School Hours are 8:05am to 3:05pm
We are nearing our long winter break.
We hope you have a lovely time resting, spending time with family, and enjoying our winter wonderland!
CONFERENCES
WHEN: January 20, 2026 (no school for students)
Please sign up for a conference with your Advisor by checking your email for the appointment calendar link. Conferences are virtual by default, but you are welcome to come in person, just email the Advisor to let them know you’ll be in person rather than online.
EXCITING NEWS!
Enrollment for 2026-2027 opens January 1, 2026- Invite your friends to join Terra Nova and share the flyer at the end of the newsletter!
Authentic learning through diverse experiences
Building (life)long skills & promoting autonomy
Igniting curiosity, passions & environmental stewardship
Tuition-free, grades 6-12
WISHLIST
At the end of this newsletter, there is a wishlist of items that could be used by students at school. If you have room in the budget or extra at home, please consider donating. We are very grateful for all of the support from the community- Thank you!
When: March 24th test - starts at 8:30AM sharp!
Where: Terra Nova
Deadline to sign up: December 19th
Resource: How ACT Changes Impact ADHD Students
The test is being offered free of charge to Juniors and any Seniors who have not taken it with us already. The ACT is a college entrance exam with focus sections on English, Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. It can be helpful when applying to college and for scholarship consideration as well. Test preparation seminars will be offered to anyone interested, though there are many good testing resources available online or through your local library.
PSEO Info Seminar: Let's talk about the Post Secondary Enrollment Option (taking college classes for free during high school). Sign up HERE for the informational session on Monday, January 12th from 12:30-1:30pm. Please let us know if you would be interested in learning more about it (you won't be signing up for the program at this time). For students who have not participated in the PSEO program yet, but intend to start next year, you should make sure to attend this meeting!
The College Planning Series, through the Office of Higher Education, has new offerings for the 2nd half of the year regarding college in Minnesota. Check it out!
January 5: SEAC
Special Education Advisory Council is a group that provides input on special education topics at Terra Nova School. The purpose is to advise and advocate, not to decide policy. If you are interested in participating, please email Scheduling@TerraNovaMN.org to receive the virtual meeting link. The annual meeting is 1/5/26 at 4:30pm.
The next school board meeting is on December 16th, at 4:30 in the Lodge. The Terra Nova community is always welcome to attend!
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