Rebel Reader
April 26, 2024
April Students of the Month
Administration: Aniya Ritter
Math: Jamie Rice
Social Studies: Minh Quan Nguyen
Science: Rue Lewis
World Language: Keara Held
Tech Ed: Cayden Peterson
Reading: Alexis Koenig
Physical Education: Aaron Coan
Health: Evan Vue
Career & Tech Ed: Charlij Lee
Music: Khalil Alexander
Support Services: Matthew Heinen
Business: Grace Mattson
Multilingual Learner: Joe Jarbah
2024 Graduation Information
Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 1 p.m.
Location:
3M Arena at Mariucci (University of Minnesota)
1901 4th St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
All graduation information and updates can be accessed here: www.ahschools.us/cphsgraduation.
Senior All Night Party
Click on the following link to be brought to CPHS All Night party blog:
Registration for the Party is LIVE!!
Deadline is May 12.
ZEFFY FUNDRAISER
Maybe you don’t want to buy anything, or you can’t make it to any of the fundraising events, or you just like supporting OUR FUTURE ADULT REBELS! Here is a direct link to make a tax deductible cash donation.
Library News
Families, please be advised that due dates for school-issued materials are coming up quickly! Any materials not currently being used for class can be returned at any time - the sooner, the better!
The end of the school year is when we find out that students have lost or damaged equipment, textbooks, or library books. When this happens, students are assessed a fee to help repair or replace the item. These fees will begin to show up on your ParentVUE as our staff begin to collect items from students to close out the school year. To minimize or avoid these fees, please talk to your student(s) about the school resources they have checked out to make sure items get returned on time and in working order. How to pay on ParentVue.
Library books must be returned by Monday, May 13th.
Seniors: Students will not be able to pick up their cap and gown without returning all materials and paying all fines. All textbooks and Chromebooks are due by 2:00pm on Thursday, May 30th.
9th - 11th grade:
Textbooks need to be in by June 6th, but if items are not needed for a current class or exam, please return them now!
Students are keeping their Chromebooks over the summer and should have renewed them. If you are notified of an overdue Chromebook, have your student stop by the library to renew or the device will be locked over the summer. Students are responsible for the protection of their devices against damage or loss.
Students can always check to see what books they owe in the Destiny app under the lock and key by clicking on My Info and they can view their fines in StudentVue. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact Ms. Hackenmiller at allison.hackenmiller@ahschools.us.
Career & College Center Updates
Check out the Career and College E-newsletter for updates on current events
FAFSA Update
The timeline for processing the 2024-2025 FAFSA applications has been affected by the FAFSA Simplification changes. The Department of Education delayed the timeline for providing colleges and universities across the country with processed FAFSA information for students. As a result, many colleges have revised the estimated timeline for 2024-2025 FAFSA applicants. Check your college’s website to establish their timeline.
Career & College Survey, Final Transcript Request
Attention Seniors: You have two tasks to complete in Scoir before graduation. Directions can be found in your email. First, complete the Final Decision Survey. Lastly, request your final transcript through Scoir. Check your email for further instructions.
Senior Awards & Scholarships Ceremony
May 13, 2024
7:00 pm
Recipients of an Award or Scholarship will be notified via email. Awards recipients will receive a separate email from scholarship recipients. Students may receive two separate emails with instructions.
What is the difference between an award and a scholarship?
Awards are honors that have been earned throughout a student’s high school career. Recipients will be awarded in one or more of the following: Advanced Placement exams, Athena,International Baccalaureate Programs, Presidential Awards, Unified and Work Programs.
Scholarships have a monetary value attached to them. This money is used for tuition to a post secondary school. Local scholarships have been chosen by staff, community members and organizations. The Champlin Park Community Scholarships have been chosen by the committee.
What if I can not attend the Awards & Scholarship Ceremony?
Your name will be called and your picture will be shown. If you can not attend, please find someone to collect your award in your place. Many donors will be present to give the award in person.
Volunteer News
National Volunteer Week will be celebrated the week of April 21-27th.
A huge thank you to the amazing Champlin Park High School Volunteers.
Our Volunteers have put in 14,925 hours so far this school year!
Thank you for your time and for making CPHS a better place, we appreciate you!
We have the following volunteer opportunities
If you would like to volunteer please submit the required forms by visiting the Volunteering at CPHS page. Please email amy.meilstrup@ahschools.us with any questions.
CPHS Summer School Driver Education Class 2024
Questions? Mike Korton - mike.korton@ahschools.us
This class is for any student who has not taken or passed Driver Education class.
