One91 Virtual Academy Newsletter

Is your Chromebook not working properly? Cracked screen, camera not working, not connecting to the internet, other issues? Come to our FIX IT Day. IT staff will be on site to take a look at your Chromebooks and help problem solve your issues.

Wednesday January 10, 2024 9:30am-1:30pm at Vista View Elementary.

5th graders going to the band demo concert should meet at the BHS flagpole at 12:50 and should be picked up from the flagpole at 1:50pm.

Get your body up and moving! Kickball is one of the more requested sports activities. Come work on your spirit of competition in a friendly environment, while burning off some after-school energy. Participants will learn sportsmanship and respect for others, gain self-confidence, and work on coordination, spatial awareness, and get a great cardio workout too.

Eight sessions/$40 ****30 student cap ****16 student minimum

Dates: Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Meet in the Vista View Gym

Grades: 3-5

Register online at https://communityed.isd191.org – Click on “YOUTH” Click on “REGISTER TODAY!” Click on “ENRICHMENT CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES” Click on “KICKBALL” *****Or call 952-707-4150

Your school counselor, Mrs. Akerson, is back from maternity leave. She is ready and eager to support your academic and future goals as well as your emotional and social health. Please reach out to her at rakerson@isd191.org or (952) 707-6075 should you have any questions or need guidance.

Are you interested in participating in the Nicollet Middle School all school musical? Now is your chance to take part as a member of the cast, crew, or as a leader. Come to the informational meeting during advisory (7:50 - 8:10) next Wednesday January 3rd in the choir room. It's okay if you can't make the meeting, you can still participate!

The show this year is Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. , which is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. The musical tells the story of Marlin and Dory as they search to find Nemo. The show brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship and adventure.

Auditions will be held after Winter Break on Monday. Jan 8th, Tues. Jan 9th and callbacks, if necessary on Wed. January 10th. All audition materials and forms for cast, and crew will be available after the informational meeting on Wednesday January 3rd during advisory in the choir room.

Join the Schoology Group Access Code: BTBR-HQ6S-H2NS7

Your school counselor, Mrs. Akerson, is back from maternity leave. She is ready and eager to support your academic and future goals as well as your emotional and social health. Please reach out to her at rakerson@isd191.org or (952) 707-6075 should you have any questions or need guidance.

It is time to start thinking about your second semester schedule. Please log-into Synergy/StudentVue and review your semester two schedule and verify if it meets your needs and interests. If you are missing classes or are interested in making a schedule change, please contact your counselor, Mrs. Akerson, at rakerson@isd191.org. If you are interested in researching available courses, check out the course catalog. Remember, you should be taking at least 6 courses per semester.

Semester two begins on January 23rd. If you have not completed your semester 2 schedules by January 15th, Mrs. Akerson will be glad to complete them for you.

Seniors, check out the events below happening at BHS. If you plan to attend college next year, I encourage you to attend the Financial Aid Night and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion events. If you are unfamiliar with financial aid or the FAFSA, these events are essential.

1/10 Financial Aid Night 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Mraz

1/17 FAFSA Completion 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Career Center

3/6 FAFSA Completion 4:30 - 7:30 PM, Career Center

3/7 MnACC College Fair 6:00 - 7:30 PM Cafeteria

Heartland Business Systems is excited to share our Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors! This scholarship is being offered to High School seniors planning to continue their education in the IT field. Click the link to apply.

Reach out to your counselor, Mrs. Akerson, if you need a copy of your transcript for the application.

Check out this presentation for information on financial aid. If you plan to attend college next year, this presentation is for you! Please reach out to your counselor, Mrs. Akerson at rakerson@isd191.org if you have any questions or need support.

If you have completed at least 40 hours of documented volunteer service as confirmed in INNERVIEW, please consider applying for the 2023-24 Fall Youth Service Credit this is an extra elective credit that will be added to your transcript. Applications are due by 12:00 noon on Friday January 12th.

Questions, please contact cfloback@isd191.org

*Please Read all options carefully*

Service to our community is an amazing way to give back, and it’s also a unique opportunity for earning a service learning credit. Please go to the Youth Service- Community Volunteering Website for more information *Be sure to visit my.innerview.org for all updated opportunities.

*Please note, if you sign up to volunteer, people are counting on you, you must communicate with the supervising person if you are not able to attend at least 24 hours in advance.

1. PALS afterschool K-5 help Do you have a knack for little ones, would you like to help tutor and mentor youth K -5 within our district? PALS is the program for you. Starting January 3rd, PALS will meet every Tuesday and Wednesday (you can decide on 1 or both days each week) unless school is released due to weather from 4:00p to 6:00p. PALS is currently held at: Hidden Valley, Harriet Bishop, Edward Neill, Sky Oaks, and Rahn Elementary Schools. PALS will give you valuable insight into the minds of our younger generation. Please contact Allison Jordan at ajordan@isd191.org as soon as possible if interested. Students, teachers, and staff appreciate your support. If interested please use the subject: PALS VOLUNTEERING as your subject line.

2. The Free Book Buggie. Each Saturday will be the Free Book Buggie book sort event from 10a-12p. This event asks volunteers to count book donations, sort donated books by reading level and category, and load books into buggy for upcoming events. *Free T-Shirt available in Ms. Jackson Floback’s office

3. Volunteer Options Gideon Pond Multiple opportunities to help volunteer at Gideon Pond Elementary School. Select the link and see what works with your schedule!*Free T-Shirt available in Ms. Jackson Floback’s office

4.NEW TUESDAY’S The Free Book Buggie Each Tuesday beginning Dec. 5th (12/5, 12/12, 12/19) the Free Book Buggie will be offering a Tuesday Sort in room C100. Similar to the Saturday events, we ask volunteers to count book donations, sort donated books by reading level and category, and load books into buggy for upcoming events. *Free T-Shirt available in Ms. Jackson Floback’s office

DOCUMENTING SERVICE & SETTING UP YOUR ACCOUNT IN INNERVIEW: For information on how to register for the InnerView Hours Documentation system or how to input hours you have accumulated since May 1st 2023 through April 15th 2024 please select this link.

InnerView How To Video

Questions, please contact cfloback@isd191.org

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As a caring community who values inclusive partnerships, One91 is committed to getting each individual what they need to thrive. Please bookmark this health and wellness district website and reach out to your school as you need support.

Join ISD One91 Community Education for a winter of Cookies, Cocoa, & Frosty!

For the Winter Brochure, click HERE!

A background check must be completed before being allowed to volunteer, which includes field trip chaperones. Please note that it takes a few days to process.

https://www.isd191.org/community/volunteer

January

15-NO SCHOOL-MLK Day

19-Last day of Semester 1

22-NO SCHOOL

23-1st day of Semester 2

29- Materials pick up

Need Chromebook help?

You can contact Technical Support by submitting an online request

HERE

or by phone 952-707-2758.

One91 Virtual Academy is a new 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

Elementary: 9:00am-3:45pm

Middle School: 7:50am-2:30pm

High School: Asynchronous

Attendance line: (952)707-2904

Main number: (952)707-2900

Technology support: (952)707-2758