Rebel Reader
January 13, 2023
2023-2024 Registration
All course requests should be entered by Monday January 16th by 4pm. If a student has not entered their requests, requests may be entered for them.
All staff are here to support students as they make the best choices for their next school year and to help them plan their post-secondary plans. If you have any questions about course placement, you may contact your students' school counselor or the teacher of the subject matter in question.
Schedule change policy changes for the 23-24 school year
A new schedule change policy will go into effect next year (with a roll out starting in Trimester 3 of this school year). Students wishing to make a change to their course selections will need to meet the following guidelines:
- Student failed a prerequisite and is no longer eligible for the course.
- Computer error (example: 2- 1st period classes)
- Open period to fill
- Medical reason (requires doctor note provided to the school)
Students wishing to make a change to their schedule must follow the time lines laid out in the new policy for each trimester of the year. We highly encourage all students/families to make the best decision for courses for next year now so that there isn’t a need for a schedule change in the future. We also encourage students/families to review their schedules over the summer and make any requests within the given deadlines and guidelines for changes as soon as the window opens.
Trimester 2 Conferences
Thursday, January 19th from 2:50-7:30pm (Classroom-In Person or Virtual)
Tuesday, February 7th from 2:50-4:50 (Classroom-In Person or Virtual)
Conferences are live for sign up. You will have 2 choices, in person in the teacher’s 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.
Interested in PSEO for the 23-24 school year?
Students and Families, please join us in the Champlin Park High School auditorium for a PSEO information night. This event will be held during conferences from 5:00-6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 19th. The presentation will consist of a presentation from Champlin Park counselors regarding applying, timelines, and tips for PSEO.
Graduation Information
CPHS Ski/Snowboard Club 2022/2023
*A one-time season fee of $25 is due with the first trip’s cost*
(contact Mr. Jensen for free/reduced lunch pricing information)
Saturday, Jan 28th Spirit Mountain
Bus $50 + Lift $45 = $95 (turned in by TUESDAY, Jan 24th - Spirit needs a 5 day notice)
(Rentals for either skis or boards $20 - add to above fee & specify skis/snowboard on check)
(I NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE RENTING 5 DAYS BEFORE THIS TRIP)
Bus leaves CPHS at 7am and will return around 10pm
Friday, February 24th Afton Alps
Bus $29 + Lift $36 = $65 (turned in by FRIDAY, Feb 17th - Afton needs 1 week notice)
(Rentals for either skis or boards $32 - add to above fee & specify skis/snowboard on check)
Bus leaves CPHS at 2:40pm and will return around 10:15 – 10:45pm
More trips have been planned, please reach out to Mr. Hunter, Mr. Evensen, Ms. Witchger, or Mr. Jensen with any questions.
Future Link Crew Freshman Get In Free Event
All CPHS Freshman are invited to attend this event at no charge. Bring your friends and school ID's!
January 26th - Boys Swim and Dive @ 6pm JMS Pool
IB
Seniors in IB courses are currently working on their “IA’s” which stands for Internal Assessments. These are part of their overall IB Exam score and are items that are done over time as part of the course and graded by their CPHS teacher then sent off to IB to be graded. Ask a senior in an IB course what they are doing their IA on… there are some interesting topics out there being covered! Need more info about the IB Program? Contact Ashley Brown at ashley.brown@ahschools.us with any questions!
Rebel Future Prep: Use this site to help you plan for your future after high school. Whether you are a 9th,10th,11th or 12th grader, this site will help you navigate how to apply to college, taking a gap year, scholarships, FAFSA, finding out what your interests are.
College Lunchroom Representatives
January 11: University of MN- Morris
January 18: Savannah College of Arts and Design
January 25: St. Cloud State University
Tuesday Trades Day
Starting Tuesday January 24th, 2023 Trades representatives will have tables during lunch to talk to students regarding the many opportunities in the trades.
January 23: Early Childhood
January 31: Public Works
Upcoming Events
January 17th: Pay Less For College Andover High School 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This free workshop is designed to help parents find ways to work within the financial aid system to increase their eligibility for financial aid, reduce taxes, and find more efficient ways to pay for a college education.
January 19th: Conferences (Scholarship and FAFSA Information/help)
2:30 - 3:30 pm Career Center Wallin Scholarship; A representative will be presenting to students after school in the Career Center regarding the Wallin Scholarship deadlines.
3:30 - 4:30 pm Career Center BrookLynk Works
5:00 - 7:00 pm FAFSA Information - Help
5:00- 6:00 pm South Lecture Hall FAFSA Information Jeff Olson (Bethel University-Professor) will explain FAFSA and how to apply as parents and students.
6:00 - 7:00 pm Career Center FAFSA Help Financial Aid representatives will be available to help students and parents with their FAFSA forms.
Interpreters available! Contact regan.skaare@ahschools.us if an interpreter is needed. Please let me know the type of Interpreter needed.
Volunteer News
The District STEM Fair is back in person! Champlin Park High School will be hosting 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 CPHS page.
Please use the link below to sign up to be a judge
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4zXJBx7r4dOBk1JToKarYe4Bt56NdpyexefsGXdAmCTVKOQ/viewform
The event schedule is available at the following link
Are you looking for a daytime volunteer opportunity? Child Nutrition is looking for volunteers to serve lunch from 11am-2pm to help with the current staffing shortage. If you are able to volunteer over lunch, please consider signing up. We’d love to have you in!
