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Wednesday, November 4 | 12pm-8pm
Thursday, November 5 | 4pm-8pm
![Virtual Parent Connection Title]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600721464/district196org/c8yptxksj6s3fmorp0hi/VirtualParentConnection_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600721464/district196org/c8yptxksj6s3fmorp0hi/VirtualParentConnection_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600721464/district196org/c8yptxksj6s3fmorp0hi/VirtualParentConnection_1.jpg","width":763}])
Welcome to the Virtual Parent Connection!
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Meal Options for Hybrid and Digital Academy Students
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![The 2020-21 School Supply is now available on our website]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596650385/district196org/fehgswhe1ulpiawcy5zf/2020-21schoolsupplylistfb-ig.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596650385/district196org/fehgswhe1ulpiawcy5zf/2020-21schoolsupplylistfb-ig.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596650385/district196org/fehgswhe1ulpiawcy5zf/2020-21schoolsupplylistfb-ig.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596650385/district196org/fehgswhe1ulpiawcy5zf/2020-21schoolsupplylistfb-ig.png","width":940}])
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Check out this article from the Dakota County School Recycling E-News about our virtual Earth Week celebration!
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Friday, May 29 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday, June 2 | 3:30 - 5:30 pm
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Check out this article from Sun-ThisWeek newspaper about our virtual Earth Week celebration!
![Ear protectors for frontline workers fighting COVID-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588968951/district196org/jzxsrhirep8ez8tmp0lx/waltersppe3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588968951/district196org/jzxsrhirep8ez8tmp0lx/waltersppe3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1588968951/district196org/jzxsrhirep8ez8tmp0lx/waltersppe3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588968951/district196org/jzxsrhirep8ez8tmp0lx/waltersppe3.jpg","width":960}])
Check out this article from the Sun ThisWeek newspaper about Mr. Walters' project using our 3D printers to make ear protectors for front-line COVID-19 workers.
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Oak Ridge celebrated Earth Week April 20-24.
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Click here to begin registering your student for the 2020-21 school year!
![Environmental Engineering Night Flier]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582909128/district196org/inuhvnubqxrx2gnsq0pl/EEN2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582909128/district196org/inuhvnubqxrx2gnsq0pl/EEN2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582909128/district196org/inuhvnubqxrx2gnsq0pl/EEN2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1582909128/district196org/inuhvnubqxrx2gnsq0pl/EEN2020.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582909128/district196org/inuhvnubqxrx2gnsq0pl/EEN2020.jpg","width":1275}])
Tuesday, March 17 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
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Check out this article from the Sun ThisWeek newspaper about our new School Forest partnership with the Minnesota DNR.
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Click here to begin registering your student for the 2020-21 school year!
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Friday, January 10 | 6 - 7:30 pm
![desktop tablet and mobile versions of new district 196 website shown on screens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1577459467/district196org/hamokqkufdimo7bed4ec/District196_NewWebsite2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1577459467/district196org/hamokqkufdimo7bed4ec/District196_NewWebsite2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1577459467/district196org/hamokqkufdimo7bed4ec/District196_NewWebsite2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1577459467/district196org/hamokqkufdimo7bed4ec/District196_NewWebsite2019.jpg","width":1200}])
Our new website features a media-rich, mobile-first design that is visually pleasing, practical on content and accessible to visitors with disabilities. The design provides a unified look across the district while allowing each school to maintain its unique identity with the use of colors, logo and content.
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Thursday, January 30 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
![Principal Dr. Kindem rollerskates with third graders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576092613/district196org/glhnlc7tep77vhbfzew5/IMG_9287.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576092613/district196org/glhnlc7tep77vhbfzew5/IMG_9287.jpg","width":480}])
Oak Ridge is participating in Active Classrooms Week December 9-13.
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Our mindful movement partner, 1000 Petals, shared a story about our Morning Walk routine and how it helps students regulate and focus.
District News
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District 196 elementary magnet lottery families who are considering the 196Online virtual school for the 2021-22 school year should consider that enrollment in 196Online will affect their magnet assignment.
![Youth and adult summer catalog]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614371985/district196org/m3iwhg9skmwym8llzsre/Unknown_crop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614371985/district196org/m3iwhg9skmwym8llzsre/Unknown_crop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614371985/district196org/m3iwhg9skmwym8llzsre/Unknown_crop.jpg","width":780}])
Browse our online catalog and register now to ensure your spot in a class that sure to engage, inspire and enrich you and your family!
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Interested in your student continuing to learn fully online next school year? Explore our new virtual school, 196Online.
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Review this important information about free meals, late start Wednesdays, technology help, transportation and wellness checks.
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Grades preK-2 will return on Thursday, January 21 and grades 3-5 will return on Thursday, February 4.
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Governor Walz announced a change in the state’s Safe Learning Plan to allow a phased-in return of elementary students to in-person learning. Details of our plan for elementary students will be shared by January 8.
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Browse our online catalog and register now to ensure your spot in a class that sure to engage, inspire and enrich you and your family!
Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning mode. Each calendar has 172 days of instruction for elementary students and 171 days for secondary students.
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
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Each school will share site-specific details about the change at their building. There will be no school for all preschool and elementary students only Nov. 19 and 20.