Welcome to Week 17! As the year is coming to a close and ALL work must be submitted THIS week in order to focus on Finals ONLY next week - which is Week 18 and the last week of school, any 3-11 grade Full-Time student MUST COMPLETE THE PERFORMANCE SERIES TESTS IN MATH AND READING BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS OR COMPLETING ANY OTHER WORK ON MONDAY! Any student who needs to miss a live session in order to test may watch the recording and submit a brief summary to the teacher via Kmail to get this week's important information and gain attendance points.
On Monday, your teachers will be reminding you to go straight to testing if you go to class and are on the Not Tested list. IF YOU'VE COMPLETED TESTING AS ASSIGNED ALREADY - THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH THIS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT!
We hope that ALL students work hard to wrap up final assignments and prep for your Finals Week next week, as NO EXTENSIONS will be granted past the final day of school - Friday, May 31st! Make it a FANTASTIC learning week everyone! |
posted May 14, 2013, 11:18 AM by Jesse Thorstad
While re-registration for next year is certainly a big deal, and something you should not let slide by...but some students are allowing themselves to get WAY too stressed out over it.
A number of calls to a recent call-in talk show highlights just how stressed some students can become! Don't let this happen to you - listen and learn how you can get re-registered and get this mentally "off your plate".
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posted May 14, 2013, 8:54 AM by Jen Thielke
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Tuesday,
May 14, 2013
Semester 2 -
Week 16
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Cyberbullying Awareness Month Please read this week's attached story from a student who experienced bullying, and who wants you to reach out for help if it happens to you! Guidance Counselor Christine Meeks is always here to listen and support you!Christine's Contact Info. - *Kmail - Admin. Role/Call 218-998-0544 ext. 3107HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR SY 13-14? Please see the attached "k12 Reg. Steps 2013" Flyer to get a VERY easy step-by-step view of how your Learning Coach can let us know you're returning!Discovery Day - Waterpark of America! Date/Time: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 12:00 pm
*We will have tables and staff there to represent our AWESOME SCHOOL until 3 p.m. but you and your family can get complimentary passes good until the park closes at 10 p.m.! Hope to see you there!
Location: Waterpark of America Address: 1700 American Blvd E, Bloomington , MN 55425 Register Now - http://www.k12.com/event/bloomington-discovery-day-6#.UZE5oyt4ZcI
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Have you Updated Your Info? - Kmail Hannah! Have you had an address, phone number or Learning Coach change? If you have had any contact info. changes, THIS is the time to let our Registrar, Hannah Stich know by Kmailing her the new info. ASAP!
Reading and Math Performance Series Testing is WRAPPING UP THIS WEEK!
PERFORMANCE SERIES TESTS IN READING AND MATH ARE WRAPPING UP FOR ALL FULL-TIME 3-11TH GRADE STUDENTS. IF YOU ENROLLED AFTER FEB. 1ST AND TOOK THEM, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RETAKE, BUT IF YOU WERE ENROLLED BEFORE FEB. 1ST OR AFTER AND DIDN'T COMPLETE THEM - YOU MUST FINISH BOTH ASAP OR YOU WILL BE GETTING A CALL FROM YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER AND YOUR COURSE WORK MAY BE HELD UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THESE MANDATORY TESTS!
GO TO WWW.IQMN.ORG - CLICK THE TESTING TAB, PERFORMANCE SERIES LINK AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! BE SURE YOU ARE USING A COMPATIBLE BROWSER AS INSTRUCTED (NO CHROME!).
*TESTING DEADLINE has passed, so you must complete both tests by tomorrow to avoid a call home and coursework HOLD until completed!
Senior Corner - Remember you have an Opt-Out of Finals option if you complete work AND have a C or better in your course by Week 17!
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Do you have questions and you're not sure where to turn? Click the Get Help tab above, or CALL OUR OFFICE at 218-998-3198. Our registrar, Hannah Stich, is always ready to help!
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posted May 2, 2013, 8:46 AM by Jen Thielke
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Monday,
April 29, 2013
Semester 2 -
Week 14
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Congratulations! Mrs. Wittbrodt and her family welcomed Ilyas Eric on April 23rd, weighing in at 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 21 1/2 in. Welcome Ilyas!
