Cyclone Chronicles
February 16, 2024
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Reading will take place on April 16
Math will take place on April 18
Both assessments will be administered Connections-3rd Period
MCA Science (8th grade only) will take place on May 1
It will be administered Connections-2nd period
*Please make sure your student arrives at school on time
*They are welcome to bring wired headphones but they are not required
*Make Sure your Chromebook is charged and ready to go
*Get a good night's rest
*Eat breakfast
AMSA Alumni Volunteer
Donald Prah, former AMSA student, now attending St. Thomas university, came back to AMSA to volunteer during his J term to help students with their reading and writing skills. Donald was a standout student and athlete at Anoka HS as well. His ability to motivate, encourage and bring life to Mr. Bertram's ELA classes was incredible. Students enjoyed his perspective, insight, and 1 on 1 help with reading comprehension assignments and writing. Donald is planning to come back next year to volunteer as well because he loved working with the amazing AMSA students.
Check out our Libraries!
Access eBooks and digital audiobooks in our AMSA MackinVia digital library (available in the app store of any device and in student’s RapidIdentity) Click here for step by step instructions on how to access your MackinVia account.
AMSA Destiny Library
Destiny "How-to" link:
Book Recommendation
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams
Genesis is determined to fix her family, and she’s willing to try anything to do so…even if it means harming herself in the process. But when Genesis starts to find a thing or two she actually likes about herself, she discovers that changing her own attitude is the first step. inInterested in signing up for the Washington D.C. trip for next year?
* The dates are Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5, 2024.
* For more information, please contact Ms. Michalski (robin.michalski@ashschools.us) or Ms. O'Gorman (barbara.ogorman@ahschools.us) at the Washington Campus.
Sign up today for the trip of a lifetime!
AMSA's own Karley Olufson!
Anoka Middle School for the Arts Volunteer Program
Want to be the first to know about school events & opportunities?
Both Campuses
Filling out your forms does not commit you to volunteering, it only puts you on the
list to receive event information.
Art Department Donation Request
Both Campuses
The Art Department is seeking ice cream buckets with lids for their classroom. These buckets will be used to keep clay projects from drying out.
Washington Campus
Trimester 2 - ends March 8th
Do you have extra school supplies laying around your house? The SPED Department is requesting school supply donations.
Washington Campus
MN Studies are hoping to collect 600 brown paper grocery bags for an upcoming project.
Both Campuses
Help staff monitor the hallways during MCA testing.
Fred Moore Campus - Cafeteria
Wednesdays starting November 1st and runs until May 29th from 3:05-5:00 PM
Take attendance, hand out snacks, oversee light cleanup.
Volunteers are welcome to run games if interested.
This is a great opportunity for high school students seeking
volunteer hours after school.
Spring Theater is Coming Soon!
Spring Theater has started!! The Theater Department will be looking for volunteers to help with
Set Building & Strike
Concessions
Performance & Flowers
If you haven’t already, it’s time to fill out your volunteer paperwork so you can participate in this year's production of Newsies Jr.
Parent Engage 360 forum events are offered both in-person and in virtual formats and are free and open to the public.
FREE training being offered this year for PTO, Booster club and Nonprofit leadership
Educational Service Center, 2727 N. Ferry Street Anoka, MN 55303 - Erling D
Interested in Volunteering or Donating?
Fill out your paperwork now so you will be ready if you decide to volunteer. Go directly to the volunteer forms by following this link to the volunteer forms or contact Volunteer Services for further assistance. When you sign up you will be sent weekly event opportunities.
Interpreter Services available upon request for volunteers.
For this service, please contact Volunteer Services three days prior to volunteering.
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FREE training being offered this year for PTO, Booster club and Nonprofit leadership
Educational Service Center, 2727 N. Ferry Street Anoka, MN 55303 - Erling D
Register for this free training below
In-person Math Plus or Challenge Reading Training Registration
“No one in this world is more cherished than someone who lightens the burden of another.”
- Joseph Addison
Arrin LaFreniere
Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Volunteer Services Coordinator
(763)506-5153
February Athletics
Dance Team- starts February 26th
6th grade Girls Basketball- starts February 26th
6th grade Boys Basketball- starts February 26th
Ping Pong- starts February 26th
February Enrichment
Lego Robotics-Try It February 26th
March Enrichment
April Athletics
Girls NFL Flag Football April 22
April Enrichment
Please reach out to Community Education Coordinator, Stefanie Nelson, if you are seeking financial assistance for any opportunity offered at AMSA.
Stefanie Nelson (she/hers)
Community Schools Coordinator
Anoka Middle School
763-506-5012
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