Rebel Reader
September 30, 2022
Homecoming
Homecoming week is October 3rd - 8th hosted by the CPHS student council. It will be a fun and exciting week of homecoming events and school spirit.
Be sure to pop out to the homecoming game Friday, October 7th at 7pm to see the Rebels knock off the Knights and meet the 2022 homecoming royalty court at halftime.
Saturday, October 8th will be the CPHS homecoming dance.
Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased on the parent/guardian's AH Connect account. The dance is from 7-10 pm in the CPHS cafeteria, and it is a formal dance, so be sure to dress your best. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, email danielle.harris@ahschools.us
Practice ACT
SCHEDULE CHANGE Grades 9-12
Monday, October 10
Students in 11th grade students will be taking the Practice ACT
Report to Champlin Park by 7:40. Students may leave school once completed.
A bag lunch will be provided to 11th grade students who remain at school following the test
Students in grades 9 10 and 12 will be provided assignments through Google Classroom to complete remotely at home
We will provide a learning location at school for students who choose to come to school. Students that choose to come to school to work independently and complete google classroom coursework will be supervised in the cafeteria or auditorium in a quiet learning environment.
Transportation
Morning and afternoon buses will run at their normal times.
For students on a 504 or an IEP, Accommodations are not provided for the practice ACT. Paperwork can be completed to request accommodations for the ACT in Spring.
If you have questions, please contact testing coordinator colleen.atakpushiggs@ahschools.us
Conferences
Trimester 1 Conference Dates/Times:
Thursday, October 13th from 2:50-7:50pm (This conference will be in person in the CPHS Field House)
Tuesday, October 18th from 2:50-5:50 (In Classroom or virtual)
Parents/Guardians can sign up for the October 18th conference starting October 4, 2022 at 7:00am. You will have 2 choices, in person in the teachers classroom or virtual (google meeting).
To schedule your preferred time for a Parent/Guardian/Teacher Conference:
1. Go to www.myconferencetime.com/cphs (http://www.myconferencetime.com/cphs)
2. Click on the name of your child's teacher
3. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on "Sign Up".
4. Submit the requested information.
If you have several children attending our school, click on "Register for Multiple Conferences" and follow the prompts to schedule your children for several conferences.
After you schedule a conference online, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your e-mail address correctly, you will receive e-mail confirmation of your conference. Please SAVE the confirmation e-mail in case you need to cancel your conference time/s. If you cannot attend your scheduled conference, please be sure to cancel your conference time.
Virtual Google links will appear in 3 places for parents/guardians. They are:
1. Confirmation screen after registration.
2. Confirmation emails sent immediately after registration.
2. Automated reminder emails sent to parents prior to conferences.
If you are unable to sign up for a time and date online, please e-mail the preferred teacher.
2023 Graduation Information
Place: Maturi Pavilion
1925 University Ave, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Date: Sunday, June 4, 2023
Time: 10:00am
School Board invites stakeholder input in the search for a new superintendent
Dear Anoka-Hennepin Schools Stakeholders:
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board is seeking your input as we begin the important responsibility of hiring a new superintendent.
Dr. Kenneth Dragseth and Dr. Antoinette Johns from the firm School Exec Connect will meet with board members, school district staff, parents, students, and community members individually and in focus groups to determine the strengths, challenges, goals for our district and the characteristics or skills you would like to see in a superintendent. Additionally, our staff and community members will have the opportunity to give anonymous written feedback to the consultants via a link from our district website beginning September 12, 2022. Using this information, we will develop a profile of the desired skills and characteristics in the next superintendent.
The position will be advertised, and candidates will be recruited, beginning in August and the School Board will determine which candidates to participate in first-round interviews on November 28, 2022. The Board will interview four to six recommended candidates on November 29 and 30 and is expected to narrow the field to two or three finalist candidates at that time. Each finalist will be invited for an all-day interview process on December 5, December 6 and December 7, and the selection of a preferred candidate to serve as the new superintendent is expected on Dec. 7, 2022.
