Hello Fridley Families!
So many things are happening this month!
We are now finishing our first week of the 2nd semester and are looking forward to all of the big events this spring. Final grades have been posted for first semester in Campus and report cards should be arriving soon. Class of 2024 parents, if you have not already completed the parent survey, please do so. This survey will help us to get accurate numbers for sizing and seating for graduation.
Sign up for spring sports will begin on Feb. 12th. If you have a child who is interested in participating please connect with Kayla Bryson-Rivera (kayla.bryson-rivera@fridley.k12.mn.us)
in the activities office. This month we are celebrating Black History Month. Our students will be participating in a district wide presentation at the end of the month which will consist of spoken word, dance, song etc. This performance will be live streamed. More information to come.
In the meantime, enjoy this balmy February!
Kelly McConville
Principal
kelly.mcconville@fridley.k12.mn.us
(O) 763-502-5601
February 2 - Free Family Movie Night @ FHS Auditorium, 7pm
February 19 - NO SCHOOL
February 22 - FHS Choir Open Mic Night, 7pm
March 1 - Free Family Movie Night @ FHS Auditorium, 7pm
March 4 - FHS Jazz band Concert @ FMS, 7pm
March 7 - FHS Conferences, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
March 8 - Polar Plunge
March 11 - Softball, Baseball, and Boys and Girls Track Begin (9-12)
March 19 - FHS Spring Concert @ FHS Auditorium, 7pm
March 22-29 - NO SCHOOL (SPRING BREAK)
Grade-Level Google Classrooms
Students have access to grade-level Google Classrooms. There is important information being posted on the grade-level Google Classrooms weekly. Students are encouraged to check the grade-level Google Classrooms for information about registration, graduation, upcoming events, schedules, student expectations, and more.
ACT retakes (12th grade):
12th graders who are interested in retaking the ACT test, should sign up by creating an account on the ACT website. www.act.org . The ACT test does have a fee ranging from $50-$67. Fee waivers are available in the SSS office for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
Upcoming ACT tests/registration deadlines:
Test: April 13 Deadline: March 8
Juniors will take the ACT at Fridley High School on April 23rd. Information will be coming soon for juniors.
Earning College Credit at the High School and PSEO
There was an Earning College Credit at the High School information night on January 17th. Information was shared about concurrent enrollment, articulated courses, and PSEO. If you missed the meeting and want more information, you can find it on the high school registration website or click here:
Extended Day – Credit Recovery
If you are a sophomore who is 16 years old or a junior or senior and need credit recovery, please schedule an appointment to see your dean. Credit recovery is offered at the high school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Credit recovery is required for any student who fails a required course for graduation.
Senior On Track/Not ON Track Letters
Letters to families of students who are credit deficient will be mailed home soon to update families on any credit recovery needs. These letters will reflect posted grades from 1st semester. All credit recovery will need to be completed by the end of May in order to participate in commencement.
Course Changes for 2nd semester
When students request courses during the registration process in February of last year, they agree to pursue the chosen courses to completion. Since schedule changes have a serious impact on class sizes, teacher assignments and overall master schedule, they need to be kept to a minimum. Please use the following list below as a guide to schedule corrections:
- The student does not have the prerequisite(s)
- The student failed the class
- There is an obvious error (two classes at the same time)
- To add a class that is needed to graduate
- The schedule is unbalanced
Schedule changes will not be made for:
- Request a specific teacher
- Request a specific trimester
- Change lunch periods
- Have a class with a friend
- Leave to attend non-school sanctioned occupational activity
You might also notice a slight change in your students' schedule since the beginning of the year. We do, at times, move student schedules to balance class size within a semester and between semesters. We appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Hello Fridley Families! / ¡Hola Familias De Fridley!
Una traducción de este mensaje está disponible en español al final de este mensaje.
I am emailing to introduce ourselves as the Get Ready Team here at Fridley Senior High School. My name is Kezia Burrows and my coworker is Matthew Kiefer. Our office is located in the Fridley High School Media Center. We work with your students to ensure they are ready for life after high school. Whether they want to attend college, become an apprentice, or jump straight into their career, we've got them covered.
We are hoping these emails will keep us more connected and help us communicate information about our seniors more seamlessly. If at any time you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please let us know. If you are removed from this mailing list, you will only receive Get Ready updates through the e-newsletter sent out every month through Fridley.
I want to note some important things for the beginning of the second semester:
1) We aim to complete 90% of FAFSA applications here at Fridley. We are working with you and your students to make sure we reach that goal!
2)The FAFSA finally opened on December 31st,2023. Please create an FSA ID Account if you and your student have not done so yet. Be sure to save your backup code to recover your account if needed.
3) We have 2 upcoming family nights this month to help you all understand the FAFSA and complete it with confidence. This is a new FAFSA so we see that it is much shorter and simplified.
Our first FAFSA Family Night will take place on February 13th here at Fridley High School in the Media Center from 4 pm - 7 pm.
Our second FAFSA Family Night (Virtual) will take place on February 20th on Zoom from 4 pm – 7 pm. Please click here to select an appointment time on Zoom. If you are not able to attend any of the sessions, there will be more opportunities in March.
On the day of your virtual meeting please be sure to have the following materials:
· Social Security Number
· FSA ID
· 2022 Tax forms (1040 form)
· Current checking and savings account
If you have any questions before the meeting time you selected, please contact Kezia Burrows (burrows@isd14.org) or Matt Kiefer (kiefer@isd14.org). You can also give us a call at 763-502-5790.
