Minnesota Connections Academy Recognizes Golden Valley Student

Eleanor Grzesiak of Golden Valley, was recently named one of Minnesota Connections Academy’s (MNCA) Students of the Month for September in recognition of her achievements and leadership in the virtual classroom.

Eleanor, a sixth-grade student at the statewide online school, was nominated by her teacher Ms. Morris in recognition of her hard work and outstanding attitude towards school. As a Student of the Month, Eleanor will be presented with a certificate of achievement, be profiled in the Minnesota Connections Academy student newsletter and on the school’s social media pages.

Eleanor came to Minnesota Connections Academy last year to have a more flexible schedule that would accommodate her health-related issues. Eleanor said she found the curriculum to be robust and there are many enrichment activities that she can participate in as well.

“I like working online and using a lot of multimedia stuff,” she said. “I like that we can work on our own and communicate with our teachers a lot . . . I love my teachers.”

Each month during the school year MNCA will recognize students in grades K through 12 who are excelling in the program. The following students were also recognized as students of the month for September:

• Stella Dow, Kindergarten, Eden Prairie
• Cleopatra Wallace, 2nd Grade, Rochester
• Anika Hegrenes, 3rd Grade, Rochester
• Dorothy Korpela, 3rd Grade, South Haven
• Brooklyn Austin, 4th Grade, Maple Grove
• Chloe Preston, 4th Grade, Saint Paul
• Greta Huston, 5th Grade, Albert Lea
• Jada Dougherty, 8th Grade, Red Wing
• Amelia Johnson, 8th Grade, Breckenridge

“Our students of the month demonstrate leadership and an extraordinary commitment to learning while serving as strong role models for their peers,” said Melissa Gould, MNCA Principal. “The members of our faculty and staff are proud to give these virtual classroom leaders the recognition they each deserve.”

Minnesota Connections Academy provides students statewide with a high-quality, personalized online education. The online school combines certified teachers, a proven curriculum, as well as technology tools, and community experiences—online and in person—to create a supportive environment for those who want an individualized approach to education.

The school is hosting free, in-person and online information sessions for interested families to learn more about virtual education and how teachers support the students. During the information sessions, families will also have an opportunity to learn about the online public school’s curriculum and interact with school representatives and other parents. A complete schedule of events is available. More information about Minnesota Connections Academy is available at www.MinnesotaConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382-6010.