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Cyclone Chronicles

Cyclone Chronicles

October 15, 2024

Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together

Students studying FACS are still testing cuisine all throughout the world. Nowadays, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Mexican food plays a significant role in the country’s popular customs, social structure, and culture. The importance of using fresh ingredients is one of the main factors contributing to the healthfulness of Mexican food. From the lean meats like grilled chicken to the rainbow-hued selection of vegetables on the table. We make home made cheesy, dreamy chicken quesadillas, crispy, and ready in a flash, what’s not to adore?

Anoka High School will be hosting its first

STEAM Information Night

Tonight, Tuesday October 15th, at 6:30pm!

We welcome our 8th grade families to join us for a STEAM information session, tours with our current students, and an opportunity to view STEAM projects in development and on display.


8th grade families can RSVP on Anoka High School's STEAM website


Interested in applying to the STEAM Certification Pathway at Anoka High School? Applications open on October 15th!


Students can apply at nws.k12.mn.us

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:

https://youtu.be/l-7uAU6wspY

Digital Library

NEW!

MackinVia Tutorial https://youtu.be/CA-F-novlbI

Book Recommendation

Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick

Thirteen-year-old Frankie is neurodivergent: she can't stand to be touched, loud noises bother her, she's easily distracted, and hates changes to her routine. It also means that she doesn't have a lot of friends. When Colette, her one friend, vanishes, Frankie is convinced that she left behind clues that only Frankie can decipher. As Frankie and her twin sister try to find Colette before it's too late.


A powerful story of friendship, sisters, and forgiveness, Tornado Brain is an achingly honest portrait of a young girl trying to find space to be herself.

Hello, Anoka Middle School Community -

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we're excited to invite you to be part of the fall festivities at AMSA! We have some wonderful opportunities coming up, and we need your help to make them as heartwarming as a pumpkin spice latte. Join us as cookie servers for Fezziwig Day. Let's make this season truly special for our students!

In the spirit of giving, we're also welcoming donations to support an engaging MN Studies project. Your generosity will help us provide AMSA students and staff with essential resources and support.

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers who have contributed their time so far this school year. Your dedication makes our events run smoothly, and we appreciate everything you do to help AMSA.

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of our fall activities. Click the links below to sign up as a cookie server or make a donation:


Fezziwig Day: Cookie Servers

Who: Adults
Where: Fred Moore Campus
When: Friday, December 13th

AMSA's Fezziwig Day is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it extra sweet! We're looking for volunteers to join us in serving delicious cookies to our students.


Donate Brown Paper Shopping Bags

Where: Washington Campus

We're on a mission to collect 400 brown paper shopping bags for a super cool parfleche project in our MN Studies classes. Let's join forces and make this project a huge success!

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Anoka Middle School!

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Before you can volunteer this school year, please:

1. Log in to or create your volunteer account, Anoka Middle School for the Arts Volunteer Application.
2. Update or complete your contact information, student information, and general interests.
3. Complete your Criminal Record History Release (CRHR) for the 2024-2025 school year.

The volunteer application and CRHR must be completed each school year for each school at which you’d like to volunteer.

Let’s all thrive together!

Studies show that parent involvement in class and school can improve student learning and overall school standards. According to the Southwest Educational Development Library, students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades.


Volunteer Handbook - Manual Para Voluntarios - Safeguard Policy - Chaperone Guidelines

Athletics

October

6th Girls Volleyball- Grade 6 Monday- Thursday Starts October 21


November

Wrestling Clinic- Try it out week Grade 6-8 Co-Ed starts November 11

Wrestling Grade 6-8 Co-Ed starts November 18


December

7/8 grade Boys Basketball- starts December 2, 2024 (limited space, register early)

7/8 grade Girls Basketball- starts December 3, 2024 (limited space, register early)


Enrichment

AMSA Gardening/Conservation Crew- Grades 6-8- starts Wednesday October 9

D&D Mini Campaign- Grades 6-8 Wednesdays- starts October 23

Nets and Games- Grade 6-8- Monday/Wednesday starts October 23

Fencing- Grades 6-8 Thursdays- starts October 24

Beginning Guitar Grade 5-8 starts Wednesday, October 23 5:30p-6:30p

Basic Guitar Grade 5-8 starts Wednesday October 23 6:45p-7:45p


November

Cooking 102 Grade 6-8 starts Thursday, November 7


December

Ski/Snowboard club- 5 Fridays starts December 6, 2024

Cooking 103- starts December 5th

D&D Mini Campaign- start December 4th


Halloween Dance Highlight Video


Scholarships are available upon request. Contact Stefanie Nelson in Community Education.

Anoka Middle School for the Arts

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