Registration -
Please see the attached k12 Reregistration Steps 2013 Flyer to get a VERY easy step-by-step view of how your Learning Coach can let us know you're returning. We're picking Fall courses soon! If you choose "Registering" - we'll be in touch and you get to let us know your preference for Fall classes NOW!
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Time to Update Your Info! - Kmail HannahHave you had an address, phone number or Learning Coach change? If you have had any contact info. changes, THIS is the time to let our Registrar, Hannah Stich know by Kmailing her the new info. ASAP!
SPRING SCANTRON NOW OPEN! - ALL FULL-TIME STUDENTS GRADES 3-11 MUST TAKE NOW!
PERFORMANCE SERIES TEST IN READING AND MATH ARE NOW OPEN FOR ALL FULL-TIME STUDENTS TO TAKE. THESE ARE TESTS WE TOOK IN THE FALL AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE YOUR GROWTH IF YOU WERE WITH US, OR GIVE A BENCHMARK IF YOU ARE NEW (WE TAKE THESE TESTS EVERY YEAR IN SPRING AND FALL TO HELP US ASSESS YOUR GROWTH AND PINPOINT AREAS NEEDING TO BE STRENGTHENED, AND THIS ALSO HELPS US MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE CORRECT COURSES TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL!
THESE ONLINE TESTS TAKE ABT. 45 MIN.- 1 HR. EACH AND ALL YOU DO IS GO TO WWW.IQMN.ORG - CLICK THE TESTING TAB AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! BE SURE YOU ARE USING A COMPATIBLE BROWSER AS INSTRUCTED.
*TESTING DEADLINE - MAY 13TH FOR ALL FULL-TIME STUDENTS GRADES 3-11!
Senior Corner - Remember you have an Opt-Out of Finals option if you complete work by the end of Week 16 AND have a C or better in your course!
Seniors who will be graduating: we need to know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you will be joining us for the graduation ceremony in Fergus Falls. Please contact Hannah Stich or Christine Meeks NOW with this information!
We also need your senior picture. Please send that via Kmail, postal mail, or email to our office:
- Email: hstich@iqmn.org
- Postal mail: iQ Academy; 601 Randolph Ave;
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- Kmail: Hannah Stich, Administrator role
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posted May 2, 2013, 6:37 AM by Jesse Thorstad
Many thanks to Janelle Blanchet and her mom, Bonnie, for starring in our re-registration video!
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posted Apr 22, 2013, 11:06 AM by Jesse Thorstad
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Monday,
April 22, 2013
Semester 2 -
Week 13
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This Week's FUN Sessions
- “Gniteem Terces” - Thursday at 11:00 - This week will be a TALENT SHOW!
- Junior Session - ALL Junior students are welcome to join Christine at 10:30 on Thursday
Re-Registration
It's time to re-register for the 2013-2014 school year!
Re-registering is so important, we wrote a song about it!
Island News
As always, Mr. Dissell welcomes you every Monday from 11-12 on the Island to help any grade level work through their Study Island pathways!
You'll find his Study Island help session on Mondays from 11am-12 noon.
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Cyberbullying Awareness Month
Since we are an online school and our students spend so much time on a computer, we are making the month of April
--- CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS MONTH ---
What is a digital footprint?
"Almost everyone at one time or another has been guilty of sharing too much information or posting a photo that later makes us cringe. To complicate matters further, it;s not just our own online actions we need to worry about—what others say and post about us also contributes to our digital footprint." (iKEEPSAFE Blog)
Please pay attention and think hard about what you post on the Internet. If you choose to post something that you wouldn't want someone else to see, don't post it!
Make sure that your page is secure and your privacy settings are set from high-maximum settings.
Information you should NEVER post online:
- Your personal information like your phone number or address
- A picture/details of you doing something that can get you in trouble
- "Liking" a page that is spam (Trust me on this, as soon as you "Like" spam pages, they instantly have access to all of your information and sell it to other companies.)
- Do not become online friends with ANYONE that you do not know in real life. ANYONE. This is the most important thing to remember.
Watch this video to learn more about Cyberbullying.
If you have seen cyberbullying among iQ Academy students or you have been a victim, please contact our Guidance Counselor Christine Meeks via Kmail (under Administrator role) or at (218) 998-0544 x3107.
Everyone has a right to be treated fairly and a responsibility to treat others fairly
Senior Corner
Seniors who will be graduating: we need to know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you will be joining us for the graduation ceremony in Fergus Falls. Please contact Hannah Stich or Christine Meeks NOW with this information!
