Norse Area Learning Center

September 8, 2023

Norse students and parents, thank you all for a wonderful first week of school. It was so awesome to see all the students return. Here at Norse ALC we are focused first and foremost on building relationships with our students. In our opening 'Norse' meeting, ask the student's they'll fill you in:), we talk about exactly that. In addition, we walked through our expectations and how we do business at Norse ALC. We maintain high expectations for all students and are committed to developing and maintaining relationship with each student. We believe that all students can achieve their goals and go on to great things! It is going to be an awesome year! Thank you so much for sending your student to Norse... we love having them!

Warm Regards,

Coleman McDonough

Principal

Norse Area Learning Center/ Distance Learning Academy

cmcdonough@isd138.org

651-674-1406

Behavior Intervention- Debra Beyatt

English- Mindy Lattimore

Math- Christopher Thompson

Personal Enrichment- Mindy Lattimore

Principal- Coleman McDonough

Science- Christopher Thompson

Social Studies- Dr. Erik Lien

Special Education- Leah Palmer

Work Experience Coordinator- Leah Palmer

Secretary- Debra Charley

This year at Norse we are going to be providing students with a variety of interesting speakers and field trips aimed at exposing students to different career and postsecondary opportunities. Generally on Wednesdays we will have guests come in and share their experiences or programs with the students to give them information and or experiences they may have never had that just might inspire a student to move in a particular direction

On September 20th Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) will be coming to visit Norse. They will share with the students the opportunities available to them at ARCC, various programs, financial aid information, registration information, PSEO options and more! Then, we will schedule a field trip to ARCC (date TBD). This will allow students to reflect on what they learn when ARCC visits us, so when we go there, they have some perspective on what they are going to see and do during the visit.

On September 27, Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC) will be visiting Norse. Same process applies. they will visit us and then we will visit them!

Throughout the course of the school year we will have a variety of speakers join us to share experiences and opportunities. Potential visitors include: Lori Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine; NBPD Police Chief Dan Meyer; NBFD; National Guard, Veterinary Technician, and we are still working on developing these opportunities.

Our partnership is heavily dependent on communication between family and school. It is critical our system has the most current information. Please log into ParentVue to verify all of your information, and update as necessary through the course of the school year. Instructions on how to login, verify, and modify your information can be found HERE.

Please make time prior to the start of the school year to share any information required for us to ensure your child is safe and supported in school – legal documents, medical needs or medication administration. If you or your student’s information changes during the school year, please remember to let us know.

Food Service: It is important to note that free breakfast and lunch will be provided to students in Minnesota Public Schools for the upcoming school year. Remember to deposit money into your account through WordWare. This will be used if a student goes back for a second lunch or has additional food items beyond the standard lunch serving.

Your family could be eligible for discounts on a variety of school expenses such as activity and field trip fees. To find out if your family is eligible, complete the Application for Educational Benefits. A hard copy of the application can be found here, or it can be completed online through your family’s WordWare lunch account.

NBAPS has released the 2023-24 Student-Parent Handbook, and your family is strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the contents.

SY23-24 Student-parent handbook .

At NBAPS, all students grades 5 - 12 are issued a district-owned Chromebook. Students are expected to use these devices to support classroom activities, educational research or professional enrichment. *Guardians: If you do not wish for your student to have a device to take home during the course of the school year or if your student will be bringing in their own device, please contact the school to indicate this request.

For more information about the NBAPS Chromebook 1:1 program please use the following link to review the Chromebook Handbook: Chromebook Handbook

Chromebook check out will be available during Welcome Days, August 30th and September 5th from 9:00am - 6:00pm at the Brooker Building.

Many students drive themselves to school. Students have parking slots in front of the Brooker Bldg. Student expectations will be covered during Welcome Days. There is no cost to students.

Transportation: Bus information is expected to be available the week of August 21, and will be mailed to families when available. It can also be accessed by logging into ParentVUE. Please feel free to contact the transportation office at 651-674-1030 if you have questions about busing related issues, or stop in during Welcome Days.

Fall Conferences:

Monday, November 20, 2023 3:30-7:00

Tuesday, November 21 2023 11:30-3:00

Spring Conferences:

Tuesday, March 26 3:30-7:00

Thursday, March 28 3:30-7:00

Picture Day: Student pictures will be taken on Monday, Nov. 6. More information will be shared with students and families prior to that day.

North Branch Area Public Schools is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to district and Norse Area Learning Center events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/3phcIA7

Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3p6NNPA

23-24 School Calendar

ALC Website

WordWare Lunch Accounts