WINTER BREAK for Online Students!


It's almost Winter Break!


For many students, Winter Break is the chance to get outside and enjoy the winter.

Whether it be sledding:

Ice Fishing:

Or Skiing:

These are some ways that students spend their Winter Break. Then there is the way many ONLINE students spend their Winter Break! At a computer!! 


Winter Break is a wonderful time to rest and relax, but it is also a great time to catch up on school work.

One of the AMAZING advantages of Online School, is the ability to work WHENEVER and WHEREVER...even over Winter Break!!

Many online students use the Winter Break as a time to complete assignments before the end of the semester.  

Some things to think about: 

  • We will only have 14 school days left in the semester after Winter Break. BUT we have 29 calendar days! 
  • Choosing to work on assignments just one or two days over the Winter Break will increase the amount of work time you have by about 10%! 
  • Working over the break (even if it's just a tiny bit!) will help your brain retain learning and not lose all of the foundation you have been building. 
  • Minnesota winters can be pretty rough...if it's a really cold snowy day, snuggle up with your laptop instead. 
  • Get out and enjoy the hustle and bustle. Take your laptop to a coffee shop or cafe to complete some work. 
  • Grab a group of friends and your computers to study together! It will feel like less work if you socialize at the same time. 
  • I suggest using the break as a time to catch up, but don't forget to take some time for yourself. Rest and recovery are important to a healthy lifestyle. 

The BlueSky blog will be taking a bit of its own advice. There will be limited posts over the Winter Break. Working one or two days is good for productivity, but rest and relaxation are important as well! Happy Winter Break!

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[Teacher Tuesdays]: Katie Roorda

Katie Roorda


Katie is BlueSky's Family and Consumer Science Teacher. She teaches: 
Interior and Architectural Design
Fashion Design
Parenting
Life Skills
Culinary Arts 1 and 2

Katie received her BS in Family and Consumer Science Education at Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN. 


When asked how she likes to spend her free time, Katie replied: 
"I enjoy spending as much time with my family as possible. Love going on fun adventures together. I also love decorating my house and enjoy helping others put their visions to life. And don't forget.. shopping! Love to shop."


What Katie likes most about teaching for BlueSky: 

"I most like working at BlueSky because it was the perfect fit for what I was looking for professionally and personally. It allows me to work from home, which has always been appealing for me as well as advance professionally in my career. BlueSky allows me to really connect one on one with my students enabling them to reach their goals and succeed! It is so fun to see students who were struggling in a traditional environment succeed at BlueSky- very rewarding."



Why Katie likes teaching online: 
"I became an online teacher because I think it is awesome to be able to give students choosing the online route the same opportunities as those in the traditional setting."

And most importantly...Katie's favorite food? 
CHOCOLATE!

And...


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BlueSky Online WINTER HANGOUT!


Winter Hangout!! 


Come hang out with fellow BlueSky students and their guests and have fun before we break for the holidays! 

Who: All BlueSky students and their guests

When: December 15th from 4-7 pm

Where: BlueSky offices, 33 Wentworth Ave E, Suite 100, West St. Paul, MN 55118

Come dressed up: Cosplay (favorite character from any cartoon, movie, anime, manga, videogame, etc.), ugly sweater, festive costume...have fun! 

Activities: Music, games, snacks, cookie decorating, crafts, prizes and much more!


Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for activities and food/beverages.  
Contact Megan Hollenkamp at mhollenkamp@blueskyschool.org with any questions.


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[Teacher Tuesdays]: Carla Anderson-Diekmann


Carla Anderson-Diekmann


Teacher Tuesdays are not just for teachers! Meet one of our counselors, Carla Anderson-Diekmann!!

What is your role at BlueSky?
School Counselor
Curriculum Committee
Student Activities Committee




What is your Education background?

Bachelor's degree in English from St. Cloud State University
Masters in Counseling from Winona State University.

What are hobbies or activities that you like to do in your spare time?
I read a lot and host a monthly book club at my home. I like to cook, camp and swim.

What is your favorite food?
I love pizza. There are so many great pizza places in the St. Cloud area, it's hard to choose just one. My top 3 are Gary's, Waldo's and House of Pizza.



What ways do you like to communicate with student?
I like texting and phone calling. I'm not hip enough to tweet, and I don't usually have live sessions. I do like JoinMe and would like to experiment with Google Hangouts.


Do you have any fun or interesting tidbits that you would like students and parents to know about you?
I'm a young, hip Granny to 3 great kids: Bre (10), Mikey (2), and Cassidy (2 months--and born on my birthday!)



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