Monthly Boost
November 2023
A note from the principal
Counseling Notes
Please give a warm welcome to our new counselor
Cheri Chandler Smith
A little about Cheri
"I have worked in schools for the last 16 years. I worked as a School Psychologist for 12 years and as a School Counselor for the last 4. I am passionate about my work and love to see others learn and achieve."
Contact Information
Phone: 763-391-8576
e-mail: chandlersmithc@district279.org
Note from Doris Moylan - Social Worker
I have hats/mittens/scarves if needed and if you need any other winter clothing needs -
please reach out to me!
My email is: moyland@district279.org
Virtual BINGO
Virtual BINGO THIS Thursday 11/30!!!
Reminder that our Virtual BINGO will be happening on Thursday November 30th from 6-7pm.
If you forgot to register you can still RSVP at this link: https://bit.ly/279VirtualBINGO
Picture Retakes
If you took Picture Retakes back on November 15th, Kemmetmueller Photography has the Retake Picture Gallery Live! They sent out emails to the families on Monday November 27th with a link to their student(s) retake photos.
If you have not received that email OR have any questions regarding pictures: please reach out to Kemmetmueller
Kemmetmueller Photography Contact Info
Phone: 952-473-2142
e-mail: info@k-photography.com
Upcoming events
279Online VIRTUAL BINGO
THIS Thursday November 30 from 6-7pm
Forgot to RSVP? No worries - follow this link: https://bit.ly/279VirtualBINGO
- Wednesday November 29th
- 5-7pm held at 7600 Boone Ave Suite 72, Brooklyn Park
No School for Student
Friday December 1
Mark Reporting Day for PreK - 12
Trimester 2 Begins
Monday December 4
Advisory Challenge for Students
Monday December 11 - Friday December 15
No School for Students
Wednesday December 20
Conference Release Day PreK - 12
No School for Students
Thursday December 21 - Monday January 1
Winter Break PreK - 12
Welcome Back to School
Tuesday January 2, 2024
279Online Community Events
Coming Up:
VIRTUAL BINGO: Thursday November 30 from 6-7pm
Advisory Challenge: December 11th - 15th
Follow 279Online on Social Media
Join us on social media to follow Ollie along and see what 279Online is doing!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/279Online
Instagram: 279online_k12
X (formerly Twitter): @279Online
Website: https://online.district279.org/
Fall Into Reading
Join us as we "fall into reading"!!! Follow the link to check out a Fall Virtual Bookshelf to find a new read. Hope you have a great day!
Virtual BINGO time!!!
Calling all 279Online Families and Caregivers!!!
Join us on Thursday November 30 from 6-7pm for VIRTUAL BINGO!!!
RSVP at this link: https://bit.ly/279VirtualBINGO
Tips for Parents/Guardians to Stay Informed
- Keep your contact information current in ParentVUE. You can update phone numbers and email addresses at any time. If you need to update your address, please go to the Enrollment Center website for instructions.
- At the elementary level, please check Seesaw for daily assignments and schedules, information from your teacher, and more.
- At the secondary levels, please check Schoology for current grades, daily assignments, and overall progress. Mid-trimester grades and Trimester grades are posted in ParentVUE.
- Review our current and past newsletters on our website for important information.
Check your email regularly for Blackboard and Schoology emails from us. If you aren’t seeing them, please look in your junk folder or check your setting to make sure you don’t have emails blocked.
Technology Assistance
Need help logging in to an account, checking in for an online meeting with a teacher, or setting up a device? Check out the technology resources in the Parent and Family Toolkit.
Need more technology assistance? The district tech support help desk is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on student days, and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on non-student days. Email help@district279.org or call 763-391-7180.
Attendance/Absence Reporting
Reminders about Attendance Practices for 279Online:
GRADES K-5
Teachers take attendance twice a day through their classroom meetings.
GRADES 6-12
- Scholars are expected to self report attendance through a Schoology attendance quiz for each class by 6:00 pm in Schoology daily
- Teachers verify and submit the official attendance record in Synergy the next day.
- At 6:00 pm, School Messenger calls will go out to families for scholars with unexcused absences from the previous day
- If a scholar is unable to attend, families need to report the absence to 279Online in order to excuse the absence (phone: 763-391-8670 option 1 or email: online@district279.org) OR report your student(s) FULL DAY absences in ParentVue. Click Here for directions.
- While attendance is taken through this quiz, scholars are still expected to attend synchronous meetings with their teachers and engage in their learning. We want them to be there and miss them when they don’t come!
Teachers will review this attendance process with scholars in advisory and their classes. If you have any questions regarding attendance please contact your scholars’ teachers or the main office (phone: 763-391-8670).
District and Community Resources
Rather than posting numerous resources each week, we are compiling them in a Google Doc that will be updated accordingly. Please click here for assistance regarding things like mental health, food and clothing support, and Internet access.
Schoology Guide for Families
For families who use Schoology, we created this handy reference guide to help you navigate what you’ll see in Schoology, how Schoology is different than ParentVue, and how to get support for accessing the parent side of Schoology. Click here for the reference guide.