Rebel Reader
September 2, 2022
A message from the principal
CP Family,
We are so excited to welcome everyone to the 2022-2023 school year.
Reminder, September 6th is our FRESHMAN ONLY day. 9th grade students will start the day at 7:40 in their advisement class which is listed in their schedule period 6.
We welcome our 9th-12th grade students on September 7th where we will follow our regular schedule starting at 7:40.
Go Rebels!
Activities Update
Middle School Football Attendance Policy Reminder:
All middle school students need to be accompanied by a paying adult to purchase a football ticket. Each adult will be allowed to purchase up to 4 student tickets, and must attend the game with the middle school students. The adult purchasing the ticket will be responsible for the students during the game. Once in the stadium, the students are expected to sit in the bleachers in the student or adult sections. Middle school students that do not have an adult parent or guardian in attendance will not be allowed to purchase a ticket to the game. Thank you for your support with this event protocol as we enjoy our 2022 Football Season!
Go Rebels!
Parking Permits 2022-2023
Parking Permits are available to purchase online through the parent's A-H Connect account. If you need a new parent username and password, please contact the Help Desk at (763) 506-4357.
Prices are $105 for the Yearly Permit. Tri permits are available for $35.00.
Once purchased students may pick up their permit in the Activities Office.
Daily permits for the occasional driver are available for $2.00 in the Activities Office
Questions, contact Cari Niesen in the Activities Office at (763) 506-6807.
Picture Retake Day
Grades 9-11:
Picture retakes will be held in the auditorium on September 28 th from 8:00-12:00 PM.
This will be your 2022-23 picture for the yearbook and for your student ID.
Click on the link below for picture retakes:
Senior Picture Day & ID's
Yearbook Picture for Seniors:
Seniors will have their senior yearbook picture taken by David Banks on Thursday,
September 22nd from 8:15-1:15 in the auditorium. This will be the only picture day for seniors. If you do not get your senior picture taken on September 22, your picture will not be in the yearbook.
Senior ID’s:
Seniors can pick up their senior ID’s in House III. Contact Rhonda Van Tuyl at 763-
506-6909 with any questions.
Volunteer News
Welcome back CP Families! We are excited that volunteering is back for the 22-23 school year and we would love to have you join us! Please visit our Volunteering at CPHS page to complete the volunteer application and background check. We have some fun opportunities coming up soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Meilstrup, Volunteer Service Coordinator at amy.meilstrup@ahschools.us or 763-506-6830
PSAT/NMSQT® Testing
The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. You can only take the PSAT once per year, CPHS will be giving this OPTIONAL exam to any 11th grade student at the cost of $18. If you earn a high score on the PSAT your junior year, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math.
When: October 12th from 8 AM-11:45 AM
Where: CPHS
If you would like to register for this exam, please bring payment of $18 to House 3. Registration for this exam will close by September 15, 2022. See Mrs. Harnack in House 3 with additional questions or email amy.harnack@ahschools.us.
Fall Musical Auditions
Auditions for Champlin Park's Fall Musical will take place on Monday Sept. 12 and Tuesday Sept 13 from 2:40pm-5pm in the Auditorium. You must attend both days in order to audition.
Information on what to prepare can be found on the theatre website, www.champlinparktheatre.org.
AP
Students taking an AP Course will be given information about AP Exam Registration in September. AP Exams occur in May but registration and payment for them occur in Sept/Oct. If you have questions about AP Exams please contact Ashley Brown, AP Coordinator, at ashley.brown@ahschools.us
IB
Welcome to our incoming IB students! Most IB Courses run over 2 years (except for IB Psychology, IB Art, and IB Business that run only for 1 year). If your student is in the 2nd year of their IB course or one of the one year courses previously mentioned they will be receiving information about IB Exam Registration in September. IB Exams have multiple parts and some occur within the class throughout the year finalizing in a May exam but registration and payment for them occur in Sept/Oct. If you have questions about IB Exams please contact Ashley Brown, IB Coordinator, at ashley.brown@ahschools.us
Leo Club
Champlin Park HS has a strong history of students volunteering to make our school and our community a better place to be. Students interested in volunteering are invited to join the Leo Club, which is a service club sponsored by Lions International. The Leo Club is open to any CPHS student and is free to join. Meetings are held monthly which includes information and a service project to participate in. Interested in making friends, making the community a better place or earning awards for service completed?? - join the LEO Club! To sign up join the LEO Club google classroom with the join code of 4dyxopa. Questions can be directed to the LEO Club Advisor, Mrs. Jane Hansen at Jane.Hansen@ahschools.us
Traffic Tips
Traffic tips for the back to school season
The back to school season is a busy time for families, school staff and our communities. There is often more traffic congestion in this season and it’s more important than ever for drivers to pay attention before- and after-school to keep families, students and staff safe.
Check out these tips from the Anoka-Hennepin transportation department as a back to school reminder:
Crosswalks: Be mindful that we are sharing the road with young walkers and staff helping them across the crosswalks or intersections. Always stop for school patrols and crossing guards.
Know drop-off and pick-up procedures: Schools have procedures in place to keep traffic safe. Make sure you know your school’s plan for the safety of all students and staff.
Use slow speeds: Use caution in school zones and be aware of your surroundings. We can all work together to ensure the safety of drivers, school buses, walkers and bikers.
School bus safety: Familiarize yourself with school bus safety tips on the road. Always stop if yellow or red lights are flashing or if stop arms are extended from a school bus. Allow extra time for students to board and exit the bus and proceed to safe sidewalks to enter school zones or return home.
Share the road: Be patient of other vehicles stopped for pedestrians or using caution in school zones. Do not pass other vehicles or school buses. Be alert, young children may take an unpredictable path as they are learning safety rules.
Thank you for your partnership in school traffic safety.
Child Nutrition Update
Apply for educational benefits for the 2022-23 school year
All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the upcoming school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.
By completing this application, students may receive free or reduced fees for transportation, meals, academic, and co-curricular activities. Please visit ahschools.us/freereduced to set up, or log in to your SchoolCafe account, and complete an application for free or reduced-price meal and other benefits.
The educational benefits program not only ensures that students have access to nutritious meals, it also provides critical federal funding for schools.
As a reminder, the federal subsidy to provide free school meals for every student will no longer be available this school year.
Only one application is needed per household. Please contact the child nutrition department with any questions or assistance at 763-506-1240
Parent Engage 360
Parent Engage 360 Podcast Episode 26: Back to School with Dr. Kate Maguire
It is officially back-to-school season! In the latest episode of the Parent Engage 360 Podcast, Interim Superintendent Dr. Kate Maguire joined host Liz Burgard, Anoka-Hennepin parent involvement coordinator, to discuss all things back to school.
Maguire began serving as interim superintendent in July and shares in this podcast what she has learned in just two short months at Anoka-Hennepin. With over 30 years of experience in education, Maguire provides tips and recommendations for parents and guardians to help their children have a successful start to the school year while also sharing about the district’s theme this school year, Live Well, Lead Well, Learn Well.
Tune in to the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or at ahschools.us/parentengage360.
The Parent Engage 360 Podcast aims to provide parents and guardians with knowledge from experts in chemical health, mental health, internet safety and more, as well as the tools needed to support their children. Anoka-Hennepin hopes that providing timely and helpful information through the Parent Engage 360 podcast series will strengthen the bond between school and home with resources parents and guardians can use and share with others.
This e-newsletter is published by Champlin Park High School, supported by the Anoka-Hennepin communication and public relations department. Questions, comment or concerns about the school e-newsletter? Contact us.