January Dates
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AFAF2BA6FEC16-cafeteria3
February Dates
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44afaf2ba6fec16-cafeteria4
If you would like to be a Champlin Park High School volunteer, please visit our Volunteering at CPHS page to complete the volunteer application and background check.
Workshops for PTO and Booster Club Members
Join us for our second of four workshops on Jan.25, 2023. In this informal (community meeting) session, you will:
get answers to your most common financial questions
learn who and how many signers you should have on the bank account & debit card
understand best practices for reimbursement, transparency of budgets and balances, and handling of coach/principal requests
There will also be time to meet with other board members and ask questions. The workshop will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Center, Erling D, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka - enter door 7.
Read more and register for our 2022-23 workshops
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Meilstrup, Volunteer Service Coordinator at amy.meilstrup@ahschools.us
Lions International
Lions International recently presented Champlin Park students Grace Olaleye and Gabrielle Wahl with the Lions New Voices Leadership Award.
Pictured below: (l to r) International Director Robert K.Y. Lee, Gabrielle Wahl (CP 12th gr), Grace Olaleye (CP 11th gr), Tesmin Mohamed (MG 12th gr); 5M5 Lions District Governor Jennifer Marshall
Nominate outstanding school staff for an Above & Beyond Award
Submissions accepted through Jan. 20
Do you know an Anoka-Hennepin staff member who goes above and beyond normal job expectations to ensure that students receive a high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment? Maybe that person is a teacher or a custodian or a paraprofessional? Maybe a school counselor or principal? Perhaps someone working in the cafeteria, or a nurse or a secretary?
If you know someone who does amazing work for children, you’re strongly encouraged to nominate them for the Above & Beyond Awards. The Above & Beyond Awards involve students, staff, parents and community members in recognizing and rewarding Anoka-Hennepin employees and groups who consistently go that extra mile so students can be successful.
Nominations are being accepted for worthy candidates through Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
Check out the Above & Beyond Awards website, ahschools.us/aboveandbeyond, for a nomination form or to read additional information about the awards.
The program is a joint effort of the district and the Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation (AHEF). The 2023 Above & Beyond Awards ceremony will take place March 29 at the Educational Service Center (ESC).
Preparing for the 2023-24 school year
(01/06/23) Families have many choices today for their student’s education. Students enrolled in Anoka-Hennepin Schools are assigned to attend school based on their home address, and students transitioning to middle or high school have already received a placement letter via postal mail. A reminder email will be sent next week.
If a family is planning to send a child to kindergarten next school year, or if a family is interested in exploring alternate school options for the 2023-24 school year, now is the time to learn more. Information sessions and open houses for specialty/magnet schools are scheduled now through February, and elementary schools will offer kindergarten registration events beginning in March through April, varying at each school.
If your family decides that they are interested in attending a school other than the school they are assigned to for the 2023-24 school year, complete either an in-district transfer or open enrollment form by Jan. 15, 2023 for priority consideration.
If your family plans to stay at the school they are assigned to based on your home address, no additional action is needed.
Visit ahschools.us/enroll to complete the process, find FAQs and additional enrollment resources.
What’s the difference between an in-district transfer and open enrollment?
An in-district transfer is when you live in the school district boundaries and would like to enroll in another school or program within the school district.
Open enrollment is available for families living outside of the Anoka-Hennepin School District attendance boundaries, but want to enroll in an Anoka-Hennepin School.
School choice available through Anoka-Hennepin
If a student wants to consider other school choices, Anoka-Hennepin offers additional options, including specialty and magnet schools.
Twelve specialty and magnet schools across the district are available to all students at no additional cost. These schools are designed to provide choice and in-demand educational options in the arts; science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM); and International Baccalaureate (IB). Students who live within Anoka-Hennepin boundaries are eligible to apply to any of the specialty or magnet schools. Visit ahschools.us/specialtymagnet to learn more.
If you have more questions about enrollment, visit ahschools.us/enroll, call Anoka-Hennepin Schools Application and Connection Services department at 763-506-1030 or email enrollmentoptions@ahschools.us.
Parent Engage 360
Parent Engage 360 Podcast Episode 29: Stay Above the Line - promoting sportsmanship and positive fan behavior
Sportsmanship is everybody’s business, and Anoka-Hennepin Schools and the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all at athletics and activities events.
Earlier this year, around 100 students from all five district high schools and NWSC member schools participated in a sportsmanship seminar titled “Stay Above the Line,” an initiative to promote positive spectator behavior and expectations.
In the latest Parent Engage 360 Podcast episode, host Liz Burgard is joined by two high school seniors to learn more about the “Stay Above the Line” initiative. Coon Rapids High School senior Eleanor Defoe and Blaine High School senior Kendall Stadden both represent their schools as Bleacher Captains.
Bleacher Captains will be visible at all NWSC-sponsored activities to help promote a positive environment and respectful behavior and cheers for all players, fans, opponents and game personnel.
In this episode, both Defoe and Stadden share insights into what it is like at a high school sporting event both from the spectator and student-athlete perspectives.
Tune in to the Parent Engage 360 Podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or at ahschools.us/parentengage360.
The Parent Engage 360 Podcast aims to provide parents and guardians with knowledge from experts in chemical health, mental health, internet safety and more, as well as the tools needed to support their children. Anoka-Hennepin hopes that providing timely and helpful information through the Parent Engage 360 podcast series will strengthen the bond between school and home with resources parents and guardians can use and share with others.
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