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News and events
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November 11, 2022
CRMS Turkey Bingo
Join us for CRMS Turkey Bingo.
Monday, November 21, 202
At Coon Rapids Middle School in the IMC
3:30 - 4:30 pm
$1 per board
Thanksgiving dinner-themed prizes for bingo winners, including Butterball turkeys as grand prizes!
Anoka-Hennepin Technology Protection Plan- New for 2022-23
Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.
Over 28,000 Chromebooks will be distributed to students the first week of school. As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and hundreds of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages. Read more about how you can protect you and your child.
Holiday Help
With winter holidays quickly approaching we wanted to share some holiday resources within our area. If your family can benefit from holiday support please consider utilizing one of these resources. Many of these community organizations have firm deadlines. These deadlines are approaching quickly.
Falcon Nest Food Distribution
Our next Falcon Nest food distribution will be held on Nov. 17th from 3:30pm-6:00pm. For easy access to the food shelf, please enter the building at door 10. All Coon Rapids Middle School families are welcome to utilize this food resource. We hope to see you at our next distribution!
9th Grade Registration
CURENT 8th GRADE FAMILIES
9th Grade Registration (23-24 school year) Information Night at CRHS
December 6th @ 6:30pm
Please join the Coon Rapids High School Administration, Counseling Department, Leaders of the BioMedical Sciences & Engineering and Department Leads for an information night about registering for high school. We will be discussing general high school information, graduation requirements, elective course options and the registration timeline and process. There will also be a parent presentation about the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering program and how students will be exposed to STEM-related careers and experiences through their high school academics.
Teachers and counselors will be available to talk through any concerns or answer any questions. For more information, please call CRHS at 763-506-7100
Knowledge Bowl is starting up!
Knowledge Bowl is a fun, fast-paced, academic competition (after-school here at CRMS and at evening meets that take place at middle schools around the Twin Cities), where students answer questions about history, literature, mathematics, science, current events, and everything in between.
Knowledge Bowl is open to any CRMS 6th, 7th, or 8th grader who NEEDS a challenge, to hang out with a smart group of friends, or WANTS something interesting to do after school on Wednesdays (3:10-5:10) through February!
Our next practices are on Weds. Nov. 16 and Nov. 30. Students will need to take the late activity bus route or have a ride home after each practice at 5:10 p.m. Come ready to flex your smarts!
Toys for Joy
Toys for Joy is now taking applications for holiday support. Applications must be submitted prior to Nov. 23rd. Please utilize the QR code to access the application or use the Toys for Joy link.
Order your Yearbook
Order your Coon Rapids Middle School 2022-2023 Yearbook today! Our yearbook will include color pages that vibrantly capture school memories. It comes with a sturdy soft cover that has the school name and year imprinted on the front. The cost for the yearbook is only $17! For an additional cost, you can add on yearbook extras such as: current events insert, hard cover, autograph insert, and stickers to decorate the yearbook. Order your yearbook online by visiting https://ybpay.lifetouch.com (school ID code is: 12179923). Orders are due by December 14, 2022 (yearbook price increases to $19 on December 15th).
Attendance Matters
Absences
Call the Attendance line at 763-506-4806 or submit online via the ParentVue app. Absence reporting is available 24 hours through either option.
If you do not know your login information for ParentVue, please call the Help Desk at 763-506-HELP (4357) for assistance.
Early Dismissals
Call the Attendance line at 763-506-4806 or submit online via the ParentVue app.
Please allow a minimum of a half day advanced notice.A slip will be given to the student to excuse them from class. By providing this advanced notice, the attendance office will have your student ready to meet you at the designated time. This minimizes classroom disruption and gets you to your appointment on time!
Late Arrivals
Call the Attendance line at 763-506-4806 or submit online via the ParentVue app.
Photo ID Required
All Anoka-Hennepin schools require photo I.D. to enter secured buildings.
Upon building entry, please meet your student at the attendance office where you will be asked to present your photo I.D. a secondary time.
Students will only be released to parents/guardians listed on student records.
Medical Documentation
If your student’s absence involves a doctor, dental, mental health appointment, a note from the clinic is highly encouraged. After 10 absences, documentation is required.
Students may drop this note off at the attendance office, or the clinic may fax to 763-506-4803 (Attention: Attendance). Parents may also upload via the ParentVue app.
Truancy Laws
Minnesota State Statute (120) requires that children attend school each and every day and every class period. If a student misses a school day, or part of a school day for legitimate reasons, a parent or guardian must notify the school or this will be considered an unexcused absence towards truancy.
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