AHS eNewsletter December 16th, 2022
December 16th, 2022
Tornado Forecast of Upcoming Events
December 19th: Late start for students.
- School begins for students at 8:30 am.
- Student transportation will operate under normal timelines.
- Students who arrive before 8:20, will be required to stay in the cafeteria, the main lobby, or the library to work on class assignments quietly.
December 23rd - January 2nd: Winter Break - Building closed on 12/23, 12/26, 1/2.
January 3rd: Students return to school.
January 5th - 16th: 9th, 10th & 11th grade registration
January 5th: Curriculum Exploration Event - Decide Your Future 2:50 - 6:00 pm
January 9th: Late start for students.
Anoka Student Athletes are in full stride!
Holiday Spirit Week is next week!
Next week 12/19 - 12/22, students and staff are invited to participate in Holiday Spirit Week as follows:
Monday: Polar Express - a comfy cozy groutfit day
Tuesday: Family picture day - wear a flannel and a smile
Wednesday: Winter Wonderland - dress in blue and white
Thursday: Ugly Holiday Sweater day
Preparing for the Registration of Classes for the 2023-2024 School Year
Students, the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year is upon us. There are 3 steps that you need to take for the registration process to be meaningful to you with your decisions on what courses to select. Some core courses have already been selected for you based on our Anoka-Hennepin graduation requirements, but many electives have not. It is important that you take some time to see what your interests are and then select those courses that support your interests. You can begin with Step 1 now which will help prepare you for the next two steps. A brief explanation of each step is provided below.
Step 1: Use your Naviance Account and the Career Prep site to prepare for the Curriculum Exploration Event. These activities will assist you in determining which elective course options at AHS may align with the careers and clusters you are thinking about. This only applies to current 9-11th graders.
Identify or review helpful high school courses for any favorite careers using the Helpful High School Courses activity in MCIS, found on the Career Prep site.
Log into Naviance on your mobile or classroom device by logging into the Anoka High School website with the lock and key. Once you are in the Rapid Identity, you can select the Naviance icon and will be automatically logged in.
Students should review results from their completed inventories in Naviance under the “Self-Discovery” tab, located in the upper middle of the page. While reviewing inventories, you may add or update your favorite careers or clusters.
Step 2: Participate in the Curriculum Exploration Event. On January 5th from 2:50 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students and Parents/Guardians will be able to:
Meet with Anoka High School teachers who have taught these courses or email them your questions about the course during this same time.
View videos on specific courses offered at Anoka High School
Review the 2023-24 Registration Guide
Step 3: Register for your 2023-2024 classes (January 5-January 16).
**Look for more communication with Steps 2 & 3 on January 4th, 2023.
Please contact your current school counselor if you have additional questions.
Current Grades 9 & 11
Ms. Kari Schell A-J Kari.Schell@ahschools.us
Ms. Thomas Hagerty K-U Thomas.Hagerty@ahschools.us
Ms. Amy Gardner V-Z, all AVID/ML Amy.Gardner@ahschools.us
Mr. Will Erickson STEAM William.Erickson@ahschools.us
Current Grade 10
Ms. Renee Johnson A-J Renee.Johnson@ahschools.us
Mr. Katie Teresi K-U Katie.Teresi@ahschools.us
Ms. Amy Gardner V-Z, all AVID/ML Amy.Gardner@ahschools.us
Mr. Will Erickson STEAM William.Erickson@ahschools.us
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
School Counselors will be hosting a Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) informational presentation for interested students and families. This meeting will be held at Anoka High School on Thursday, January 26th, at 5:30 PM. Any students interested in PSEO for the 2023-2024 school year are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about the eligibility requirements and the application process.
PLEASE NOTE: All students will need to complete their 2023-2024 Anoka High School Registration in January, even if they plan to apply for PSEO for the following school year. The application process for PSEO typically starts in early spring and can take a number of weeks. Once the PSEO application process is complete this spring, counselors will work with students individually to adjust course requests as needed for the 2023-2024 school year. As counselors will be working with all students to ensure high school registration is successfully completed this January, we are asking students and families to hold on appointment requests to discuss PSEO until after the meeting on January 26th.
Winter Weather Reminders
Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.
The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:
Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).
District and school websites.
District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.
Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.
Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
Volunteer Corner!
The District STEM Fair is back in person! Champlin Park High School will host the STEM Fair on Saturday, January 28th. We are looking for volunteer judges to help make this event a success. Prospective judges do not need a science or math background. Event Organizers will provide training to all judges. Please fill out the volunteer application and background check on our Volunteering at Anoka H.S. page.
Click on this link for the Event Schedule!
Attention Parents of students in 6-12 grades.
Anoka County Library is looking for help with a Library Focus Group.
January 9, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Virtual
Please click on this link to RSVP and more information!
Anoka County Library Focus Group
If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Ollig, Volunteer Service Coordinator at Deanna.Ollig@ahschools.us
Manufacturing shortages affecting daily lunch menus
Due to a product shortage from our manufacturer, the Anoka-Hennepin child nutrition department (CNP) is experiencing and expecting shortages of juice cups served as a fruit/vegetable option during breakfast and lunch , which may be noticed at some school sites for the remainder of 2022. The district believes juice cups will be replenished after winter break. The child nutrition department wanted to inform families of this as soon as possible, realizing that some students only choose this produce option every day.
As always, the district child nutrition department will continue to provide a variety of fruit and vegetable options during meal services. If you have specific questions about which produce options will be offered at your school, please contact your child’s school office to be connected to the child nutrition supervisor.
Increased security in place to ensure safety at school events
Safety at school events continues to be a focus area for the district and surrounding communities. Anoka-Hennepin Schools are committed to creating experiences that showcase the talents of student athletes in an environment that promotes healthy competition. The district continues to implement safety and security practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators.
These guidelines limit entrance to students at participating schools with identification and adult supervision for younger students and increased presence of staff and support personnel amongst other strategies in place to keep our activities safe.
As your family makes a plan to attend school events, keep the following guidelines in mind:
Bring student IDs and allow extra time for admission and entry. Students from the hosting and visiting schools are welcome with student ID. No student ID, no entry. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Allow extra time for admission and entry. Increased security may mean lines are longer at the entrance gate. Ticket sales time frames may be adjusted during the event, and admission may be denied based on site capacity. Please plan accordingly.
Plan for parent/guardian chaperones in accordance with district guidelines to monitor student activity and behavior. The student-to-adult chaperone ratio is 2:1. Adult chaperones are expected to supervise middle and elementary school students they escorted to the game at all times. Adult chaperones are NOT allowed to leave the stadium without their students. Adult chaperones and students who are unable to follow these guidelines may be asked to leave the facility. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must also be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Get behind your team! Spectators are expected to view the event in the appropriate designated seating area.
Leave extra items at home or in your vehicle. Backpacks, large bags/purses and outside food or drink (if concessions are sold on-site) are not allowed. Anoka-Hennepin prohibits weapons, alcoholic beverages, e-cigarettes / vaping, tobacco products and controlled substances.
It takes everyone to keep school events and activities safe. If your student, you or anyone in your family sees something or hears something suspicious or threatening in nature, report the information to school leadership or law enforcement immediately.
Spectators who are unwilling or unable to follow the rules, regulations, or directions from event staff may be asked to leave the event. For more information, please visit ahschools.us/eventpolicies.
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