Minnesota New Country School

Presentation Night - Thursday Oct. 8, 2020. High School - 5:30pm More information to come!

MNCS ANNOUNCEMENTS; Parents: Complete registration forms in JMC portal ASAP. MNCS Masks  - Are available for purchase through MNCS online store. 2020 Yearbook -Are available for purchase through MNCS online store. The MNCS Board of Directors is seeking candidates for open seats on the board. The board seeks 1 High School (grades 7-12) Parent Member  and 1 High School (grades 7-12) Lifetouch Picture Day(s) for 2020 - Schedule!! MNCS Student Announcements: Seniors  - Senior project pitch last this Friday for those who couldn't make it last Friday. Advancing Sciences Virtual Series Experience - November 16 – 20 - Available for Junior and senior.  Contact Nichole nkotasek@newcountryschool.com by; FRIDAY, October 9th. All Juniors and Seniors:  The National College Fair - Virtually on Monday Oct 12 from 1 PM to 9 PM.   Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF) grants available for students. October Drivers Ed Class - Forms and fee are due by October 15th, TEA TIME -  During Wellness (10:00-10:15 a.m.) on Tues, Wed, and Thursdays  Detailed information may be located on the MNCS Website -Secondary Announcement page. https://www.newcountryschool.com/page/announcements

*Special Education Paraprofessional - Grades K-12 *Special Education Teacher – Resource Teacher Job Location: MNCS Elementary and MNCS High School/Secondary https://www.newcountryschool.com/page/employment-opportunities

MNCS Masks are available for purchase our online store. Your student will be able to pick up the order at MNCS High School. Shipping is available for a extra fee. Available in Youth and Adult sizes. https://www.newcountryschool.com/page/mncs-store

Cassie and Anthony cooking breakfast for the Tuesday Community.

Spread the word!!!! Minnesota New Country School has openings for kindergarten and Grades 7-12th. Students at the Minnesota New Country School grow to reach their full potential as: Purposeful Thinkers, who understand, apply, analyze, and evaluate creatively and independently; Effective Communicators, who receive and convey meaning and messages successfully; Lifelong Learners, who take joy and discovery in invention and direct their own learning; Responsible Citizens who contribute effectively to their communities; and Empathetic and Appreciative Individuals toward themselves, others, and the environment. Join our community, REGISTER TODAY! https://www.newcountryschool.com/page/enrollment

Class of 2021 - Seniors Friday, October 2nd --Your "Final Project Pitch" is due. Reminder: Check your "school email" often for information from the Senior Team! If you haven't done so already, go on the "Senior Classroom" information to guide you through your Senior Year will be avaiable on there. An email was sent by Joan jskelly@newcountryschool.com. show you how to get on the Classroom, if you need assistance contact her.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Special Education. I will be writing a newsletter every month with information about Special Educa- tion. I started with what I was most confused about. All the acronyms and abbreviations! Please send me any questions you have about Special Educa- tion. My email is listed at the bottom of the page. Never stop learning! Laura

Sometimes you just have to roll with it, literally!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: MNCS October Lunch options are now available for Pre-order Breakfast is free, Lunch is $4, Free & Reduced lunches are also available. A new Free & Reduced application is required each school year. 2020 Yearbook - There here!!!!! MNCS 2020 "High School" Yearbook! Cost is $15 pay by check or on Square online payment (located on MNCS Website - Lunch/Online Store Tab) Lifetouch Picture Day(s) for 2020 - New Schedule!! Tuesday Oct 27, 2020 - K-3 Elem Students at Elem Bldg. and High School Community (Anthony, Carrie, Cory) Wednesday Oct. 28, 2020 - 4-6 Elem Students at HS Bldg. and High School Community (Jim, Jenn, Jake) Thursday Oct. 29, 2020 - High School Community (Nichole, Nick, Paul) **Students that are doing distance learning can come in on any of these 3 days to get their photo taken. Approximate times that photos will be taken on these days will come at a later date. Retake Day(s) information will also come at a later date. Student Announcements: Attention all Juniors and Seniors: The National College Fair is happening virtually on Monday Oct 12 from 1 PM to 9 PM. Please attend as part of your Sr/JR project! Register for it here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/ You will need to create an account in order to register! October Drivers Ed Class - Forms and fee are due by October 15th, Send to: Le Sueur Community Education - click here for form Wellness Activities: TEAM TIME - Join Joan and Nancy during Wellness (10:00-10:15 a.m.) on Tues, Wed, and Thursdays , let Joan or Nancy know by 9:00a.m. if you are planning to attend.

Would you like a cactus from MNCS Garden? Stop by anytime and help yourself. See flier for more details.

Attention all MNCS Juniors and Seniors:  The National College Fair is happening virtually on Monday Oct 12 from 1 PM to 9 PM.  Please attend as part of your Sr/JR project! Register for it here:  https://virtualcollegefairs.org/ You will need to create an account in order to register!

Beautiful art drawn by MNCS sophomore, more to come!

Social distancing/team building can be challenging for most groups, but not for this group! Nick strikes a pose, while students draw with a non-dominate hand. Sorry, no after pictures!

A 6th grade distance-learner, today! the FIRST day! How was your first day?

We missed our MNCS families, we are so excited to connect with you again! First Day of School - Monday, August 31st

Mary's photos from the most recent goings-on in the gardens! She definitely has a green thumb!

Kylie Kuhlman, School Social Worker at MNCS, has spent her summer getting outdoors as much as possible with her family. Highlights include playing with her kids and dogs, hiking, camping, and expanding her flower and vegetable garden.

What are some of the things Aaron Grimm did this summer? Aaron went to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness twice during the month of July. He also painted his house and stained his deck.

Bloodmobile is at MNCS High School on Friday 8/21/2020 210 Main Street, Henderson, MN 56044 Visit their site to set up a time to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org