News and events, October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022
Important Upcoming Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conferences #2 - November 1
- No School- Staff Development - November 8
- No School- Thanksgiving Break - November 23-25
- End of Trimester 1 - December 1
- No School- Grading & Staff Development - December 2 & 5
- No School- Winter Break - December 23-January 2
National Society of High School Scholars Recognizes Cardinal Nation Senior
Coon Rapids High School senior CJ Dean made news recently when he was featured as a winner of an award recognizing the nation's most effective leaders under age 18 whose inspiration spreads positive influence for world betterment. Dean earned a $1,000 scholarship along with the award. Read more about Dean and the positive influence he's making in his community here!
Anoka-Hennepin Technology Protection Plan- New for 2022-23!
Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.
Over 28,000 Chromebooks will be distributed to students the first week of school. As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and hundreds of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages.
Late Start Schedule- Monday
*Upcoming Monday mornings with a Late Start Schedule: 11/7, 11/14
Just another reminder about our Late Start Mondays. On Mondays with Late Start, first hour will start at 8:30am on Monday. School buses and transportation will run at their normal times but students that can get a ride or walk to school don’t have to be here until classes start at 8:30am. Attendance will be taken as normal, so please be sure you’re able to be in your classes at 8:30am when planning your morning. Please assume there will be more traffic with CRMS school bus and parent drop off happening at that same time as well. Students that arrive prior to 8:30am will be directed to the cafeteria for supervised time. During this time, students may independently catch up on homework, study, or socialize with their friends.
School Entry Expectations
As a reminder, all students are expected to enter CRHS through Door #1 after school starts. Students entering after school starts will need to provide a student ID for entry. This ID can be in the form of your plastic ID card or your profile in the StudentVue app. We can also pull up your student page from Synergy at the security booth when you enter if you do not have a card or phone but know this will take additional time.
Also, a reminder that students are not allowed to open doors for entry of anyone! Please remind your classmates to enter through Door #1. If students are seen opening doors, consequences will be earned for violating building safety protocols. All entry is required through Door #1 to ensure Cardinal Nation remains a safe and welcoming school community for all of us!
CRHS Graduate Succeeding On & Off the Field at RCTC
We’re excited to see CRHS 2020 graduate Joseph Tarnue succeeding on and off the field at Rochester Community and Technical College! Keep up the hard work! Check out the full story here.
CRHS Auditorium Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
CRHS held the Grand Re-Opening of our Auditorium last Thursday night and guests were treated to tremendous performances from the CRHS Fine Arts Department, including a scene from our upcoming play “Radium Girls” and performances by the CRHS Bel Canto and Concert Choirs, Concert Orchestra, and Concert Band. Thank you to all who showed up to celebrate and to all those who make this renovation possible!
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
Grand Re-Opening Ceremony
Cardinal Activities Corner
- Peyton Martinek will be racing in the state Cross Country Meet on 11/5 at St. Olaf College
Winter sports registration is now open!
AVID Students Visit National College Fair and Colleges
Early in October, AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) Juniors and Seniors attended the National College Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center. A wide variety of colleges attended, many from Minnesota and others from across the country. Students also had the opportunity to go to workshops on topics like how to complete the FAFSA, write college essays, and apply for financial aid.
AVID Junior teacher Kari Berg commented on the benefit of having “all of the places you wanted to visit in the same space.”
Students noted the pluses of finding some colleges that they’d never seen before, with some colleges going out of their way to greet and welcome students. Students were able to follow up by attending open houses at campuses nearby they were interested in. One student even commented that when she visited the school: “They remembered me!” She was even able to meet and talk to the director of a program of study she wanted to pursue.
AVID 9th graders visited Minnesota State University, Mankato. They enjoyed hearing from a panel of current college students, getting to experience the environment, and starting to think about which school might be a good fit for them.
AVID students have several more college visits this year, including University of Wisconsin River Falls, St. Thomas, and Augsburg.
To find out more about the AVID program at CRHS, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you a *volunteer coach* for a Coon Rapids High School sport or activity? First of all- THANK YOU! But also, please remember to fill out your Volunteer Application: CRHS Volunteer Application or email your Volunteer Services Coordinator, Danielle Callahan at danielle.callahan@ahschools.us
Volunteers are such an incredible asset to the students here at CRHS! Let’s make sure your impact is recorded and recognized. By filling out your volunteer application you are doing your part to keep our students safe while enriching their lives through extracurricular activities. You’re pretty much a superhero!
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CRHS Booster Clubs are rocking and rolling! The Anoka Hennepin Parent Involvement Team is investing in your success by hosting a series of FREE workshops aimed at enriching our clubs with important information and networking opportunities. Check out the link below for more information and to register today!
