In the Know - Feb. 17, 2023
Feb. 17. 2023
W-2s now available for printing
Employee 2022 W-2s are now available to print within Skyward Employee Access. Visit the Staff Intranet website for detailed instructions on how to print your W-2.
Please contact Payroll at extension 61050 or Payroll.Help@AHSchools.us with any questions.
Apply for summer school positions, now
Anoka-Hennepin is currently seeking teachers and paraeducators for early childhood, elementary and secondary Extended School Year and Targeted Services summer positions.
Paraeducators and teachers who are not available for working the entirety of the summer schedule are encouraged to still apply and reach out to the appropriate supervisor indicating your availability. Sub coverage is still needed in the summer and your availability may help to fill that need. Read details and apply online.
Four district seniors named National Merit Scholarship finalists
All four of Anoka-Hennepin’s seniors who were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists in September have advanced to be named finalists for one of the 7,250 scholarships of up to $2,500 for college.
The students: Andover High School senior Eleanor Fredine; Blaine High School senior Adhithya Anandaraj; Champlin Park High School senior Maura Wahl; Coon Rapids High School senior Jesse Co.
To become a finalist, the student and his or her high school submitted a scholarship application with information about the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment and any honors and awards. Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship program.
Champlin Park High School senior named Triple ‘A’ Award finalist
Champlin Park High School (CPHS) senior Gabby Wahl has been named one of 32 finalists statewide for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Triple ‘A’ Award.
Wahl will represent the district, CPHS and Region 5AA as a finalist.
Two award finalists from each region (one boy and one girl) are invited to a recognition banquet in March and league officials will announce four statewide Triple ‘A’ Award winners. All 32 finalists will also participate in an on-court ceremony during the Class AA championship game of the boys basketball state tournament. The statewide award winners — a girl and a boy from Class A and Class AA schools — will also receive a four-year $1,000 scholarship. Learn more about the MSHSL Triple 'A' award.
Champlin Park High School Unified basketball team preps for state tournament
The Champlin Park High School (CPHS) Unified basketball team is set to make its return to the Unified basketball state tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Rebels, who began competing in Unified sports during the 2021-22 school year, are making their second straight appearance in the state tournament. CPHS opens play in the state tournament at 1 p.m. with a second game to follow at either 2 or 3 p.m. depending on the result of game one.
The Unified club at CPHS aims to create a school climate where students with disabilities feel welcome and routinely included in, and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities and functions.
One school, one book uses reading to bring Dayton Elementary school community together
With the goal of building a community of readers, Dayton Elementary School has organized a One School, One Book program, which is a month-long, school-wide shared reading event.
Thanks to a grant from the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation (AHEF) and funding from the Dayton Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, the school has provided a book titled Crenshaw, to every family and staff member to read together during February, which is “I Love to Read” month. Kindergarten teacher Ann Katorosz and fourth grade teacher Christine Saksa led a group of teachers and staff to make the program happen. Read more about the school-wide reading event at Dayton.
2022-23 winter sports and activities roundup
With the winter sports and activities season wrapping up, here’s a look at who’s heading to state, and how they fared when they performed and played. Also included is information about post-season awards gathered by student-athletes and coaches.
Anoka Middle School for the Arts receives award for student magazine
The Storm, a student magazine at Anoka Middle School for the Arts (AMSA), has been selected to receive the rank of Superior in the 2022 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) program.
This year, schools in 42 states and five countries nominated 262 student magazines. Magazines from middle school, high school, and higher education were welcomed for the 2022 contest.
The Storm is a journal composed of AMSA students’ original writing and artwork completed independently or as class assignments in any subject area. Students are encouraged to submit their work, and staff members are encouraged to nominate student work. The process begins in February with a collection of student submissions and ends with the unveiling of the journal and student readings during the Arts Fest in May. Read more about The Storm earning recognition at AMSA.
Coon Rapids High School DECA once again recognized for outstanding school-based enterprise
The Coon Rapids High School (CRHS) DECA program has once again been recognized for its school-based enterprise (SBE), the Cardinal Image, achieving Gold Certification for the 2022-23 school year.
CRHS DECA members will be recognized during the organization’s annual International Career Development Conference which will be held April 22-25 in Orlando, Fla.
The CRHS DECA members who contributed to the certification were senior students and operations managers, Madi Froslie, Edward Tabla, Josiah Ashworth, with the assistance of DECA chapter advisor Blake Bodenburg. The SBE at CRHS has operated for 50 years.
Working in the Cardinal Image, students learn time management and responsibility while gaining practical learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction, enhance 21st-century skill development and prepare students for college and careers.
Putting 'U' in Community Education: Skateboard Artists
Professional artist Mark Rivard is inspiring students one skateboard at a time. Rivard has taken his talents to the classroom — teaching art sessions for Anoka-Hennepin Community Education and speaking at schools across the state.
After graduating from Champlin Park High School in 2000, Rivard focused on extreme action sports like skateboarding, snowboarding and skiing. He moved to Colorado until a skiing accident ended his career. Although he enjoyed art classes in school, he never really thought of it as a profession until he decided to try something new. Check out the Putting "U" in Community Education video series.
Anoka High School girls hockey goalie makes 89 saves in one game
Anoka High School girls hockey goalie Gretchen Paaverud made 89 saves in a marathon 2-1 six-overtime loss to Blaine High School Feb. 9, but what's even more impressive is that she was even on the ice in the first place. Last summer she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. Learn more about Gretchen's story from the KARE 11.
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