Henning School District

Please enjoy Christmas performances by our students in grades K-3. The links below are organized by classroom teacher. Merry Christmas 🎄 Mrs. Amundson: https://youtu.be/Og-DpZOeXXE Ms. Feda: https://youtu.be/3XWiaC9AYcg Mrs. Emter: https://youtu.be/mvcri_N5teI Ms. Mathias: https://youtu.be/iZ-EuEeMKKM Mrs. Finck: https://youtu.be/rdAc_6cECjM Mrs. Jorgenson: https://youtu.be/DrIicvG11io Mrs. Mills: https://youtu.be/-kq6Yyt8yhk

The Henning School will return to In-person learning for Grades PreK-9 and our Hybrid Learning Model for grades 10-12 beginning Monday, January 4. Seniors & Grade 10 Group A will attend In-person on Monday, Wednesday & Every other Friday (1/8) Juniors & Grade 10 Group B will attend In-person on Tuesday, Thursday & Every other Friday (1/15) Grades 10-12 will have the responsibility to attend online when they are not scheduled to be In-person. *Students in grades 6-12 will keep their Chromebooks and have the responsibility to bring the device to school charged every day. Students in grades K-5 will keep their Chromebooks in their classroom.

Have a Wonderful Christmas Vacation! I want to take this time to wish all of our students, families and staff members a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! A year ago we had no idea that 2020 was going to be filled with so many challenges and hardships. We have all been changed by 2020, but we are stronger for what has been experienced. As we look forward to 2021, let’s begin this new year with HOPE & INSPIRATION. Our school and community are surrounded by many WONDERFUL people and I am THANKFUL that you allow our Team the opportunity to teach and lead you children. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Ho Ho Ho!!! - Mr. Williams

COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines Update: The following information communicates updated guidelines regarding quarantine length for a close contact of a positive case of COVID-19: -A one time close contact will quarantine for at least 10 days and return to work or school after 10 days if no symptoms have developed (even the development of one less common symptom will cause for the individual to remain in quarantine for 14 days). -A person can test on day five (5) or later of their 10 day quarantine and return to work or school after seven (7) days of quarantine with a negative test result(this is regarding the one time close contact only). -A close contact to someone that lives in your home will be a 14 day quarantine after your last close contact with the individual prior to isolation. -14 day quarantine is still recommended as the safest time frame. Resources: Quarantine Guidance Visual: https://5il.co/npsm Quarantine Guidance for Close Contacts: https://5il.co/npsl

The Henning School will remain in our current Learning Model until Christmas Vacation. Our current model consists of: Grades PreK-3 will be In-person at school Monday through Thursday (no school on Friday for grades PreK-3 only). Grades 4-12 will be in our Distance Learning Model (ALL Online) *Christmas Vacation begins Wednesday, December 23. Our COVID Incident Team will meet on December 28 to make a final decision regarding the learning model we will return to school in on January 4 (Our team is hopeful that we can return to our Hybrid Learning Model that we operated under up until our Thanksgiving break).

As part of our 12 Days of Christmas Activities students, staff, families and community members are encouraged to wear green today. Grow the Grinch's heart by making a donation to Henning Hope. Due to our Distance Learning Model, our annual Penny Wars (Penny's for Presents) has been postponed until we have our students Prek-12 back in the building. Today (Monday, December 7) through Friday, December 11 our students, staff, families and community members can drop off donation at the district office. Students in grades PreK-3 can give their donations to their classroom teacher. Any size donation is welcome - it will all add up to support an amazing community organization. Henning Hope assists our students and families in need with Christmas presents, winter clothing and much much more. Please make checks payable to Henning Hope.

The Henning Staff have the following expectation during online learning for basic online etiquette and for full attendance, participation and credit being awarded: 1. Parents should address items with teachers during our scheduled break times, not during class time (with no other students present). 2. The student must be logged in to their Google Meet class session individually and on time. 3. The student's entire face must be visible in live video (NO AVATAR) for recognition and participation/engagement. 4. The student must be present the entire class period. 5. The student must be focused on class content and not be engaged in other activities that are a nuisance to their learning. 6. The student must be dressed appropriately (their attire should not be a distraction to other students or staff). 7. Students should be muted when they are not asking a question or until they are called upon. 8. The student must be aware of their background and environment. The students background and environment must not be a distraction to their learning or the learning of others (Students can use the "Background Blur Option" feature in Google Meets to assist with this matter). *Attendance & Participation rules apply to all learners during all of our Learning Models. If a student is absent, their participation in practice and games can be impacted. *If a student is not attending class, parents are expected to call the office to excuse an absence prior to the absence occurring. Unexcused absences can result in missed opportunities and a possible grade reduction.  Attendance Policy regarding excused and unexcused remains the same in all learning models - these procedures can be found in the student handbook. *If a student is experiencing technical difficulties, the student or parent should call the school immediately to communicate problems and inquire about possible solutions.

