Nicollet News
Family Weekly Newsletter: February 14th - 18th, 2022
OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE

SCHOOL DAY IS FROM 7:50AM - 2:50PM
ATTENDANCE LINE: 952-707-2604
REMINDER: THERE IS NO PARENT DROP OFF/PICK UP IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
A few of our items are pictured below

SPRING CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Sign up now for Spring Conferences
Wednesday, February 23rd ~ 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, February 24th ~ 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, February 25th ~ 8:00am - 11:30am

DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR SPRING CONFERENCE MEAL


IMPORTANT INFORMATION & REMINDERS

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YEARBOOKS!
OUR DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 28TH!
After that date we cannot guarantee their availability!
Our year in review will be documented by your school photographers and bound in a book for you to keep. You will be able to remember the fun and friends of middle school for years to come.
Pricing for 2021-22 Nicollet Yearbooks:
Softcover: $21.00 Hardcover: $25.00
Autograph Page: $2 Current Events Page: $3

HEALTH REMINDER
Please remember, if your student is experiencing any of the following symptoms, they MUST stay home from school.
Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
New cough or a cough that gets worse
Difficulty/hard time breathing
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Nasal congestion/stuffy or runny nose
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Muscle pain
Extreme fatigue/feeling very tired
Severe/very bad headache
Chills
It’s essential that we all work together and stay vigilant so we can keep doing the things we want to do, including in-person learning, activities and athletics.
To report an absence due to COVID-related symptoms, a positive test, or close contact with a positive individual, you can call our attendance line - 952-707-2604 or complete this NMS Absence Report Google Form.

BHS SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION

SPRING Sports Registration: The 2021-22 BHS SPRING Sports online rSchoolToday registration will OPEN on 02/07/2022; . https://isd191-ar.rschooltoday.com/ Please use your same email, username, and password if you are a Returning User from the 2021-22 school year OR this past 2021 Spring athletic season. Below are the start/tryout dates for the spring sports offered.
You will need to have a VALID - current sports physical on file with the BHS Athletics Office in order to participate. This is a requirement of the MSHSL and BHS. Students CANNOT participate without it! The rSchoolToday registration will automatically show the date of the athlete’s last sports physical on file with BHS. Please click on the link to print off a blank copy of the MSHSL Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Form: https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/2020-21-sqpe-3-25-20.pdf
You need to have completed the rSchoolToday online registration prior to the start/tryout date. Please visit https://isd191-ar.rschooltoday.com/ to register for athletics (and activities).
Please visit the athletic website for more information on your spring sport; https://bhs.isd191.org/activities/athletics
If you have any athletic and activities registration questions, please contact Jeanine Riggs; jriggs@isd191.org


BURNSVILLE SCHOOL SPIRIT STORE
IT'S PLAYOFF SEASON! Show your team spirit by getting your spirit wear and gear like sweatshirts, hats, mittens, playoff pom poms and pennants and so much more! Come see us this Saturday 2/5 from 9-6 where select merchandise will be available at Burnsville Ice Center during the 50th Anniversary of the rink celebration!
The store will be open from 10-3:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays in February with some exceptions.
The store will be closed Thursday 2/17 and Tuesday 2/22 but will have extra special hours during conferences:
Wednesday 2/23 from 3:30-7:30pm
Thursday 2/24 from 12-8pm
Friday 2/25 from 8-11am
Remember, you can always get your Burnsville Blaze gear by ordering online and picking up in the BHS main office: https://isd-191.square.site/
LET'S GO BLAZE!

LATEST EPISODE OF THE NICOLLET NEWSCAST

AFTER SCHOOL AT NICOLLET

BYC CURRENTLY HAS A WAITING LIST
Burnsville Youth Collaborative for Grade 6-8: Our BYC afterschool program combines academic support and enrichment along with recreational activities. The program runs Monday - Thursday from 3:00 - 6:00PM each day. We currently have a waiting list but spots may open up so register now!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

WEEKLY CLUBS AND GROUPS
Science Club - Mondays from 3:00 - 4:30 in room 311~ Mr. Nemetz and Ms. Challgren
Chess Club - Tuesday/Thursday from 3:00 - 4:30 in the Media Center ~ Mr. Ribnick
Photojournalism Club - Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 in Room 124 ~ Ms. Holman
Singers & Swingers - Thursdays at 7:00 before school in the Aux Gym ~ Ms. Bakken
Student Council - Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 in Room 502/4 ~ Ms. Wilson
Prism - Every other Tuesday from 3:00 - 4:30 in Room 320 ~ Ms. Schmidt (Next meeting 2/15/22)
Spring Musical Annie - Monday - Friday from 3:00 - 4:30 (not all students will attend all days!) in Choir Room ~ Ms. Bakken

IMPORTANT VACCINE & TESTING INFORMATION

HOME RAPID TEST KITS AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE!

Kids Deserve a Shot!
Minnesota has launched ‘Kids Deserve a Shot,’ a vaccine incentives program rewarding Minnesotans 5-11 years old for completing their COVID-19 vaccine series.
Incentives such as VISA giftcards and College Scholarships!
Click here to learn more information!

COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Resources
Here is the link to the main Dakota County COVID vaccine page: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HandlingEmergencies/Disasters/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccine.aspx
Here is the link to the schedule of upcoming COVID vaccine clinics:
https://phappt.co.dakota.mn.us/appointment/en/clinic/search
Free at home screening through Vault Order Your Kit
- When you send it in, you’ll get results in 1-3 days and Vault will send you another kit automatically!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES
P-EBT Card Update
Below is some information about the upcoming P-EBT card benefits renewal. Please consult one of the websites or phone numbers below with any questions.
Families that lost the P-EBT card they were issued last school year should contact EDGE customer service by callng 888-997-2227 or visiting www.ebtEDGE.com
View P-EBT information for families on the Department of Human Services (DHS) P-EBT webpage
If you are a parent or guardian and have questions about P-EBT for your child, you can call the Department of Human Services (DHS) call center number at 651-431-4608 or 1-833-454-0153.

Family Food Resources
191 Community Pantry
Our family, grocery bag style food distribution available to all community members on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Diamondhead Education Center. Each grocery bag has 10-15 nonperishable items designed for a family of 4 including a box of assorted fresh fruits and vegetables when available. The Pantry is open to the public.
191 Community Pantry Grocery Bag Distributions -- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Year Round
191 Fresh Produce Distribution
Available July - October provides a box of assorted fresh fruits and vegetables distributed the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at Diamondhead and is available to all community members.
More information about these resources at:
WEBSITE: www.tinyurl.com/brainpower191
EMAIL: brainpower191@gmail.com

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Questions?
Phone: 952-707-2600
Email: nicollet@isd191.org
Fadlan la xiriir Axmad Kaahiye, is ku xirahanaga iskuulka Nicollet Middle School, wixii su'aala ah oo aad ka qabtid macluumaadkaa:
akaahiye@isd191.org Tel: 952-373-1877
Si tiene alguna preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Mary Lopez:
mlopez@isd191.org Tel: 612-568-3022
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