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News from the View!
Dedicated to furthering the lives of our students.
Hello!
We are contacting you today to keep you updated, and aware of the work being done to further the lives of North View Middle School students. This update contains information about our school goals for instruction and achievement, activities used to support our goals, and our progress toward meeting them. In this issue, you will be provided with information related to:
- Spring Conferences
- MCA Testing
- 8th Field Trip
- Conference Feedback Update
- In Case You Missed: March Madness Activities
- Reminders: Summer School. Reading Resource Site, Family Engagement Workshops
- Student Trivia Question
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!
MCA Testing Information
North View Middle School students will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment(MCA) in Reading, Math, and Science on the dates listed below. Please ensure that your student brings their fully charged Chromebook, charger, and headphones on their testing date.
- Reading: April 18th and 19th
- Math: April 26th and 27th
- Science: May 2nd and 3rd
Thank you in advance for your help in ensuring that our students have a productive testing experience.
Spring Conferences
Our in-person conferencing experience will be held on Thursday, April 27th 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.
- As a thank you for your commitment to our students and North View Middle School, we are providing parents and their students who attend conferences with a complimentary meal. The first six hundred attendees can select a dinner from either the Market Bar-B-Que, Sumo & Smoh, or El Burrito Mercado Food Truck.
If you cannot attend or would like to view your child's progress ahead of time, please login into Schoology or ParentVue.
8th Grade Field Trip
Conference Feedback Update
In Case You Missed it!
3 on 3
Door Decorating
Book Brackets
STUDENT TRIVIA QUESTION
The first twenty students who submit a correct answer here will receive five Knight Pride Tickets. Solve for X in the picture on the right.
Save the Date
Multilingual Summer Programs
Registration is now open for the ML Summer Programs! Please share program and registration information with students and families.
- Multilingual Summer Academy (MSA) is for students currently in grades 1-4 and is open to any multilingual student.
- EL Summer Club is for students currently in grades 5-7. (Students currently receiving EL program services only.)
- EL High School Summer Program is for students receiving EL services currently in grades 8-12 (preferably 12th graders who will return in the fall).
Families can register online by completing the Google Form below.
- Multilingual Summer Academy: https://forms.gle/8NvrjZeaT2ZULuvG8
- EL Summer Club: https://forms.gle/XLR5ETjWtuEa7xwb8
- EL Senior High Summer Program: https://forms.gle/9yQZkizFUfvfz2399
Reading Resource Site
Family Engagement Workshops
Navigating Osseo Area Schools
RISE Committee
Mental Health Series
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will students be required to wear face coverings at school?
Osseo Area Schools will encourage but do not require quarantines and/or mask-wearing for all staff, students, and visitors.
*As of August 8th, 2022. Please click here for up-to-date information.
- 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?
No, school meals will not continue to 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 is picture day?
Picture day is November 9th and the retake day will be December 8th.
- 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 link below for important detailed information about activities at each of our district's high schools.
Many sports are available for seventh and eighth-graders.
Reminders Important Forms
Health Emergency Contact Form: Students under 18 years of age will not be released from school if ill or injured unless authorized by a legal parent/guardian or another adult designated by a parent/guardian. Please update emergency information annually and as changes occur. Emergency Contact information can be changed in ParentVue.
Ways to Stay Updated!
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.