Distance Learning Academy
Weekly Update Grades 6-12 / April 23
Dear Students and Families,
Some of you have noticed that I am out of the office Thursday and Friday. I am on vacation. Hence why I am late in communicating our weekly update. My 10th-grade son and I are in Indianapolis for the weekend as we start the search for colleges. It is fun, exciting, and a little nerve-wracking.
This week's newsletter focus is on:
- MCA Testing Reminder
- Graduation June 13th
- Prom June 11th
- Student Conferences - Personalized
- Student Expectations - Staying strong and committed to our number one priority
- Upcoming class virtual meetings
- Traffic Flow at the mall
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)
Remember to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast and please Bring a Book to read!!!!
See attached letter below.
GRADUATION SUNDAY, JUNE 13TH
PROM - JUNE 11
Personalized Student Conferences - April 22nd
If you would like to set up an individual meeting regarding your child, please use the contact information at the bottom of the newsletter to reach the teacher.
Grades 6-12 Student Expectations for Trimester 3!
- Contact tech support at 651-674-1097 or email helpdesk@isd138.org for technology support
- Use appropriate study skills i.e. note-taking, ask questions to teachers, collaborate with fellow students
- Create your student-friendly workspace at home
- Contact teachers between 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Teachers are available via Google Meets and by phone to review materials Monday through Friday. If you make an appointment, please make sure you follow through and attend the meeting
- Elective Teachers are available between 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM.
- Middle School students- please use your school Gmail account when emailing teachers. Practice using this communication tool
- Use appropriate academic language when communicating with staff
- Advocate for yourself
- Please make sure you know how to perform these tasks; downloading assignments, accessing teacher feedback and comments, and avoid distractions
- Utilizing Google Docs for essay responses and copy and paste from Google Doc into Edmentum
- Important: A student will generally spend between 30-40 hours in a course per trimester. So, students typically spend between 4-6 hours per day in their studies. The is a generalization that gives you something to aim for.
Traffic Flow change
The safety of our students and staff is the priority for our school. Thank you!
Long Term Sub for English Language Arts Grades 6-12
Ms. Conlow's office hours are now listed on our website!
OFFICE STAFF
Dana Johnson
Teaching and Learning Secretary
651-674-1051
dajohnso@isd138.org
Shelly Vixayvong
Distance Learning Academy Coordinator
651-350-8711
svixayvong@isd138.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS
DL Math Teacher
651-350-8711
Cheryl Conlow (Long Term sub)
DL Language Arts Teacher
651-350-8997
Michelle Trunk
DL Science & Electives Teacher
651-350-8964
mtrunk@isd138.org
Glen Stevens
DL Social Studies Teacher
651-674-1506
gstevens@isd138.org
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Ryan Kirkland
DL Math Teacher
651-350-8702
rkirkland@isd138.org
Chris Thompson
DL Science Teacher
651-350-8966
cthompson@isd138.org
Cheryl Conlow
DL Language Arts Teacher
651-350-8997
cconlow@isd138.org
Mindy Lattimore
DL Social Studies Teacher
651-674-1653
milattim@isd138.org
Sherri Keller
DL Social Studies Teacher
651-317-4556
651-674-1526 (Office)
skeller@isd138.org
Have a wonderful weekend!
Principal
Email: dtreichel@isd138.org
Website: http://bit.ly/nbdla
Phone: 651-674-1055