8th Grade Jazz Band Concert
Our winter band concerts were amazing and the students all did a great job!
Girls Winter Choir Concert
Happy Holidays
Mrs. Vaillancourt's leadership class
at "Base Camp" getting ready to do some rock climbing.
More kids at base camp
ready to try their hand at some archery.
WEB Field Trip to St. Croix Trail YMCA Camp
8th grade WEB leaders work on their leadership skills and enhance their team building skills.
6th Grade Visited The Works Museum
Last week our 6th grade visited the works museum to explore, inquire and build.
SCHOOL NEWS
![A group of Scott highland middle school students pose with their winning Future Cities creation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579885565/district196org/fxjmda4q57pcvwzjstqw/SHMSfuturecities.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579885565/district196org/fxjmda4q57pcvwzjstqw/SHMSfuturecities.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579885565/district196org/fxjmda4q57pcvwzjstqw/SHMSfuturecities.png","width":662}])
Future City is a national, project-based learning experience where middle school students imagine, research, design and build cities of the future that showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue.
![Feepay logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578092647/district196org/m6md3ifrh2zw7qlbkbym/feepay-logo-rgb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578092647/district196org/m6md3ifrh2zw7qlbkbym/feepay-logo-rgb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578092647/district196org/m6md3ifrh2zw7qlbkbym/feepay-logo-rgb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1578092647/district196org/m6md3ifrh2zw7qlbkbym/feepay-logo-rgb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1578092647/district196org/m6md3ifrh2zw7qlbkbym/feepay-logo-rgb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578092647/district196org/m6md3ifrh2zw7qlbkbym/feepay-logo-rgb.jpg","width":1640}]){kind=logo}
FeePay system is back online, however Sourcewell has said families may still experience some intermittent disruptions with this transition. They have provided guidance for the most common situations that may occur.
![District 196 logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":2200}]){kind=logo}
The approval implements improvements to classroom teacher staffing and additional mental health support for students promised as part of the operating levy referendum approved by district voters in November.
![shrek the musical junior words of green over gold]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574095418/district196org/evsoqi5oxf7dyxn6nhad/shrek_the_musical_jr.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574095418/district196org/evsoqi5oxf7dyxn6nhad/shrek_the_musical_jr.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574095418/district196org/evsoqi5oxf7dyxn6nhad/shrek_the_musical_jr.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574095418/district196org/evsoqi5oxf7dyxn6nhad/shrek_the_musical_jr.jpg","width":1024}])
Some families may be experiencing difficulties updating their FeePay accounts during the system update. We have provided a helpful solution.
FeePay and Eleyo have decided to separate their systems. You will still have access to online registration and payment for Community Ed activities and FeePay meals, fees and activities, but will now use separate systems.
![The Sheridan story logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576775162/district196org/one9afy1pspzvbq5u9uo/thesheridanstorylogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576775162/district196org/one9afy1pspzvbq5u9uo/thesheridanstorylogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1576775162/district196org/one9afy1pspzvbq5u9uo/thesheridanstorylogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1576775162/district196org/one9afy1pspzvbq5u9uo/thesheridanstorylogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1576775162/district196org/one9afy1pspzvbq5u9uo/thesheridanstorylogo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576775162/district196org/one9afy1pspzvbq5u9uo/thesheridanstorylogo.jpg","width":1740}])
From Dec. 21 through Jan. 5, all YMCA Twin Cities branches and additional locations will have The Sheridan Story bags of food available for anyone who requests it.
![student receiving eagle pride award on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575641697/district196org/p8dckcdojhvxk0y7kowz/IMG_8223.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575641697/district196org/p8dckcdojhvxk0y7kowz/IMG_8223.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575641697/district196org/p8dckcdojhvxk0y7kowz/IMG_8223.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1575641697/district196org/p8dckcdojhvxk0y7kowz/IMG_8223.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1575641697/district196org/p8dckcdojhvxk0y7kowz/IMG_8223.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1575641697/district196org/p8dckcdojhvxk0y7kowz/IMG_8223.jpg","width":2200}])
The District 196 academic calendar for 2020-21 has been revised to include two days off school October 15 and 16 for the Minnesota Educators Academy (MEA) conference.
![three women standing together promoting give to the max day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573585784/district196org/wk4ofgdbep1lppq6rxug/give_to_the_max_day.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573585784/district196org/wk4ofgdbep1lppq6rxug/give_to_the_max_day.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573585784/district196org/wk4ofgdbep1lppq6rxug/give_to_the_max_day.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573585784/district196org/wk4ofgdbep1lppq6rxug/give_to_the_max_day.jpg","width":1000}])
![Two elementary students in a STEM class taking apart a VCR.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572973219/district196org/v3cpmjrjuffoffyqfqpq/OR28.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572973219/district196org/v3cpmjrjuffoffyqfqpq/OR28.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572973219/district196org/v3cpmjrjuffoffyqfqpq/OR28.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572973219/district196org/v3cpmjrjuffoffyqfqpq/OR28.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1572973219/district196org/v3cpmjrjuffoffyqfqpq/OR28.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1572973219/district196org/v3cpmjrjuffoffyqfqpq/OR28.jpg","width":2200}])
Parents interested in having their child attend a District 196 magnet school for next school year can now apply. Enrollment at magnet schools is determined by a lottery and is limited to space available.
![Levy referendum logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573017304/district196org/ligtkmtatlj7vgutkruk/Referendumlogo_1_whitespace.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573017304/district196org/ligtkmtatlj7vgutkruk/Referendumlogo_1_whitespace.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573017304/district196org/ligtkmtatlj7vgutkruk/Referendumlogo_1_whitespace.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1573017304/district196org/ligtkmtatlj7vgutkruk/Referendumlogo_1_whitespace.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1573017304/district196org/ligtkmtatlj7vgutkruk/Referendumlogo_1_whitespace.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1573017304/district196org/ligtkmtatlj7vgutkruk/Referendumlogo_1_whitespace.jpg","width":2200}])
Voters in District 196 approved a levy referendum question and elected incumbent School Board members Jackie Magnuson, Joel Albright and Sachin Isaacs, and newcomer Cory Johnson.
![magnet application logo of hands holding a document]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572885848/district196org/eu8clabtrpnz2iwleekn/MagnetApplicationLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572885848/district196org/eu8clabtrpnz2iwleekn/MagnetApplicationLogo.png","width":455}])
![scholastic book fair logo with books and titles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572530352/district196org/tylx1srzylrrwdhf1mdx/book_fair_fb.png","width":1500}])
![An elementary student holds up an anti-bullying sign during a Unity Day celebration.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571868137/district196org/vrikk95qs4wivpbnlzry/Unity10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571868137/district196org/vrikk95qs4wivpbnlzry/Unity10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571868137/district196org/vrikk95qs4wivpbnlzry/Unity10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1571868137/district196org/vrikk95qs4wivpbnlzry/Unity10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1571868137/district196org/vrikk95qs4wivpbnlzry/Unity10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1571868137/district196org/vrikk95qs4wivpbnlzry/Unity10.jpg","width":2200}])
District 196 students and staff stood up for kindness and spoke out against bullying on Oct. 23 in recognition of Unity Day. The annual day is held in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month efforts each October.
UPCOMING EVENTS
-
Valley Middle School of STEM
-
Scott Highlands Middle School
-
Valley Middle School of STEM
-
Main Office
Black Hawk Middle School
Cottage Grove Middle School
Online with FeePay