12 Days of Christmas Activity Calendar. Beginning on Monday, December 7, we are encouraging our students, staff, families and community to participate in our 12 Days of Christmas Activities at home online, at school or at work. During these times of uncertainty, we want to remember that there is still JOY in the Christmas season. Our students can benefit from some of these cheesy yet joyful activities - families and community members too! Stay Safe, Stay Strong and Stay Positive - There are Brighter Days Ahead!!! Link to the 12 Days of Christmas Activity calendar: https://5il.co/nhv5

Distance Learning for grades 4-12 begins today. Schedules have been distributed to all students: Grades 6-12 Schedule: o Period 1 - 8:10-8:40 o Period 2 - 8:55-9:25 o Period 3 - 9:40-10:10 o Period 4 - 10:25-10:55 o Period 5 - 11:10-11:40 o Lunch - 11:40-12:25 o Period 6 - 12:25-12:55 o Period 7 - 1:10-1:40 o Period 8 - 1:55-2:25 o 15 minute breaks allows teachers to work with students that need support for a few minutes before their next class. o (*2:25-2:40- open to work with students after period 8*) Grades 4-5 Schedule: o 8:30-12:00 - Classroom Lessons w/breaks o Lunch/Recess 11:00-12:00 o 12:00-1:05 Classroom Lesson w/breaks o 1:10-2:25 – Optional PE/Music o 2:25-2:40 – Work time/ Help Time

Henning Elementary Technology, Meals and Childcare Questionnaire. Click the link: https://www.henning.k12.mn.us/article/351188...

Due to the extreme escalation of case numbers of COVID-19 in our school community, county, region, and state, our COVID Incident Team has made the following decision (with School Board approval) regarding the next transition in our learning model. -No School the week of November 23-27 -Beginning November 30 through December 11 - Grades 4-12 will be in a Distance Learning Model (ALL Online) and Grades PreK-3 will be In-person at school Monday through Thursday (no school on Friday). To read the new plan, click on the link: https://5il.co/n5mx To read about the different occupations that meet the childcare provision guidelines click on the following link: https://5il.co/n5mw

The Henning School has been notified of multiple lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in multiple members of the Henning School with exposure date(s) of November 9-11. All close contact tracing has been communicated for this case. The link to the November 17 letter can be found at: https://5il.co/n51n

The Henning School has been notified of a lab confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a member of the Henning School with exposure date(s) of November 4-6. All close contact tracing has been communicated for this case. The link to the November 13 letter is below: https://5il.co/n14h

The Henning School has been notified of a lab confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a member of the Henning School with exposure date(s) of November 2-6. All close contact tracing has been communicated for this case. The link to the November 12 letter is below: https://5il.co/n14h

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR GRADES 10-12: Friday, November 13 will be an offline Distance Learning Day for students in grades 10-12.

What a BIG day for this young lady. CONGRATULATIONS to our Senior Ellie Dague on the signing of her National Letter of Intent for a Full NCAA Division I Basketball Scholarship with North Dakota State University (NDSU). CONGRATULATIONS to Ellie's parents Melanie & Chris Dague.

Today's OTC Football game vs. Hawley will be streamed on the NFHS Network - Kickoff is at 4:30. You can find it by going to www.nfhsnetwork.com and then searching "Battle Lake High School." You will need a paid subscription for this event.

Please ENJOY the Henning Elementary School Veterans Day Program virtually. Click on the YouTube link and Enjoy: https://youtu.be/Xsg6w03m-0o

Our Veterans Day program will be released on social media tomorrow (11/11) @ 11:00.

Please Help our students "Stuff the Turkey" with non-perishable goods for the Henning Food Shelf.