Category Archives: Empowering

We will hard to provide all students with the knowledge and skills they need to take control of their lives.

A Spotlight On Check & Connect

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At North View Middle School we believe that teaching and learning approaches should accommodate the diverse skills, abilities, and prior knowledge of young adolescents, cultivate multiple intelligences, and draw upon students’ individual learning styles. When learning experiences capitalize on students’ cultural, experiential, and personal backgrounds, new concepts are built on knowledge students already possess.

To ensure this happens, we use the nature of young adolescents to guide our decision making. Because of this belief, our staff spend a considerable creating engaging learning opportunities. One of those opportunities is our building and district’s partnership with the Check & Connect program featured in the video below.

I hope you enjoyed this spotlight. If you have any questions about this or anything else related to North View Middle School please connect with me here or follow me at @NVMSPrincipal. 

 

Academic Spotlight: English

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One of our goals in our English classes at North View Middle School is to help all of our students enjoy reading and become lifelong readers. To help accomplish this, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students read independently for the first 10 – 15 minutes of their English classes, and the English teachers check in with students about what they are reading, help them with any reading issues they may be having, and set goals with the kids. 

Independent reading has many benefits for kids (and adults).

  • Like practicing a sport or an instrument, independent reading helps kids get better at reading.
  • Reading improves knowledge.
  • Reading reduces stress.
  • Reading expands vocabulary.
  • Reading creates new synapses in your brain, which improves memory. 
  • Reading improves your analytical skills.
  • Reading improves your focus and concentration skills. 
  • Reading helps with writing skills.
  • Reading is free entertainment.

Since reading has many benefits, both academically and socially, we strongly encourage your child to read 15 -30 minutes at home on a daily basis. In 8th grade, it is required that students read at home for 1-2 hours a week. 

Looking for some good middle school and young adult books? Check out Allison Sirovy’s reading blog at readingthemiddle.blogspot.com  and check out the books below, too.


     

If you have any questions about this post or anything related to NVMS, please connect with me here.

Welcome Back NVMS!

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Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

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At North View Middle School we believe that providing challenging and relevant learning opportunities is the key to our students’ success in middle school and beyond. Because of this belief we are excited to offer an AVID exploratory course to our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students next year.

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This exploratory course is designed to support students, who are in the academic middle, on their path to college.  This course is an optional class that students can apply to enter.  The AVID program will continue to support these students and prepare them for college as they move on through middle school, and high school.  Key components of our AVID course are:

  • Skill development in the areas of Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading.
  • Expectations of taking rigorous courses.
  • The opportunity to be tutored by academic mentors.
  • Tutorial activities designed to support students with challenging course work.
  • Exposure to a college-going culture through guest speakers, college visits, college tutors, etc.

For more information, please visit WWW.AVID.ORG, and feel free to reach out to Anna Paulson, our AVID instructor.
If you have any questions about this or anything else related to North View Middle School please connect with me here or follow me at @NVMSPrincipal. 

Reppin’ Your Knight Pride!

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BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand is the exclusive online supplier of North View Middle School apparel, and merchandise. This partnership creates a new source of income for middle school through the sale of officially licensed spirit wear. The merchandise is a great school fundraiser as every item sold puts money directly back in the hands of the school. Our school didn’t have to pay anything to join, and will receive a 12% share of royalty revenue. You can buy customized school spirit wear, clothes, sportswear, gear, and merchandise for you or your family. Click here to enter our store!

If you have any questions about this or anything else related to North View Middle School please connect with me here or follow me at @NVMSPrincipal.

Pic of the Day- Donations

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A former NVMS student drops by with school supply donations from AT & T. This is the second such donation this year. With the first being from Minneapolis Heart Institute. A big thank you goes out to Ms. Demyko Jackson, from One2One Mentors, and Mr. Streukens, 8th grade Math teacher for making these connections.
If you have any questions about this or anything else related to North View Middle School please connect with me here or follow me at @NVMSPrincipal. 

Pic of the Day- End of the Year Field Trip

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North View Middle School Staff at the Grand Slam sixth grade field trip. I think we had more fun then the kids. A big THANK YOU to everyone for pitching in and making this a great day for our students.

If you have any questions about this or anything related to North View Middle School please contact me here. or follow me at @NVMSPrincipal.

Summer Eats Minnesota

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Community Event: NVMS McTeacher’s Night

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Empowering Students

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At North View Middle School we strive to ensure that we are providing and environment that empowers our students with the knowledge and skills they need to take control of their lives and make a positive impact on their communities. One example of our former students doing just this can be seen in the video below.

If you have any questions about this or anything related to North View Middle School please contact me here. or follow me at @NVMSPrincipal.