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Greetings North Families,
February is finally upon us and it sure is nice to finally see the sun! Also, the Groundhog did not see his shadow, which means we should have an early spring. Isn’t that great news??? I am sure as parents you are ready for warmer temperatures so that you can enjoy the outdoors. Let’s hope for no more snow and more sunshine!
We have a few important dates this month. The first date to remember is February 7th which is 2 Hour Early Release Schedule. Students will begin the school day at the normal time, but be released at 1:15pm.The next date to remember in February is Parent/Teacher conferences on the 13th from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Please come to North during this time to meet with teachers in their classrooms. We appreciate you attending so that we can partner together for your child’s success. Finally, the last date to keep in mind is February 17th as there is no school due to President’s Day.
This year, we have offered Targeted Services After School for students at North. This program has been a great success and we appreciate all the parents who have turned in forms. We will be offering one last session beginning in March and ending early May. We will again be mailing the forms home to those students who qualify for the program. Please watch for these forms and return them as soon as possible. Students in this program will be provided with a snack, meal, and transportation home.
I hope you all have an amazing February and I look forward to seeing you at conferences on February 13th!
Brian Nutter Heather Ebnet
Principal Assistant Principal
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ACCESS 2.0 Testing will begin at North Junior High on Monday, February 3rd and continue through the month of February. The ACCESS 2.0 Test is a state requirement for all identified English Learners that will assess their academic language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This assessment is an important measure of language growth for our students and staff to use to guide their learning and teaching. For the month of February, we ask that you cheer on our multilingual learners as they take this test. Please make sure that they are getting plenty of rest the night before and coming in ready to do their best! For more information, check out the links below.
Tijaabada loo yaqaan 'ACCESS 2.0' Imtixaanku wuxuu ka bilaabmayaa North Junior High maalinta Isniinta, Feebaraayo 3 wuxuuna soconayaa ilaa bisha Feebaraayo. Imtixaanka loo yaqaan 'ACCESS 2.0 Test' waa shuruud gobol looga baahan yahay dhammaan bartayaasha Ingiriisiga ee la aqoonsaday oo qiimeyn doona aqoontooda luqadeed ee xagga hadalka, dhageysiga, akhriska, iyo qoraalka. Qiimayntani waa cabir muhiim ah oo koritaanka luqadda ah ee ardaydeenna iyo shaqaalaheenna si ay ugu adeegsadaan hagista waxbarashadooda iyo waxbariddooda. Bisha Feebaraayo, waxaan kaa codsaneynaa inaad ku qanacdo bartayaasha luqadaha badan ku hadla sida ay u qaadanayaan imtixaankan. Fadlan iska hubi inay helayaan nasasho badan habeenka kahor iyo u diyaargaroobayaan inay sida ugu fiican wax u qabtaan! Wixii macluumaad dheeri ah, ka eeg xiriirada hoose.
Las pruebas ACCESS 2.0 comenzarán en North Junior High el lunes 3 de febrero y continuarán hasta el mes de febrero. La prueba ACCESS 2.0 es un requisito estatal para todos los aprendices de inglés identificados que evaluarán su dominio del idioma académico para hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir. Esta evaluación es una medida importante del crecimiento del lenguaje que nuestros estudiantes y el personal deben usar para guiar su aprendizaje y enseñanza. Para el mes de febrero, le pedimos que anime a nuestros estudiantes multilingües mientras toman este examen. ¡Asegúrese de que descansen lo suficiente la noche anterior y que estén listos para dar lo mejor de sí mismos! Para obtener más información, consulte los enlaces a continuación.
ACCESS for ELs Parent Handout in English:
https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/ACCESS-Parent-Handout-English.pdf
ACCESS for ELs Parent Handout in Somali:
https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/ACCESS-Parent-Handout-Somali.pdf
ACCESS for ELs Parent Handout in Spanish:
https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/ACCESS-Parent-Handout-Spanish.pdf
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There will be a PBIS Dance on Monday, March 9th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. More information to come!
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8th Grade field trip permission slips for the Weather Day & Twins Game in Minneapolis, MN @ Target Field are due by no later than Feb. 14th. Cost is $25 for those wishing to attend. There are funds available for students whose families are going through financial hardship, but deadline for financial assistance ends Feb. 7th. All field trip slips should be turned into Mr. Eiesland and Mrs. Figallo (Science teachers) with the slips available from both teachers. All students who do not meet the deadline are able to indicate they are staying home OR that they will be attending school and assigned a study hall for the day of the field trip. Please contact teresa.figallo@isd742.org with any questions regarding the 8th grade field trip.