If you already have a permit or are currently in driver education you do not need this class.
~ You must be at least 14 by June 27th, 2024 to take this class ~
Dates: Dates: June 10th - June 27th Monday through Friday. Make-Up Day: June 28th
NO CLASS ON JUNE 19TH
Room: B129
Times: Session 1: 7:30-10:30AM or 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Class size: Maximum of 32 students will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Registration Starts: April 9th and closes May 17th. Students must register by May 17th. Don’t wait to register-spaces fill quickly!!!!
Cost: $70.00 due at registration using SchoolPay.
How to register: Register via ParentVue. Spots are limited. If you need assistance with your parent username and password call (763) 506-4357 and they will e-mail you a new username and password.
Refunds: Refunds will not be granted after the first day of class.
Permit Testing: Upon successful completion of the class along with behind-the-wheel enrollment and being at least 15 years of age, students will be eligible to take the state exam in class.
Behind The Wheel Fee: Minnesota state law requires that anyone under 18 must be financially enrolled in an approved course of behind-the-wheel driver education before he/she can become eligible to take a driver permit test. The $260 behind-the-wheel fee will be collected from students prior to taking the permit test on June 27th.
State Attendance Policy: Students must attend thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction and (8) hours of driving simulation. Students can be absent once. However, that absence MUST be made up on June 28th.
Discipline Policy: Habitual tardiness, and refusal to work or cooperate is grounds for dismissal. Smoking, use of drugs, possession of tobacco or drugs, and/or fighting are all grounds for immediate exclusion from the class.
***An email will be sent out on June 3rd, 2024 to parents & students with more information on the class.
Link Crew
CPHS Annual Plant Sale
Where: Champlin Park Greenhouse, Tennis Court Side (West) outside the main building by Door W1
All proceeds support Champlin Park High School Agriculture Program.
Cuba
Are you looking for an amazing experience? Do you like to travel? What to make new friends?
Then you should travel to Cuba for an educational and cultural experience of a lifetime in June 2025! The tentative dates are June 18-26, 2025. Enrollment is open now! Please contact Angie Manbeck with any questions! This is open to students and adults.
Angie Manbeck
Spanish teacher CPHS
AP
AP Exams start soon, please see exam schedule here and review schedule here.
Students have all received individual emails with what exams they are taking, what time they need to arrive and the location of their exams, please have them check their email. Contact Ashley Brown (ashley.brown@ahschools.us) with any questions or concerns.
IB
IB Exams started this week!
Please see exam schedule here and review schedule here.
Students have all received individual emails with what exams they are taking, what time they need to arrive and the location of their exams, please have them check their email. Contact Ashley Brown (ashley.brown@ahschools.us) with any questions or concerns.
MCA
What is the MCA?
MCA stands for Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment. This is a statewide, annual test that measures achievement on the Minnesota Academic Standards in reading, mathematics, and science. These sets of assessments are required to be administered as part of federal and state legislation. These tests are also used to help determine intervention needs and resources for students.
11th grade students in an IB Bio B or Bio B course will take their Science MCAs on April 30th and May 1st in their classroom. Make up date for anyone who hasn't finished or those not in a Biology class at CPHS this year will be on May 2nd. More information will be sent to students and families closer to the date as a reminder of when and where they are testing.
Additional Information about the MCA
There is no time-limit for the MCA, most students will be finished within the first day of taking it but they can have time on the second day if needed.
Items to bring:
**Fully charged school chromebook
**Wired headphones
Items not allowed during testing:
**Students may not wear a blue-tooth enabled watch or wireless headphones
**Cell phones must remain powered off during the test, even when done as long as anyone in the room is still testing
**Calculators are not needed, the math test has a built in calculator, but students may bring their own calculator if they desire
Resources for students and families:
**MCA item samplers (specific Math and Reading MCA practice)
**Student Readiness Tool to practice how the system works
Please contact Ashley Brown, testing coordinator (ashley.brown@ahschools.us or 763-506-6912) with any questions.
College Possible
Looking for free coaching support for getting into and successfully graduating college? College Possible has been a program at Champlin Park for over 10 years and is now accepting applications from 10th grade students!
Starting fall of junior year through college graduation, students in College Possible are paired with a Coach who will guide and support them through all aspects of college applications, receiving financial aid, enrolling in college, and successfully navigating college once there. To join, 10th grade students must apply this spring and applications are due by May 31. Look for them in the Career Center, at lunch, posters around school, or come to the upcoming info session on Thurs 5/16 at 2:30pm in the CC! If you’re interested, you can apply right now at CollegePossible.org/apply.
