STMA HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2021
VIDEO MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL REEVES
CELEBRATE OUR STUDENTS
Sophia is pictured below with STMA Art teacher Kari Halker.
STMA SPEECH & DEBATE AWARD
ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
The St. Michael-Albertville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that St. Michael-Albertville High School juniors Julia Dupay, Madilyn Gartner and Alicia Vosberg were recognized as the Rotary Students of the month for November.
“Rotary is very proud to recognize Julia, Madilyn and Alicia as students of the
month,” said Derek Brant, STMA Rotary Club President. “They have demonstrated a
commitment to academic excellence and represent the service above self ideals of
Rotary. We wish them a successful future.” The STMA Rotary Club honors students of the month during each month of the school year. The awards are given during the students’ junior year so they may include them on college applications and scholarship forms.
ARMOR TALK
Knights of the Middle Ages wore heavy suits made of metal for protection against the challenges of battle. Just as those Knights prepared to protect themselves from harm, our students at St. Michael-Albertville High School must be prepared to take on the challenges of their next steps. Leaders are developed and the skills of leadership are highlighted in our #ArmorUp campaign through Armor Talks.
Armor Talks were developed to cultivate effective leadership skills in our students by providing leadership focus points from community and business leaders. Our job as educators is to promote both academic development and development of the whole child. Our students need to graduate equipped to effectively navigate evolving challenges. STMA High School recognizes the importance of developing a foundation of leadership in our students. #ArmorUp STMA!
STMA MUSICAL - MATILDA
STMA is proud to announce that our high school will be performing MATILDA the Musical this November 18-21st. Over 110 STMA students have put in countless hours to prepare and make this show happen.
Tickets are now on sale! Please consider coming and watching this fantastic performance!
To Reserve your seats CLICK HERE
We also are trying to get donations to buy books for any student who comes to the show as a way to encourage reading. To find out more about this campaign PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Show Synopsis:
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Trimester Two Schedule Changes
Please be aware that schedule changes for trimester two are on a very limited basis and only for the reasons listed below as classes are very full. As the trimester approaches we will also be balancing class sizes the best we can. Your schedule on student view will be the most up to date, please do not follow the copy you received at the beginning of the year when the trimester starts.
Requests can only be made for the following reasons:
- The student does not have the
prerequisite(s)
- The student failed a class
- There is an obvious error (two classes at the same time)
- To add a class that is needed to graduate - The schedule is unbalanced
Schedule changes will not be made for:
- Request a specific teacher / to switch sections for the same course to get a different teacher - Request a specific trimester / to switch sections of the same course to change trimester
- Change lunch periods
- Have a class with a friend
- Leave to attend non-school sanctioned
occupational activity
Registration for the 22-23 School year
Registration for next year is right around the corner. Materials for registration will be shared during homerooms in January. Your home room advisor and school counselor will be there to help guide you through the process of class selection.
College Visits
Although finding time to get on a college campus for a tour is sometimes difficult, we have opportunities to connect with college reps through both in person (in the Guidance Office during SNAP) and virtual meetings. This is a great time to get your questions about individual colleges answered directly by their admissions representatives. You can find a list of upcoming college rep visits here.
Trade School/Technical College after high school
Many families forget to check out technical colleges as an option after high school. This is an especially important choice to consider if you are a student who didn’t enjoy the traditional school setting like high school. Visit 15 Best Jobs for Trade School Graduates
for information on the top paying technical careers.
Watch this video to learn the difference!! Technical vs Community College
FAFSA
Seniors should still be continuing to complete the FAFSA
Angela Narducci A-E angelan@mystma.org
Meghan Pettis F-La meghanp@mystma.org
Dan Miller Le-Rh danielmi@mystma.org
Kinsey Essler Ri- Z kinseye@mystma.org
MENTAL HEALTH
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, and also very treatable.If you are struggling with anxiety you are not alone, please reach out for help. Click here for helpful strategies and techniques to deal with anxiety.
The following content is provided by Allina Health and includes potentially triggering information about suicide and self-harm. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 to 24. Sometimes the struggle can be underestimated because of age. We hear you and help is available.
Suicidal thoughts are not rare and you are not alone. They show up under predictable conditions. Generally, if a person is feeling down for long enough, they will begin to have thoughts such as “maybe I shouldn’t be here anymore,” “it would be better for my friends, relatives and other loved ones if I wasn’t here,” etc. If these thoughts are not addressed and things continue to be difficult or get worse, these thoughts can turn into planning ways that someone could end their life. This is called “making a plan.” If things continue to be difficult or worsen, some people will act on these plans. This is not a mysterious or unusual situation. Scientists, medical doctors and psychologists have known about this process for decades. A person isn’t “weak” or “bad” if they have such thoughts. It’s a response to tremendous emotional pain that can be treated and things can get better.
STUDENT SUPPORT
The Resource Room, that is staffed by a High School teacher, is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:30pm - 4:30 pm in the High School Media Center.
STMA PARENT COUNCIL
Meetings will begin in December.
LOCATE STMA HIGH SCHOOL
High School - @STMAHighSchool
Principal Reeves - @STMAreeves
Activities Director Cornell - @StmaAd
Email: hsoffice@mystma.org
Website: https://www.stma.k12.mn.us/
Location: 5800 Jamison Avenue Northeast, Saint Michael, MN, USA
Phone: 763-497-2192