24 Hour Attendance Line: 952-707-2804

Main Office: 952-707-2800

Due to the pandemic and with school meals currently free and available for all students, District 191 families have completed far fewer applications than in a typical year. And fewer applications mean District 191 is on pace to lose as much as $4.0 million in revenue! Please do your part to help your school district!

Please fill out the application even if you think you may not be eligible or if you aren’t worried about the benefits this year. By completing an application, you can make a huge difference for our school and that’s why our goal is 100% of families completing an application! Any information you submit will remain confidential.

Learn more and complete an Application for Educational Benefits at https://www.isd191.org/enroll/application-for-educational-benefits

APPLY FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

*We have printed packets if you prefer to fill out a paper application!

• All absences not excused within 24 hours, by telephone or a signed note, will be considered unexcused.
• Students are expected to attend all classes each day that school is in session.
• Occasionally, students arrive late to school and both the student and parent state that the student overslept or missed the bus. The school does not consider these excused absences. Therefore, students who oversleep or miss the bus and arrive at school late will be unexcused.
• Students who accumulate seven unexcused absences are considered truant and referred to the county.

The deadline to register has been extended to Monday, December 13th.

See your science teacher for extra credit or grade increment.

For parents and community members, an evening viewing session will be held on Thursday, January 13th from 5:00-6:00 PM in the media center.

If you have questions, please contact your science teacher.

Mr. Hammer jhammer@isd191.org

Mr. Lundahl tlundahl@isd191.org

Mr. Meyer cameyer@isd191.org

Mrs. Mosey pmosey@isd191.org

After school help will be available on Mondays from 3:20-4:00

The Google Meet Code is ERMSfair

The remaining help dates are:

Monday 11/29

Monday 12/6

Monday 12/13

Monday 12/20

Monday 1/3

Monday 1/10

The top winners from the Eagle Ridge Science Fair will be eligible to participate in the Twin Cities Regional Science Fair that is held on February 25-27, 2022;

Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Clough St & Judson Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108

Please go to http://www.tcrsf.net for more information.

Free donuts! Join us for donuts and Kickstart - the student-led Campus Faith Club at Eagle Ridge Middle School. This is a place for students to find community, encouragement and to share the hope and truth of their Christian faith. All ERMS middle school students are welcome. We meet 7:15 – 7:35 am every Tuesday, beginning November 9th, in Mr. Blair’s room (Room 1002).

Safety Net Club at Eagle Ridge Middle School

Safety Net is an after-school program for students at Eagle Ridge. This group will discuss a variety of topics such as conflict, mindfulness, privilege, LGBTQIA+ and African American History, along with other topics of interest to the group. The topics and curriculum were approved by a Community Advisory Board made up of the therapists who will run the group, community members, and older students who identify as persons of color, LGBTQIA+ and/or allies.

It is FREE to participate. Pre-registration required.
This group was made possible by a Dakota County Collaborative Grant and Dakota Child and Family Clinic in Burnsville.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Here are dates and times – All meetings take place at Eagle Ridge in the Media Center. Transportation is available afterschool at 4:45.

• 11/15/2021 3:00PM - 4:30PM
• 12/13/2021 3:00PM - 4:30PM
• 1/10/2022 3:00PM - 4:30PM
• 2/21/2022 3:00PM - 4:30PM
• 3/21/2022 3:00PM - 4:30PM
• 4/18/2022 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Order your copy of the 2021-2022 Eagle Ridge Middle School Yearbook. Click on the link below, pick your school and order directly from the website! For hardcover yearbooks, add the product found in “accessories”. There are paper order forms located in the front office for cash/check payments.

To Order Your Yearbook, Follow the link:

ERMS Yearbook

Thank you!

-Eagle Ridge Middle School Yearbook Staff

P.S. The yearbook staff will not be ordering additional copies of this year's book, so reserve your copy today!

BURNSVILLE SPIRIT STORE

It's time to show your Burnsville Blaze spirit! The Burnsville Spirit Store has all your back-to-school spirit needs - sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, mittens, and of course, custom "B"- logo MASKS!

If you are shopping this weekend (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday), please remember the Spirit Store for your Burnsville Blaze gifting needs! All orders received over the long weekend will be fulfilled and ready for pick up next Tuesday 11/30. We are thankful for you and your support!

