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News and events
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November 17th, 2023
Upcoming Events
November 22nd-24th: No School
November 30th: End of Trimester 1
December 1st: No School, teacher work day
December 4th: No School, professional development
December 24 - January 2nd: No School
January 18th- PTO Meeting 6:30, childcare provided
Mississippi internet restored, working on phone service
An Exciting Friday!
Access to landline phone and internet service was out of service yesterday afternoon due to a service disruption in the neighborhood. The district was able to restore heat to the building around 9:30am. Internet service has now been restored this evening. We hope to have phone service back in operation soon as well.
Our Mississippi Staff is absolutely amazing. Even with the challenges that were presented today, instruction continued and our students were engaged in learning! We took some pictures and videos to share with you.
Parent Education Series: District to host three Parent Engage 360 events in 2023-24
Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today.
The big picture: Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community. Topics range from mental health, chemical health, internet safety, and more. Parent Engage 360 forum events are offered both in-person and in virtual formats and are free and open to the public.
What to expect: The first Parent Engage 360 event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coon Rapids High School auditorium and will feature author and co-founder of TILL360 Joe Beckman. Over the last 20 years, Beckman has spoken all over the world with one mission, to reclaim human connection.
Beckman is an engaging and dynamic speaker who combines humor, authenticity, heart, and soul that will help attendees find self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and human connection. Beckman is the author of Just Look Up Five Life-Saving Phrases Every Kid Human Needs to Hear. Attendees at this event have the chance to win one of four free copies of Beckman’s book.
Register for this event (registration is not required, but helps with planning).
What’s next:
Thursday, Feb. 29: You’re the Expert: How to successfully advocate for your child
Speaker: Beth Lovre, Family Peer Educator, National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota
Location: Champlin Park High School, auditorium
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register for this event (registration is not required, but helps with planning)
Monday, April 1: Chemical Health: Tobacco and vaping prevention
Speaker: Claire Weiss, Youth Programs Coordinator, myHealth for Teens and Young Adults
Location: Andover High School, auditorium
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register for this event (registration is not required, but helps with planning)
Go deeper: For more resources, tune in to the award-winning Parent Engage 360 Podcast which is available on more of your favorite podcasting platforms. Listen to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Samsung Podcasts. To register and learn more about Parent Engage 360 events, please visit ahschools.us/parentengage360.
Upcoming Parenting Workshops
Please see the image or PDF below for information on two Parenting Workshops being offered both virtually and online.
Developing Self Regulation
November 30th online [12:30-1:30 PM] or at Mississippi [6:30-7:30 PM]
Managing Stress and Anxiety
January 23rd online [12:30-1:30 PM] or at Mississippi [6:30-7:30 PM]
Mississippi Happenings
Feed My Starving Children Event
Feed My Starving Children Event
Feed My Starving Children Event
Feed My Starving Children Event
Feed My Starving Children Event
Feed My Starving Children Event
Recycled News
Outdoor Recess - Dress for Cold Weather
Fall is here and cooler weather has arrived! Please dig out those coats, hats and gloves so that students are prepared for recess. If you need support with to get outdoor clothing please contact the office or your child's teacher.
The Anoka Hennepin district guideline for keeping children inside for recess will be zero degrees or 10 degrees below zero wind chill. Accommodations for children with special medical needs can be made with the Health Services office; written documentation from a doctor will be required.
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