Dear Parkview Families,
We had a wonderful week meeting our students during assessments. Thank you for your efforts to come to Parkview and support this work! Our staff have been working all week to prepare for our first day of school on September 14. We are so excited to begin our Hybrid and Digital Academy. It's going to be a great year!
We have some fantastic new teachers that I am excited to introduce to our Parkview community:
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Ms. Hirani- Kindergarten
I was born in Karachi, Pakistan. I spent my early childhood in Dallas, Texas and then moved to Minnesota where I have been living for the last 16 years. I am a proud graduate of District 196! I attended Metropolitan State University and graduated with a Bachelors in Urban Elementary Education and am certified to teach grades K-6th. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my parents and four sisters. Also, I enjoy volunteering my time to the community, spending time at the lake, and exploring different parts of the world.
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Ms. Weatherly- First Grade
I graduated from The University of Minnesota Duluth with a double license in Elementary and Special Education. This will be my first year teaching, last year I was a long-term substitute at Cedar Park in first grade, then a long-term sub here at Parkview in special education and ended the year at Diamond Path in special education. I am so excited to be back at Parkview and be a panda again!
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Ms. Palesch- Fifth Grade
This will be my fourth year teaching but my first year at Parkview. I’m so happy to be here! I previously taught 7th and 8th grade science in Burnsville and was a K-5 STEAM specialist in Brooklyn Center. I am currently working on my master’s degree in school library and information studies. When I have free time, I like to be active outside and workout. I am also recently engaged! My fiancé and I love exploring new campgrounds, state parks, and hiking trails in our small RV.
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Ms. Haugh - STEM Specialist
Hello! My name is Ali Haugh, and I am joining the Parkview community from Glacier Hills Elementary school in Eagan. I previously taught fourth and fifth grade, as well as science/STEM. I am incredibly excited to begin this new journey with such an incredibly group of colleagues and neighbors! In the new STEM Lab, we will spend time focusing on outdoor learning, writing and testing hypotheses, and developing models to solve real-life problems! Please check out the STEM Lab webpage!
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Ms. Holsten - Special Education Center Base
My name is Mrs. Rachelle Holsten. I am starting my 5th year teaching in District 196! I have taught second and third grade special education, LLI at Northview before coming over to Parkview. I have been teaching for 10 years and have my Master’s Degree in Special Education. I grew up in Pierre, SD moving here in May 2010 with my husband (as his family is from here). My wonderful husband Mike and I have three children. Twins that are 8 Macy and Flint in third grade and Nellie that is 5 years old starting Kindergarten at Diamond Path Elementary. My families has lots of animals (2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 hamsters, 2 fire bellied toad and 20 fish neon fish.)
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Ms. Swanson - Special Education Resource
My name is Krista Swanson and I am excited to work as a Special Education Resource Teacher here at Parkview! The last 8 years I taught at Kenyon Wanamingo Elementary as a Kindergarten Teacher. I have also had 3 years experience teaching in a Setting 4 EBD classroom and 1 year teaching preschool. My husband, Luke and I have three children Grace (15), Magnus (13), and Beck (11) who keep us on our toes with volleyball, football, skiing and snowboarding. We also welcomed a new member to our family, Duke who is a silver lab.
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Ms. Tran - Special Education Resource
I was born in Vietnam and grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. I have spent most of my career in business and marketing but have always desired to be an educator. I am currently in my last year of completing my Master in Special Education at the University of St. Thomas.
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Mr. Fitzgerald - Special Education Resource
My name is Grant Fitzgerald. This is my 6th year in the district and my first year a Parkview! I look forward to being a Resource Teacher at Parkview and helping students learn!
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Kristina Bonello, School Social Worker
I am the new Social Worker at Parkview this year, and I am excited to be here. I’ve worked in schools the last 8 years, primarily working as a school-based therapist, and last year as a school social worker and trauma coach in St Paul Public Schools. Prior to providing therapy, I worked with youth and families in crisis. Outside of school, I am a mom of two adventurous, fun-loving girls (ages 3 and 5), and one regal dog named Steve:). I love spending time with my family and friends, being outside, going on adventures, laughing, crafting, practicing yoga, journaling, and reading. I am really looking forward to joining the Parkview team.