“CP Prom 2024” Champlin Park Junior/Senior Prom
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm and will go until 11:00pm
Location: The Heritage Center (formerly known as the Earle Brown Heritage Center)
Picture ID is Required to Enter
Tickets must be purchased through Parent Vue unless purchasing for an underclassmen or an outside guest.
No admittance after 8:30pm
No re-entry once you leave
If you are bringing an outside guest, the guest form must be turned in to the Activities Office at the time that you purchase your prom ticket. No later than 5/10/24.
If you are bringing an underclassmen guest, no guest form is required but they must purchase their ticket through their ParentVue account by 5/10/24. You will give us their name when you purchase your prom ticket through your parent’s Parentvue account. We will then add the fee to their ParentVue.
Where is prom?
The Heritage Center (formerly known as the Earle Brown Heritage Center)
Address to the Heritage Center:
6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Ticket Information:
Tickets will go on sale, Monday, April 22nd and go through Wednesday, May 10th on the Parent Portal. The cost is $65.00. **NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR**
Are refunds given?
No, refunds are not given.
Do I get a ticket for admittance to prom?
No, you will be on a list. You will need to show a photo ID to get into the prom.
Can I bring a guest who does not attend CPHS?
Yes. The guest must be under the age of 21 and must be in at least 9th grade. A guest form must be completed and given to Cari Niesen in the Activities Office by Friday, May 10th at 3:00 for non-CPHS guests. Guests must show ID at prom.
Can I bring a guest that is a CPHS student in 9th or 10th grade? Yes….. but NEW THIS YEAR.....
When the eligible Junior/Senior purchases their ticket on their parent ParentVue they will be asked if they have a guest that is a CPHS sophomore or freshman? If the answer is yes, they will list the name of that guest. This fee will then be added to the underclassmen student's ParentVue so their ticket can then be purchased. CPHS underclassmen do not need to do a guest form.
What if I have a fine or fee?
Tickets will not be sold to anyone who owes fines or fees. ParentVue will ask the parents to add any outstanding obligations to their cart.
What is the dress code?
Prom is a formal event, typically students wear dresses, suits, ties, etc.
Who’s the DJ?
DJ Mike Marcinowski with Scott Sitron DJ will be entertaining you throughout the evening.
When does the dance start and end?
Dance begins at 7:00 and goes until 11:00p.m. Please have your ride ready.
Am I able to leave the Heritage Center and re-enter?
No re-admittance will be allowed after leaving.
What about Prom Court?
Nominations for royalty will be done via Google form the week of May 1st-3rd. Watch for messages on Rebel Report. Nominate 2 Seniors that demonstrate positive behavior and who you think are good role models. Once nominations are complete, we will take the top 12 nominations to be selected to be on the Prom Court. When you check-in on Saturday, May 18th at the Heritage Center, we will have a QR Code available for you to vote for who you believe should be one of the three CP Prom 2024 Royalty. We will crown the winners at 10:00pm.
Will there be food and drinks at prom?
Your ticket price includes food and drinks throughout the evening. We will be doing a variety of appetizers this year. Round 1 will consist of: fruit display, vegetable display, salad, nachos, jalapeno poppers, quesadillas, mac & cheese, pigs in a blanket, and assorted cookies. Round 2 will be salad, pizza, chicken strips, french fries, BBQ meatballs, mozzarella sticks, soft pretzels with cheese dip, boneless wings (bbq & buffalo sauces), sliders and brownies.
Will there be an opportunity to have pictures taken?
Pictures: Photos will be taken by Brady Prenzlow of Prenzlow Photography. Text the password CPPROM24 to 90738 or enter the password at https://my.photoday.com/ to subscribe to the proof gallery. You will then receive a text message when the prom portraits and candid photos are available for viewing and purchase. Advance Pay Discount is 20 percent off your order with a $35 Advance Pay Credit. Contact Brady Prenzlow with questions: brady@prenzlowphotography.com
The Champlin Park High School (CPHS) Theatre Department presents The Little Mermaid which begins May 3 at the CPHS Auditorium.
Tickets are available online at champlinparktheatre.org and are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Showtimes for the Little Mermaid at CPHS:
Friday, May 3 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 - 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 - 2 p.m.
Friday, May 10 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 - 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 - 2 p.m.
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