Today our student council candidates were put to the test by responding to questions in a large group student panel. Speeches will happen Monday. We heard a lot of good things from fundraising, community building to increasing our school's environmental stewardship goals. #terranovamn #terranovastudentcouncil
Yesterday we had an ARMY fitness challenge thanks to Jake from the ARMY National Guard! Students tested their strength through the 2 min push-up, 2 min plank, sled drag, sprinting and more. Students were able to push past their own expectations and be proud of their accomplishment. We are hoping to have Jake out to our school to do some more fitness challenges. #terranovamn #ARMYfitnesschallenge
SENIORS! There's a lot that goes into college applications. If you need help keeping it all straight, we've got just the resource for you! On our website, you can find a 12th Grade Checklist, specifically to help guide you through applying, paying for, and accepting admission into the college of your choice. Check out our website. bit.ly/mngoestocollege #MNGoesToCollege
Join MDE for virtual college and financial aid events, Tuesday evenings in October. The series - Ready Set FAFSA! - will cover college planning and financial aid basics with professionals and live Q & A. The events are free for MN students and families. Visit bit.ly/RSFAFSA for more information and to register. @MnDeptEd @ecmcgroup
Happy Monday! We started our morning Advisory time with our awesome counselors Amanda and Jen! Students participated in activities to help them learn more about the importance of time management. #terranovalifeskills #terranovamn
Another Decade of Innovation in Education celebration is our new Student Council! Students interested in participating in the elected position process presented to the school community on Friday. Students will gain an understanding of the election process, create a persuasive speech, host a campaign booth, and participate in an interview panel. Keep checking back to hear who wins the election. Ballots will go out later this week to our staff and student community. #terranovamn #terrranovastudentcouncil
Students are diving into projects and geeking out. We are thrilled to watch the excitement and learning that is happening around our campus. #terranovamn #outoftheclassroomintotheworld #projectbasedlearning
We are a few weeks into celebrating A Decade of Innovation in Education at Terra Nova. Check out what's been happening with our September 2024 Trailhead Newsletter. You can find it via email, our website, and the app! At Terra Nova, we believe learning shouldn't be confined to the classroom. For 10 years, we've been guiding students through an educational journey that combines rigorous academics with real-world experiences. Our innovative approach has been empowering young minds to think critically, collaborate effectively, and connect with the world around them. #terranovamn #outoftheclassroomintotheworld #terranovatrailhead
Animal Care Club is digging into observing and researching our reptilian, amphibian and arachnid friends. We are excited to become experts in order to share what we've learned with others in and outside of Terra Nova. Our Bug Master is also refining our sustainable food source with mealworm and super worm breeding! #terranovamn #tnanimalcareclub #learningbydoing
Want to learn more about getting Out of the Classroom, Into the World? Join us for our information session and school tour this Friday, Sept. 20th at 3:30 PM. #terranovamn #outoftheclassroomintotheworld
We had our first Buckthorn Bust-Up Challenge on Friday! Students worked together in teams of 2 or 4 to get the biggest pile - and those with roots got bonus points! Buckthorn is a non-native invasive shrub. They all did a great job. We'll be doing this as an ongoing option on some of our Fridays to promote ownership and pride in our campus. #terranovamn #buckthornbustupchallenge #outoftheclassroomintotheworld
It's going to be a great year for our Animal Care Club! Kids are excited to build it into an epic experience for Terra Nova and our community! #terranovamn #tnanimalcare #lifeskills
Les and Maria brought 8 hard working students from Les's advisory to the Monticello Help Center today. We are so proud of our students giving back to the community. They are truly living our mission getting Out of the Classroom, Into the World! We will have the next group from a different advisory next month. #terranovamn #outoftheclassroomintotheworld #monticellohelpcenter #terranovavolunteers
We invite you to come and visit us at the Buffalo Street Party of Hope on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 4-8 pm for an evening of connection, healing, and inspiration! https://www.streetpartyofhope.org/ #terranovamn #buffalostrong #buffalomncommunity
Terra Nova - Meet New Staff Feature | Maria Bearre-Boynne
Position: Case Manager and Student Support Specialist
Maria's favorite hobbies are yoga, jogging, spoken word poetry, and theater. She's excited about sharing all of these interests with our community:
“One of my favorite hobbies is yoga. I'm excited to learn about what students are interested in as well!”
Maria is looking forward to, “Getting outside, going into the world with you, and learning alongside you.”
Maria also wants to share, “I graduated from Whittier College with a BA in English and Theater, then got my MS in Educational Administration. I have also done postgraduate work in Human Development, with an emphasis in Early Childhood, and I am currently studying Ecopsychology.”
We are excited to welcome Maria to our Terra Nova community. #terranovamn #terranovastaff
Terra Nova - Meet New Staff Feature | Sarah McDermott
Position: Administrative Assistant
Sarah's favorite hobby is writing.
A little about Sarah, "I graduated from Central Lakes College in Brainerd and Saint Cloud Technical and Community College."
What Sarah is excited about, "I am excited to be a part of a school that focuses on environmental studies because I have a degree in Ecotourism."
We are excited to welcome Sarah to the Terra Nova community! #terranovamn #terranovastaff
We're hooked on learning! Our first Out of the Classroom Friday was off the scale. Students had a reel good time exploring nature and casting their nets wide for knowledge. No need to fish for compliments - this trip was a catch! Can't wait to tackle our next adventure.#otcf #OutdoorLearning #terranovamn #experientiallearning #outoftheclassroomintotheworld 🎣📚
Back-to-school success! 📚✨ Amazing first week focused on community building and our Terra Nova way. Our no-phone policy encouraged real connections. There were lots of smiles and genuine student engagement. Seeing students interact, collaborate, and truly be present was inspiring. Here's to a great year ahead! #BackToSchool #TNCommunityMatters #terranovamn #outoftheclassroomintotheworld #decadeofeducaitoninnovation #terranovabeyondboundaries #educationmeetsadventure
More first-week fun highlights at Terra Nova. We're also excited to end the week at Schroeder Park on Cedar Lake tomorrow for our all-school community Out of the Classroom Friday. #terranovamn #otcf #outoftheclassroomintotheworld
Our first few days have been filled with fun. Keep checking back to see more highlights. #terranovamn
