IGHMS Announcement 2/3
Published on Feb 3, 2021 13:01

Inver Grove Heights Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, February 3


Register for a Different Attendance Option for Trimester 3 Now Through Friday, February 12

Students can now request to change their attendance option for Trimester 3. Students currently enrolled in Option 1 (Distance Learning) can enroll in 199 Online for Trimester 3. Students currently enrolled in 199 Online can enroll in Option 1 for Trimester 3. If COVID-19 case rates continue declining, we are hopeful that middle and high school students will be able to return to the Hybrid Learning model for Trimester 3. Click here for more information and the Attendance Option Change Form.

 

Students will automatically continue in their current attendance option if their family does not complete an Attendance Option Change Form.

 

Regístrese para una opción de asistencia diferente para el tercer trimestre desde ahora hasta el viernes 12 de febrero

Los estudiantes ahora pueden solicitar cambiar su opción de asistencia para el trimestre 3. Los estudiantes actualmente inscritos en la opción 1 (aprendizaje a distancia) pueden inscribirse en 199 Online para el trimestre 3. Los estudiantes actualmente inscritos en 199 Online pueden inscribirse en la opción 1 para el trimestre 3. Si las tasas de casos de COVID-19 continúan disminuyendo, tenemos la esperanza de que los estudiantes de intermedia y secundaria puedan regresar al modelo de aprendizaje híbrido para el tercer trimestre. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información y el Formulario de Cambio de Opción de Asistencia.

Los estudiantes continuarán automáticamente en su opción de asistencia actual si su familia no completa un Formulario de Cambio de Opción de Asistencia.

 

 

Community Learning Session: Parenting in a Pandemic

MDH and SAVE invite you to join us for a new community learning session. The session is one hour long, and will create space to learn and discuss suicide prevention best practices.

The next event will discuss parenting in a pandemic, and will focus on recognizing parents in their dual role as parents and teachers, and the challenges created because of the pandemic. We will also share strategies for coping as adults try to manage everything between home, work, uncertainty, and fears. Register – Parenting in a Pandemic Feb, 23, 2021 from 9-10 a.m.

 

Helping Your Anxious Child webinar

February 10th, 7:00pm, presented by Luke Spiegelhoff, Clinical Director at Nexus-FACTS Family Healing

Many children experience anxiety at any point in time. This anxiety can significantly impact a child’s functioning in both home and school settings. Learn about the different types of anxiety and what you can do as a parent to help your child cope with the discomfort they experience as a result of their anxiety.

 

The Impact of Pandemic Life on Teens webinar hosted by Hazelden Betty Ford

The Dakota County Eviction Prevention Program is currently unavailable but will be back soon. More details will be posted when it becomes available.

Although there has been a temporary hold on evictions, rent is still due and landlords may evict tenants with past due rent after state and federal restrictions on eviction filings are lifted.

In the meantime, help is available for qualified Dakota County renters who are unable to pay rent and utility costs through particular agencies. Click here to see the agency list.


Please enjoy the first edition of the Inver Grove Heights Middle School student newspaper: Spartan Newsflash. Link here: https://www.isd199.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=20241642&pageId=70298922


All AVID applications for the 2021-2022 school year are due on February 12th. Click here to access the online AVID application form. Current AVID students (including 199 online students that were already accepted into AVID) do NOT need to reapply for AVID. Contact Ms. Moe with any questions. ([email protected])

 

Fairview’s Youth Grief Services program has transitioned to Brighter Days Grief Center. They will continue to offer their free grief support and camps to children, teens and their parent(s)/caregivers, as well as offer a new young adult program. Their programming includes grief support series,?private Facebook groups, grief camps/retreats,?monthly support groups?and other?youth and young adult related?events.?

 

In February, they are offering a six-week online Adult Grief Education Group to help parents and caregivers better understand the grieving process from a youth’s perspective and learn tools and tips on how to best support their grieving kids. Upcoming in March we will be hosting online support for kids.  Visit their website to learn more at www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org/about-us  


Tech Support: The IGH Middle School Media Paraprofessional is available during school hours to help you with any technology issues. Just call 651-306-7924. After hours tech support is also available 4:00-8:00 PM, Monday-Thursday, at 651-306-7676. Click here for more technology help.

Soporte para tecnologíaEl paraprofesional de medios de IGH Middle School está disponible durante el horario escolar para ayudarlo con cualquier problema tecnológico. Simplemente llame al 651-306-7924. El soporte técnico fuera del horario de atención también está disponible de 4:00 a 8:00 p.m., de lunes a jueves, al 651-306-7676. Haga clic aquí para obtener más ayuda tecnológica.


IGHMS Families,

Remember to visit the district social work website that contains resources during COVID-19 such as internet options, tech support, food resources, financial resources, clothing resources, housing resources, COVID testing information, mental health information and support,  and social emotional learning/coping.

 

In English https://sites.google.com/isd199.org/district-resource-website/covid-19-specific-resources

 

Familias IGHMS,

Recuerde visitar el sitio web de trabajo social del distrito que contiene recursos durante COVID-19, como opciones de Internet, soporte técnico, recursos alimenticios, recursos financieros, recursos de ropa, recursos de vivienda, información de pruebas de COVID, información y apoyo de salud mental y aprendizaje socioemocional. albardilla.

 

En Espanol https://sites.google.com/isd199.org/district-resource-website/covid-19-recursos-en-espanol 

 


 

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