FALCON'S NEST
The countdown to the school year Begins!
Falcon Pride Highlights
Josiah Page
CCX Sports Spotlight featured our own Josiah Page and highlighted his ability to balance marching band and football.
Caitlyn Osanai and Avery Cuper
Activities and Athletics
Celebrating Culture
November 1st marks the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about Native American Heritage Month and how it came to be recognized, by watching the video below.
Nov. 2nd is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Day of the dead is a Mexican holiday that combines Native traditions with the Catholic traditions brought to Mexico by the Conquistadors. The day is about remembering loved ones that have passed on, learn more by watching the video below!
Announcements
Nov. 2nd is our first Falcon FlexTime!
Thursday, Nov. 2nd is our first Falcon FlexTime of the school year. This is a flexible block of time that happens in place of Advisory where teachers and staff offer intentional, targeted support and/or enrichment to students. Students can view their Falcon FlexTime classroom and teacher in Infinite Campus. Learn more about Falcon FlexTime by viewing the video below.
Are you failing a class that is required for graduation? Make sure you talk to your teacher and/or check in with your counselor to make a plan as every credit counts toward graduation!
The deadline to request a Pass/No Credit for an elective class is Friday, November 3rd! Pass/No Credit can only be requested for elective credits (NOT courses required for graduation). Parent/guardian and teacher approval is required. Talk to your counselor if you have questions! Students can pick up P/NC request forms in the Guidance Office.
College Knowledge Month is almost over!!! Tuesday, October 31st is the last day application fees are waived for local Minnesota colleges like North Hennepin Community College, Minneapolis College, MN State Mankato, Hennepin Technical College, and many more!!! Find a full list of colleges here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oXgY5vaG9JFT2clshfmyW5mIz8EHRWxV/view
Students can visit the Guidance Office for help completing and submitting their college applications and transcripts!
AP Exam Registrations & Payments are due on Friday, Nov. 3rd for fall and year-long AP classes
Questions:
Contact Melinda Vogel
763-504-8825
melinda_vogel@rdale.org
Upcoming Important Dates
Nov. 3rd End of Quarter 1
Nov. 6th & 7th No School (Staff Development Days)
Nov. 23rd & 24th No School
Dec. 9th Saturday ACT test
Dec. 25-Jan. 5th Winter Break