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Issue #76

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January 27-February 3

Greetings Gordon Parks High School Community

We just wrapped up Q2 Cycle 3. Gordon Parks teachers are getting ready for Black History Month's 2023 theme of Black Resistance.

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Black History Month 2023 Theme: Black Resistance

Black History Month 2023 Theme: Black Resistance

The 2023 theme of Black History Month is Black Resistance (2022's theme was Black Health & Wellness). Join Gordon Parks High School in celebrating Black History Month 2023.
Black History Month 2023 Theme: Black Resistance
Discounted Tickets to "A Soldier's Play" at the Ordway

Discounted Tickets to "A Soldier's Play" at the Ordway

Gordon Parks Community-

In celebration of Black History Month, the Ordway is offering a special student 50% discount rate for students on Wed, Feb 8th and both performances on Feb 12th. The Promotional code for that discount is "STUDENT50" There is a maximum number of four people per order to obtain the 50% off per ticket in Price 2, 3 & 4.

Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

Discounted Tickets to "A Soldier's Play" at the Ordway
Photos from "CAKE, CASH & COMMUNITY"

Photos from "CAKE, CASH & COMMUNITY"


Last week Friday we had a school-wide event where students learned life-changing information about the Power of You program which offers them two free years of college! At this event we announced Gordon Parks's POWER OF YOU DAY. Then we all participated in a community building activity called "Name Game" where students and teachers will for collaborative teams (teams of 5 students). We also had a raffle drawing for Starbucks gift cards. Finally, in the third segment of the event teachers served students our special P.O.Y. cake and chilled with students.

Special thanks to Target & Minneapolis College for sponsoring the event. Enjoy the photos!

Photos from "CAKE, CASH & COMMUNITY"
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Students & Scholars IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

If you are interested in accelerating your learning and credits, see your counselor about Virtual Evening High School. If you are behind in credits, EVENING HIGH SCHOOL is a great way to catch up. Mr. Her and Mr. Kennedy will work with you to plan and tailor your Evening High School courses to fit your needs.

EXAMPLES OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN GPHS CLASSES

African American Poetry Unit in GPHS English Language Arts Classes

African American Poetry Unit in GPHS English Language Arts Classes

GPHS ELA teacher Jamie Hagg will focus on African American Poetry during the month of February. In previous years, students from Mr. Hagg's class and others have even created school wide poetry projects.

Our namesake Gordon Parks published numerous books of poetry during his life, but his last book "Eyes With Winged Thoughts" was the one that many critics considered his best. Learn more here.

African American Poetry Unit in GPHS English Language Arts Classes

HEADS UP FOR THE GPHS COLLEGE & RESOURCE FAIR

The GPHS College and Resource Fair is February 28, 2023. Our counseling department brings in dozens of local colleges and career organizations right to GPHS so that students can make connections and prepare for their future. Mark your calendars for 2/28/23

GPHS SCIP IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE INFO

The SCIP is located at https://www.spps.org/Page/10383

The progress page is located at the bottom of the same page or at:

https://www.spps.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=94222&dataid=186254&FileName=SCIP%20Follow-up%20sy22_23.pdf

State Testing Update

State Testing Update

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that statewide assessments are administered annually to English learners. Gordon Parks will be giving the ACCESS Test to students that qualify during the month of February. For more information, see the link here or call Bob Andresen at Gordon Parks.

HATS, SCARVES & GLOVES KNITTED WITH ♥ , & FREE FOR STUDENTS

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EARN TARGET GIFT CARDS IN Q2 Cycle 3 FOR EARNING CREDITS

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Please click the "One IMPORTANT REMINDER: Click the link below to do your annual update of your info for this school year.

SOCIAL WORKER INFO

SOCIAL WORKER INFO

I recognize that we are still experiencing challenging times with the pandemic, racism, and economic uncertainty. As we stand together through these times, let us think about the African proverb, It Takes a Village, We are the village. An entire community of people. I can't wait to connect with you and find out what your goals are. As we start the year, please remember that I'm here to support you, you can be successful, and we are having a fantastic year!
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Gordon Parks High School

Gordon Parks High School

Gordon Parks High School

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