●Quarter  1 Honor Rolls Released
A list of students who are recognized as on the “A” and “B” honor rolls for term 1 have been released. Please see the TRIO Wolf Creek in the NEWS link for the full article. 
 

● BST/GRAD Retest Make-up Date
Written Compostion, Math, and Reading make-up is 11/25 @ 10 am.
 

●Term 1 is over, and it’s time to celebrate!  TWC is organizing a field trip to the Science Museum to see the CSI Exhibit, the Mysteries of the Great Lakes Omnitheater movie, and go to lunch at Cossetta’s.  For students who passed all their classes at 1.5 credits or more, TWC will pay their way.  All other students are welcome to attend for $4 plus the cost of lunch.  Important info: We will be leaving from lab at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, November 25^th and returning to the school at 3:30 PM.  Students must  notify your LM by noon on Tuesday November 11^th, if they plan to attend.  If you have any questions, please email Emily at estull@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us or call 651-213-2095.
 

● Need more time with your Learning Manager?? Check out the Online Office Hours on Moodle. Learning Managers hold assigned online office hours weekly. Check out the Moodle site or ask your Learning Manager for weekly times.

●Congratulations to our students of the month for October!
Emily Scheid and Brian Lawman were elected. Students are selected by staff for their academic excellence, as well as for their dedication and drive. Congratulations! See the TRIO Wolf Creek in the NEWS link for the full article. 
 

●New location for the 2008-2009 school year
TRIO Wolf Creek will be leasing new space at 10363 Liberty Lane in Chisago City for the 2008-2009 school year. Click TRIO Wolf Creek in the NEWS for press release and pictures.
 

●Approved Online Learning Provider
TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School is proud to announce our continued certification from MDE as an Approved Online Learning Provider for 2008-2009. OLL Provider Document

● Social Networking Website Disclaimer

Please note that all staff members of TRIO Wolf Creek Charter School are mandatory reporters by law.  This means that if any staff member views a social networking page of a student and views inappropriate information on that page that they have no choice but to report the information.

All materials viewed on a student’s page that refers to drugs or alcohol will be reported to parents and also to the authorities if necessary.   In addition any information that is viewed by TRIO Wolf Creek Charter School staff as being harmful to the student or others will be reported in the same manner.  

It is important to understand that information that you are sharing with the world on social networking sites will be viewed by many people.  Please think carefully about what image you are portraying on any websites you choose to create.

● Education Benefits Reminder

If you feel that there is a possibility that you would qualify the educational benefits please complete the paperwork needed at this website: http://www.chisagolakes.k12.mn.us/freereduced.htm

You may be asking yourself why an online school would need you to complete information to receive reduced price lunches- please click this link to find out why?

TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning #4095 is a hybrid online charter school sponsored by Chisago Lakes School District #2144. Instruction is technology based and the majority of work can be completed at home or other off campus location. It is recommended that students spend five hours per week in our lab setting. This lab time will include individual work and group projects, technology workshops, testing, and goal planning sessions. Some students will come to lab to fulfill these requirements, while other students comply via “distance learning.”   More Frequently Asked Questions.

What is a charter school?
Charter schools are public schools started by parents, teachers, and/or community members who apply for a "charter," which defines the school's specific mission and goals, and how these goals will be measured. Learn more...

TRIO Wolf Creek in the NEWS...
Click this link about for TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter school news clips on a number of topics including:  Honor Rolls, Student Council Events, Students of the month, Graduation 2007, Commissioner of Education, 2007-2008 Outstanding School of the Year, & Q-Comp funding, and more.

Class Server & Moodle
Access is available to all students enrolled at TRIO Wolf Creek.  Click these links for Class Server or Moodle directions, tips, and quick links.

Recommended Websites
Click this link to learn more about online learning, charter schools, alternative programs, the department of education, and other recommend sites.

College and Scholarship Information
Planning for college can be a very confusing time.  How do you start, where do you start? Please visit our Career, College & Scholarship Information link under Student Information for a useful checklist and other great resources.

TRIO Wolf Creek Clothing
The Student Leadership Council is selling t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and beanies. (Sample photo) These items will be available for purchase throughout the school year. Contact Cassie to place an order. There will be some on-hand, others can be ordered.
      Beanie (one size fits all) = $12
      T-Shirt (M, L, XL, other sizes by order form) = $10
      Hooded Sweatshirt (M, L, XL, other sizes by order form) = $25
Student Leadership also collects old cell phones, ink and laser cartridges, and Campbell Soup points. All money goes towards the Student Leadership fund.

Approved Online Learning Provider
TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School is proud to announce our continued certification from MDE as an Approved Online Learning Provider for 2008-2009. OLL Provider Document