AHS eNewsletter 3/24/2023
March 24th, 2023
Tornado Forecast of Upcoming Events
March 27th: Late start and Advisory 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.
April 3rd: Late start for students.
April 4th: 11th grade students take ACT Test.
- 9th, 10th & 12th grade required remote learning day
April 7th: No school for students - Staff Development Day
Student expectations for ACT Testing Day, Tuesday, April 4
The ACT with writing will be provided to Grade 11 students on Tuesday, April 4. Please review the expectations for students on this day.
All Grade 11 students will be taking the ACT with writing test.
Report to Anoka High School by 7:40 and report to their assigned testing room. Busses will run at their regular scheduled times and routes.
In an effort to maintain a proper testing environment, dismissal will be decided by the testing coordinator.
Grade 11 students who are eligible for transportation home will remain at school in a supervised area until 2:20 pm if they do not have a ride.
Students who remain at school following the test will have an opportunity to purchase lunch through our cafeteria.
Students in Grades 9, 10 and 12
Students in Grades 9, 10, and 12 will be provided assignments through Google Classroom to complete remotely from home.
Anoka High school 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 for a quiet learning environment.
- Students who remain at school following the test, will have an opportunity to purchase lunch through our cafeteria.
Transportation - Morning and afternoon buses will run at their normal times.
Juniors:ACT Test Date Information
Who: All Juniors
What: ACT with Writing Test
Where: Anoka High School
When: Tuesday, April 4
How: No Need to Register
What to bring: A current Photo I.D. (Student ID, Drivers License, or Passport), Multiple #2 pencils (not mechanical), charged calculator (if you choose to use one), water, snack. If you need to borrow a calculator, the Math Science Resource Center will have a limited supply of them available to check out before the test starts.
What NOT to bring: All electronic devices including cell phone, airpods/earbuds, smart watches and fitness trackers.
Room assignments will be posted in the Main Lobby on the Test Date.
Great Strides with Cell Phone Policy
We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation with the enforcement of the district cell phone policies in classrooms. Teachers have seen increased engagement of students with fewer distractions and disruptions. We aspire to create learning environments that foster academic growth that caters to the needs of all students.
Please remember if you need to contact your student you may email their student account or you may call the main office (763)506-6200.
Anoka's Athena Award Winner is Brooklyn Jones
Brooklyn Jones is the Anoka's Athena Award Winner. This award recognizes the top female athlete at all suburban schools. Brooklyn has excelled in Softball where she has been recognized numerous times for all section, all conference and last year was named all-state. She has consistently been on the honor roll. She will be attending the University of Minnesota on a Softball Scholarship.
Way to go Brooklyn! The Anoka Family is very proud of you!
American Indian Education Powwow, Saturday April 1st
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please join us at the American Indian Education Powwow on Saturday, April 1st at Champlin Park High School. We have so many exciting educational opportunities and invite all families to attend! Follow our Facebook event page to get real-time updates about the event. Below is a quick snapshot of special opportunities throughout the day. You can even order a Powwow T-shirt ahead of time through our virtual store and pick them up that day at the powwow!
11:00am - Doors Open!
11:30am - 12:15pm - Hoop Dance Class with Lumhe Sampson
Try your hand at hoop dancing in this class full movement and storytelling!
12:30pm-2:00pm - Indigenous Food Tasting with Derek Nicolas
Taste foods foraged, hunted, and prepared by a young man supporting our traditional subsistence practices.
1:00 pm - GRAND ENTRY
2:00-2:45pm - Drum Teachings with Chris Batiste (Former Anoka-Hennepin Drum Keeper)
Join this hands-on session where Chris will share Anishinaabe drum teachings and protocols passed to him.
3:30-4:15pm - Drum Teachings with Chris Batiste (Former Anoka-Hennepin Drum Keeper)
Join this hands on session where Chris will share Anishinaabe drum teachings and protocols passed to him.
5:00pm FEAST
The gathering doesn’t stop after we clear the arena. Join us for a community meal of Bison, Walleye, Wild Rice, and more! Catered by Gatherings Cafe.
Universal School Meals program to begin in the fall of 2023
Last week, the Minnesota Legislature approved and the Governor signed a bill providing “Universal School Meals,” which means every student may receive free breakfast and lunch beginning in the fall of 2023. The program will cover one breakfast and one lunch for every student, however ala carte and other meal choices will not be covered.
Families will need to continue purchasing meals for their students for the remainder of this school year, as the new bill will not forgive or pay for any meal debt accrued before Sept. 2023.
If your family needs immediate assistance with free or reduced-priced meals, or access to other educational benefits (such as high school athletics and activity fees; ACT, SAT and AP fees; Comcast internet and SNAP membership discounts; Xcel Energy account assistance and more), please visit ahschools.us/childnutrition to complete an application.
The district’s child nutrition program is working to provide details for all families in preparation for the 2023-24 school year. Stay tuned to your back to school communications for specific details about this benefit for your family in the summer of 2023.
Attention Anoka Seniors!
Highway to Graduation
Senior Grad Signs!