We also need your senior picture. Please send that via Kmail, postal mail, or email to our office:
- Email: hstich@iqmn.org
- Postal mail: iQ Academy; 601 Randolph Ave; Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- Kmail: Hannah Stich, Administrator role
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Do you have questions and you're not sure where to turn? Click the Get Help tab above, or CALL OUR OFFICE at 218-998-3198.
Our registrar, Hannah Stich, is always ready to help!
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posted Apr 18, 2013, 11:22 AM by Jesse Thorstad
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Click the pages to see the full-sized versions!
Thanks to Daniel and Jordan for being good sports at our state testing in Rochester yesterday! :-)
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posted Apr 15, 2013, 5:17 AM by Jesse Thorstad
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Monday,
April 15, 2013
Semester 2 -
Week 12
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MCA Testing THIS WEEK!
MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) testing takes place on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, April 16 and 17.
Please only go to the location assigned to you! If you go to any other location, you will be UNABLE to test!
We have a page of information available to you with times and location addresses. Click the Testing tab at the top of the page and select MCA Testing.
This Week's FUN Sessions
- “Gniteem Terces” - Will NOT be held until after state testing!
- HS Session - ALL 9-12 students are welcome to join Christine at 11:00 on Thursday for High School Social Session
Tip of the Week
Tired of creating boring old Powerpoint presentations? Besides Google Presentations, you also have SlideRocket available to you in your Google Apps account.
Sign into Google Docs, and go under the More menu. There you'll find SlideRocket. Use SlideRocket to create eye-catching presentations that make Powerpoint seem ancient!
Island News
As always, Mr. Dissell welcomes you every Monday from 11-12 on the Island to help any grade level work through their Study Island pathways!
You'll find his Study Island help session on Mondays from 11am-12 noon.
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It's time to RE-REGISTER!
Click the highlighted Re-register link below to access the re-registration page!
8th Grade Graphic Novels
Language Arts 8 students just finished reading graphic novels. They explored the terminology and techniques of the genre, comparing and contrasting the format to the young adult novels they had read in previous unit. These "modern" novels were read independently and also provided a contrast to the classic literature being studied in class.
Thanks to Ms. Roos for the photos!
Senior Corner
Seniors who will be graduating: we need to know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you will be joining us for the graduation ceremony in Fergus Falls. Please contact Hannah Stich or Christine Meeks NOW with this information!
We also need your senior picture. Please send that via Kmail, postal mail, or email to our office:
- Email: hstich@iqmn.org
- Postal mail: iQ Academy; 601 Randolph Ave; Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- Kmail: Hannah Stich, Administrator role
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Do you have questions and you're not sure where to turn? Click the Get Help tab above, or CALL OUR OFFICE at 218-998-3198.
Our registrar, Hannah Stich, is always ready to help!
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posted Apr 9, 2013, 6:53 AM by Jesse Thorstad
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Tuesday,
April 9, 2013
Semester 2 -
Week 11
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MCA Testing NEXT WEEK!
MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) testing takes place NEXT TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, April 16 and 17.
You should have received information in the mail telling you WHERE your testing location is. Please only go to the location assigned to you! If you go to any other location, you will be UNABLE to test!
We have a page of information available to you with times and location addresses. Click the Testing tab at the top of the page and select MCA Testing.
This Week's FUN Sessions
- “Gniteem Terces” - Will NOT be held until after state testing!
- Junior Session - ALL Junior students are welcome to join Christine at 10:30 on Thursday to discuss the process of starting your college search
Tip of the Week
Cyberbullying is something you can't deal with alone! You need to get a trusted adult involved.
If you have been a victim of cyberbullying, or know someone who has, please tell a parent.
If you don't feel comfortable talking to your parents, please contact Christine Meeks, iQ Counselor.
Island News
As always, Mr. Dissell welcomes you every Monday from 11-12 on the Island to help any grade level work through their Study Island pathways!
You'll find his Study Island help session on Mondays from 11am-12 noon.
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Cyberbullying Awareness Month
Since we are an online school and our students spend so much time on a computer, we are making the month of April
--- CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS MONTH ---
Cyberbullying definition: Using technology to repeatedly and intentionally harm someone emotionally or mentally.
Have you ever seen any of your iQ classmates bullied online? Maybe you saw a rude post on facebook, or an inappropriate picture posted on Twitter.
