Distance Learning Academy
Weekly Update Grade 6-12 / May 14
Dear Students and Families,
Happy Friday. We have several important announcements to make in this weeks newsletter. Please read carefully and click the necessary links for additional information and forms.
This week's newsletter focus is on:
- Graduation ANNOUNCEMENT
- Summer Learning ANNOUNCEMENT
- Finishing Strong
- Spring Meltdown
- Important Dates
- Pre-ACT
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with great pleasure that we announce that plans for the NBAPS Graduation Commencement Ceremony are underway! We are equally excited to announce that our commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 13 at 2 pm in the West Gym of NBAHS!
The changes by the Governor regarding mitigation and safety protocols allow us to host a traditional ceremony!
Specific details regarding when and where to get tickets, parking logistics, and other important details will be forthcoming.
We can’t tell you how thrilled we are to celebrate our Viking Class of 2021 in our time honored tradition. See you soon!
Summer Learning Opportunities
Linked below is the online registration option for students entering grades 6-8.
Linked below are two options with registration forms for students needing to recover credits during the summer.
In-Person Credit Recovery Option
Virtual Credit Recovery Option
We are excited to have the opportunity to provide extra services for our students and families, especially after a stressful and challenging year.
Grades 6-12 FINISH STRONG
- 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.
Spring Meltdown - Grades 9-12
Spring Meltdown is just a week away! May 17-21 . We want to make sure are invited to the evening events at the high school. Seniors that are wishing to attend the coronation, must call 651-674-1051 and R.S.V.P.
Monday: Pajama Day; coronation @ 2pm; seniors will attend, live stream for all others.
Tuesday: Neon Day
Wednesday: Character/Super hero Day; movie on the field!!! 7:00pm join your classmates to watch Ferris Bueller’s Day off on the stadium field
Thursday: Throwback Day
Friday: School Spirit Day; pepfest outside; BONFIRE 7-9:30 south parking lot (yard games, S’mores, lots of fun)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!
May 17-21 Spring Meltdown
June 12: Seniors last day to turn in coursework
June 10: Grades 9-11 last day to turn in coursework
June 11: PromJune 13: Graduation
10th Grade Pre-ACT
For many of our students, they will be taking the ACT next year. It is not too early to start preparing for that assessment. Please take the time to review the information with your student while at the same time start talking about college and or career readiness.
If you have any questions, please call our counselors at:
Roberta Backus: 651.674.1551
Stacy Redding: 651.674.1604
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