Class of 2023 Yard Signs: While we can not spend school district funds on signs like these, we are grateful for some local businesses who helped organize, create & distribute these to families in our community.
Anoka Class of 2023 Yard Signs will be available to order for $5 each using this link https://forms.gle/7miTaLKA4e8mDCoa9 - these need to be PREORDERED!
Yard Signs are 18 x 24 2 sided full color with metal ground stake, you can see a sample using the link $5 cash at pick up.
ORDER DEADLINE APRIL 1st - - PICK UP TBD @ ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL LATE APRIL . You will be emailed with your pick up times and more details,
Contact Jackie@JackieBRealtyGroup.com with any questions.
Congratulations Seniors!
Anoka H.S. Spotlight Video
Anoka High School - Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math embraces a family atmosphere while providing a wide range of academic and involvement opportunities. Learn more about Anoka High School in the latest school profile video.
What's new in the College and Career Center?
Scrubs Camp 2023
First Annual Spring Spectacular
The Anoka-Hennepin Career and College Specialists are excited to be hosting our first annual Spring Spectacular on Saturday, April 22 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. This event will highlight a variety of career and college planning options for students and families. The format will include a mix of scheduled sessions and open fair times. Click here for information on the schedule and session descriptions.
Summer Driver Education Class!
Anoka High School
Summer School 2023
Questions: Jon.kohnen@ahschools.us
(This class is for any student who has not taken or not passed Driver Education class and the student is interested in getting a permit. If you already have a permit, you do not need this class)
You must be at least 14 by June 28th, 2023.
Dates: June 12th - June 28th Monday through Friday. Make up day June 29th.
Room: IT 143 at Anoka High School
Times: Session 1: 7:30-10:30 AM or Session 2: 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Class size: Maximum of 32 students per session will be accepted on a first come-first served basis.
Registration opens on SchoolPay: May 8th and closes May 26th.
Cost: $70.00 due at registration using SchoolPay.
How to register online through SchoolPay: Log into parent account at ahschools.us. (Student login does not work). If you do not have an A-H Connect parent login, contact 763-506-4357. Click on My Student Information/Synergy icon. Once in ParentVUE click on the “Fee” tab. Click on “Pay Fees” to enter the SchoolPay payment system. Click on “School Payments” to pay for AHS Driver Education Summer School.
Register deadline: Students must register online using School Pay by May 26th. (It will probably be full before this date, don’t wait to register).
Refunds: Refunds will not be granted after the first day of class.
Permit Testing: Minnesota state law requires that anyone under the age of 18 must be financially enrolled in an approved course of behind the wheel driver education before he/she can become eligible to take a driver permit test. The $250 behind the wheel fee will be collected on a date to be determined from students wishing to take this test. Upon successful completion of the class along with behind the wheel enrollment and being at least 15 years of age, students will be eligible to take the state exam in class.
State Attendance Policy: Students must attend thirty-eight (38) hours of classroom instruction and simulation time. Only one day of absence will be allowed and this absence must be made up.
Discipline Policy: Habitual tardiness, refusal to work or cooperate is grounds for dismissal. Smoking, use of drugs, possession of tobacco or drugs and/or fighting are all grounds for immediate exclusion from the class.
AHS would like to say thanks to A-H Credit Union for their donation!
Thank you so much to the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union for their Generous Donation to Anoka Activities Department. Anoka High School is part of our Spirit program, where each time our members use their Anoka HS logo debit card, AHCU donates 5% of the transaction fees to the AHCU Spirit Foundation. This donation is then used to support activities and programming at Anoka High School.
Anoka PROM 2023 is coming soon!
Prom will be held at the Parkview Meeting + Event Center at Mall of America on Friday, April 28th from 8:30pm-11:00pm. Tickets for this private, formal event are $40 a piece (includes traditional dj/dancing, desserts/beverages, photo booth, parking, access to rides at Nickelodeon Universe). Prom tickets will only be for sale on SchoolPay- parents/guardians are only able to purchase tickets online. All outstanding fees must be paid before tickets can be purchased. Detentions must be cleared and overdue library books must be turned in before tickets can be picked up. Anoka students will be able to purchase one additional ticket for an outside guest or underclassmen provided a guest form is approved.
Online ticket sales will be open Wednesday 4/19/23- Tuesday 4/25/23 on ParentVue.
Physical ticket pick up will be Thursday 4/20/23-Wednesday 4/26/23 at all lunches.
Guest Forms must be signed by the students AP and presented when you pick up the physical prom tickets. Underclassmen guests: Completed forms will be taken to Ms. Curtis, who will allow underclassmen to purchase their tickets online. Underclassmen will then give their guest form to Ms. Pelzel when they pick up their physical ticket at lunch. Outside guests: Anoka students should bring their completed outside guest form to the prom ticket table and purchase their guest ticket with $40 cash.
Reach out to Ms. Pelzel with questions katrina.pelzellehman@ahschools.us
Need a Prom Dress?
Project Fairy Godmothers is a non-profit organization that collects new and gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories. They are given away to girls who may have a financial hardship purchasing a dress. This year's giveaway is on April 1, 2023 in St. Paul.
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