PTO/Booster Workshop Flyer 2022-23
Coon Rapids High School Food Shelf and Compassion Fund
The School Social Work Department maintains a small food shelf to assist families in crisis. Food is organized in small care packages and sent home in backpacks and cinch sacks. We are particularly in need of nonperishable ready serve meals. Some examples include Canned Raviolios, Packaged Pasta Meals, Stew, Chili, Ramen Cups, Soup Cups, Mac and Cheese Cups, Compleats. Snacks such as granola bars, breakfast bars, and snack crackers would also be appreciated. The list of all our current needs can be found at this link: CRHS Food Shelf and Compassion Fund Needs.
The Cardinal Compassion Fund is used to help students and families facing crises. Checks can be written to AHEF with Carinal Compassion Fund identified as the recipient in the memo line. Checks can either be dropped off in the main office or mailed to CRHS, Attn: Lana Matthews, 2340 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
If you have questions or if you and your family need assistance, please contact Kristen Patton at 763-506-7133 or kristen.patton@ahschools.us or Emily Gustafson at 763-506-7153 or emily.gustafson@ahschools.us
2022-23 Cardinal Yearbook "Ads for Grads"
Senior Parents-
Senior Year is an important milestone in many student's lives and it’s important to find creative ways to commemorate your student’s senior year, celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments throughout their school career, and let them know that you love and are proud of them. A fun and easy way to do this is to place a recognition ad, or an “Ad for Grads”, in the 2022-2023 Yearbook.This is something that your student can look back on for years to come.
It is very simple to create an “Ad for Grad.” Just visit www.jostensadservice.com and you can begin creating your ad today using your favorite photos of your son or daughter and a personal message. You can choose any photos you like: a baby photo, a grade school photo, or just a photo of your student that you love--you can even take a picture of the photo you want to use and upload that image from your phone.
Photos may be in color or black and white, and you pick the fonts and background.
Ads are available in two different sizes, 1/4 page for $60 or 1/8 page for $40.
The Ads for Grads deadline is January 13, 2023.
If you have any questions or need tips on how to upload the pictures you want to use, please email Kari Berg at karilee.berg@ahschools.us or check out this sheet from Jostens with FAQs.
Cardinal Image features
Student Information Verification Reminder
It’s important that each family completes the verification process each school year before the first day of November. Verification ensures that Anoka-Hennepin Schools has confirmed contact information for each student to ensure schools have access to emergency contact information and information releases for the safety of students.
Families may complete the verification on their own time, wherever it’s convenient. Even if families’ contact information has not changed, it’s important to log in to access a variety of other student information in the coming weeks, including class schedules and teacher assignments, attendance, school handbooks, and grades. High school students will not be able to enroll in sports/activities until the back to school form process is complete.
Login to A-HConnect to complete back to school forms for the upcoming school year.
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- Parents/guardians can access back to school forms by clicking the lock icon and “Login” at the top right corner of any district or school website.
- Then, select, "My Student Information,"
- Then, select, "Online Registration,"
- Then, select, "22-23 Back to School Verification."
If you need help finding your login/password, call 763-506-HELP for assistance.
We Scare Event, October 31st
Cardinal Career and College Corner
College and Military Rep visits during lunches in the Cafeteria (11:10-1:15)
- Tuesday, November 1st - Century College, Dunwoody, University of North Dakota, Northern Michigan University
- Thursday, November 3rd - MN State University - Moorhead
October - College Knowledge Month - Most MN Colleges waive application fees!
MN Colleges Waive Application Fees.
Wallin Scholarship - 4 Year Opens November 1st - $16,000
- The 2022-2023 Wallin Scholarship Deadlines will be as follows: 4-Year: November 1st, 2022 and closes February 1st, 2023 https://www.wallinpartners.org/4-year-program.html (Opens Nov 1st)
- 2-Year: Opens March 15th, 2023...more info to come as the date gets closer
2. They have updated their financial eligibility for the 2022-2023 Cycle, for a family of 5 the maximum AGI is now $81,500.
Act Six Scholarship Reminder - Deadline November 15th
Anoka County Job Fair and Career Expo
Tuesday, November 1, from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka. This event will feature information about starting a career with Anoka County, many current open positions, benefits available, and career growth. Long-term careers and a lifetime of opportunities are available close to home!
Education, Employment and Enlistment Palooza
- Saturday, December 10th
- Anoka High School
- 8-11:30am
More info to come soon on exact sessions and times!
Pay Less for College - Mike Branch: January 17, 2023. For more information click here
CRHS College and Career Center Website - There are a lot of students asking about college, military, trades and workforce. Check out my website! There are a lot of instructions on "how to".... send/request transcripts, letters of recs, write essays, scholarship opportunities, etc.! Go to the CRHS homepage, hover over Support, click on Career Center - here
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