If you see this and do not telling someone, you are helping the bully continue with his or her behaviors.
What to do if you are being cyberbullied:
- If you're being bullied, harassed, or teased in a hurtful way — or know someone who is — there is no reason to suffer in silence. In fact, you absolutely should report upsetting IMs, emails, texts, etc.
- Tell someone. Most experts agree: The first thing to do is tell an adult you trust. This is often easier said than done. People who are cyberbullied may feel embarrassed or reluctant to report a bully. Some may hesitate because they're not 100% sure who is doing the bullying. But bullying can escalate, so speak up until you find someone to help.
If you have seen cyberbullying among iQ Academy students or you have been a victim, please contact our Guidance Counselor Christine Meeks via Kmail (under Administrator role) or at (218) 998-0544 x3107.
Everyone has a right to be treated fairly and a responsibility to treat others fairly
Senior Corner
Seniors who will be graduating: we need to know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you will be joining us for the graduation ceremony in Fergus Falls. Please contact Hannah Stich or Christine Meeks NOW with this information!
We also need your senior picture. Please send that via Kmail, postal mail, or email to our office:
- Email: hstich@iqmn.org
- Postal mail: iQ Academy; 601 Randolph Ave; Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- Kmail: Hannah Stich, Administrator role
It's time to re-register!
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Do you have questions and you're not sure where to turn? Click the Get Help tab above, or CALL OUR OFFICE at 218-998-3198.
Our registrar, Hannah Stich, is always ready to help!
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posted Apr 8, 2013, 7:02 AM by Jesse Thorstad
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Below is a link to a song written by iQ teachers and students encouraging you to RE-REGISTER FOR NEXT YEAR!
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posted Apr 3, 2013, 8:11 AM by Jesse Thorstad
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Wednesday,
April 3, 2013
Semester 2 -
Week 10
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Meet the iQ Staff!
Ciara Drexler, Elementary Teacher
KMail - Teacher Role
This Week's FUN Sessions
Thursday 11:00-11:30
- “Gniteem Terces” - Middle School Fun Session with Academic Advisor Angie Thompson
- ALL Middle Schoolers are welcome to attend a weekly fun, social meeting to join the fun for activities like: Trivia, Getting to Know You, Celebrating Successes in Activities & Talent Show!
- High School Social Session - ALL HS students are welcome to join Christine at 11:00 on Thursday!
Tip of the Week
Cyberbullying is something you can't deal with alone! You need to get a trusted adult involved.
If you have been a victim of cyberbullying, or know someone who has, please tell a parent.
If you don't feel comfortable talking to your parents, please contact Christine Meeks, iQ Counselor.
Island News
As always, Mr. Dissell welcomes you every Monday from 11-12 on the Island to help any grade level work through their Study Island pathways!
You'll find his Study Island help session on Mondays from 11am-12 noon.
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Cyberbullying Awareness Month
Since we are an online school and our students spend so much time on a computer, we are making the month of April
--- CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS MONTH ---
Cyberbullying definition: Using technology to repeatedly and intentionally harm someone emotionally or mentally.
Obviously it is common for friends to disagree about something over social media networks, texting, etc.
-Cyberbullying happens when someone purposely attempts to do harm to another person by threatening, harassing, or isolating them.
There are MANY kinds of ways to bully in an online world:
- Social media sites such as facebook
- Twitter
- YouTube
- Inappropriate or embarrassing images or videos going viral
- Impersonation-creating a fake account to bully without using your real name
Cyberbullying is taken VERY SERIOUSLY. If you have seen it happening you need to tell an adult as SOON AS POSSIBLE!
If you have seen cyberbullying among iQ Academy students or you have been a victim, please contact our Guidance Counselor Christine Meeks via Kmail (under Administrator role) or at (218) 998-0544 x3107.
Everyone has a right to be treated fairly and a responsibility to treat others fairly
Another addition to the iQ Family!
Mrs. Ugstad, long-time iQ Academy Minnesota Science teacher, passed along word this week that she's again a grandma!
Her beautiful little grandaughter, Vivienne, was born on Easter Sunday!
Congratulations, Grandma Ugstad!
Senior CornerSeniors, we want and need a copy of your senior photo!
Please send a copy of your photo to us ASAP!
Hannah Stich - iQ Academy
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Thanks!
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