

FALCON'S NEST
The countdown to the school year Begins!

Falcon Pride Highlights
Armstrong and Cooper Orchestra, Band and Choir students were rehearsing at AHS on Tuesday for the Robbinsdale Fall Music Festival. Armstrong staff were able to participate in part of their rehearsal with them! Thank you to Guest Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz III for including us in the fun!
On Monday, staff got to participate in some student led professional development! Our students did a great job discussing what they learned about research when they conducted their own research projects! Thank you!!
Activities and Athletics
Congratulations
Four of our student athletes signed this week to compete at the collegiate level!
William Francis-
Caitlyn Osanai
Dayton Franke
Will be a member of the South Dakota State University Baseball team.
Celebrating Culture
Thank you to all of the Veterans that are part of our staff, and our community for their service and sacrifice.
Diwali/Deepavali
is the Hindu "festival of lights" and is one of India's biggest and more important holiday's of the year. This year the holiday will be celebrated on November 12th. Learn more by watching the video below.
Announcements
Attention Senior Families!
You are invited: to our first informational meeting on Sunday, November 19th @ 7:00 pm at Pub 42 in New Hope, MN.
Join our Facebook Group - this will be a primary way we communicate with parents
Follow us on Instagram @ahsseniorparty24 (search for this name and FOLLOW the page for details)
Donate! We are trying to raise $5000 with Give to the Max giving ~ donate today!
AP Exam Information
The College Board is imposing late fees for AP registrations received after Wednesday, Nov. 15th. Pay for your AP exams today!
Contact Ms. Vogel if you want to confirm your payment and registration was received: melinda_vogel@rdale.org
Here's the link for the directions: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Hi1ihu3w2xCQ4NewUvXi1mKslfUHhv7SdQquOyCK7gY/edit?usp=sharing
Seniors, now is a great time to apply for scholarships! Stop by the Guidance Office any Wednesday for help applying to college or scholarships!
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship (due Nov. 16th): https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
Wallin 4-Year Scholarship (due Feb. 1st): https://www.wallinpartners.org/4-year-program.html
Saint Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarship (due Feb 29th): https://www.sainttherese.org/get-involved/volunteer/youth-volunteer-scholarship
Arianna Crosby
Counselor (Grade 9:)
763-504-8822 | Arianna_Crosby@rdale.org
Marilou Exner
Counselor (Last names A-F)
763-504-8837 | Marilou_Exner@rdale.org
Debra Dragseth
Counselor (Last names G-L)
763-504-8946 | Debra_Dragseth@rdale.org
Jamie Dukowitz
Counselor (Last names M-Ri)
763-504-8824 | Jamie_Dukowitz@rdale.org
Antiwan Easley
Counselor (Last names Ro-Z)
763-504-8823 | Antiwan_Easley@rdale.org
Melinda Vogel
Counselor (College & Career)
AP Coordinator
763-504-8825 | Melinda_Vogel@rdale.org
Upcoming Important Dates
Nov. 23rd & 24th No School
Dec. 9th Saturday ACT test
Dec. 25-Jan. 5th Winter Break
Jan. 11th Virtual Conferences