Rebel Reader

December 19, 2024

Winter break is from Monday December 23 - Wednesday January 1st. We hope you have a safe and relaxing break. We return to school on Thursday, January 2nd with a regular 7:40 start time. The following Monday, January 6th, we will follow the Monday late start schedule.

THANK YOU to all the families and students who donated gift cards to celebrate our teachers! We are grateful for your generosity and support! We hope everyone has a great winter break!

CPHS is starting the course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. Here is a timeline of the activities that will support your student as they make their choices for next year.

Monday December 9th: Advisors will shared information with students regarding the course selection process. Course selection will all be done online and information can be found directly on our CP homepage. Students will enter course choices in their STUDENT VUE accounts. In addition, students will have the opportunity to attend mini sessions to gain additional information about courses they are interested in or have questions about.

Monday January 6th: The course request tab will be opened up for entry on this day. Students may begin entering their 15 courses and 5 alternatives through their Student Vue account. This will remain open through Monday January 13th at 4pm.

Tuesday January 7th: Registration Open House Night 5pm-7:30pm in person at CPHS for ALL 9th-12th grade students, more info to come to families, watch for emails and announcements to learn more about classes at CPHS.

Monday January 6th-Friday January 10th: Course selection support is available before/after school outside Student Support Services and in lunches by counselors.

Monday January 13th by 4pm: All course requests should be entered by this time. If a student has not entered their requests, requests may be entered for them.

All staff are here to support students as they make the best choices for their next school year and to help them plan their post-secondary plans. If you have any questions about course placement, you may contact your students' school counselor or the teacher of the subject matter in question.

TIMELINE of the 2025-2026 Course Selection PROCESS

Sunday, June 1, 2025

4 P.M.

3M at Mariucci Arena

1901 4th St SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

*Open seating. No tickets are needed for the ceremony.

Graduation announcements, apparel, and accessories are now available to order from Jostens. Please use the following link to order:

CHAMPLIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPLIN, MN - Graduation | Jostens

At Champlin Park, your student has a unique opportunity to enroll in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program starting their 11th grade year. IB courses are honors college preparatory classes that are possible to take individually. Additionally, if your student is interested in an immersive experience, we offer the IB Diploma Program, the most comprehensive course of study at Champlin Park. Alternatively if your student is interested in a future career in culinary, cybersecurity, education, automotive, aviation, design and fabrication, architecture/construction, graphic design, journalism, or a medical field, we also offer the IB Career Program. Even though IB doesn't officially start until junior year, 9th and 10th grade students can start taking classes that will help prepare them for advanced courses later in high school. We will be sharing more details about both the IB Diploma and Career programs at the parent/guardian information nights. Here is also a flyer we share with current 9th grade families about what classes they can register for as they start at CPHS to prepare for the rigors of the IB Program in 11th grade.

If you'd like to learn more about the IB Programs we have 2 family information nights coming up:

• Thursday Jan 9th 6:30-7:30pm in the South Lecture Hall at CPHS or you can join online at this link: https://meet.google.com/djv-ysqg-btw

Also during Registration Open House night, Tuesday Jan 7th, we will give a shortened presentation from 6:30-7:00 in the South Lecture Hall and be available for questions from 5:00-7:30.

If you are unable to make one of these opportunities and would like more information on the IB Program please contact Ashley Brown at ashley.brown@ahschools.us or 763-506-6912 or visit our website: www.ahschools.us/cphsib. You can also see our flyers for more information on the programs.

Full program Flyer

Career program Flyer

CPHS Rebels and Families:

Now is the time to order a yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year!

The cost starts at $80.00 per yearbook, good through May.

Yearbook ordering is paperless, so order and pay online at www.jostens.com! We only order a limited amount of copies and sold out last year so don't wait to make an online reservation!

Click here to order a yearbook

Tuesday January 28, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 (Classroom-In Person or Virtual)

Tuesday February 4, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 (Classroom-In Person or Virtual)

Parents/Guardians can sign up starting Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00am. You will have 2 choices, in person in the teacher’s classroom or virtual (google meeting).

