News from the View!
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Hello!
We are contacting you today to keep you updated, and aware of the work being done to further the lives of North View Middle School students. This update contains information about our school goals for instruction and achievement, activities used to support our goals and our progress toward meeting them. In this issue, you will be provided with information related to:
- Save the Date: Summer School
- Multilingual Summer Programming
- In Case You Missed: Bookmark Contest, Blind Date with a Book, Donations
- All Abilities Resource Fair
- Reading Resource Site
- Student Trivia Question
Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, our staff, or our administration team with any questions you may have. We are always happy to hear from you!
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
Eating a healthy breakfast is an essential part of students being ready to learn each day. In fact, national studies show that children who eat breakfast reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math; score higher on standardized tests; and have better concentration and memory. To celebrate National School Breakfast Week, from March 6 - 10, the Osseo Area Schools Food and Nutrition department will hold a hidden “Golden Ticket” promotion for children who eat school breakfast.
Each site will receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card to the student who receives the “Golden Ticket” with their breakfast on March 7th. At the end of the week, a grand prize “Golden Ticket” will be randomly distributed with breakfast at one elementary and one secondary school. One lucky elementary student will receive a Galaxy Android Tablet and a secondary student will receive a pair of Galaxy Ear Buds.
Save the Date

Multilingual Summer Programs
Registration is now open for the ML Summer Programs! Please share program and registration information with students and families.
- Multilingual Summer Academy (MSA) is for students currently in grades 1-4 and is open to any multilingual student.
- EL Summer Club is for students currently in grades 5-7. (Students currently receiving EL program services only.)
- EL High School Summer Program is for students receiving EL services currently in grades 8-12 (preferably 12th graders who will return in the fall).
Families can register online by completing the Google Form below.
- Multilingual Summer Academy: https://forms.gle/8NvrjZeaT2ZULuvG8
- EL Summer Club: https://forms.gle/XLR5ETjWtuEa7xwb8
- EL Senior High Summer Program: https://forms.gle/9yQZkizFUfvfz2399

In Case You Missed it!
Blind Date with a BookFebruary is "I Love to Read" month and one way we celebrated that was with our Blind Date With a Book promotion. The purpose of this activity is to challenge students to read a book they may not have chosen for themselves, that’s why it’s a “blind date”. Students get introduced to books, get prizes and have fun. | Bookmark Contest At North View Middle School, we are committed to developing a love for reading in each student. To do this we work hard to find the right book for each student. This includes trips to the media center, book recommendations by teachers, and activities like our yearly bookmark contest. Every student NVMS student is invited to celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in our annual bookmark contest, Participants compete for prizes and a chance to see their printed bookmark designs featured in our library. Click here to see this year's winners! | Bucks for BooksNVMS has recently received a number of donations to support our school community. Both the Walser Foundation and Morrie’s Subaru of Brooklyn Park provide funds to support the purchase of books in our Library Media Center. |
Blind Date with a Book
February is "I Love to Read" month and one way we celebrated that was with our Blind Date With a Book promotion. The purpose of this activity is to challenge students to read a book they may not have chosen for themselves, that’s why it’s a “blind date”. Students get introduced to books, get prizes and have fun.
Bookmark Contest
Every student NVMS student is invited to celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in our annual bookmark contest, Participants compete for prizes and a chance to see their printed bookmark designs featured in our library. Click here to see this year's winners!
Reading Resource Site
STUDENT TRIVIA QUESTION
Convert 40% into a decimal and a fraction. The first twenty students who submit a correct answer here will receive five Knight Pride Tickets.
Family Engagement Workshops
Navigating Osseo Area Schools The Navigating Osseo Area Schools workshop series will empower parents and caregivers as fierce advocates as they support their scholar's academic success. Participants will access tools and resources to navigate the school system, access relevant information for scholar success, and explore post-secondary opportunities. Click on the QRL code within the picture to register. | RISE Committee The RISE Committee was formed as a direct result of the George Floyd Resolution to elevate BIPOC voices within Osseo Area Schools. The RISE Committee will also strategically partner with the School Board, District leaders, and various stakeholders in the district; to strengthen the interconnectedness among culture, teachers, learning, achievement, and transformation. Click on the QRL code within the picture to register. | Mental Health Series The Mental Health Workshop series is designed to increase Parents' and caregivers' awareness and accessibility to mental health resources. Participants will explore the different components of mental health, engage in meaningful conversation and gather resources and tools for the entire family. Click on the QRL code within the picture to register. |
Navigating Osseo Area Schools
RISE Committee
Mental Health Series
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will students be required to wear face coverings at school?
Osseo Area Schools will encourage but do not require quarantines and/or mask-wearing for all staff, students, and visitors.
*As of August 8th, 2022. Please click here for up-to-date information.
- Can I come in and visit my student's classroom?
Yes. Following the appropriate protocol, visitors are allowed into our building.
- Will breakfast and lunches continue to be free this year?
No, school meals will not continue to be provided free of charge to all students this year. It is extremely important to fill out the free/reduced meal application if you would like to continue to receive discounted services, like school activities and home internet service (upon qualification).
- Where do I find the school supply list?
Please click here for this year's school supply list.
- When does the school open?
The school building will be open for students to enter each day at 7:50 am. Please do not drop off students before this time if possible.
- Who should I contact with questions?
If you have general questions, please call the school at 763-585-7200. - When is picture day?
Picture day is November 9th and the retake day will be December 8th.
- I need support with Internet Resources.
Resources are available to support families that do not have access to the internet in their homes can be found here. Internet support and resources may also be provided to families as necessary by the district.
Interested in Sports?
Click the link below for important detailed information about activities at each of our district's high schools.
Many sports are available for seventh and eighth-graders.
Reminders Important Forms
Health Emergency Contact Form: Students under 18 years of age will not be released from school if ill or injured unless authorized by a legal parent/guardian or another adult designated by a parent/guardian. Please update emergency information annually and as changes occur. Emergency Contact information can be changed in ParentVue.
Ways to Stay Updated!
Monthly Newsletter
At the beginning of each month, North View Middle School will send you the "News from the View" Family Newsletter. These newsletters are organized in a fashion that the most critical information is at the top and as you scroll down the newsletter the information becomes more oriented toward the future. This is your “one-stop-shop” to stay informed about the happenings of our school community.
Multilingual Facebook Pages
The multilingual Facebook pages listed below are where you can find resources, news, and information, in multiple languages, about ISD 279 Osseo Area School.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Another way to receive personalized information and be engaged in conversations related to the North View Middle School community is to attend parent-teacher conferences each trimester. Not only will you be able to meet your child's teacher, but there will also be opportunities to provide us with feedback about your needs. North View Middle School is a dynamic community; if you want to be involved and don’t know how, please ask. We can connect you to a cause, action, or person that will help you be connected to our community.
School Website
The NVMS website is a place to go to pull static information and facts about North View Middle School that could be important for a family at any point of the year. This may include but is not limited to, the daily schedule, the school calendar, how to check your student's grades using Parent Vue, and stay informed of your student's distance learning progress using Schoology.
Social Media Updates
You can also stay up to date by following me at @NVMSPrincipal or liking our Facebook page by clicking here.