News and events
I hope you all had a wonderful break and were able to spend some time with family, friends and loved ones during the Holiday season. Now that new year has arrived, things are busy once again here at CBPA. Students and teachers are back in the familiar routines of school, and learning is in full-swing again. In addition to our in-class daily learning experiences, we have many field trips and adventures taking place throughout the month of January.
Conferences are just around the corner, and the conference schedule is open. You can sign up with your child's teacher at www.myconferencetime.com/cbpa. If you have questions regarding conference sign-up, please reach out to your child's teacher. We are looking forward to discussing your child's progress with you!
This past week was Winter Transportation Safety Week. Please take a few minutes to discuss bus safety with your child, including remembering to stay seated while the bus is moving and use an inside voice while riding the bus. In addition, please talk about the winter safety information below.
Here are some important Winter Transportation Safety tips for students:
Please dress in warm winter clothing such as a hat, mittens and boots - bright colors if
possible.
Please be on time at the bus stop.
Please wait for the bus several feet further off the road in a safe place in winter weather.
Please use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping and injuring
yourself on icy road surfaces or steps.
Please move away from the bus to a place where you and the driver can see each other after
you exit the bus.
Please cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus after getting the "all clear" signal from the
driver before leaving the curb.
Please keep all school materials in a backpack.
Here are some hazardous conditions to watch for:
Please do not stand or play on snow piles at the bus stop to avoid sliding into the street in the
path of oncoming traffic.
Please do not attempt to retrieve your books or lunch box from around or underneath the bus
until after it has cleared the unloading zone.
Please do not push or shove when getting on or off the bus.
Please do not chase after the bus or attempt to grab the rear bumper.
During this month’s Junior Master Gardener lessons 4th Graders are learning about the various Hardiness Zones that gardeners use to determine which plants will be successful in their area. Fifth Graders will learn about Pest Management during their JMG lesson. Trapper Phil will be our guest speaker and explain how different animals can damage gardens and crops while showing different ways to manage those “pests”.
The 4th Grade Snowshoeing trip has been modified into a Nature Hike through Oxbow Creek Park. While we’re not able to use our snowshoes at the moment, exploring the woods in winter is still an adventure. Students are able to get to spots that aren’t accessible in other seasons! Fingers crossed for the 3rd Grade Snowshoeing next month.
Kindergarten students are learning about the members of the weasel family in their 3RP Trip called “Stinkies.” Students will interact with bones and furs, and play a game while learning what makes these animals unique.
Second graders will learn about Plants in the Winter with a lesson from our 3RP Naturalists. Students will explore how different plants change during the weather in the winter months and practice some scientific sketching!
We have a lot more in store for our students after the new year. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook to see examples of the student learning! https://www.facebook.com/CBPAMES
Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.
The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:
Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).
District and school websites.
District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.
Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.
Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.
District to host hiring event for operational and student support positions Jan. 16 at Champlin Park High School
The Anoka-Hennepin School District will host an in-person hiring event for operational and student support positions Thursday, Jan. 16 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Champlin Park High School. The hiring event will take place in the school cafeteria located at 6025 109th Ave. N (Enter Door E4).
Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live and work. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.
Join us to learn about employment opportunities and have a same-day, on-site interview for various positions. Participants are strongly encouraged to begin filling out applications ahead of time at ahschools.us/jobs and come prepared to interview with hiring managers.
What we offer: Eligible employees may enroll in a comprehensive benefits package.
Health, hospitalization, dental insurance.
Life and supplemental life insurance benefits.
Long-term disability plan.
Opportunities to participate in flexible benefits plans such as health savings and dependent/child care savings accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Anoka-Hennepin has employment opportunities for any phase of your work life. Full-time, part-time and substitute positions are available, including flexible weekly schedules with hours ranging from early morning, mid-day, late afternoon or evening opportunities.
Everyone plays a role in student achievement; help your community succeed by applying today!
Visit ahschools.us/jobs or call 763-506-JOBS for more information.