To schedule your preferred time for a Parent/Guardian/Teacher Conference:

1. Go to https://www.myconferencetime.com/cphs

2. Click on the name of your child's teacher

3. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on "Sign Up"

4. Submit the requested information.

If you have several children attending our school, click on "Register for Multiple Conferences" and follow the prompts to schedule your children for several conferences.

After you schedule a conference online, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your e-mail address correctly, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your conference. Please SAVE the confirmation e-mail in case you need to cancel your conference time/s. If you cannot attend your scheduled conference, please be sure to cancel your conference time.

Virtual Google links will appear in 3 places for parents/guardians. They are:

1. Confirmation screen after registration.

2. Confirmation emails sent immediately after registration.

3. Automated reminder emails sent to parents prior to conferences.

If you are unable to sign up for a time and date online, please e-mail the preferred teacher.

Thank you.

Anyone interested in joining Ski and Snowboard Club should see Mr. Jensen's in room B223.

Upcoming Trips:

January 10th: Wild Mountain (total cost: $70, rentals $25)

January 25th: Spirit All Day (total cost: $140, rentals $20)

February 7th: Afton Alps (total cost $80, rentals $37)

Hello CPHS Students and families.

This is a reminder that our Trimester 2 Afterschool Homework Help sessions for English, Math and Science will start on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

The homework help sessions will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, from 2:30 to 4:55pm. Students must report to Homework Help by 2:30 to attend.

Thank you and please plan accordingly!

The CPHS Leo Club will be sponsoring a winter gear and clothing drive December 12, 2024 - January 17, 2025. We will be collecting new or gently used winter gear items and clothing in any size. Winter gear will help support CPHS students and Evergreen Park Elementary. Other clothing items will be donated to support a homeless shelter. Drop off clothing donations at the Career Center located on the first floor at CP.

Accepted:

• new or gently used winter coats, hats, mittens, gloves, snow pants, etc
• new or gently used clothing in any size

Not accepted:

• Shoes or accessories
• undergarments

Thank you for supporting the Leo Club winter gear and clothing drive.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Career and College Palooza on December 14th! It was a fantastic day for students, parents, and guardians to complete the FAFSA, participate in information sessions, and connect with college representatives. We appreciate your participation and enthusiasm in making the event a success!

FAFSA Is now OPEN! FAFSA Resources

Career and College Resources:

CPHS Career & College Site

January Newsletter

Upcoming CPHS Events - Tri 2

Click here to Make an appointment with Ms. Skaare

Students have received information regarding registration for the 2025-2026 school year.Upon return from winter break, students will be registering for classes for the upcoming school year. Please encourage your student to take their time in looking into each class and making sure it is what they feel best suits them for both their current and long-term goals.The more knowledgeable your student is with the classes we offer, the more prepared they will be for making their selections.

Students will choose their top choices as well as alternates during registration time. After this window closes, students cannot make changes to their request for the following year unless approved by the counselor or administrator. Students can review their course requests in their student vue (under Documents) in the spring as a reminder of what they signed up for. Student's final schedules will be available to view in the student vue sometime in August. Students and families are encouraged to view their students' schedules at this time.

Information sessions regarding PSEO (post-secondary enrollment options ) will be offered for students and their families in the months ahead. A list of dates and times are listed below. It is mandatory that both the student and parent/ guardian attend one of these sessions in order to participate in PSEO for the Fall semester of 2025.

January 7, 2025. 5:15pm-6:15pm & 6:30pm-7:30pm (during Registration Open House)

January 28, 2025. 5:00pm-5:45pm (Conference Night)

February 4, 2025. 5:00pm-5:45pm (Conference Night)

April 28, 2025. 5:00pm-5:45pm (Conference Night)

The A-H Online application is now open for Trimester 3. Registration will remain open until Friday, February 14th, at 3pm. The registration link is: https://www.ahschools.us/virtualacademy

School Breaks can bring up all sorts of emotions.

We all experience different situations and possible stressors during breaks.

As you navigate through these experiences, here are a few strategies to support yourself:

• Create a calming environment. Where do you feel the best? What items or activities help you feel good? (music, a walk, a snack)

• Give your emotions and brain a break from social media. Social media can be powerful and impact your mental health in ways that are both healthy and unhealthy. Sometimes, it can feel good to step away from it.