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The Book Fair is coming!! February 10th - 14th. All purchases help our students and library. Come get something wonderful for your child to read, a gift for someone special, or a great book for yourself. Every purchase helps the library!
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The North Junior High Band Program would like to recognize Jackson Bobick, Georgia Habedank, Coyle Knutson, Madison Lutz, Bennett Wochnick, Julyan Myles, Aaron Ringsmuth, Victoria Schindler, Meko Gonzales, and Jeffery Somvorachith for being nominated as the 2019-2020 participants in the annual ISD 742 Honor Band. These students will head to St. Cloud State University on Wednesday, February 5th to work with their band director, Catherine Bushman. There will be a short concert at SCSU that afternoon as well. Everyone is invited to attend!
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Does your student like art? Art Club forms are now available! They can be picked up in the office or from their Counselor. The completed form and fee can be turned into the office. Thank you!!
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Winter is here!
As the weather continues to get colder, please make sure your student comes to school wearing jackets, hats, scarves, and mittens to stay warm. Also, open-toed shoes and flip flops are not appropriate at school as they are a slip and trip hazard on slippery floors and stairs. We don't want students getting hurt. Students may also be more exposed to the elements. They may be at a risk for developing frostbite if we were to have an emergency evacuation, having to exit the building promptly. We also suggest bringing an extra layer to keep in lockers as students are not allowed to wear jackets throughout their day. Thank you
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Jonas Malmanger, an eighth grade student North Junior High, won the school wide competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 23rd.
This win awards Jonas a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.
Over 800 students participated in this exciting, school-wide challenge that took place over several weeks. The school bee, at which students answered questions about United States and world geography, was the first round in the 29th annual National Geographic Bee.
The top five finishers in our school geography bee were:
1st - Jonas Malmanger - 8th Grade
2nd - Bennett Wochnick - 8th Grade
3rd - Nate Copsey - 8th Grade
4th - Mason Schmitz - 8th Grade
5th - Emmett Machula - 6th Grade
We congratulate them on this accomplishment!
Thousands of schools around the United States are participating in the 2020 bee. The school champions, including Jonas, will take a written test, and up to 100 students qualify for the Minnesota State Geography Bee. The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state winners to participate in the national championship rounds. The first place national champion will receive a $50,000 scholarship, a lifetime membership in the society including a subscription to National Geographic magazine, a trip and $500. There are also prizes awarded for the second, third and fourth place contestants.
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February 10-13 WEB students will be selling KINDNESS Grams near the from office in the morning. They will be delivered to your students in advisory on February 14th.
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On February 28th, 2020 Sixth Grade students will participate in a winter activity. They can choose tubing at Powder Ridge, skiing at Powder Ridge, or cross country skiing at Whitney Park. If your child has not turned in their permission form or money please do so asap. (tubing-$15, skiing at powder ridge-$25, and cross country skiing-$10) . We do have some scholarships available to help cover part of the costs if needed. The field trip form was given out at the goal setting conference in September. Any student that does not return the form will be cross country skiing. Please e-mail Mrs Herbert if you have questions. kristin.herbert@isd742.org
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Friday, March 13th WEB will host a family BINGO night in the cafeteria from 6-7:30. The cost is 2.00 per person or 5.00 per family which ever is cheaper. WEB students will have pizza, snacks, and beverages available for purchase. MARK your calendars and come join use with your own family!
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When attending games at Tech and Apollo, Junior High students must be accompanied by an adult to get in to the games. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Upcoming Spirit of North dates:
April 14th, 2020
All meetings are 5:30 to 6:30 in the
Media Center
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*Growth*
JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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Neveah Adams, Finn Johnson, Cooper Morales, Lauren O' Neal, Ahmed Sahal, Logan Eggert, Tiffany Saisongkham, Siham Osman, Erik Valle, Admar Silva Landa, Mardaye Ziah, Hodo Hassan
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Shane Schluter, Troy Shafer, Otis Morris, Michelle Hommerding
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JANUARY STAFF OF THE MONTH
*Growth*
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Upcoming Somali Parent Night dates:
March 20th, 2020
All meetings are 4:00 to 5:30 in the
Media Center
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PARENT PICK UP AND PARKING LOT
DOOR 1
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-Lane closest to the building is for parking. Please move forward as far as possible to allow others to park behind you and avoid blocking the entrance.
-Middle lane is for moving traffic only. Please do not park in this lane.
-Far lane is for parked cars to back out. Please do not block this area for our guests.
Always be kind and courteous to others and remind your students to exit the building asap to avoid long waits. Thank you!
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