Cyclone Chronicles

This year’s theme was Kindness Takes All of Us. Students were encouraged to create a poster with that message in mind and delivered a variety of themes to spread kindness in their schools. Nearly 150 posters representing each school’s winning submissions advanced to the final balloting at the ESC on Nov. 5. Voters were asked to select the best poster for each grade level and were able to submit their votes electronically.

The big picture: The annual kindness poster contest helps create a safe and welcoming environment for students by promoting kindness and anti-bullying. The contest promotes kindness as a positive call to action to counteract the negative impact of bullying, and Anoka-Hennepin’s core values of respect, responsibility, appreciation of diversity, integrity, and compassion are the basis of kindness.

What’s next: These students will be recognized at the Jan. 27 School Board meeting and will receive a Kindle tablet from the Horace Mann Company. Winning posters will also be displayed on the district website and printed for use in school buildings across the district.

• Madeline Parrott, sixth grade, Anoka Middle School for the Arts.

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

A multi award winning dystopian story…

Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The Indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden - but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves.

FACS 1 & 2 students prepare such a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. The boneless roasted turkey,

mashed potatoes, homemade baked mac'n'cheese, gravy, spanakopita, pumpkin pie, and ice

cream made for an unforgettable experience. The joy and teamwork displayed by the kids truly

created lasting memories that they will cherish. This is a moment of life that tells us how we can

help our students survive, thrive and make an impact in their life...My heart is full. Happy

THANKSGIVING and I am GRATEFUL to all of you. Dr. Inas

Greetings! As we approach the break next week, the Volunteer Services team would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our amazing volunteers! Your generous contributions of time and resources have made a remarkable difference in our school community. Thank you for your dedication. Enjoy the well-deserved break, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Click the blue links below to see more information and sign up. Check back often to view upcoming opportunities. As a reminder, individuals who wish to volunteer must complete the volunteer application and criminal record history release form each school year for each school where they’d like to volunteer. Thank you for your interest in helping!

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Theater Performance: Murder on the 518

Theater Set Build: Murder on the 518

Fezziwig Day: Cookie Servers

Field Trip Chaperone: Creative Con

Winter Book Fair

Donation Requests:

Theater Donations: Concessions and Flowers

Donate: Science 7 - Health Bars

Donate: Brown Paper Shopping Bags

Athletics

December

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

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

Enrichment

December

Weightroom and Conditioning- starts December 3rd (Tues/Thurs)

D&D Mini Campaign- start December 4th

Ski/Snowboard club- 5 Fridays starts December 6th

Sip and Paint- December 16th

Celebrating Seasonal Sweets- December 18th

More information contact Stefanie Nelson, financial for all classes is available.