OCTOBER 13, 2024

• A Message From the Director
• K-12 Handbook Updates
• Veteran's Day Request
• Academic Support Sessions - Complete a three question poll.

Dear NWI Families,

The first grading period wraps up on Friday, October 18, 2024, marking the halfway point of the semester. By now, students should have established routines that support their success in online learning. If those habits have slipped, don't worry—there’s still time to get back on track!

For K-5 students, you should be around days 36-40 in your learning. If needed, consider working ahead of live lessons to catch up and stay on course. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit assignments two days before the target date. This proactive strategy not only gives teachers time to grade but also keeps students aligned with their goals, ensuring they stay on pace.

Thank you for choosing Northwest Indiana Online School for your child(ren).

Mrs. Christy Jarka, Director, & The NWIOS Team

On October 7, 2024, the Duneland School Corporation School Board approved a K-12 student handbook addendum regarding security threats. This new policy is now reflected in the online student handbook and will go into effect on Monday, October 14, 2024. Please review the policy with your child today to ensure that they understood the importance of this topic and policy. The addendum is attached for your reference.

If you opted to take the PSAT on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, a separate email was sent to you. You can also access the information about testing day here ~ https://secure.smore.com/n/853sn

Tuesday, 10/15/2024

OPTIONAL PSAT for Grades 10-11 Onsite Testing Day. 📝

Thursday, 10/24/2024 and Friday, 10/25/2024

Fall Break for Duneland Schools ~ This is a great opportunity for you to get caught up on late assignments.

Northwest Indiana Online School will be honoring our Veterans with a Celebration Video during the month of November. To honor our Veterans, we would like to invite you to submit information to recognize someone you know that has served our country. All submissions are due by Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

CLICK ON THE BUTTON (LINK) BELOW TO SUBMIT THE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VETERAN.

The Indiana Purple Star School Designation honors schools that have displayed a significant commitment to service members, veterans, and students and families connected to our nation's military.

Don't miss out on our in-person support days! Students attending these sessions are getting one-on-one or small group help from our skilled team. They receive guidance on using resources, academic support, and help catching up on classes, plus help creating schedules to stay on track.

Take a moment to complete the three-question poll so we can schedule the next session.

Study tables are open to all students, and parents are welcome to join.

For more information, call 219-983-3743.

For any NWIOS Student who did not get their picture taken or is otherwise interested in retakes, they are scheduled for December 3rd.

More information will be forthcoming as the date gets closer.

The NWI Online School Office is located at 601 W Morgan Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304

Specifically, you can find Door 9 on the south side of the former Chesterton Middle School near the pool entrance.

Call 219-983-3473 to reach Mrs. Palko and the NWI Online Office

The Duneland Exceptional Learning Department will host its first quarterly Parent Ambassadors meeting for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, October 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the DSC Administration Center, 601 W Morgan Avenue, Chesterton. This free, informative meeting is open to all Duneland School parents.

This first meeting, Mental Health in Our Schools, will focus on mental health issues impacting students as well as local resources and district initiatives that are in place to support students with mental health needs. District leaders will also present district data from the school counselors; provide information about district and community resources; and discuss the new state law regarding the restriction of personal device use during the school day and allowable accommodations. CHS School Counselors, Amy Snyder and Gretchen Arthur, will join in this presentation.

Chesterton High School will again host their annual inside Trick or Treat event at the school on Tuesday, October 29. Mark your calendars for this annual tradition!

Learn more about the FREE Duneland Early Learning HUB Classes at the Trojan Learning Center

Click on the images below to enroll.

Contact the Duneland School Corporation IT department via one of these methods:

1. Open a IncidentIQ ticket by sending an email to: helpdesk@duneland.k12.in.us
   
2. Log into IncidentIQ and submit a request duneland.incidentIQ.com

The new 2024-2025 Duneland School Corporation Calendar has been adopted by the Duneland School Board of Trustees. Click the link above to see all the date for next school year.

The goal of the Duneland School Corporation district school newsletters is to inform students, parents and the school community about school-related information.

This year, the Duneland Schools will share information that pertains to opportunities our students may be interested in outside of school on a special page on our website. These available opportunities are offered by not-for-profit partnerships and organizations within our school district boundaries and local communities. Follow this link to Community Opportunities.

Want your event/activity/camp posted on this page? Submit a request by email with the flyer/information to the Duneland Schools Administrative Center to ahicks@duneland.k12.in.us and bmartinson@duneland.k12.in.us.

For more information on ALL the current Camps being offered at CHS visit Athletic Camps/Events on the CHS Athletics webpage.

To make an appointment please call 219-763-8112. Let NorthShore know you are a Duneland School student or staff member and that you would like to make an appointment at the Duneland School Clinic located at the old CMS.