Columbia Heights Public Schools
CHPS Update | October 16, 2024
Calendar Reminders for October
- Thursday, October 17: No School (MEA Break)
- Friday, October 18: No School, District Closed, Mini Adventures & Adventure Club Closed (MEA Break)
Attend Today and Achieve Great Heights!
As CHPS starts our attendance program, we wanted to provide some helpful tips for improving attendance for CHPS students! We will be posting these tips every-other week on social media and in these CHPS Updates!
- Lay out your clothes and pack backpacks the night before
- Ask school staff for help if your child experiences anxiety
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up
- Minimize screen time at bedtime to promote restful sleep
- Plan trips and appointments outside of school hours
- Establish consistent bedtime and morning routines
CA Student Accepted into Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Youth Scholars Program
Columbia Academy 8th grader, Ella Anderson Nekora, was selected for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program, and only 43 students nation-wide were selected. Ella was celebrated at the CHPS Board of Education meeting on October 8, 2024 by School Board members and Columbia Academy teacher, Jennie Bradd.
Ella will work with educational advisors through the Cooke Young Scholars Program to help with planning and goal-setting; funding for academic and extracurricular opportunities, such as music and art lessons, academic classes and technology; annual summer programs, including two required Cooke Young Scholars events; and year-round interaction and networking with a community of high achieving peers.
Openings in PreK 3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
We have spots open in our Tuesday-Thursday PreK 3 program! Both morning and afternoon spots available.
- Morning classes run from 8:00-10:30 a.m.
- Afternoon classes run from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
To enroll in Pre K 3-year-old classes, students must be three years old by September 1, 2024. Monthly tuition is based on a sliding fee scale (first month's tuition required at registration to hold your students spot).
ENCORE Aquatics - Swimming Lessons
Starting in November, CHPS Community Education will be having youth swimming lessons! They will be at the Columbia Heights High School Swimming Pool every Saturday, November 2-December 14 (no lessons on November 30). All levels are open to students 4 years old and above, as long as they have completed the level prior to the one they are signing up for.
Swimming lessons will cost $60. Registration is required. Please bring/wear a swimsuit and towel to class. Goggles are optional.
- Level 1 - (Ages 4-6) - For students who have never had swimming lessons: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
- Level 1 - (Ages 7+) For students who have never had swimming lessons: 9:40-10:20 a.m.
- Level 2 - For students comfortable in water and able to do basic swim strokes on front and back: 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Level 3 - For students to increase endurance and to perfect the strokes from level 3 as well as other water safety skills: 11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Hylander Activities Update
GOOD LUCK to our Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country Teams as they begin their Sections Tournaments next week.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis and CA Teams on the successful completion of their seasons! Thanks to all our players, coaches, and families for all of their hard work and support.
Join the CHHS Dance Team! No experience necessary - just an enthusiasm for dance! Open to student athletes in grades 7-12.
- MUST HAVE CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE
- Regular Practice starts MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st at 3:30 p.m.
Winter Season Cheer Team Tryouts- Monday, 10/21 and Wednesday, 10/23 from 3:15-5:30 p.m. in room 207. Come prepared and ready to perform a 3-minute dance routine.
- Contact Coach Elaine at grahame@colheights.k12.mn.us with any questions.
Winter Sports registration is open- This includes Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys Swim & Dive, Dance, Wrestling, and Cheer.
Sports Physical for all Athletics
Every athlete participating in school-year sports must have a physical on file with the Activities Office. Student Athletes cannot register for the upcoming season without a sports physical on file. Sports physicals are valid for three years. 24-25 Sports Physical Form
Community Opportunities:
Columbia Heights Park & Rec Fall programs are live and ready for registration! REGISTRATION can be found at columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com
More information can be found at the CHPS Activities Website or contact the Activities Office at 763-528-4511
Babysitting 101 Class at Mississippi Library in Fridley
Monday, November 4 | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
This course designed for 10 to 13-year-olds interested in learning the current practices of caring for young children and how to manage their babysitting business.
Students will learn safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants and how to handle behavior problems.
Students receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit.
Presented by Emergency Outfitters.
CHPS is Hiring! Join the Hylander Team!
There are full-time and part-time positions open on the CHPS Employment Website!
Are you looking for a job in education or within a school district? Check out the CHPS job site to find the right fit for you!
CH Recreation and Library Offerings
There are many wonderful activities for students through our CH Rec Dept and Library!
Please go to the CH Recreation website or call their office at 763-706-3730.
Click Here for the Columbia Heights Library Website.
City of Columbia Heights Recreation Opportunities!
Boys’ Basketball: Northern Twin Cities Basketball League for Grades 2-6
- Join the Northern Twin Cities Boys' Basketball League! Teams for 2nd-6th grade. Registrations are open now. Your child will play in a recreational basketball league where the focus is on teamwork, skill-building, and fun. They play against SLP, Blaine, Fridley, DaVinci, Coon Rapids, Anoka, etc. varying between Saturdays and Sundays Jan-March. Practices are twice a week on weeknights at the Hylander Center. $60, uniforms included.
- Register at http://columbiaheightsmn.recdesk.com
Musical Theatre Dance
- This class is designed to focus on a musical theatre style of dance. Explore multiple dance techniques, styles, and choreography across a variety of musicals, like Annie, Matilda, School of Rock, and more!....$36
- 8-13 years old - Tuesdays, Oct 15-Nov 19 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MTdanceCH
Youth Trips
Dehn's Pumpkin Patch/Movie:
- 4th-8th grade, October 17th 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Enjoy a fall day at the pumpkin patch with a giant corn maze, hayrides, corn pit, inflatables, gunny sack slide, and more. Take home a pumpkin! Then, we will go to a movie theater to see a kid-friendly show. When we return, if there is time, we will decorate pumpkins.
- Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/DehnsCH
Valleyfair MEA trip:
- 4th-9th grade, October 19 from 10:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Register here: https://tinyurl.com/VFCH24
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- Email: News@colheights.k12.mn.us
- Website: https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/
- Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights
- Phone: 763-528-4500
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