The process for selecting a new superintendent will include feedback from interviews conducted by committees made up of staff, parents, and community members as well as a final formal Board interview. Feedback and considerations from an online survey will also be provided to inform decision making by the School Board.
You may choose to give your anonymous feedback to us beginning September 12, 2022 by accessing the Anoka-Hennepin Schools website at ahschools.us/superintendentsearch and completing the survey form. All replies will be anonymous. Please submit feedback by Oct. 4, 2022.
Please feel free to contact Ken Dragseth at 952-210-2790 or Toni Johns at 612-309-1511 if you have any questions regarding the search. We look forward to your assistance in this search process and believe that your input will help us make the best possible choice for your next superintendent.
Sincerely,
Board of Education, Anoka-Hennepin Schools
Marci Anderson, Chair
Nicole Hayes, Vice Chair
Erin Heers-McArdle, Treasurer
Jeff Simon, Clerk
Kacy Deschene, Director
Matt Audette, Director
Community and stakeholder feedback is an essential element to a successful search for a new superintendent. Please provide your input for consideration. All replies will remain anonymous. Please submit feedback by Oct. 4, 2022.
Complete a survey by clicking on the link(s) below:
Volunteer News
With school now in full swing we have a couple opportunities coming up for October.
Like most service industries, our lunchroom is short staffed. We are looking for volunteers to serve lunch from 11am-2pm. If you are able to volunteer over lunch, please consider signing up. We’d love to have you in!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44afaf2ba6fec16-october
Conferences are coming up! We are looking for volunteers to send in grab and go type items to treat our teachers on 10/13. Please use the link below to sign up! You can start sending items now through 8am October 13th. Thank you for your donations and for supporting our teachers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44afaf2ba6fec16-conference
Please visit our Volunteering at CPHS page to complete the volunteer application and background check.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Meilstrup, Volunteer Service Coordinator at amy.meilstrup@ahschools.us or 763-506-6830
Future Link Crew Freshman Get In Free Events
All CPHS Freshman are invited to attend these events at no charge.
Bring your friends and school ID's!
October 6th - Boys soccer @ 6pm vs. Armstrong
December 6th - Boys basketball @7 vs. Sartell
December 13th - Boys basketball @7 vs. Elk River
December 20th - Girls basketball @7 vs. Eden Prairie
IB
All IB Students in a testing course (most IB courses run over 2 years, so if you are in the 2nd year of the course you will test unless you are taking IB Psychology, IB Art, IB Business or IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science which are all one year courses) will need to register for exams ASAP. Emails have been sent to families and students, please check your email and let Ms. Brown know if you have any questions or concerns. The IB Exam "to do list" to make sure you are fully registered can be found here. There are 3 steps to register: google form, payment form and payment made either online or by cash or check to the IB Office.
AP
All AP Students in an AP course will need to register for exams ASAP. Emails have been sent to families and students, please check your email and let Ms. Brown know if you have any questions or concerns. The AP Exam "to do list" to make sure you are fully registered can be found here, there are 4 steps to register: google form, payment form, payment (made online or by cash/check to the IB Office), and joining AP classroom if currently in the course this trimester.
Career Center
October is College Knowledge Month!
What is College Knowledge Month?
The goal of College Knowledge Month is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college. This month-long effort each October allows students to do more than just submit a college application. Within this time frame, students can participate in the college exploration and planning process at their own pace -- and schools can align this initiative with the many college exploration activities that are already taking place during the fall. Many postsecondary institutions waive application fees during College Knowledge Month.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA application process opens on Oct. 1st. The Anoka-Hennepin Career and College Specialist will be hosting a FREE FAFSA informational session on Oct. 5th @ Blaine High School, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. See. Ms. Skaare for more information.
Applying for College
How should you apply? Common App or Directly through the College? This link will give you directions for both: Applying to College: Common App or Direct Application Once you decide how you will apply to college: Follow these 5 steps:
When requesting a transcript for college, the following steps must take place before your request can be processed. For detailed instructions click this link: CPHS Transcript Request Process.