• Connect with people who support you in a positive and healthy way.

• Be present in the moment / practice mindfulness

If this is an EMERGENCY, please call 911.

Tell a trusted adult.

If you need immediate assistance in a crisis situation please contact:

• Anoka County Mobile Crisis: 763-755-3801
• Suicide Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• Free and Confidential 24/7 Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call or text 988, Chat 988lifeline.org/chat

The Class of 2025 Senior Party would like to thank you for all the support you have given to us this year so far. People have been generous by supporting our fundraising events either by attending or helping to facilitate them. One of our goals for creating a fun party is to offer both individual prizes for each attendee and a handful of grand prizes for drawing the night of the party. Lately, co-chairs Julia Sevald and Georgia Larson have been taking advantage of holiday deals, so we are well on our way with an ever growing cache of prizes.

Registration for the CPHS Class of 2025 senior party will open up towards the end of February. Details on how to sign up will be posted on multiple platforms, including the Rebel Reader. Stay Tuned!

We have a team hard at work getting the grad yard signs ready for sale this spring. Information is forthcoming about the times and locations for purchasing the signs. This has been a popular tradition for our Champlin Park families, to post their Rebel Grad Pride on their lawns (once the snow has melted of course.)

Direct Donation Request: We will take any gift cards of any amount to be used as prizes. Please consider a direct donation to the party by giving gift cards. Suggested Places: Target, Holiday Gas Cards, fast food places, teen clothing stores, Ulta, Walmart, coffee stores, movie theaters, Door Dash, Visa cards, Amazon, etc. Contact: Georgia Larson (georgia.larson@ahschools.us) for drop off.

The following is a list of future senior party fundraising events to put on your calendars.

• Pancake Breakfast at Down the Street Nutrition. Saturday, January 25th
• Dinner at Culver's. Monday, February 3rd
• Bingo at Osseo Legion and Bake sale. Thursday, February 27th
• Cub Bagging. Saturday, March 1
• Dinner at Chipotle. Monday, March 24th 5:00-9:00
• Cub Bagging. Saturday, April 5
• Pour Dinner #2 includes more raffle prizes! Tuesday, April 29th

The Anoka-Hennepin School Board endorsed a $26 million budget reduction and reallocation plan at its November 25 meeting, a decision that completes a process that unfolded over the past several months and allows planning for the 2025-26 school year to remain on schedule.

A number of factors converged in early 2024 that led to the need to reduce district expenditures. Read about the impact to Anoka-Hennepin Schools.

Anoka-Hennepin Schools offers 12 schools that provide in-demand educational options such as the arts; science, technology, math, engineering and biomedical sciences (STEM/STEAM), as well as International Baccalaureate (IB).

Specialty and magnet school options are available to all students at no additional cost, designed to provide family choice. Students who live within the Anoka-Hennepin boundaries are eligible to apply to any of the specialty or magnet schools. The magnet schools belong to Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD) which provides transportation. Students may join the specialty programs using an in-district transfer process without transportation.

Six sites offer specialty programs, which students can access via in-district transfer; and six sites are magnet schools, available choices for families through the NWSISD. View the full article to learn more about Specialty and Magnet School options available to all families in Anoka-Hennepin Schools.

The specialty and magnet schools are hosting information nights/open houses for parents to learn more about the programs offered. These events range from November - mid January. For specific open house dates and more information on each of the specialty and magnet schools and the application/enrollment process, visit ahschools.us/specialtymagnet.

Families may login to their A-HConnect account or download the ParentVUE mobile app to access student report cards. Report cards are only available online and will no longer be sent through postal mail or student’s backpacks.

The switch to online report cards means that information is available to review at the conclusion of each trimester. Schools will notify families when the report cards are available to view. Parents, guardians and any person with educational rights to a student will be able to access the student’s report card online.

Get steps for viewing report cards on the Anoka-Hennepin Schools website.

For assistance with your login information, contact the Anoka-Hennepin Schools HELP Desk at 506help@ahschools.us or 763-506-HELP (4357). For questions about the report cards or for printing accommodations, please contact the main office at your child’s school.

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.