Cyclone Chronicles
November 13, 2024
Former student returns to AMSA's 6th Grade Campus
Aphtinn Miller, a former middle schooler here at AMSA, now a senior at Anoka High School came back to an ELA class at the Washington campus to help students with their suspense stories. Aphtinn answered many questions about the book of poems she is currently working on getting published as well as giving great insight into the writing process and what it takes to eventually become a successful high school student. It was a fun and rewarding day for all!
Check out our Libraries!
AMSA Destiny Library
Destiny "How-to" link:
Digital Library
NEW!
MackinVia Tutorial https://youtu.be/CA-F-novlbI
Book Recommendation
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things―from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen―provide us with gifts and lessons every day. Adapted for young adults, this new young adult edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. With informative sidebars, reflection questions, and art, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults brings Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation.FACS 1
Halloween celebrations were happening in FASC1 classes ! We did an oreo Witch hat, Pretzel chocolate Spiderwebs, and pretzel butterfly.
These Chocolate Spiderwebs are the ultimate Halloween Pretzel Treat! They’re easy to make, gluten free and vegan-friendly, sweet, salty and with an epic crunch.
FACS 2
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt ~ Charles M. Schulz.
Chocolate lovers, rejoice. I mean sing it out! FACS 2 classes engaged in fun activities making several types of brownies, Nutella brownies, cream cheese brownies, and Best-Ever Buckeye Brownies!
Anoka High School will be hosting its Tri. 1 STEAM Showcase, Open House, and Professional Review on Wednesday November 13th, at 6:30pm!
We welcome our 8th grade families to join us for a STEAM information session right at 6:30pm in the Makerspace, followed by a chance to experience one of our STEAM Showcases in action. We invite you to check out the hundreds of projects on display, talk to our STEAM students and teachers, and ask us any additional questions!
Interested in applying to the STEAM Certification Pathway at Anoka High School? Applications are now open!
Students can apply at nws.k12.mn.us
**A Month of Gratitude and Giving!**
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers who have given their time and energy to AMSA this school year. Your contributions are vital in making our events successful, and we deeply appreciate the generosity you show in supporting our school community.
As we embrace this month of giving, we encourage everyone to get involved in our fall activities! Don't forget, that our theater performances kick off this weekend and continue into next week. It's a wonderful opportunity to show support for our talented students while enjoying an entertaining show!
Theater Performance: Murder on the 518
Who: Adults
Where: Fred Moore Campus
When: November 15-17th & 22-24th
Calling all theater enthusiasts! We're in search of passionate adult volunteers to join us for the upcoming performances of "Murder on the 518" at Anoka Middle School for the Arts. We're looking for dedicated individuals to help with a variety of exciting roles.
Theater Donations: Concessions and Flowers
Where: Fred Moore Campus
When: November 15-17th & 22-24th
Donate flowers, candy bars, or bottled water to help keep our theater program a magical and free experience for all students in the cast and crew.
Donate: Staff Wellness Potluck
Where: Both Campuses
When: by November 19th
We’re seeking donations of disposable soup bowls, plastic spoons, napkins, crackers, and bottled water as part of a staff wellness initiative.
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!
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.
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
November
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
December
D&D Mini Campaign- start December 4th
Cooking 103- starts December 5th
Ski/Snowboard club- 5 Fridays starts December 6th
Sip and Paint- December 16th
Celebrating Seasonal Sweets- December 18th
Special Education Advisory Council Resource Information Night
Special Education Advisory Council Resource Information Night set for Nov.14
The Anoka-Hennepin Schools Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is hosting a resource information night for families of students with special needs to learn about resources available in the community. Vendors for sports, camps, and community services will be in attendance.
When: Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Educational Service Center, 2727 N Ferry St., Anoka. Enter through Door 7 and meet in Erling Johnson rooms C and D.
Families will be able to speak with various vendors at stations that will be set up in the rooms.
The SEAC intends to provide tools and resources to help guardians of children receiving special education services and collaborate with the district to promote continuous growth of special education services to best meet the needs of students. Members serve as representatives of district learners with disabilities from birth through age 22. SEAC strives to promote, educate and share resources between families, schools, and communities.
The council is a partnership between parents/guardians and the school district and meets four times (three in person and one virtual) during the school year.
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:
Text and email message from #AHSchools. (For 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.
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