FALCON'S NEST

The countdown to the school year Begins!

11/1/2024

Message from Mr. Norby

As we end Q1 and start Q2 on Wednesday, Mr. Norby has some reminders for you.

AP Exam Fees are Due TODAY- Friday, November 1st!

Here are slides with links and directions:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1knIQSntWpIwkbBlUXgQhf4KA6TRcQ21N_LPW9O3mOb0/edit?usp=sharing

Armstrong AP Exam Registration Form 2024-2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6xLzjxDJAouZITeKsy4HvUPsJeMBiukC7ATjzyS2-HSHSzw/viewform

After November 1st, College Board applies a late registration fee and AP exams will cost $98 instead of $60. Get your payments submitted tonight in the Infinite Campus School Store!

Falcon Pride

In the news

Undefeated Falcons thrive on both sides of the ball

Armstrong football dominated St. Louis Park in a 49-15 win at home Oct. 26 to clinch a spot in the upcoming Section 5AAAAA championship game.

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Armstrong Football Rolls Past St. Louis Park in Section Semifinal

The Armstrong football team continued its unbeaten season with a 49-15 win over St. Louis Park in the Section 5AAAAA semifinals.

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TRIA Prep Salute, Oct. 29: Robbinsdale Armstrong football a favorite in Class 5A

Every Tuesday at 6:50 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. during the high school year, we feature a team or athlete with our TRIA Prep Salute.This week's salute recognizes the Robbinsdale Armstrong football team, one of the best in Class 5A.***Click the video box above to watch the 5-Eyewitness News aircheck of Oct.

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Listen to the latest episode of Armstrong Speaks!

Fresh Perspectives: AHS, Harry Potter and Halloween-In this episode, Alisa, Zaylin and Aiyana discuss their experiences as Freshman, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and read a scary short story.

Armstrong Speaks

This podcast shares the thoughts and discussions of Armstrong High School students in Plymouth, Minnesota.

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Armstrong Marching Band

The Marching Faclons performed at the Anoka Halloween Parade!

Armstrong Activities and Athletics

Congratulations Naomi. Can't wait to see you represent at state!

State Tournament

Nov 2, 2024

Location: University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course

State meet info: https://www.mshsl.org/sports.../cross-country-running-girls

Announcements

Juniors and Seniors make sure to come to the college fair!

Juniors will come down after first hour to the Aux Gym for the college fair. Seniors will attend the college fair in the Aux Gym during Falcon Flex.

A representative from the Wallin Scholarship will be in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, Nov. 19th from 12:45-1:30. Come in and learn about the scholarship!

Learn more about the scholarship here: https://www.wallinpartners.org/4-year-program.html

Incoming 8th grade families, save the date!

This weeks College and Military visits.

Celebrating Culture

Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico and by Latin communities here in the States. Learn more about the holiday by watching the video below.

November 1st marks the first day of Native American Heritage Month

All month long we celebrate and honor the history, culture and traditions of tribal nations.

Culture/Community/Connections Newsletter

November Newsletter

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November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American peoples. This month, we focus on the diverse tribes of Minnesota, each with its own unique heritage and contributions to the state and beyond.

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Important Information

The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 3,200 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni.

The application deadline is November 14th.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

Attention Seniors: If you would like to have a senior photo or baby ad in the yearbook, please be sure to submit them no later than January 24th.

Senior photos replace your school photo in the yearbook. If you do not submit a senior photo, we will use the school photo taken by Kemmetmueller.
Baby ads are printed messages from loved ones to seniors celebrating their graduation and are published in the yearbook. They include a personalized short message (250 characters/spaces or less), and a baby photo. Baby Ads cost $25. Please limit one per senior.

See Armstrongyearbook.com for more information on both senior photos and baby ads. Email katie_bacon@rdale.org with questions.

Robbinsdale Area Schools Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge Robbinsdale Area Schools is located on the homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe people. We recognize the painful history of genocide and forced assimilation of the Indigenous inhabitants of this land. We honor and respect the many Indigenous peoples who live on and hold sacred these lands, and we stand with members of these Nations to fight injustice in all of its forms. We uphold the preservation of Dakota and Ojibwe languages, land based education, and tribal sovereignty.

Upcoming Dates

Nov. 4th & 5th- No School

Nov. 28th and 29th- No School

Dec. 23rd-Jan 3rd-No School, Winter Break

Jan. 9th-8th Grade Preview Night

Jan. 20th-No School MLK

Jan. 23rd End of Semester 1

Jan. 24th-No School