VirtualEDU News
February 24th, 2023
Important Dates
Thursday, March 2nd-Asynchronous Day
Friday, March 3rd- Asynchronous Day
Thursday, March 9th- Big Reveal!
Friday, March 10th- Flex & Connect
Friday, March 31st- No school, Staff Development
Hopkins Community Resources: TheLoop
Hopkins' VirtualEDU is first in state!
Are you ready for a sneak peek?!?!
As a current VirtualEDU family, you are invited to be the first to learn about what's in store for school year 2023-24
Join us on Thursday, March 9th @ 6:00 pm for our virtual big reveal of what makes Hopkins' VirtualEDU unique in the K-12 online learning landscape and makes our very own VirtualEDU community first in the state of Minnesota!
Mark your calendars! Google Meet link coming soon.
Elementary Update
Caregivers are requested to check your students Seesaw or Canvas assignments to make sure all work is completed and turned in.
We thank you for all your support and partnership!
Thursday, March 2nd and Friday, March 3rd: Asynchronous Learning Days
Synchronous Learning (Live Google Meets):
Morning Circle
Closing Circle
*Attendance will be taken at these Google Meets.*
Asynchronous (Self-Paced) Learning:
Scholars will have assigned asynchronous learning experiences throughout the school day.
Go to Seesaw to access asynchronous learning experiences.
NO synchronous Google Meets with Ms. Kim or Specialists.
Elementary WIN Sessions - WIN sessions are available for choosing Friday morning for the following week. All elementary students need to attend the Friday WIN session for WIN announcements and to choose their sessions. They can also have it done by the time they arrive at this session. Students who are unable to complete this task and don’t attend the WIN session on Friday will have their sessions chosen for them. WIN sessions are a way for us to build a strong community in VEDU, and they are therefore mandatory.
Secondary Update
We are wrapping up “The Great Perhaps” unit, and scholars are exploring their own questions about Good & Evil, Love, Money & Power. They are pursuing answers through Writing & Art. Scholars will complete their Summative projects this week.
Our upcoming unit called “Puzzles” will focus on course-specific learning and will include Formative and Summative assessments based on what individual students need.
Caregivers, we appreciate your partnership with us in helping all VirtualEDU scholars succeed!
Thursday, March 2nd and Friday, March 3rd: Asynchronous Learning Days
Synchronous Learning (Live Google Meets):
Advisory
Check-Out
*Attendance will be taken at these Google Meets.*
Asynchronous (Self-Paced) Learning:
Students can find their asynchronous activities in SST for the day. We’ll talk about the daily schedule at the 9:30 advisory meeting as well.
No specialist google meets.
School Counselor Corner
Secondary Students: IMPORTANT
UPCOMING DATES AND ACTIVITIES
In-School College Fair. March 1, 2023 at Hopkins High School and the time is from 12:45- 1:15pm. All juniors will have the opportunity to visit over 100 colleges at our college fair during the school day.
ACT. Tuesday, March 14, 2023. This day will be busy at HHS. The following activities will be happening:
(1) Practice ACT for sophomores;
(2) ACT for juniors;
(3) Bilingual seals testing for eligible seniors.
We realize that students and families know that standardized testing scores are being used less for admissions, but they are still very helpful for scholarship purposes.
Please encourage your students to take advantage of these in-school opportunities.
ACT Test Prep Resources. Go into the school Naviance account and all the way at the bottom of the home page is a link for Naviance Test Prep. It provides a study plan and resources to help prepare you for the ACT test..ACT/SAT preparatory resources
Gateway Wednesdays. Most Wednesdays, we have employers come and meet with interested students during the lunch hour. If your student is looking for employment, this is a great way to meet prospective employers. If you are interested in having your business come to school, please contact Kara LeVahn at kara.levahn@hopkinsschools.org.
Students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade are eligible to attend Post Secondary Education and need to enroll by 5/30/23 for the fall of 2023-2024 school year. The link below will explain what PSEO is and list of colleges. Taking college level courses gives you credit towards high school graduation as well as college credit, and it is free!
Seniors:
You should have ordered a cap and gown. If you did not, please use this link to order your cap and gown.
If applying for a 4 year college please reach out to Ms. Johnson (school counselor) to receive your official college transcript and have it uploaded to “common app”. Most universities are requiring applications to be submitted this month. If you need assistance please attend one of my WIN sessions: Ms. J's WIN link
Hopkins Graduation
You can check the graduation webpage for more details as we get closer to the date.
Need a tutor? It’s FREE for Hopkins students!
Royal Connections is a tutoring program through the high school, and tutoring is provided by high school students. If your student could benefit through tutoring services, fill out this Tutoring Request form and be sure to indicate that they are looking for virtual tutoring. A representative from the Royal Connections Instructor program through Hopkins Community Ed will contact you.
Food Supports:
VirtualEDU families have access to the food markets for families in need at the school in their area. At these FREE markets, you will have access to fresh produce, proteins, pantry staples, and more. Families need to sign up at each site online. Sign up links:.
Gatewood: Gator Market
Alice Smith: Alice Smith Market
Community-based: ICA Food Shelf:
Open Hours and Delivery (if families qualify)
https://www.icafoodshelf.org/food
Statewide: HungerSolutions (find a program near you)
Hopkins Public Schools State of the District
Hopkins Public Schools State of the District
Hopkins Public Schools is excited to present seven opportunities to attend a live virtual State of the District presentation throughout the month of February and into March.
Join Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools, school board members, and staff, for a comprehensive look at the present state of Hopkins Schools and where we are going. Dr. Reed will also provide a five-year progress update on Vision 2031, the District's strategic vision.
The State of the District will feature a 45-minute presentation and about 15 minutes to ask questions. Each session will provide the same content in a live format so that you can choose the virtual session that works best for your schedule. Sessions will be held virtually using Zoom. Register to attend the sessions at this link.
Session Dates:
Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 4 at 11 a.m.
Caregiver & Teacher Team
Are you a caregiver of a Black or African Diaspora scholar?
The Caregivers of Black and African Diaspora Scholars Advisory Council is a district-wide resource group for those who hold the identity and the affinity. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, shape & influence district policies & programs, and address needs & opportunities as a community. For more information, please contact Brooke Roper at roperfb@gmail.com.
Outdoor clothing
Need gently used outdoor clothing? Have gently used outdoor clothing you could donate? Please fill out this winter clothing form.
Electronic Backpack
Please take a look in our Electronic Backpack to find a variety of offerings & information for our scholars.