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¡Hola Familias de Fridley!
Estoy enviando este correo electrónico para presentarnos como el equipo Get Ready aquí en la Escuela Secundaria Fridley. Mi nombre es Kezia Burrows y mi compañero de trabajo es Matthew Kiefer. Nuestra oficina está localizada en la biblioteca de Fridley. Trabajamos con los estudiantes para asegurarnos de que estén listos para la vida después de la escuela secundaria. Ya sea que quieran asistir a la universidad, seguir practicante, o ir directamente a su carrera, los tenemos cubiertos.
Esperamos que estos correos electrónicos nos mantengan conectados y nos ayuden a comunicar información sobre nuestros alumnos de último curso de forma más fluida. Si en algún momento desea ser eliminado de esta lista de correo, por favor háganoslo saber. Si se retira de esta lista de correo, solo recibirá las actualizaciones de Get Ready a través del boletín electrónico que se envía todos los meses a través de Fridley.
Que señalar algunas cosas importantes para el inicio de la segunda semestre:
1) Tenemos la meta de completar el 90% de las solicitudes de FAFSA aquí en Fridley. ¡Estamos trabajando con ustedes y los estudiantes para asegurarnos de alcanzar esa meta!
2) La FAFSA finalmente abrió el 31 de diciembre de 2023. Por favor cree una cuenta FSA ID si usted y su estudiante no lo han hecho todavía, asegúrese de guardar su código de copia de seguridad para recuperar su cuenta si es necesario.
3) Tenemos dos próximas noches familiares este mes para ayudarles a todos a entender La FAFSA y completarla con confianza. Esta es una nueva FAFSA, por lo que estamos viendo es más corta y simple.
Nuestra primera Noche Familiar FAFSA se llevará a cabo el 13 de febrero aquí en la Escuela Secundaria Fridley en la biblioteca de 4pm – 7pm.
Nuestra segunda Noche Familiar se llevará a cabo el 20 de febrero en Zoom de 4pm – 7pm. Por favor haga clic aquí para seleccionar una hora de cita en Zoom. Si no pudieran asistir a cualquiera de las reuniones habrá más oportunidades en marzo.
El día de su reunión virtual por favor asegurarse de tener los siguientes materiales:
· Número de Seguro Social
· FSA ID
· Formularios de impuestos 2022 (Formulario 1040)
· Cuenta corriente y de ahorros actual
Si tiene alguna pregunta antes de la hora de la reunión que ha seleccionado, póngase en contacto con Kezia Burrows (burrows@isd14.org). También puede llamarnos al 763-502-5790.
DEADLINE: Please complete this form by Friday, February 9th! If you have already filled this out, please disregard.
Graduation is coming! This year's commencement ceremony will take place at Northrop Auditorium located on the University of MN campus.
In preparation for the Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 30th, Fridley High School is asking parents/guardians of our seniors to complete the following survey. The information you provide in this survey will be very useful to us in our planning.
We have started collecting the senior participation fee for any senior wishing to participate in the commencement ceremony. If you are a parent of a 12th grader and have not paid this fee, please submit your $40.00 graduation fee to Ashley Davis in the main office as soon as possible.
Please feel free to reach out to Ashley Davis at Ashley.davis@fridley.k12.mn.us or 763-502-5602 with any graduation questions or concerns.
Summer programming is well underway for the YMCA! Camp Superkids has been operating at Camp Ihduhapi for over 50 years! This camp can be a life-changing experience for young people with asthma and their families!
Here's the most current information:
- Camp Week: June 23-28. (6 days)
- Cost: $925 - scholarships are available.
- Camp Scholarships are available to assist with camp expenses. To determine eligibility, we consider your annual income and household size. Apply for a scholarship through our online application.
- Health Care Professionals/Volunteers will be needed to provide 24/7 medical care. Information will be coming out from the YMCA regarding the process to sign-up and volunteer for 1 or more days. Stay tuned. Mark your summer calendar now, if you would like to help at camp!
- Additional information can be found here: : https://www.ymcanorth.org/campsuperkids
- For questions, contact jana.graczyk@ymcamn.org or call 763-230-9309.
Thank you,
Casey Byrne, MSN, PHN, LSN
District Nurse
Fridley School District #14
763-502-5627
February is "I Love to Read" Month. Students will be invited to compete in a Book Bingo, enter a reading challenge, read with pre-school students, and share their favorite books. Parents and families play a crucial role in supporting schools and promoting the importance of reading. One way families can support schools is by encouraging their children to read regularly and providing them with a variety of reading materials at home. Parents can also engage in reading-related activities with their student, such as creating a dedicated reading time together or discussing books they have read. Share what your favorite books were at their age! Additionally, families can participate in school-wide or classroom reading events and initiatives, such as literacy circles that take place in English classes or book clubs, and our school wide reading challenge. By actively participating in "I Love to Read" Month and supporting their student's reading habits, parents and families help create a culture of literacy that benefits the entire school community.
- Alisa Phelps – Reading Teacher
Don't want to miss an announcement from us, or want to be alerted if your child is absent from class, as well as stay up to date on their coursework? Complete your Campus Parent Portal account. The Parent Portal is designed specifically for parents, providing school information at your fingertips with real-time access to announcements, attendance, assignments, Transportation, grades (if applicable), schedules and more. Parents can view all children they are assigned as guardian to and that are currently enrolled in Fridley Public Schools, grades PreK 12. Each parent/legal guardian should create their own account for their children.
Click to find out more information and for instructions on creating your account today!
