if needed. Our goal is to ensure every student is set up for success!
PBIS also recognizes positive behavior with Knight Pride Tickets. Anytime students show Knight PRIDE, staff award tickets, which can be used for raffles or spent at the Knight Pride Store, opening in October!
After School Activities
Get ready—After School programs are launching the week of October 21st! After school sign up forms will be available for students on Wednesday, October 9th, and are due by Wednesday, October 16th. Students will be notified if they have been accepted into their preferred activity on Monday, October 21st, during Advisory.
October Conferences
Thank you to everyone for attending our planning conferences in August. Our goal was to allow you to meet the staff, see the school, and receive an overview of class expectations and the year's curriculum. Coming up next for you is our first trimester conferences. This year we will be providing families with two in-person conference experiences. Our in-person conferencing experience will be held on Tuesday, October 15th, and Thursday, October 24th 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.
If you are unable to attend or would like to view your child's progress ahead of time, please login into Schoology or ParentVue.
* Spanish & Hmong Translators will be available.
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. Please contact the main office for more information.
- 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.
- 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. - Where can I find help and resources for parents to learn about Schoology, Chromebooks, and Google Suite tools?
Included here are resources to help families with Schoology, Chromebooks, and Google Suite tools.
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.