Basic Steps in requesting a transcript
Request a Transcript in Naviance
Complete Ms. Skaare’s Transcript Request Google Form Q-R code outside her door
If you are using the Common App. You must Match your Common App to Naviance.
Requesting a Letter of Recommendation Instructions Link
Keep in mind:
You must ask your teacher first.
Come to the Career Center for the Blue Information Sheet.
Request your teacher through Naviance.
Career Center Upcoming October Events
Oct 1: FAFSA registration opens
Oct. 5: FAFSA Information night at Blaine High School 6:00 - 8:30
Oct. 5: All Military Branches will be set up in the lunchroom
Oct. 12: College Representatives visiting the lunchroom
Drake University
Hennepin Technical College
Macalester College
Saint Cloud State University
The College of Saint Scholastica
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Oct. 19: College Representatives visiting the lunchroom
Alexandria College
Iowa State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Oct. 26: College Representatives visiting the lunchroom
University of Minnesota-Duluth
University of St. Thomas
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Winona State University
College Tours
See Ms. Skaare in the Career Center about upcoming College Visits: All Anoka-Hennepin High Schools will attend the college tours together. Due to busing shortages, we will have 1 bus for all interested high school students. Space is limited. Seniors will get first priority.
Attendance
- Reporting an absence for 9th and 10 graders please contact Molly Vittitow at 763-506-7007.
- Reporting an absence for 11th and 12th graders please contact Lorri Hildebrandt at 763-506-7002
If your student is unable to attend their classes or needs to leave during the day, you must contact the appropriate attendance secretary to report the absence. If you need to excuse your student out of school before 2:20 for any reason, we need at least 1 hour notice. This ensures the proper steps are taken to release your student at the expected time.
Keep in mind, when we are experiencing a high volume of attendance calls, there may be a delay in recording your students' absence. You may be notified that your student has an unverified absence before noon, please disregard if you have notified us of your students' absence.
We encourage you to monitor your student’s attendance on ParentVue. If you need to set up a ParentVue account, please call 763-506-HELP to register or get support to manage your account.
If the absence is due to an illness also provide the following information:
- What symptoms your student is currently having.
- When the symptoms started.
- If there has been a COVID19 test done, date and results if you have them.
You can now enter your attendance through ParentVue! Only use for full day absences please! Click on the link below for instructions:
Device Protection Plan
New: Families have the option to enroll in the Device Protection Plan.
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 are 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.
The Technology Protection Plan is optional; it is not required, however, by electing not to participate in the Protection Plan, families may be required to reimburse the school district for the replacement or repair of damaged Chromebooks assigned to their student/s. Damaged or broken screens may cost between $100 to $190 depending on parts needed; or the replacement cost for the entire device could be up to $410.
Families can opt-in to the Device Protection Plan:
Log into A-HConnect.
Select “My Student Information,” and then select “Fees.”
Parents must select or decline coverage under the Device Protection Plan.
If you forget your login and password, call 763-506-HELP (4357) or email 506help@ahschools.us.
The plan cost is $20 per student or $60 per family per school year.
If the student qualifies for reduced priced meals, the cost of the Protection Plan will be reduced to $10 ($30 for families).
If the student qualifies for free school meals, the cost will be reduced to zero.
View the Device Protection Plan flyer to learn more. (PDF)
Enroll in the device protection plan using SchoolPay.
Parents needed for special education advisory council
Join the district’s Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year. A broad range of parents/guardians are needed, from those representing early childhood, all the way to elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities.
Those interested in participating in future meetings should complete an application either by completing a Google form, or by contacting Mary Esch at 763-506-1362, or mary.esch@ahschools.us. Parents/guardians who wish to be part of SEAC are asked to make an effort to attend all four meetings as council members. The application process will close October 10. Learn more about SEAC and what it means to be involved.
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 or staff.CnpEnrollment@ahschools.us.
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.
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