Last day of Student Orientation-Students were given a unique item to collaborate on “why they think their item would make a great project”.
Then they presented their project idea “elevator pitch style” to the rest of the students (my favorite, the armadillo figurine).
There Here!!!
2020-2021 MNCS High School Yearbook. Place your order through MNCS online store https://minnesota-new-country-school.square.site/ Pick up your copy at the frontdesk at the High School.
Day 2 of new student orientation at the MNCS High School.
Students had a choice to work on a wide arrange of small project.
Let's give a "SHOUT OUT" to Danielle Gustafson-Sundell! Danielle is a Special Ed Advisor.
I am originally from Red Wing, MN and also lived in Chicago and Evanston, IL. I attended school there, first at the Art Institute of Chicago and then Northwestern University. After receiving an MFA, I taught various art classes at the college level. My family and I moved back to MN about 9 years ago. My husband is a librarian and works at Mankato State University's Memorial Library. My daughter began attending MNCS in 3rd grade and is now starting 8th grade.
I started working as a Para at the high school about 2 yrs ago and this has evolved into my new position as a Special Ed Advisor. I absolutely love working at MNCS. I feel lucky to have landed here. The students are amazing-I learn so much from them and also feel challenged to keep growing. And I work with an amazing group of educators. I'm very interested in Project Based learning-it's such a cool way to learn!
On a more personal note, I am a constant reader (mostly fiction, also essays and cookbooks) love to cook (current obsession-fermenting veggies) and bum around thrift stores (vintage records, funky objects, vintage clothes..and more:) and also, self admittedly, have a clothing problem (as in-overstuffed closet, boxes and storage bins.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in one place every day of the week this new school year. Can't wait.
Let's give a BIG WELCOME to Marcia Ranft
Marcia will be joining the team as a Elementary Teacher: Her class will be known as the Woodland Critters.
About Marcia: This will be my 9th year teaching and I am very excited to join the MNCS team. When I visited MNCS, I knew this was the school for me. I enjoy learning and teaching through inquiry and exploration. I am the mother of two (ages 14 & 18), I love to spend time with family and friends.
My hobbies include camping, hiking, anything with water, and traveling. I look forward to getting to know my colleagues, my students, and our families.
Introducing Halle Pauly!
Halle is thrilled to join MNCS Team as an Elementary and Secondary Special Education Advisor. She is building a new home with her family. She loves reading, baking cookies, being outside with her family and friends, and her childhood dog "Remmie".
Lets give a big "welcome" to Halle
And that’s a wrap!
Three days of collaborating with our colleagues for 2021-22 school year, and lots of Team building exercises!
Happy 4th of July from Minnesota New Country School
One of our students, John, published a book of spoken word poetry as part of his Sophomore project “The Hate I Received Dailey”. We are thrilled for him, and so proud. ❤️ What a big accomplishment from one so young!
End of the school year (Dean Day) Good bye 2020-21 👋🏼
Oh the things you find when you move desks lol!
Registration is open for Mavericks Esports' FIRST-EVER virtual summer camp on July 15–16, free & open to 6th grade through college-age! Hone your esports skills with exclusive advice from some of the best in the industry in this two-day camp. Sign up: esports.mnsu.edu/camp
Last day of school pizza party!
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Good Morning MNCSers!
Please recall the newest calendar updates that today June 1st and tomorrow June 2nd we will be dismissing students at our regular 3:15pm time. :)
Finishing up some very cool projects, Harlan's woodworking project.
Experience week in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade glasses -Tie Dye Day!
Radish Harvest!
We plant them, We grew them, We shared them, We ate them!
Sometimes you just have to roll with it! Made up games are the best!
***2021 Speech Virtual Showcase***
Please join us Wednesday night May 26th at 6:00 pm for an MNCS online speech showcase. They had a great season; so come and see what some of these kids can do! During performances, please mute your mics. Turning off your camera is acceptable, but not necessary. The following Competitors have agreed to participate this year.
https://meet.google.com/nxw-mobm-wic?authuser=0&hs=122
6:00 pm Andrew Menne 10th Grade Varsity Creative Expression~Sections Competitor
America’s Got Average Talent by Andrew Menne
6:15 pm John Harvey 10th Grade Varsity Poetry~Sections Competitor
Americana, The Lover as a Tapeworm, 10 Honest Thoughts on Being Loved by s Skinny boy and A Story Ending in Breakfast by Rachel Wiley and Olivia Gatwood
6:30 pm Savannah Berg 9th Grade Varsity Humor~State Competitor
Hyperbole and A Half by Allie Brosh
6:45 pm Sami Pollack 10th Grade Varsity Original Oratory~State Competitor
The Poison Embedded in Every Day Phrases by Sami Pollack
7:15 pm Alex Menne 12th Grade Varsity Prose~5th Place State Finalist
Stolen Moments by Janet O' Neil
Fun times at Staff Retreat
Joanna working on the Greenhouse for her Sophomore Project.