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WELCOME NEW STAFF! We will share a few more next week!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Nicole Garcia, Principal
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PTO Meeting: Sep 15
We're planning to have a socially distanced, outdoor, PTO meeting next Tuesday (September 15) at 7pm, weather-permitting, at school playground. Bring a chair!. Hope you can join us.
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First day of school is September 14
- School Hours: 9:25 AM - 3:45 PM
- Doors Open: 9:10 AM
Please do not drop off your child before the time our doors open as we will not have supervision to supervise and support social distancing.
Revised District 196 School Year Calendar
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Parent Drop off and Pick up
Parents dropping off and picking up students before and after school will use the entrance into the smaller parking lot on the east side. As you enter please flow into one lane along the curb so students can exit curbside.
Due to safety concerns we do not want students getting out of their car if they are in the middle lane. The middle and outside lanes are meant for parents to access once they have dropped off their kids and are leaving the parking lot. This should help the traffic flow.
If you are dropping off or picking up please make sure you pull all the way to the flag pole so we can accommodate all parents. In the morning it is also helpful your child is ready to exit the car when you pull up along the curb. Please do not wait until you are directly in front of the school. Once you stop, your child is expected to unbuckle, exit the vehicle, and walk to the grade level assigned entrance area. If you are running late please pull up to the front and call the office for support.
If you need to get out of your vehicle you should pull into one of the parking spots and walk you child across the cross walk to the curb. DO NOT send your child walking through the parking lot alone. Thank you for helping make these busy times of the day run smoothly.
Mr. Zick
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Parent drop off and pick up adult behavior
We understand that student drop off and pick up times can be stressful. It is important to always model positive and appropriate behavior. At Parkview we encourage students to treat others as they want to be treated. Please remember this as you are dropping off your child. Safety of the students is our number one priority during these busy times. Thank you for your help keeping our students safe.
Mr. Zick
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Hybrid Schedule
Students will attend school in person two days each week, in A and B cohorts. Cohort A will be at school Mondays and Thursdays, and Cohort B will be at school Tuesdays and Fridays. Each cohort will be approximately half of students enrolled in the current class. On other days, students will be learning from home.
- Cohort A: Last name letters A – K (attend school on Mondays and Thursdays)
- Cohort B: Last name letters L – Z (attend school on Tuesdays and Fridays)
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When should I keep my child home this year?
Our goal is to keep students in school for as long as we can safely do so. This means we need your help to ensure your child is healthy enough to come to school each day. Please keep your child home if:
- They have any of the following symptoms: fever over 100.4, new or worsening cough, difficulty breathing (wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath), loss of taste or smell
- They have two or more of the following symptoms: sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, muscle pain, excessive fatigue, new headache, new nasal congestion or runny nose
- You have been told your child is a close contact of someone diagnosed with COVID
- Anyone in your house is being tested for COVID due to symptoms
Feel free to reach out to Nurse Alecia for further guidance or clarification.
Phone: 952-431-8354
Email: alecia.hooper@district196.org
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunches will be pre-packaged and delivered to each classroom. Students will eat with their classmates either in their classroom, outside, or in the cafeteria with their pod. We will not have all students from a grade level eating in the cafeteria at one time, rather it may be limited to occasional opportunities for smaller groups to support social distancing.
Meals will be available for 196 Digital Academy students and for Hybrid students to purchase during their at home learning days. More information will be provided about this process when it is available. For general information about our Food & Nutrition Department, please check their website.
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Free and Reduced Priced Meals
Information for menus, meal and a la carte pricing may be accessed at the link provided below. Your family may qualify for free or reduced price school meals. All students approved will receive school meals at no cost which includes breakfast and lunch. This program also waives co-curricular activity fees for the student. You are encouraged to apply with the link below. Please note: Families must apply for Free & Reduced Price Lunch qualification every year.
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