Order here: https://isd-191.square.site/

Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Burnsville-Spirit-Store-2090425817656016/) or watch the school store page on the 191 website for the latest news, arrivals, and updates.

Make a donation in support of BrainPower in a BackPack -- District 191's hunger relief program for students and families in need -- and take home a handmade pottery creation made by a BHS student and or community volunteer as a reminder many children face empty bowls every day in our community. For more information visit the website link at: www.tinyurl.com/bowls191. To make a donation online visit: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Bpbp

Bowls for BrainPower is supported by District 191, ISD 191 Community Education, Burnsville High School Art Department and Burnsville High School Youth Services.

Thank you for your support.

District 191 will also implement the following health and safety measures in schools this fall to mitigate the spread of COVID-19:

• Requiring masks for staff, students and visitors inside District 191 schools to start the 2021-22 school year.

• Requiring students and staff to stay home if they are ill, and leave school/work if they become ill during the day, pending assessment through a district health professional,Reporting positive COVID-19 cases and influenza outbreaks to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), as required,

• Promoting individual hygiene practices that limit the spread of disease, including “covering your cough” and washing hands, through signage and as embedded practices in daily schedules,

• Promoting social distancing wherever possible, including during activities/athletics and other events,

• Minimizing the mixing of student groups (“cohorting”), possible

• Following federal mask mandates on school buses,

• Sharing vaccine information and resources, as vaccinations decrease risk of transmission and decrease the need for students and staff to quarantine,

• Cleaning and disinfection of high-touch services,

• Operating ventilation systems at longer run times and maximizing outside air intake into building spaces,

• Maintaining a 1-to-1 ratio of personal learning devices for students in order to minimize sharing of resources and provide flexibility for individual learning,

• Monitoring and analyzing COVID-19 community data to determine the need to adjust mitigation strategies along with available vaccinations and access.

Learn more at: https://www.isd191.org/discover/fall-2021-in-person-learning-plan

PARENTVUE

In order for us to effectively communicate with you throughout the school year, please make sure you update your address, phone numbers, and email address on PARENTVUE. This information is very important as it is the only way to contact you in the event of an emergency.

We will send weekly bulletins for families through email. We will also regularly call home with voicemail message updates.

TEXT MESSAGING

Additionally, Parents/Guardians now have the option of receiving text notification from District 191 and its schools. Text messages are timely and relevant, including weather related school closure information, emergency announcements and others.

Please note: In order to participate, parents/guardians must opt-in by texting “subscribe” to the number 68453.

Learn more about ParentVue at https://www.isd191.org/enroll/student-information or call the Eagle Ridge Middle School Office at 952-707-2800 for further assistance!

School hours for students are 7:50 AM - 2:50 PM.

• Students may arrive starting at 7:30 AM. They will grab a bagged breakfast and head to their locker and their first class, Advisory.

• School ends at 2:50 PM.

• Buses leave ERMS by 3:00 each day.

• There is a shuttle bus to the high school for students participating in sports/activities at BHS.

• For students participating in activities at ERMS, there is an activity bus that leaves at 4:45.

ParentVUE accounts provide families direct access to their child’s information and data. ParentVUE enables families to monitor their child's educational progress and includes the following information:

• Attendance
• Quarterly Progress Grades
• Health information
• Student schedules
• Meal account information
• Emergency contacts

District 191 encourages all families to create a ParentVUE account.

CREATE A PARENTVUE ACCOUNT

Send an email to parentvue@isd191.org and include the following information about your student:

• First and last name
• Grade level
• Student ID number
• Birthdate
• School currently attending

You'll receive a confirmation email with an activation code and instructions for completing the setup process.

SCHOOLOGY...Did you know?

Schoology is a great place for parents to keep up to date with their middle schooler’s assignments and grades. Here is the schoology parent guide. One of the first things I recommend parents doing is setting up a weekly Schoology summary for their middle schooler. You will get an update on grades and any missing assignments. Here is a short video on how to set that up: Schoology Gradebook Notifications

How does ISD191 Schoology differ from ParentVUE?

ParentVUE is a central location for information on your child’s attendance, course schedules, records and contact information.

Schoology is a detailed look at your child’s academic schedule for classes, links for homework and assignments, and daily grades for current classes.

Visit our district website for more information at: https://www.isd191.org/families